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Algae advisory
Two local reservoirs have been issued algae advisories. Algae can be fatal to dogs and eating fish caught from these areas is not advised. Learn more about the advisory here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Childcare in the community increasing
NeighborImpact has created more than 1,500 new childcare slots in the last two years, helping increase childcare options for families in the community. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Burn bans in place
With weather heating up and dry conditions persisting, burn bans are in place for many areas. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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Fire restrictions in place for BLM land
With warm and dry weather expected, all land managed by the BLM in Oregon and Washington is under fire restrictions. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KPTV NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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St. Charles announces plan for Community Pharmacy in Madras
St. Charles has recently released plans to establish a Community Pharmacy in Madras. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL MYCENTRALOREGON.COM ARTICLE HERE
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Central Oregon has had roughly 325 wildfires this year
Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year and 550,000 acres have burned; recent fires in Madras and Tumalo mitigated. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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Government Camp rest area closed for 10 days in Sept.
Beginning Sept. 3, the rest area at Government Camp on Hwy. 26 will be closed. Learn more about the closure here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Budget increase suggested for Oregon schools
Governor Kotek has proposed a $515M increase in budget for K-12 schools. Learn more about it here.
Historic St. Mary’s School photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Heatwave spurring fires in Oregon
In Oregon, tens of thousands of acres have already burned during this most recent heatwave. Learn more stats here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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First graduate medical education program in Central Oregon
The OHSU-St. Charles Three Sisters Rural Track Program is Central Oregon’s first graduate medical residency program. Learn more here.