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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
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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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
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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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.
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Oregon to update groundwater laws
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) plans to update groundwater usage laws. Find out more here.
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First female director named at ODFW
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has appointed a new director and she’s the first woman to take the seat. Find out more here!
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EPA announces over $28 million for water line replacements
The EPA has announced Oregon will get over $28 million to replace lead service lines for cleaner water. Learn more here.
SEE THE KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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DEQ report shows air quality over the years
A new DEQ study shows Central Oregon had 42 days of “unhealthy” air quality in 2023. Find out more here.
SEE THE KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Washington state is fighting to stop big bottled water
Washington is taking steps to prohibit big bottled water from extracting, bottling, and selling spring water. Hood River County paved the way. Learn more here.
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