Medford, Grants Pass, and Bend are the top three smokiest cities in the country. Learn more here.

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Amazon is expanding its data center operations in a small town on the Columbia Gorge. Find out more here.

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Come July, Greg Pereira will be the new president of Central Oregon Community College. Learn more here.

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Dogwood at the Pine Shed is a new food cart pod in Bend’s Central District. Learn more about it here.

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Be careful and drive safely; there is a winter weather advisory in effect! Roads are very slick and snow is expected to continue falling. Find out more here.

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Sunriver Brewing Co.’s K9 Keg Pull saw over 200 dogs and was a success for charity, benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities. See more about it here.

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Oregon’s high school graduation rates are ticking upward and Central Oregon districts lead the state. Learn more about it here.

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Snow levels are expected to drop this weekend with a new winter storm rolling in. Learn more about it here.

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A new affordable housing community will open its lottery for potential homeowners this spring. Learn more about it here.

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A Bend man has come forward as responsible for the viral googly eyes on local roundabout art. Learn more here.

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