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Army National Guardsman sets new world record for burpees
How many burpees can you do in an hour? An Oregon National Guardsman sets the world record at over 1,000. Find out the details here.
SEE THE MILITARY TIMES ARTICLE HERE
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Smoke expected today with eruption of Pine Mountain fire
A new fire at Pine Mountain has exploded to over 2,000 acres. Smoke is expected in the Central Oregon area as firefighters work to manage the blaze. Learn more here.
Photo via Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
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Bend highway project nearly finished, and ahead of schedule
ODOT is nearly finished with the Highway 97/20 project, ahead of schedule and on budget. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
Photo via KTVZ, by ODOT
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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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$1.62 million grant to go to Smith Rock for improvements, welcome center
Oregon Parks and Recreation has received a $1.62 million grant for Smith Rock State Park to develop a welcome center, improvements to lots, and more. Find out the details here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Central Oregon Center for the Arts has received a $25,000 grant
The Oregon Cultural Trust has awarded $25,000 to the Central Oregon Center for the Arts. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Central Oregon Center for the Arts
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Eastward progress halted in Little Lava Fire
Firefighters have halted the eastward progression of the Little Lava Fire – most area’s risk levels have been reduced. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Number of small businesses in OR is growing
Oregon has over 400,000 small businesses that employ more than half the state’s workers. That number is growing. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB 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
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Kotek asks for protection for Owyhee Canyonlands
The fight to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands continues with Gov. Kotek calling for federal protections. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARTICLE HERE
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