The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District asks voters to pass a levy to help homeowners mitigate fire risk as well as other water conservation services. Learn more about the levy here.

CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

Proposed Measure #9-176: Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District

“DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has placed Measure #9-176 on the November 5, 2024, ballot, asking voters to approve a permanent tax rate limit of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If approved, the measure would provide a stable funding source for the District’s conservation projects and services across Deschutes County.”

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The first snow of the season is bringing winter weather advisories for high mountain passes. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE

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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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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.

SEE THE KTVZ ARTICLE HERE

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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