40 square miles of land, including trails, will close near China Hat Road in Bend on May 1. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Elk Lake Resort has finally sold, after five years on the market, to a group of local families. Find out more here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Oregon lawmakers could prevent the use of cell phones in schools. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE

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A drop in the salmon population has spurred Oregon lawmakers to seek a fishery disaster declaration. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Senate Bill 83 aims to repeal the wildfire hazard map and has advanced, by unanimous vote, in the Oregon Senate. Learn more about it here.

Senate Bill 83 via Oregon State Legislature

SEE THE KPTV ARTICLE HERE

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POWDR Corp. has rescinded its offer to sell Mt. Bachelor and will retain ownership of the resort indefinitely. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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A major home insurance company has cancelled policies for homeowners in the Sisters area. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The Oregon Senate just passed a bill that could get rid of the twice-annual switching of the clocks. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KGW8 ARTICLE HERE

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Officials are offering $10k for information regarding the wolf killing near Sisters. Learn more about it here.

“Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at (503) 682-6131, or Oregon State Police at (800) 452-7888. People can also email law enforcement at TIP@osp.oregon.gov.

Callers can remain anonymous.”

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