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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Central Oregon taxpayers can now file taxes online and at new tax filing kiosks. Learn 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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Friday evening, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Coos Bay. Learn more about it here.

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Sisters, OR has been certified an international dark sky community. Learn more about it here.

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The Oregon DMV has launched new kiosks to renew vehicle registration and get tags immediately. Learn more about it here.

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Governor Tina Kotek is hosting an affordable housing conference in Bend. Learn more about it here.

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The Oregon State Fire Marshal deployed six strike teams to assist with fires in California. Learn more here.

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