Central Oregon tourism is holding strong, even as higher gas prices put added pressure on summer travel. Learn more here.

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Willamette University is making college more affordable for Oregon families with a new scholarship offering free tuition to eligible students. Find out more here.

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The Sno Park Fire near Tumalo Mountain was held to about 10 acres and reached 100% containment, allowing all evacuation notices to be lifted. Find out more here.

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Oregon is getting $150,000 to create new roadside habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators using native plants and pollinator-friendly mowing practices. Learn more here.

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The annual Culver Crawdad Festival brought the community together for a day of food, music and small-town fun. Learn more here.

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Pine Nursery Park’s long-awaited upgrades are taking shape, with a new entrance, expanded dog park access, and additional pickleball courts set to make one of Bend’s most popular parks even better. Find out more here.

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Level 1 evacuations have been issued for Downtown Sisters in response to the Akawa Butte Fire. One residence has been lost to the fire. Learn more here.

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⚠️ Lightning storms have sparked dozens of new wildfires across Central Oregon, keeping firefighters busy as fire danger remains high. Find out more here.

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This week is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky. Learn more here.

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Thousands gathered in Central Oregon for the “No Kings National Day of Non-Violence.” Learn more here.

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