Homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas must meet new building and defensible space codes. Find out more about the changes here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued; up to 20 inches of snow could be expected on mountain passes. Learn more here.

SEE THE STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE

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The Oregon town of Antelope has been certified as Oregon’s first International Dark Sky Community. Learn more here.

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Each person in the U.S. produces 200 pounds of plastic waste a year. The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act goes into effect July 1, 2025, changing how Oregonians recycle. Learn more here.

READ THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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A La Niña winter is still likely for Oregon, bringing cool and wet weather. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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After a record-breaking fire year, October rains bring an end to wildfire season. Learn more 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.

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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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A dark sky sanctuary in the Owyhee Canyonlands is set to expand its acreage over the next few years. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE

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Sunriver is under Level 1 (“Be Ready”) evacuation due to wildfires in the Bachelor Complex. There has been “significant fire growth” since lightning sparked these fires. Learn more here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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