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$5 million in infrastructure improvements to Bend/Redmond airportsFederal funding to the tune of $5 million will improve Bend/Redmond airports. Learn more here. SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY ARTICLE HERE Photo via Wikimedia Commons 
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Budget increase suggested for Oregon schoolsGovernor Kotek has proposed a $515M increase in budget for K-12 schools. Learn more about it here. Historic St. Mary’s School photo via Wikimedia Commons 
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Wildfire season expected to be milderOregon is currently drought-free and the 2024 wildfire season is expected to be milder. Learn more here. SEE THE ORIGINAL KGW8 ARTICLE HERE Photo via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dog runs for miles to help rescue owner after a car crashAfter a car crash in NE Oregon, a dog ran for miles to help save its owner. Find out more here! SEE THE ORIGINAL NPR STORY HERE Photo via Wikimedia Commons 
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Severe wildfire can be curbed with controlled burningControlled burning can help curb severe wildfires. Learn more here about what state and federal agencies are doing to keep our forests healthy. 
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First female director named at ODFWOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has appointed a new director and she’s the first woman to take the seat. Find out more here! 
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater awarded for sustainabilityHayden Homes Amphitheater receives the All At Once Sustainability Award from Jack Johnson. Find out more here. SEE THE CASCADE BUSINESS NEWS ARTICLE HERE Photo via Wikimedia Commons 
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Washington state is fighting to stop big bottled waterWashington is taking steps to prohibit big bottled water from extracting, bottling, and selling spring water. Hood River County paved the way. Learn more here. 
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Snowpack levels are normal in majority of OregonOregon’s snowpack levels are at or right around normal, even with above-average March snowmelt. Learn all the details here. READ THE ARTICLE BY OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING HERE Photo: USDA / National Water and Climate Center Use the NWCC’s amazing tool for checking stats on the state’s water and more HERE “Oregon snow water equivalent levels, which compares how this year’s snowpack stacks up against the last 30 years. USDA / National Water and Climate Center” 
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$6 million in grants will go to fire agencies across the stateThe fire marshal has awarded $6 million in grants for staffing during the 2024 fire season. Learn more here. SEE THE ORIGINAL KATU ARTICLE HERE Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons 
 
	 
	










 
		  
		  
		  
		 
