Elk Lake Resort has finally sold, after five years on the market, to a group of local families. Find out more 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 has rescinded its offer to sell Mt.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.

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The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that three bridges in Oregon be evaluated for vulnerabilities. Learn more about it here.

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Seaside is set to host the 13th Annual Oregon Ghost Conference March 21-23. Find out more about the event here.

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Oregon’s state parks had a record-breaking amount of visits in 2024. Learn more here.

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“The park system recorded a combined 56.6 million day-visits and camper nights to narrowly edge out the previous record set in 2021. It happened despite some of the state’s largest parks being closed for an extended period.”

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Legislators in Oregon are considering a 4% tax on tires to help fund public transit and wildlife crossings. Learn more here.

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A new Indian restaurant will take over Nome’s former space on Galveston in Bend. Learn more here.

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Neil Young has cancelled the rest of his tour, including the scheduled performance at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Learn more here..

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“Neil Young announced Wednesday that the remaining dates on the tour he has been doing with his longtime backing group Crazy Horse are being canceled, due to illness hitting “a couple of us” since they last performed in May. He did not specify whether he was among those stricken.” — By Chris Willman, Variety

Butte Creek Falls will reopen for the first time in four years following the 2020 wildfires. Find out more here.

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The fire marshal has awarded $6 million in grants for staffing during the 2024 fire season. Learn more here.

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