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

SEE THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE AT CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS

“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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A winter weather advisory will be in effect Wednesday evening into Thursday morning for mountain passes; 6-11 inches are expected above 3,500 feet. See more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE

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Oregon State Parks will hire more than 200 seasonal workers this spring and summer. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KQEN ARTICLE HERE

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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.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Year five of the RendezVan festival returns to Mt. Bachelor April 17-20. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY ARTICLE HERE

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Be careful and drive safely; there is a winter weather advisory in effect! Roads are very slick and snow is expected to continue falling. Find out more here.

SEE THE KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Snow levels are expected to drop this weekend with a new winter storm rolling in. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE

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Alaska Airlines will begin running three non-stop round trip services from RDM to PDX starting in May. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE 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.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Mt. Bachelor currently has over 7 feet of snow, making it the deepest snowpack in the country. Learn more here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

See the Mt. Bachelor Conditions Report HERE

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