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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According to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), three federal buildings in Portland will be sold. Learn more about it here.

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Central Oregon’s population growth has slowed over the last couple of years. Find out more here.

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A new, large-scale SW Bend neighborhood moves forward with plans for development. Learn more here.

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Sisters, OR made the top 10 best small towns in America, according to Country Living magazine. Find out more here.

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Medford, Grants Pass, and Bend are the top three smokiest cities in the country. Learn more here.

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Amazon is expanding its data center operations in a small town on the Columbia Gorge. Find out more here.

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Come July, Greg Pereira will be the new president of Central Oregon Community College. Learn more here.

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Central Oregon taxpayers can now file taxes online and at new tax filing kiosks. Learn more here.

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Bitterly cold arctic air is to be expected for Central Oregon early this week. Learn more here

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