40 square miles of land, including trails, will close near China Hat Road in Bend on May 1. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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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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The outlook for Oregon’s wildfire season is looking very similar to that of 2024. Learn more here.

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The City of Bend has relaunched their ‘Turf Removal Rebate’ program. Learn more about it here.

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Oregon lawmakers could prevent the use of cell phones in schools. Find out more here.

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A drop in the salmon population has spurred Oregon lawmakers to seek a fishery disaster declaration. Learn more here.

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A man from Central Oregon was sentenced to 11 years in prison for trafficking large volumes of fentanyl. Learn more about it 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 has rescinded its offer to sell Mt.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.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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A major home insurance company has cancelled policies for homeowners in the Sisters area. Learn more here.

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The Oregon Senate just passed a bill that could get rid of the twice-annual switching of the clocks. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KGW8 ARTICLE HERE

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