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Incoming winter weather to close western side of McKenzie Pass Highway

The first winter storm of the 2024-2025 winter is headed for the Central Oregon Cascades, prompting closure of…

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Massive solar projects proposed for thousands of acres of Deschutes County BLM land

The Bureau of Land Management has big plans for opening up public lands for utility-scale solar energy developments,…

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Cooler weather allows Forest Service to green light road work in China Hat area

Federal officials take notice of homelessness near China Hat Road After a delay over the summer due to…

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Ash, smoke descend after wildfires forced evacuation of Mt. Bachelor, other locations

Lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions spread multiple fires over the weekend on the Deschutes National…

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The heat is back on: High 90s temps forecast for Central Oregon

After a relatively mild August, temperatures are heading back into the 90s this weekend in Central Oregon. An…

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Cooler temperatures, rain, help crews control wildfires burning across Oregon

Cooler temperatures and mostly smoke-free skies in recent days provided a much-needed break for wildland fire crews battling…

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Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about state climate credit program

Oregon environmental regulators are concerned that the state’s largest natural gas utility is misinforming customers about a key…

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For some Central Oregon sites, it was the hottest July on record

Central Oregon may have just experienced its hottest July on record. Last month the average daytime maximum temperature…

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Wildfires burning across Oregon contribute to smoky conditions in Bend

Smoke from multiple fires burning across the state created hazy and unhealthy conditions in Bend on Wednesday morning.…

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Grassy planter strips become latest target in Bend’s effort to conserve water

A growing effort by the city of Bend to conserve water will soon impact an area of the…

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