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Metolius celebration set for Saturday, June 21
John Hoover and the Mighty Quinns are featured entertainment; funds raised go to Metolius Elementary
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Evacuation levels drop as firefighters make progress on Alder Springs Fire
Wildland firefighters made good progress Wednesday on containing the Alder Springs Fire burning west of Crooked River Ranch, ...
Environment
Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit ...
Environment
Alder Springs Fire grows to 2,500 acres, prompts evacuations in Crooked River Ranch
Wildland firefighter crews continued to battle a large, wind-driven brush fire on Tuesday that has burned over 2,500 ...
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table ...
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Forest Service approves Green Ridge restoration project in western Jefferson County
The Deschutes National Forest has finalized plans for a large-scale forest health initiative in western Jefferson County, near ...
Business
72-unit Stone Oak Apartments proposed for northeast Madras
Developer seeks zone change to enable multifamily housing near hospital
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Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district
Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing ...
Local News
Gardening Journeys: Ornamental trees that are both water-wise and fire-resistant
Eleven varieties of ornamental trees offer options in height, spread, and fall color with six offering spring blooms. ...