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Read more about the article Chris Tomer Forecast: Large Snow Totals Possible Across The West Through Early Next Week
Chris Tomer Forecast: Large Snow Totals Possible Across The West Through Early Next Week

Chris Tomer Forecast: Large Snow Totals Possible Across The West Through Early Next Week

It's been a bit of a bummer of a week for a good chunk of the rockies and the west, with Colorado's snowpack sitting well below average for this time…

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Read more about the article Deschutes River Basin groundwater issues in spotlight amid concerns over proposed state rule changes
Deschutes River Basin groundwater issues in spotlight amid concerns over proposed state rule changes

Deschutes River Basin groundwater issues in spotlight amid concerns over proposed state rule changes

Officials urge giving cities priority allocation, to meet local needs and state housing goals BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- For many rural residents in Deschutes County, low well levels and even…

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Read more about the article Week-old Petes Lake Fire in Three Sisters Wilderness not growing, but only heavy rain
Week-old Petes Lake Fire in Three Sisters Wilderness not growing, but only heavy rain

Week-old Petes Lake Fire in Three Sisters Wilderness not growing, but only heavy rain

Level 3 evacuation still in wilderness area; fire size unchanged; Pacific Crest Trail reroute established BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Predicted rain didn't fall Friday on the week-old, lightning-sparked Petes Lake…

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Read more about the article McKenzie Highway 242 closed, massive land closure issued due to four wildfires
McKenzie Highway 242 closed, massive land closure issued due to four wildfires

McKenzie Highway 242 closed, massive land closure issued due to four wildfires

McKenzie Pass Highway 242 is closed and a massive public lands closure was issued Monday for the McKenzie Corridor, McKenzie Pass, South Santiam area and Three Sisters Wilderness due to…

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Read more about the article Weekend of bluer skies ends with a wall of smoke surging into C.O.; DEQ issues air quality advisory until Tuesday
Weekend of bluer skies ends with a wall of smoke surging into C.O.; DEQ issues air quality advisory until Tuesday

Weekend of bluer skies ends with a wall of smoke surging into C.O.; DEQ issues air quality advisory until Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Bluer, less smoky skies for much of the High Desert for much of the weekend could have left some folks wondering why the state Department of…

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Read more about the article It’s not going away: Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes County ‘until further notice
It’s not going away: Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes County ‘until further notice

It’s not going away: Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes County ‘until further notice

Crook, Jefferson also can expect 'intermittent smoke' The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Tuesday "until further notice" for Deschutes, Jackson and Josephine counties, as well…

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