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Snowpocalypse! 2019 edition

Snowfall shuts down the region and sets a daily record

Heavy snow hit much of Oregon Sunday night and into Monday, closing schools and causing headaches on the roadways. The 12.5 inches that fell over the last 24-hour period set a new record in Bend. The prior record for February 25 was 4.0 inches, set in 1917, according to information from the National Weather Service. […]

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Winter Storm Prompts a State of Emergency

Gov. Brown’s Jan. 11 declaration will assist communities in need; meanwhile, the school year has been extended

You weren’t the only one thinking this recent round of winter storms was a really, really bad one. This afternoon, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon on account of the severe winter storm conditions across the state.  “As snow continues to accumulate and local authorities respond to provide core services […]

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