NEW TODAY: Winter Weather Update from National Weather Service

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow at times. Additional snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds
  gusting 20 to 30 mph at times this morning.

* WHERE...Central Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing and drifting snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH) launch the Construction Loan Guarantee (CLG) Program. The program decreases risk to lenders, making it easier for developers to access construction loans to build affordable homes for people with low to moderate incomes. “This program is a critical step toward addressing