New Fire Southeast of La Pine

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Deschutes County is alerting residents southeast of La Pine of a rapidly growing wildfire. Level 3 evacuations are in place near the fire.  Updated map info is linked here.

Entry to evacuated areas will be denied until the hazard subsides. Initial attack resources responded earlier this afternoon. Air tankers are in use and Deschutes County is managing evacuations.

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State Launches Construction Loan Guarantee Program

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