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The Broadside

The Student News Site of Central Oregon Community College

The Broadside

The Student News Site of Central Oregon Community College

The Broadside

Enviromental

Smoke billows behind a row of evergreen trees, obscuring more trees in the background.

Officials worry about upcoming wildfire season

Kayden Hill, Staff reporter | Published June 12, 2026

Under increasing concerns, forecasters and fire officials warn that a combination of drought, low snowpack and climate change could lead to heightened fire risk across much of...

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A snow covered Mt. Bachelor on December 5, 2024. Very different than how it looked on December 5, 2025.

Pray for snow?

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published December 15, 2025

As December moves along, many Central Oregonians are wondering, Where is the snow? After Mt. Bachelor announced on Nov. 28 that their opening day would be postponed, skiers and...

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Deschutes National Forest landscape during prescribed burn

From campfires to wild fires

Grace Buczynski, contributing writer | Published June 16, 2025

Central Oregon is prone to wildfires in the warmer months with its dry and hot climate. In 2024, according to Central Oregon Fire Management Services, 64 of the 65 fires in Central...

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Saying Goodbye to Fall

Kaycee Harbour, Contributing photographer | Published November 28, 2023

As the leaves fall and the branches become bare, the color around campus becomes brighter. With reds, oranges, and yellows on the grounds and trees, the temperatures drop to...

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