Jeff Thompson
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Nearly 30,000 Oregonians could stop receiving paychecks if Congress doesn't pass a funding deal by Saturday. Most people in the state won't immediately feel a pinch, but if a shutdown drags on, the impacts are likely to mount.
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The fire has led to closures on the west side of the Waldo Lake recreational area west of La Pine. The lake itself remains open, along with campgrounds and trails east of it.