The Oregonian's Matt Preusch reports that the State Land Use Board of Appeals heard arguments from four parties last Thursday appealing Jefferson County's decision to allow the siting of resorts near the Metolius River, among related topics. Central Oregon LandWatch, Friends of the Metolius, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and the Johnson Family collectively filed a total of 16 challenges.

A ruling from the board is expected by October 2nd and the decision could either result in the go-ahead for Jefferson County to allow the siting of two resorts near the Metolius or a remand back to the county for additional work.

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