The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for flash flooding in various areas of Oregon, including Central Oregon and the Cascades. Learn more here.

Find more weather reports for more locations here, at BackyardBend.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OREGON LIVE ARTICLE HERE

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Oregon’s new recycling law is in effect and that means changes to what you can include in your recycling bin. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit downtown Redmond on Thursday, July 31st! Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY ARTICLE HERE

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A Bend man uses his time to help those affected by homelessness and substance abuse problems. Find out more about the work he’s doing here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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A storm on Monday caused thousands of lightning strikes in the Central Oregon area. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN6 ARTICLE HERE

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The Cram Fire, at 100k acres, is the largest wildfire in the nation. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL AXIOS ARTICLE HERE

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Deschutes County will hold a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the outdoor lighting regulations in hopes of increasing dark skies in the community. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Bend’s job market is the top in the country, according to a new study. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The 4th of July Bend Pet Parade begins at 9:30am! Keep your pets safe with these tips from the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Gov. Kotek has issued an executive order to prohibit phone use for students K-12. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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