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Posted on June 11, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Car , Central Oregon , Crash , NE Oregon , News , NPR , Oregon , Positive News

After a car crash in NE Oregon, a dog ran for miles to help save its owner. Find out more here!

Posted on June 05, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Closure , Coast , Local , Oregon , Seafood , Shellfish , Travel , Trending , Washington

Paralytic shellfish poisoning has shut down shellfish harvesting in Oregon and Washington. Learn more here.

Posted on May 29, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , BLM , Campfire , Central Oregon , Fire , KTVZ , Local , News , ODFW , Restrictions , Summer , Weather , What’s Trending

Annual campfire restrictions start on June 1st. Learn more here.

Posted on May 28, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Conservancy , Groundwater , Local , Madras , News , Oregon , OWRD , Resources , Trending , Water , What’s Trending

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) plans to update groundwater usage laws. Find out more here.

Posted on May 22, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Controlled Burns , Forest , Forests , News , Oregon Capital Chronicle , Policy , Positive News , Seasons , Weather , Wildfire

Controlled burning can help curb severe wildfires. Learn more here about what state and federal agencies are doing to keep our forests healthy.

Posted on May 22, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Central Oregon , Coast , Coastal Oregon , Deep-sea , Fox News , News , Ocean , Oregon , Oregon Coast , Science

A rare fish that lives in complete darkness at 2,000-3,300 feet has washed up on the Oregon coast. Find out more here.

Posted on May 13, 2024 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Local , Madras , News , ODFW , Oregon , Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife , Positive News , Redmond , What’s Trending

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has appointed a new director and she’s the first woman to take the seat. Find out more here!

Posted on May 06, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Drinking Water , EPA , KATU , Local , Madras , News , Portland , Redmond , Sisters , Water , What’s Trending

The EPA has announced Oregon will get over $28 million to replace lead service lines for cleaner water. Learn more here.