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Flat Fire at 7% containment
The Flat Fire currently burns 2 miles northeast of Sisters and is at 7% containment. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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Algae advisory
Two local reservoirs have been issued algae advisories. Algae can be fatal to dogs and eating fish caught from these areas is not advised. Learn more about the advisory here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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E-bike rebate lottery still open
Through tomorrow, eligible Bend residents can enter to win a free e-bike through the E-Bike Rebate Program. Find out more about it here.
Commute Options E-Bike Program
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Flat Fire at 18k acres
The Flat Fire is burning over 18,000 acres just west of Lake Billy Chinook. Evacuation levels are in order. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Childcare in the community increasing
NeighborImpact has created more than 1,500 new childcare slots in the last two years, helping increase childcare options for families in the community. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Gold mine proposed in Eastern Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for the public’s opinion on a newly proposed gold mine in Malheur County. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY ARTICLE HERE
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Wildfire risk increasing
Wildfire risk is increasing in Central Oregon amid dry, hot conditions. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Local Bend Girl Scout warns of dangers of sunscreen in rivers
A local Bend Girl Scout is raising awareness about the negative effects of sunscreens on water quality and the environment. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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New Bend neighborhood for middle income
A new housing development in East Bend will target middle-income homebuyers. Find out more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Flash flood warning issued
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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