An Alfalfa woman has been arrested on 49 counts of second-degree animal neglect, with nearly 50 animals seized. Find out more here.

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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake, along with a cluster of aftershocks, was detected off the coast of Oregon. Learn more here.

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The Flat Fire currently burns 2 miles northeast of Sisters and is at 7% containment. Learn more here.

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Wildfire risk is increasing in Central Oregon amid dry, hot conditions. Find out more here.

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A local Bend Girl Scout is raising awareness about the negative effects of sunscreens on water quality and the environment. Learn more here.

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

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

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42% of Oregon is now in a moderate drought. Find out more here.

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A popular Oregon coast 4th of July destination will be using drones instead of fireworks this year. Learn more about it here.

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Recent power outages in North Bend are attributed to “enhanced safety settings” for wildfire prevention. Learn more about it here.

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