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Flash flood warning issued

Posted on July 31, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Commute , Driving , Events , Local , News , Oregon Live , The Oregonian , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending

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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Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Redmond

Posted on July 28, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Events , Local , News , Redmond , Source Weekly , The Source , What’s Trending

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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Bend man helps those struggling with homelessness and substance abuse

Posted on July 24, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Good News , Kindness , Loca , Positive News , What’s Trending

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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Central Oregon saw thousands of lightning strikes

Posted on July 23, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , cascades , Central Oregon , Fire , KOIN , KOIN6 , Local , News , ODF , Oregon , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

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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Cram Fire largest in nation

Posted on July 22, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Uncategorizedtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Fire , Local , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

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 aims to enhance dark skies

Posted on July 05, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Events , Local , News , Positive News , What’s Trending

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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4th of July pet parade safety precautions

Posted on July 03, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , 4th of July , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Events , Humane Society of Central Oregon , KTVZ , Local , News , Pet Parade , Tourism , Weather , What’s Trending

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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Cell phone ban for students K-12

Posted on July 02, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Cell Phone Ban , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Education , Events , Executive Order , k-12 , News , Oregon , Schools , Students , What’s Trending

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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Annual Deschutes River Cleanup on Saturday

Posted on June 26, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Deschutes River Cleanup , Environment , Local , Positive News , Rivers , State , What’s Trending

The annual Deschutes River Cleanup is set to take place on Saturday, with volunteers meeting up at six locations around Central Oregon. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Posted on June 25, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Drought , Fire , Forecast , Health , Local , Oregon , Safety , State , Summer , Weather , What’s Trending

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE

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