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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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Oregon now in drought

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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Power outages due to wildfire prevention in North Bend

Posted on June 22, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstaggedbend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , City , Infrastructure , Local , News , Oregon , Positive News , Safety , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DEAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Lightning storms spark over 20 fires

Posted on June 13, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Events , Fire , KTVZ , Local , News , Oregon , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

A recent lightning storm has sparked over 20 fires in Central Oregon since Tuesday. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE

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Dept. of Forestry out with new regulations

Posted on June 10, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Events , Fire , Health , Local , News , Oregon , What’s Trending , Wildfire

Amid soaring temperatures, the Oregon Department of Forestry has placed new restrictions on campfires, fireworks, chainsaws, and more. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Elevated fire danger

Posted on June 10, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Fire , KOIN , Local , News , Oregon , Washington , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wind

Parts of Oregon, including the Gorge, are at an increased risk of fire danger today – winds are high and humidity is low. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Local taco spot open a year after fire

Posted on June 03, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Local , Positive News , Restaurants , What’s Trending

Bend’s El Sancho has officially reopened its doors nearly a year after a fire badly damaged the restaurant. Learn more here!

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Burn bans in place

Posted on June 02, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Ban , bend , Burn , cascades , Central Oregon , Heat , Local , Madras , Oregon , Oregon Public Broadcasting , Outdoors , Portland , Summer , Weather , What’s Trending

With weather heating up and dry conditions persisting, burn bans are in place for many areas. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE

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BLM bans campfires

Posted on May 28, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Fire , Local , News , Oregon , Outdoors , Tourism , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

Campfire restrictions go into effect on June 1st for multiple areas in Central Oregon, per the Bureau of Land Management. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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BLM closes 40 acres near Bend

Posted on May 27, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , BLM , Bureau of Land Management , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Local , Positive News , Summer , What’s Trending

The Bureau of Land Management is slated to close 40 acres of land in Juniper Ridge between Bend and Redmond. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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