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

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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.

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The Flat Fire is burning over 18,000 acres just west of Lake Billy Chinook. Evacuation levels are in order. Find out more here.

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The Bureau of Land Management is looking for the public’s opinion on a newly proposed gold mine in Malheur County. 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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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.

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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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The Cram Fire, at 100k acres, is the largest wildfire in the nation. Learn more about it here.

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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.

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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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