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Calm, Cool & Collected

Alpine Veterinary Clinic teaches dog owners how to respond in case of an emergency

Dog owners in Central Oregon take their dogs on many outdoor adventuresโ€”whether that be a hike, camping or even just a trip to the dog park. But what happens if something goes wrong? When you’re away from the home and your vet can’t be reached quickly, it’s important for dog owners to know what to […]

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Side Notes 7/6-7/13

Drones and Wildfires Don’t Mix Recreational drone enthusiasts looking to get an aerial shot of a blazing wildfire should stay far, far away, according to Oregon officials who point out that operating an unmanned aerial vehicle in a Temporary Flight Restriction zone—such as in an active wildfire area—is punishable under state and federal law. In […]

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Bend Fire Department Awards Teen for Saving Life

New CPR and PulsePoint App help increase chances for survival

On Friday, the Bend Fire Department recognized Israel Hawley, 17, for saving the life of his grandfather, Donald Sandretzky, who went into cardiac arrest while driving his family to church. Israel performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for about eight minutes while waiting for Bend Police to arrive. Hawley, who did not have prior CPR training, followed […]

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