Today's Country KSJJ 102.9

11/04/2025

Deschutes County has announced the winter closure date for Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road: Tuesday, November 18. Learn more here.
https://backyardbend.com/county-announces-road-closures/

11/04/2025

Today's Country KSJJ 102.9 salutes Central Oregon!
We know that taking care of our neighbors is just the right thing to do. These local businesses and organizations are leading the way!

Abe Cabana's Pizza
Contact the restaurant and they can donate pizzas from either of their locations.

Bo's Bagels
$5 breakfast for dinner on Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Burgerville
Free meals at all locations for children from Nov. 3 through Nov. 9.

Figaro’s Pizza, La Pine
Free or pay-what-you-can pizza.

Farmers Market Fund
Offers shoppers a $20 card to spend on fresh produce.
Details can be found at www.doubleuporegon.org

Laughing Planet Cafe
Offering free lunch and dinner to people losing SNAP.

Lucky's Woodsman
Free or pay-what-you-can meals.

11/02/2025

The full moon on Nov. 5 will bring king tide season back to the Oregon coast. Learn more here.
https://backyardbend.com/king-tide-season-kicks-off-nov-5/

10/31/2025

Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife nonprofit, recently performed life-saving surgery on a Great Horned Owl. Learn more about it here.
https://backyardbend.com/think-wild-saves-great-horned-owl/

10/30/2025

This week's Thursday's Dog comes from The Rawley Project. Meet Taz! This sweet little girl weighs about 15 pounds and was born in May 2019. She’s a loyal, affectionate companion who loves cuddles, treats, and spending time with her people. She’s house-trained, great with other dogs, and good around children. She prefers her home to be feline-free. One of Taz’s favorite things is going for car rides, she even has her own little basket for riding in the front seat! Taz is being fostered in Portland, OR and is ready to start her next and best adventure with you!

www,rawleyproject.org

10/29/2025

The Monsters are coming!!!
The Monsters of Destruction Monster Trucks take over the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Nov 1st & 2nd.

Today's Country KSJJ 102.9 wants to give a lucky listener a Family 4 pack of passes for the Sunday Matinee on November 2nd!
Comment with your favorite Halloween costume, past or present below, bonus if you include a picture. We will pick a random winner from all the comments on Friday, Oct 31st, during the Cascade Country Mornings Halloween show. www.monstersofdestruction.com

10/26/2025

Tune in to Cascade Country Mornings on Monday (10/27) for David's interview with up & coming Oregon country music star Olivia Harms. She is a contestant on the new show The Road on CBS.

We'll also be giving away tickets for Monsters Of Destruction and AMA Endurocross.

Kick off your work week with a positive vibe and Central Oregon's #1 Country Morning Show!

10/23/2025

This weeks Thursday's Dog comes from Brightside Animal Center.

Meet Rocco
Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Age: 6 years 5 months
Gender: Male
Size: Large
Color: Red/Tan
Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Rocco is a sweet and friendly guy who loves to explore with help. You see, I am mainly blind, so I tend to have some difficulty getting around on my own. I also have some other medical needs that the Brightside staff would be more than happy to explain! But don't worry, with the right care, I can be your playful, cuddly companion for years to come.

Furever Home: I'm Looking For: A home that can handle my medical needs and be able to provide me with ongoing aid.

Kids: Unknown
Dogs: Has done well with younger or more easy-going dogs that he can walk next to and play gently with.
Cats : Unknown

www.brightsideanimals.org

10/22/2025

What was your first job? Post a comment about your first or even your most memorable employment experience.

Friday morning on Cascade Country Mornings, David & Debby will pick a winner from the comments (winner is a random pick, not based on comment quality)

You could win a KSJJ Fall Fun Pack: 4 passes to The Guns & More Show (10/25) and a Family 4 pack of passes to the Sunday Matinee of Monsters Of Destruction (Monster Trucks on 11/2).

www.oregongunsandmoreshow.com
www.monstersofdestruction.com

So, do tell, what was your first or most memorable job?

UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Donna Marie! Thanks to everyone who participated!

10/20/2025

Oregon's own Olivia Harms made her first apperance on The Road on CBS last night. You can stream the full episode now. Here is a clip of her segment from last nights preimere. Support this local lady's journey to stardom!

Olivia Harms of Canby, OR performs “This Ain’t My First” before country icons Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, and Gretchen Wilson, hoping to earn the once-in-a-l...

10/17/2025

The Bend City Council is having discussions regarding the utilization of funding to address traffic at Empire Avenue. Read more about it here.
https://backyardbend.com/city-council-discusses-empire-ave/

10/17/2025

Today's Country KSJJ 102.9 wants to send you and your family to the Monsters Of Destruction monster truck show at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center on Saturday, November 1st at 7pm! Just leave a comment or a monster truck memory in the comments, and you'll be entered to win a family 4 pack of passes for the Saturday performance. We'll announce the winner during the Cascade Country Morning Show on Monday, 10/20.