Deschutes County has announced the winter closure date for Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road: Tuesday, November 18. Learn more here.

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Currently, 6-8 trains per day stop traffic to cross Reed Market Road. The City of Bend has released their latest designs for a new railroad bridge and pedestrian tunnel. Learn more about it here.

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The full moon on Nov. 5 will bring king tide season back to the Oregon coast. Learn more here.

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A fungus that infects bat populations has been collected at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on the coast, potentially putting bat populations in Bend at-risk. Learn more here.

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Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife nonprofit, recently performed life-saving surgery on a Great Horned Owl. Learn more about it here.

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Jia Asian Street Kitchen in Bend has introduced the area’s first ‘robot server’. Find out more here.

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The No Tax Oregon campaign seeks to go against the recent gas tax, payroll tax and vehicle fee increase to voters. Learn more about it here.

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‘No Kings’ protests take place nationwide this Saturday, 10/18. Find out more about it here.

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The Bend City Council is having discussions regarding the utilization of funding to address traffic at Empire Avenue. Read more about it here.

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Senator Anthony Broadman has guaranteed a $4M loan for a new affordable housing development in Bend. Learn more here.

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