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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Next week, the City Club of Central Oregon will host a community forum, “The High Desert Goes Low Impact,” where local and regional experts will discuss climate change in the High Desert. Find out more here.

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A Bend man will run the Suttle Lake Trail Fest 24-hour ultramarathon, where every mile he runs will help buy Christmas presents for kids in need around Central Oregon. Learn more here.

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Enjoy live music, food & drinks, and vendors at the Bend Fall Festival this weekend in Downtown Bend. Find out more about it here.

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