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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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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The City of Bend urges locals to get involved with their community by applying for Council-appointed advisory groups. Learn more here.

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The closure on Olney Avenue near downtown will likely continue into spring 2026. Find out more about it here.

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The public opinion of the Greenwood Avenue road diet is very poor, with 80% of pollers saying they ‘hate it’. Find out more here.

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Bend has decided on the ‘Broken Top’ truss design for the Hawthorne [Highway] Overcrossing Project, saving millions. Learn more here.

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The Foley Ridge Fire has prompted the closure of a 21-mile stretch of Highway 242, west of Sisters. Learn more here.

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Last weekend, surfers and spectators gathered for Bend SURFEST in McKay Park; athletes competed for more than $10K in prizes. Learn more here.

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The Central Oregon Irrigation District will begin making the transition to shut down water flow on Sept. 15. Find out more about it here.

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

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