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Posted on June 25, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Drought , Fire , Forecast , Health , Local , Oregon , Safety , State , Summer , Weather , What’s Trending

42% of Oregon is now in a moderate drought. Find out more here.

Posted on June 22, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstaggedbend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , City , Infrastructure , Local , News , Oregon , Positive News , Safety , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

Recent power outages in North Bend are attributed to “enhanced safety settings” for wildfire prevention. Learn more about it here.

Posted on March 20, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Assessment , bend , Community , Commute , Local , News , Oregon , Oregon Coast , Portland , Positive News , Roads , Safety , State , Tourism , Travel , What’s Trending

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that three bridges in Oregon be evaluated for vulnerabilities. Learn more about it here.

Posted on January 22, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Roads , Roundabout , Safety , Traffic , Travel

A new roundabout is being proposed at Butler Market and Wells Acres; discussions begin today. Learn more here.

Posted on January 08, 2024 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Blizzard , Central Oregon , Commute , Driving , News , ODOT , Oregon , Oregon Passes , Portland , Redmond , Roads , Safety , SJ , Statesman Journal , Storm Warning , Travel , Warning , Winter

A rare blizzard warning has been issued for Oregon passes and goes into effect Tuesday at 4 a.m. Read the original Statesman Journal article HERE.

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