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Graduation rates are up post-pandemic

Posted on January 30, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , High School , News , Oregon , Oregon Capital Chronicle , Positive News , Rates , What’s Trending

High school graduation rates in Oregon are at an all-time high with 83% of students graduating on time. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE ARTICLE HERE

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New standard of protected bike lane roundabouts

Posted on January 29, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , City of Bend , Commute , Roundabouts , Standards , Transportation , Travel , What’s Trending

Will protected bike lanes be the new standard for roundabout construction around Bend? The City of Bend is in the process of creating new transportation standards for the city. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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New bridge moves forward to next phase

Posted on January 28, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtaggedbend , Biking , Local , ODOT , Oregon , Oregon Department of Transportation , Pedestrians , Transportation , Walking , What’s Trending

The new Hawthorne Crossing bridge in Bend is in its next phases of development. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Downtown Bend library will be closed for a year, renovations

Posted on January 16, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Deschutes Public Library , Libary , Local , News , Positive News , Renovations , What’s Trending

The newly constructed Central Library at Stevens Ranch will open this spring as the Downtown Bend Public Library will close for a year for renovations. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL YOUR OREGON NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Redmond music festival cancelled

Posted on January 14, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Deschutes County Fair and Expo , Events , Fairgrounds , Fairwell Festival , Festival , Local , music , What’s Trending

Fairwell Festival in Redmond, OR will not be returning in 2026. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Old Boss Rambler to become Galveston Supply

Posted on January 12, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtaggedbend , Building , Construction , Galveston , Galveston Supply , Local , What’s Trending

The site of the old Boss Rambler on Galveston Avenue in Bend will become a new two-story commercial building, Galveston Supply. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Olympic wool from small oregon ghost town

Posted on January 08, 2026 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive NewstaggedLocal , News , Olympics , Oregon Live , Paralympics , Positive News , Ralph Lauren , The Oregonian , US , What’s Trending

The Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams will use wool from Oregon’s own Shaniko Wool Company. Learn more here.

SEE THE FULL ARTICLE FROM THE OREGONIAN HERE

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Flu cases in Oregon are up

Posted on January 03, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Health , Local , News , OHA , SJ , Statesman Journal , What’s Trending , Winter

Influenza cases are on the rise in Oregon. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE

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Rain causes closure of Mt. Hood Meadows

Posted on January 02, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtaggedbend , Central Oregon Daily News , Local , Madras , Meadows , Mt Hood Meadows , News , Portland , Redmond , Skiing , Snow , Snowboarding , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Winter

Mt. Hood Meadows had to close down operations on Friday due to rain, but plan to be open again on Sunday the 4th. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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