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No Tax Oregon campaign kicks off

Posted on October 22, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Campaign , Fuel , Gas , Local , Oregon , Payroll , Politics , Taxes , What’s Trending

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.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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City council discusses Empire Ave

Posted on October 16, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Bend City Council , Central Oregon , Commute , Driving , Local , News , Traffic , Travel , What’s Trending

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Oregon Senator guarantees affordable housing project

Posted on October 15, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Construction , Growth , Jobs , Local , News , Positive News , Sen. Broadman , What’s Trending

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL HOODLINE NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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City Club of Central Oregon to host forum next week

Posted on October 07, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Central Oregon , City Club of Central Oregon , Climate , Climate Change , Local , News , Positive News , The Source Weekly , What’s Trending

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.

SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Bend man to run ultra for kids for Christmas

Posted on October 04, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Activity , bend , Bend Man , Local , Positive News , Running , Sports , Suttle Lake Trail Fest , Ultramarathon , Ultramarathoner , What’s Trending

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.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Bend Fall Fest in downtown Bend

Posted on October 03, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Events , Fall festival , Fall in Bend , Festival , KTVZ , Live , Local , music , News , What’s Trending

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Citizen advisory bodies accepting applications

Posted on October 02, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Advisory , bend , Central Oregon , City of Bend , Community , Local , Positive News , What’s Trending

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Truss design chosen for pedestrian bridge

Posted on September 24, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , City of Bend , Construction , Expansion , Find out more , Local , Pedestrians , What’s Trending

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

Photo via Central Oregon Daily News screenshot

Foley Ridge fire prompts Hwy 242 closure

Posted on September 17, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Fire , Local , Roads , Sisters , Travel , What’s Trending , Wildfire

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

Photo via USFS and Central Oregon Daily News

Bend SURFEST at McKay Park wave

Posted on September 15, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , competition , Deschutes River , Events , Local , Positive News , River , Surfing , What’s Trending

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

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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