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Lightning sparks fires around Central Oregon

Posted on July 23, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Fire , Local , Oregon , Redmond , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wildfires

⚠️ Lightning storms have sparked dozens of new wildfires across Central Oregon, keeping firefighters busy as fire danger remains high. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Bend's westside is getting a new food truck destination

Posted on July 17, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Base Camp , Drinks , Food , Food Cart , Food Carts , Local , News , Source Weekly , Taphouse , What’s Trending

Bend’s westside is about to get a major new hangout – Base Camp opens this month with 10 food trucks, 36 taps, rooftop seating, and plenty of space to gather year-round. Find out about it more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Local bands fight hunger this Friday

Posted on July 16, 2026 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Bands , bend , Benefits , Boneyard Pub , Central Oregon , Concerts , Food Scarcity , Local , music , What’s Trending

🎸 Eight local bands. One great cause.

Bands for Bread returns to Boneyard Pub on Friday, July 31, bringing a full day of live music, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and community spirit – all to help fight food insecurity in Central Oregon. Admission is free, donations are encouraged, and Boneyard will donate $1 from every beer sold to support St. Vincent de Paul, which serves more than 30,000 people in our community each year.

VIEW THE SOURCE WEEKLY’S ARTICLE ABOUT THIS EVENT HERE

SEE THE BANDS FOR BREAD INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE

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Neon Circus - Brooks & Dunn Tribute - in Redmond @ Blacksmith Public House

Posted on June 03, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Blacksmith Public House , BYB , Central Oregon , Concerts , Country , Local , music , News , Positive News , Redmond , Shows , What’s Trending

If Brooks & Dunn are on your life’s soundtrack, here’s your chance to relive the magic live.

Neon Circus, a crowd-favorite Brooks & Dunn tribute band, rolls into Blacksmith Public House in Redmond on Saturday, June 6, bringing the unmistakable sound, harmonies, and high-energy country spirit that made the duo legendary.

The show is part of Blacksmith’s FanFest Summer Concert Series, and it benefits a great local cause, with proceeds supporting Family Access Network and its work helping Central Oregon children and families.

Tickets are just $29, so round up your concert crew, dust off your boots, and get ready for a night of great music under the summer sky.

🎟️ Get tickets and event details here: https://www.blacksmithpublichouse.com/events

FACEBOOK PAGE FOR NEON CIRCUS (BROOKS & DUNN TRIBUTE) AT BLACKSMITH PUBLIC HOUSE

Bend Brews and Beyond hitting Bend this weekend

Posted on May 20, 2026 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Beer , Beer Fest , Beer Festival , bend , Bend Brews and Beyond , Commute , Events , Local , Memorial Day , Memorial Day Weekend , Music Fest , music festival , Plans , Positive News , Tourism , Travel , What’s Trending

Bend Brews and Beyond is back in Drake Park this Saturday with music, more than 50 breweries, and a dozen non-alcoholic drink makers. Find out more here.

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SEE THE ORIGINAL YOUR OREGON NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Neff Road to see major improvments

Posted on May 20, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Commute , East Bend , Local , News , What’s Trending

Pedestrian access along Neff Road in Bend is set for a major upgrade with plans for a new shared-use path designed to improve safety and connectivity. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Oregon airports to receive federal investment

Posted on May 19, 2026 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , Airlines , Airports , bend , Central Oregon , Commute , KTVZ , KTVZ 21 , Local , News , PDX , Positive News , RDM , Redmond , Travel , What’s Trending

Airports across Oregon are set to receive nearly $19 million in infrastructure funding, including major upgrades to Portland International Airport’s runway and taxiway system. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ 21 NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Don’t Miss This Morgan Wallen Tribute

Posted on April 30, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , BackyardRedmond , Blacksmith Public House , Central Oregon , Country , Country Music , Events , Family Access Network , FAN , Local , Morgan Wallen , music , Redmond , Support Local , Venue , What’s Trending

Country fans won’t want to miss this one.

7 Summers — the ultimate Morgan Wallen tribute band — is coming to Redmond on May 9th, performing live at Blacksmith Public House.

The show is part of the FANfest Summer Concert Series, benefiting Family Access Network, supporting local children and families in need.

Tickets are just $29 and are available at Blacksmith Public House or online.

👉 Grab yours now: https://www.blacksmithpublichouse.com/events

Make your plans, bring your crew, and get ready for a great night of live country music.

Bend Farmers Market returns for the season

Posted on April 28, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Bend Farmers Market , Downtown Bend , Events , Food , Groceries , Local , Organic , Positive News , Produce , Season , Summer , What’s Trending

The Bend Farmers Market in downtown Bend returns on Wednesday, May 6. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY ARTICLE HERE

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