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Shilo Inn closes suddenly

Posted on February 09, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , For Sale , Local , Real Estate , What’s Trending

The Shilo Inn in Bend has suddenly closed and has hit the market for $14 million. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS 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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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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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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Prescribed burns on Jan. 5

Posted on December 30, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category LocaltaggedBend Parks and Recreation , Local , Parks and Rec , Prescribed Burn , Shevlin Park , What’s Trending

Bend Parks and Recreation will conduct a prescribed burn in Shevlin Park on Jan. 5. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Local coffee roasters announce merger

Posted on December 29, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , Central Oregon , Coffee , Coffee Roasters , KTVZ , Local , Local Business , News , What’s Trending

Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters have announced that they will merge companies in 2026. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Heavy precipitation in Central Oregon

Posted on December 21, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Commute , Deschutes , Driving , Flood Watch , Local , Weather , What’s Trending

Heavy precipitation in the Central Oregon area has prompted flood watches on two local waterways, Whychus Creek and Tumalo Creek. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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