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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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It's International Dark Sky Week

Posted on April 13, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , International Dark Sky Week , Local , News , Night Sky , Oregon , Outback , What’s Trending , Wilderness

This week is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Thousands gather for No Kings

Posted on March 30, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Local , News , No Kings , OR , Oregon , Peaceful Protest , What’s Trending

Thousands gathered in Central Oregon for the “No Kings National Day of Non-Violence.” Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Mt Bachelor closes for the day to preserve snow

Posted on March 25, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Local , mt bachelor , Oregon , Skiing , Snowboarding , Spring , Weather , What’s Trending , Winter

Mt. Bachelor pauses operations to preserve snowpack. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE BY CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS

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Record-low snowpack in Central Oregon

Posted on March 13, 2026 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Local , Snow , Snowpack , Weather , What’s Trending , Winter

Snow surveyors have raised warning flags in Central Oregon, with snow levels sitting at the lowest they’ve been in 36 years of record-keeping. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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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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