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Injured skier airlifted from South Sister

Posted on March 12, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Local , News , Oregon , What’s Trending , Winter

An injured skier was airlifted from the slopes of South Sister via Blackhawk helicopter. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Winter weather is back with advisory

Posted on March 11, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Commute , Deschutes , Driving , Local , News , Oregon , Portland , Roads , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Winter

A winter weather advisory will be in effect Wednesday evening into Thursday morning for mountain passes; 6-11 inches are expected above 3,500 feet. See more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE

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Egg shortages good for local chicken farmers

Posted on March 08, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Local , News , Oregon , Positive News , What’s Trending

With the recent egg shortages, local egg farmers are seeing a huge uptick in business. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Legislators consider 4% tax on tires

Posted on March 05, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , Central Oregon , Community , KTVZ , Local , News , Oregon , Portland , Tourism , Travel , What’s Trending

Legislators in Oregon are considering a 4% tax on tires to help fund public transit and wildlife crossings. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Three federal buildings in Pdx to be sold

Posted on March 04, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Events , Local , Oregon , Portland , State , What’s Trending

According to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), three federal buildings in Portland will be sold. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KPTV ARTICLE HERE

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Central Oregon growth slows

Posted on February 27, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Local , Oregon , State , What’s Trending

Central Oregon’s population growth has slowed over the last couple of years. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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New SW Bend neighborhood moves forward with planning

Posted on February 22, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtaggedbend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Construction , Family , Growth , Homes , Local , Neighborhoods , News , What’s Trending

A new, large-scale SW Bend neighborhood moves forward with plans for development. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Central Oregon town ranked top 10 best small towns

Posted on February 21, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Best , Central Oregon , Country Living , Lists , Local , News , Oregon , Sisters , Small Town , What’s Trending , Yahoo

Sisters, OR made the top 10 best small towns in America, according to Country Living magazine. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL YAHOO NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Three Oregon cities are the top smokiest cities in America

Posted on February 20, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Central Oregon , Local , News , OPB , Oregon , Oregon Public Broadcasting , What’s Trending , Wildfires

Medford, Grants Pass, and Bend are the top three smokiest cities in the country. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARTICLE HERE

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Amazon set to expand operations in Arlington

Posted on February 16, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Amazon , Business , Columbia River Gorge , Local , News , Oregon , Oregon Live , Oregonian , Small Towns , Towns , What’s Trending

Amazon is expanding its data center operations in a small town on the Columbia Gorge. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OREGON LIVE/OREGONIAN ARTICLE HERE

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