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Fire restrictions in place for BLM land

Posted on May 16, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , BLM , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Events , Fire , Health , Local , Madras , News , Oregon , Portland , Redmond , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wildfires

With warm and dry weather expected, all land managed by the BLM in Oregon and Washington is under fire restrictions. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KPTV NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Bend THE top destination for Memorial Day

Posted on May 14, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Events , Fire , Holiday , Holidays , KTVZ , Local , Memorial Day , mt bachelor , News , Oregon , Outdoors , Portland , Redmond , Salem , Season , Sisters , State , Summer , Tourism , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending

Bend is at the TOP of the list for top Memorial Day destinations… Get ready for a busy holiday weekend! Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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New Bend roundabout will begin construction next month

Posted on May 13, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Commute , Deschutes , Driving , Local , News , Oregon , Roads , Summer , Tourism , Travel , What’s Trending

A new roundabout is slated to start construction next month on Skyliners Road, continuing through August. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Central Oregon homebuyers see tough market

Posted on May 09, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Homes , Local , Real Estate , What’s Trending

The median home sales price in Central Oregon hit $832,000 in April. The majority of buyers are paying in cash. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Burns planned for Wednesday

Posted on May 07, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , La Pine , Local , News , Outdoors , Prescribed Burn , Sisters , Weather , What’s Trending

Sisters and La Pine could see prescribed burning today if the winds are favorable. Learn more here.

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900 Wall in Downtown Bend Closes

Posted on May 06, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , Central Oregon , Community , KTVZ , Local , Restaurants , Tourism , Travel , What’s Trending

900 Wall in Bend has closed its doors. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Forest service clearing homeless camps in national forest

Posted on May 05, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Fire , Health , Local , National Forest , News , Oregon , Outdoors , Politics , Roads , State , Summer , US Forest Service , Water , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wildfires

The US Forest Service has began work on a wildfire prevention project in Deschutes National Forest near Bend. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL ASSOCIATED PRESS ARTICLE HERE

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Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project starts on May 1

Posted on April 29, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , China Hat , Community , Deschutes , Events , Fire , Health , Local , News , Oregon , Positive News , Roads , Tourism , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wildfires

40 square miles of land, including trails, will close near China Hat Road in Bend on May 1. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Elk Lake has sold

Posted on April 25, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Business , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Events , Local , mt bachelor , News , Oregon , Outdoors , Positive News , Tourism , Travel , What’s Trending

Elk Lake Resort has finally sold, after five years on the market, to a group of local families. Find out more here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The wildfire forecast for Oregon

Posted on April 24, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Local , Outdoors , State , Summer , Weather , What’s Trending

The outlook for Oregon’s wildfire season is looking very similar to that of 2024. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OREGONIAN OREGON LIVE ARTICLE HERE

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