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Burn bans in place

Posted on June 02, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Ban , bend , Burn , cascades , Central Oregon , Heat , Local , Madras , Oregon , Oregon Public Broadcasting , Outdoors , Portland , Summer , Weather , What’s Trending

With weather heating up and dry conditions persisting, burn bans are in place for many areas. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE

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BLM bans campfires

Posted on May 28, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Fire , Local , News , Oregon , Outdoors , Tourism , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

Campfire restrictions go into effect on June 1st for multiple areas in Central Oregon, per the Bureau of Land Management. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Butte Creek Fire grows

Posted on May 26, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Events , Fire , Health , Local , News , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wildfires

Oregon’s first large wildfire of the year, the Butte Creek Fire, has grown to more than 3,000 acres. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Prescribed burns SE of Bend

Posted on May 20, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Fire , Local , Prescribed Burn , Summer , What’s Trending

There will be prescribed burning today about 15 miles southeast of Bend. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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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.

SEE THE ORIGINAL MYCENTRALOREGON.COM ARTICLE 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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