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County announces road closures

Posted on November 04, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Cascade Lakes Highway , cascades , Closures , Deschutes , Deschutes County , News , Winter

Deschutes County has announced the winter closure date for Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road: Tuesday, November 18. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL DESCHUTES COUNTY RELEASE HERE

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New Reed Market railroad crossing plans unveiled

Posted on November 03, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , KTVZ , Local , News , Traffic , What’s Trending

Currently, 6-8 trains per day stop traffic to cross Reed Market Road. The City of Bend has released their latest designs for a new railroad bridge and pedestrian tunnel. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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King tide season kicks off Nov. 5

Posted on November 02, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , King tide , Local , News , Ocean , Oregon , Oregon Coast , Season , Weather , What’s Trending

The full moon on Nov. 5 will bring king tide season back to the Oregon coast. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE VIA YAHOO NEWS

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Bat populations near Bend at risk

Posted on November 01, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Bats , Local , News , OSU , Portland Tribune , Science , What’s Trending , Wildlife

A fungus that infects bat populations has been collected at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on the coast, potentially putting bat populations in Bend at-risk. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL PORTLAND TRIBUNE ARTICLE HERE

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Bend restaurant introduces robot server

Posted on October 30, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Food , Jobs , Local , Restaurants , Robot , Server , What’s Trending

Jia Asian Street Kitchen in Bend has introduced the area’s first ‘robot server’. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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No Tax Oregon campaign kicks off

Posted on October 22, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Campaign , Fuel , Gas , Local , Oregon , Payroll , Politics , Taxes , What’s Trending

The No Tax Oregon campaign seeks to go against the recent gas tax, payroll tax and vehicle fee increase to voters. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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'No Kings' protests over the weekend

Posted on October 17, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , No Kings , Protests

‘No Kings’ protests take place nationwide this Saturday, 10/18. Find out more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ21 NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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City council discusses Empire Ave

Posted on October 16, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Bend City Council , Central Oregon , Commute , Driving , Local , News , Traffic , Travel , What’s Trending

The Bend City Council is having discussions regarding the utilization of funding to address traffic at Empire Avenue. Read more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Bend Fall Fest in downtown Bend

Posted on October 03, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Events , Fall festival , Fall in Bend , Festival , KTVZ , Live , Local , music , News , What’s Trending

Enjoy live music, food & drinks, and vendors at the Bend Fall Festival this weekend in Downtown Bend. Find out more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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