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No, this is not a drill. And no, it’s also not the type of snow day you’re used to. On this snow day and in the days going forward, health officials continue to press for more social distancing—and local businesses are playing along. In the continuing tsunami of closures due to COVID-19, Mt. Bachelor announced […]
TUpdate 3/13: From end of business on March 15 through March 29, all Bend Park and Recreation facilities will be closed. This includes Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion, Art Station, Bend Senior Center, District Office and Park Services. Facilities will continue to have administrative staff in the buildings but will not be open […]
Road construction on Bend’s east side continues in an effort to relieve congestion at key intersections, improve safety and help drivers cross the city more easily. Early this month, the city officially opened a new roundabout at Empire Avenue and Purcell Boulevard, capping the first phase of the Empire Corridor Improvements project that started in […]
Here’s a friendly list of spots to avoid if you’re driving around Bend the week of July 9-15. Summer Fest runs July 13-15 in Old Downtown Bend and will close the following streets: Friday, July 13. Minnesota Ave. between Bond and Lava Rd. Oregon Ave. between Wall St. and Bond St. Saturday, July 14 to […]
Traveling to the Willamette Valley or into the Cascades today? Avoid Highway 20. The Oregon Department of Transportation released this notice less than one hour ago, alerting drivers to the closure of Hwy. 20: “U.S. 20 remains closed because of a wildfire about 5 miles west of Santiam Pass. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at […]
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