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Roads & InfrastructureLatestBend · Aug 20, 2026
🚗 Construction starts Aug. 24 to tear out part of the median between 1st & 2nd and extend the eastbound left-turn lane at 3rd Street to cut down on backups. Work wraps up before Labor Day! Do you think a longer turn…
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🧥 Construction and hiring are in motion for a November 12th opening in one of three new retail spaces at the site. Are you hyped for a Carhartt store in Bend, or what else would you like to see move into the Robal…
Development & Housing · Redmond
🏡☀️ With average electric bills expected to hit just $15 a month, this is a massive win for local workers. Would you like to see more net-zero cottage developments pop up around Central Oregon? 👇
Community & Public Safety · Redmond
Core classes are officially moving into modulars, and several arts programs are being relocated. 🏫🛠️ How do you think this massive campus shuffle will affect the students this year? Let us know below! 👇
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