Bend Daily News Logo Bend Daily News

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

SHARE

Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bend Fire and Rescue welcomes six new firefighter and paramedics following their completion of a 16-week fire academy, equipped with comprehensive emergency response skills.  KTVZ
  • Deschutes County seeks public input on the Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan to enhance wildfire preparedness.  Central Oregon Daily

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Beavers have returned to Whychus Creek following a successful environmental restoration that transformed a cow pasture into a floodplain.  Bend Bulletin

HEALTH NEWS

  • ChillWell in Bend presents a unique health and wellness option with reduced sensory stimulation tanks, potentially aiding in reducing anxiety and improving mood through flotation therapy.  Source Weekly
  • Vance Bonner's life-long mission has been teaching the Vance Stance, a unique method to stand and move correctly to alleviate and prevent chronic pain, reflecting on 50 years of success from her home studio in Bend.  Source Weekly
  • Central Oregon experiences a significant increase in flu and whooping cough cases, attributed to lower vaccination rates and discontinued COVID-19 protocols.  Source Weekly

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Exploring a diverse range of activities for enhancing physical and financial wellbeing in the new year, featuring sensory deprivation, movement therapy, fiscal goal setting, and wellness practices.  Source Weekly

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Cars & Coffee at Old Mill

    A family-friendly car meet-up where attendees can share their vehicles, socialize, and enjoy a casual morning atmosphere.

    Sun, 1/12/25

    View event
  • Weekly Trivia Nights at Greg’s Grill

    Enjoy a lively trivia competition every Monday evening at Greg’s Grill, featuring free entry and chances to win prizes.

    Mon, 1/13/25

    View event
  • Certified Irrigation Technician Class - 8 CE Hours

    This class covers essential principles of landscape irrigation and prepares participants for the Irrigation Association's CIT Exam, with lunch provided.

    Tue, 1/14/25

    View event
  • Thrive Central Oregon Social Services Drop-In Consultation

    This event offers drop-in assistance from Thrive Central Oregon, providing vital resources in housing, medical access, mental health, veterans services, and social security to those in need.

    Wed, 1/15/25

    View event
  • Windows Laptop Essentials Workshop

    This workshop offers hands-on training for attendees to confidently navigate and customize their Windows laptops.

    Thu, 1/16/25

    View event
  • Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations

    This event offers drop-in assistance for social services, helping individuals connect with resources related to housing, medical care, mental health, and veterans services.

    Fri, 1/17/25

    View event
  • Dilly Dally Bend Cars & Coffee Meetup

    A casual gathering for car enthusiasts held every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Dilly Dally Coffee Co. in Bend, Oregon.

    Sun, 1/19/25

    View event
  • Weekly Trivia Night at Greg's Grill

    Every Monday from 6 to 8 PM, Greg's Grill offers a free trivia night where participants can showcase their knowledge and win prizes.

    Mon, 1/20/25

    View event
  • Law Librarian Office Hours

    A community librarian for legal services provides assistance with legal information questions once a month at the La Pine Activity Center.

    Tue, 1/21/25

    View event
  • MANIA: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Concert

    This concert celebrates the timeless music of ABBA, reviving nostalgic memories of the band's reign in the music world over 40 years ago.

    Wed, 1/22/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.

~ Chinese Proverb

About Bend Daily News

Welcome to the Bend Daily News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bend, Oregon community. If you like the Bend Daily News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bend.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bend and across Oregon. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Bend Daily News

A free Bend community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here