Bend
Daily News
Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County announces road construction and closures, including Hamehook Road Bridge replacement and seasonal closures of Cascade Lakes and Paulina Lake Roads, advising road users to expect construction activity and exercise caution. County of Deschutes
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bend High School softball player has filed a lawsuit against a former coach, seeking $500,000 for invasion of privacy after he allegedly entered the girls' locker room during a changing session. The Oregonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lainey Wilson will perform in Bend on August 21 as part of the 2025 Hayden Homes Amphitheater lineup, with tickets available starting February 6. Central Oregon Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County is preparing for potential spending challenges due to anticipated slower growth. KBND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County allocates $75,000 in funds for a Sweat Equity Bin Rental Program in Spring 2025 to assist communities at high wildfire risk in fuel reduction and improving defensible space. County of Deschutes
- ➤ A forest restoration project southeast of Bend will restrict access to over 34,600 acres of Deschutes National Forest for at least one year starting in May. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County commissioners unanimously approved a $2.9 million budget increase for the courthouse expansion, now totaling $46.8 million, amidst concerns over escalating costs. KTVZ
- ➤ Oregon cities, including Bend needing $66 million for sewer infrastructure, seek more state funds and legislative changes to bolster local infrastructure, manage homeless camps, and gain flexibility in spending hotel tax revenue. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The Deschutes County Courthouse expansion project's budget has been increased by $2.9 million due to unforeseen site conditions and inflation, raising the total cost to $46.8 million. Central Oregon Daily
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Weekend Seven Chakra Healing Sound Bath Journey - Virtual Experience
Immerse yourself in a 60-minute sound healing journey using Tibetan singing bowls to balance and align your chakras, guided by certified teachers.
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Weekly Trivia Night at Greg's Grill
A weekly trivia night where participants can test their knowledge and win prizes in a fun social setting.
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Quiet Writing Session
This event offers a peaceful writing environment where participants can focus amidst the presence of others.
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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
The event offers drop-in assistance for accessing a range of social services, including housing support, medical access, and mental health resources.
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Free Notary Public Services
This event offers drop-in notary services for the public at Downtown Bend Library.
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Thrive Central Oregon Resource Drop-In Consultations
This event offers drop-in social services assistance, connecting individuals with vital resources including housing, medical access, mental health support, and veterans services.
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Exploring the Music of the Romantic Era
An educational event featuring a local conductor and professor discussing the nuances of Romantic-era music.
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Daniel Donato Concert
Daniel Donato will perform live at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon.
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Weekly Trivia Night at Greg’s Grill
Every Monday, Greg's Grill hosts a free trivia night where participants can compete for prizes and test their knowledge.
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Constructing Multi-Dimensional Characters
This event is focused on teaching participants how to create compelling and multi-dimensional characters that resonate in storytelling.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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