Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bend will hold a 'state of the city' event where residents can interact with city officials, accompanied by music, food, and drinks. Bend Bulletin
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Crest Bus Lines expands Central Oregon routes with new stops at Redmond Airport and Transit Hub, improving travel convenience across the state. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon farmers face increased challenges due to late winter, record-breaking summer heat, and dense wildfire smoke affecting crops and worker health. KTVZ
- ➤ Central Oregon LandWatch is implementing four wildlife crossings along Highway 20 to reduce vehicle collisions with deer and elk, with construction expected within 2-5 years. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The Crazy Creek Fire has expanded to over 84,500 acres due to strategic firing operations and unburned pockets within its perimeter, maintaining a containment level of 60%. KTVZ
- ➤ The north entrance of Crater Lake will close temporarily on Tuesday to facilitate firefighting efforts against the Middle Fork Fire. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The Oregon DEQ issued an air quality advisory for Deschutes County and other areas until Wednesday due to wildfire smoke. KTVZ
- ➤ The north entrance to Crater Lake National Park is closed for a week as crews work to contain the 4,929-acre Middle Fork wildfire nearby. The Oregonian
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Street Dog Hero 5k Fun Run and Fair
Experience a festive 5k fun run with live music, raffle prizes, adoptable dogs, and a variety of food trucks and a beer garden.
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Solarize Deschutes In-Person Workshop – Learn About Solar Benefits
Learn how to harness solar energy and explore installation benefits, incentives, and discounts available for Deschutes County residents.
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Joyful Morning Flow Yoga Class
Experience a mindful yoga flow that awakens the heart and starts your day with joy and movement.
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Interactive Family Story Time
Experience an engaging story time with books, songs, and rhymes designed for children aged 0-5 to support early literacy skill development.
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Bend RMA Annual Social Gathering
Experience an outdoor networking opportunity with appetizers and drinks at Boneyard Pub, featuring a gift certificate giveaway for attendees.
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