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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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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.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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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.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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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.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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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.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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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

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