Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Dog is my CoPilot transported its 50,000th rescued animal to Bend today, bringing 24 dogs + 20 cats from shelters in California, Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma to partner Street Dog Hero.
Local volunteers welcomed the animals as each received a golden ticket to a new home.
🎭 Culture
A New York filmmaker visited the last Blockbuster on Earth in Bend on Thursday to get his VHS sunglasses pitch played on the store's monitors.
Pit Viper saw his work and sent him sunglasses plus a running shirt for his upcoming marathon.
📰 Economy
Bend is planning policy changes to speed industrial development by allowing grading and site work before lots are sold.
City staff will bring the proposal to the City Council next month to cut costs and shorten timelines — making land build-ready for businesses.
🎓 Education
Bend-La Pine Schools announced a new iPad policy — keeping iPads on campus and used only when instructed — that aims to boost focused learning for students.
The district is preparing 139 charging carts for the upcoming school year.
This summer, Qristy Kurtz led a sewing and fashion design camp for kids at Bend, Redmond, and Madras, where they learned to create their own designs.
COCC Prineville cancelled its session due to smoke and air quality issues and may hold a makeup camp in the fall.
🌲 Environment
Backyard beekeepers in Bend use August to treat for mites and harvest honey, ensuring colonies have enough food for winter.
Pollinator Pathway Bend hosts volunteer work parties at Franklin’s Corner on Aug. 19, Orchard Park on Aug. 21, and Al Moody Park on Aug. 22 & encourages planting native flowers.
Bend water experts told council on Wednesday that the city’s surface and groundwater sources remain resilient despite a low-snow winter and drought.
City planners will sign a purchase agreement for upgrades to the Outback Water Treatment Facility by mid-October + the new measures are set to improve efficiency and support future demand.
🏛️ Government
Traffic changes on Franklin Avenue involve expanded construction work starting Monday, with restrictions limiting travel directions & detour routes available until mid-September.
The City will host a Coffee with the Contractor event on Sept. 1 at 184 NE Franklin Ave.
🏈 Sports
Bend North Little League ended its Little League World Series run Wednesday after a 2-8 loss to Washington, finishing with a 1-2 record.
The team scored 2 runs in the first inning but could not recover from the early setback.
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