Bend
Daily News
Friday, August 16th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Melanie Kebler will deliver Bend's State of the City address at CityFest, featuring city department booths, local businesses, and entertainment for the community. KBND
- ➤ Envision Bend is hosting a Vision Roadshow to tackle the critical childcare shortage in Central Oregon, impacting the region's economy and livability, with a community meeting geared towards finding solutions. KBND
- ➤ Bend Police are intensifying school zone traffic enforcement and urging safety as the new school year approaches, including alerting drivers to slow down and warning about children's internet safety. KBND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A suspected drunk driver crashed into a Bend, Oregon building early Wednesday, forcing two new businesses, Bonta Gelato and Iris & Stout, to temporarily close for repairs. KTVZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Bend, Oregon, a 19-year-old man was arrested after assaulting a woman, threatening an individual with a gun, attempting to flee from police, and attacking gas station workers who, along with a bystander, detained him until law enforcement arrived. KTVZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ellen Waterston, a renowned poet from Bend, succeeds Anis Mojgani as Oregon's new Poet Laureate, promising to engage communities and celebrate Oregon's unique landscapes through her poetry. The Oregonian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The new Bend Costco's opening has been postponed to Oct. 19 due to ongoing road widening work on Robal Lane. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County officials are considering the development of a RV park and trail system on a 500-acre lot near Bend to enhance local recreation and tourism. Bend Bulletin
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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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Dan + Shay, Jake Owen & Dylan Marlowe Live at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Experience an unforgettable night of country music featuring Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay alongside Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe, showcasing their latest hits and classic favorites.
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Oregon Festival of Cars 2024
Experience a celebration of automotive passion at the Oregon Festival of Cars, featuring hundreds of enthusiast cars and engaging activities for car lovers.
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Voices Rising: One-Day Choir Experience
Experience the joy of community singing with a variety of harmonies and themes focused on connection to the living world at this engaging choir event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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