Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Bend.
🏘️ Community
Deschutes County announces roadwork on specific roads and intersections, causing potential delays and closures.
The bridge connecting Third Street to Highway 20 in Bend will be closed for paving this weekend, affecting local traffic routes.
A new connector road on U.S. 97 in Bend, Oregon, opened to improve access to shopping areas and reduce congestion, with temporary closures for additional construction.
🚧 Accidents
Chimanbai Patel's body was discovered at Diamond Lake by a woman walking her dog, nearly a week after he went missing while boating.
🚨 Crime
A Bend man was arrested for child luring charges after mistakenly sending explicit materials to an undercover officer posing as a minor.
🎓 Education
Oregon State University's Bend campus introduces monthly community tours to showcase its history, academic programs, public art, and ongoing land remediation efforts.
🌲 Environment
The U.S. Forest Service aims to hire up to 200 seasonal wildland firefighters in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, emphasizing no previous experience required.
Central Oregon's fire danger level decreased due to recent cool, wet weather, but officials warn the risk remains high and urge continued caution.
Mt. Bachelor received an early snowfall on Aug.
23, almost a month before fall officially begins.
🎉 Bend Events
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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.
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.
Joyful Morning Flow Yoga Class
Experience a mindful yoga flow that awakens the heart and starts your day with joy and movement.
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.
Bend RMA Annual Social Gathering
Experience an outdoor networking opportunity with appetizers and drinks at Boneyard Pub, featuring a gift certificate giveaway for attendees.
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.
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.
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.
Thrive Central Oregon Community Resource Consultations
Experience drop-in consultations providing social services assistance and resource connections to the community.
Chocolate Making Experience with Wine and Hot Chocolate Tasting
Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of a local award-winning chocolate maker, learn about chocolate production, and create your own chocolate bar while tasting various samples paired with wine or hot chocolate.
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