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Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in finding Anthony Lopez, a 25-year-old with medical conditions, last seen in Bend, Oregon on August 24. Central Oregon Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old man was seriously injured in a motorcycle rollover on Bend Parkway but is expected to survive. KTVZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bend man was arrested for DUII and reckless driving after his SUV flipped and ended up in a pond near Smith Rock State Park following complaints of erratic driving on Highway 97. KTVZ
- ➤ The pre-trial motions hearing for Samson Garner, accused of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park, started, focusing on evidence legality and trial preparations. KTVZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Bend Chamber introduces a new, low-interest loan initiative, funded by Providence Health Plan, to support affordable housing construction for Bend's workforce, partnering with local builders and organizations. KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State University study finds bicycle rolling-stops no less safe than full-stops, potentially supporting more states adopting such legislation. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Bend-La Pine Schools are preparing for the new school year with changes including free meals, school supplies for all, and a strict no-cell phone policy through eighth grade. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bend's city council is considering stricter regulations on living in vehicles, amid ongoing cleanups of homeless camps. The Oregonian
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