Bend
Daily News
Thursday, September 5th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses and organizations in Bend, including Pahlisch Homes, appeal against the city's new tree code, claiming it increases housing costs and makes development more difficult. Source Weekly
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire on Tuesday evening rendered a Bend home a total loss, with damages around $75,000; no smoke detectors were heard, and the cause is under investigation. KBND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ellen Waterston, recently appointed Oregon Poet Laureate, discusses her writing journey, the role of a Poet Laureate, and her plans to engage with both youth and elders across communities. Source Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for multiple counties due to wildfire smoke, expected to last until at least Friday. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bend is proposing stricter on-street vehicle camping regulations to align with tent camping rules, limiting all camping to 24 hours and restricting proximity to shelters. KTVZ
- ➤ In a closely contested Oregon congressional race, Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer and her opponent Janelle Bynum are campaigning in Bend, with recent polls showing only a one percentage point difference between them. KTVZ
- ➤ Several candidates file for November elections, highlighting a mix of incumbents and newcomers across various races in Oregon's local government. Source Weekly
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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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Thrive Central Oregon Community Resource Consultations
Experience drop-in consultations providing social services assistance and resource connections to the community.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Mark Caine
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