Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of September.
Good morning, Bend.
🏘️ Community
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find 39-year-old Daryl Thomas Tymon, last seen on Sept.
2 in Bend, Oregon, known to drive a gold Honda Element.
Deschutes County Commissioners and Bend City Council are meeting to address homelessness with a focus on managing encampments and improving safety and services.
A Bend nonprofit opposes a city proposal to tighten regulations on homeless vehicle camping, arguing for the homeless community.
🌲 Environment
Deschutes County is offering grants ranging from $100 to $5,000 for community-scale projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving defensible space, with a total of $125,000 available for distribution.
The Bend City Council is targeting its aging buildings for renovation or replacement to reduce carbon emissions.
🏛️ Government
Bend, Oregon, secures a $5 million federal grant aimed at combating the affordable housing crisis, despite receiving only half the requested amount.
Oregon 5th District Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer discusses challenges and policy ideas with Bend community and business leaders, focusing on child care, taxes, labor force, and housing costs.
Deschutes County Commissioners and Bend City Councilors are convening to discuss growth, managed camps, and landfill sites.
🏥 Health
Deschutes County reports leading Oregon and the U.S. in youth suicide rates, highlighting a critical public health issue.
🎉 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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