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Thursday, September 12th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In 2004, developers demolished the historic Crane Shed in Bend to make way for new developments, highlighting tensions between growth and heritage preservation. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents near Sunriver, Oregon, were ordered to evacuate due to the expanding 6,000 acre Bachelor Complex Fire exhibiting extreme behavior. The Oregonian
- ➤ Recent rain and cooler weather in Central Oregon offer hope for controlling rapid wildfire growth, allowing fire crews to possibly slow or halt the fires. KTVZ
- ➤ Wildfires in Oregon prompt concerns about wildlife impacts and ecosystem changes, urging the public to aid affected animals and heed fire safety advice. KTVZ
- ➤ A favorable change in weather has helped firefighters halt the advance of the Little Lava Fire, maintaining current evacuation levels and raising hopes for residents. KTVZ
- ➤ A lightning strike-induced tree fire, obscured by smoky skies, escalated into a quarter-acre brush fire east of Bend, prompting a response from local fire departments. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp and Capt. William Bailey are contending for Deschutes County Sheriff, emphasizing differing leadership styles and priorities amidst a department's history of unrest and allegations of misconduct. Source Weekly
- ➤ Deschutes County, Oregon, initiates a deflection program to redirect individuals caught with small amounts of illicit drugs towards behavioral health treatment instead of the criminal justice system, aiming for their charges to be dismissed and records expunged. KBND
- ➤ Bend Mayor Pro-Tem Megan Perkins addresses community concerns on speeding, rent control, and more in the latest 'Ask the Mayor' segment. KTVZ
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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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BACFest 2024 - Beech Aero Club Annual Convention
Experience the annual gathering of the Beech Aero Club featuring activities, maintenance clinics, and tours in beautiful Bend, Oregon.
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
Learn about your community's efforts to end child abuse through a guided tour of the KIDS Center, tracing a child's healing journey and meeting the dedicated staff.
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Oregon Whiskey Festival: A Celebration of Local Distilling Excellence
Experience the best of Oregon's whiskey with tastings, educational opportunities, live music, and gourmet food at this two-day festival dedicated to the art of distilling.
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Oregon Whiskey Festival 2024
Experience the rich flavors of Oregon's finest whiskeys at a vibrant outdoor festival featuring tastings, food trucks, live music, and interactions with local distillers.
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Bayocean: The Lost Resort of Oregon
Learn about the fascinating history of Bayocean, a once-thriving resort town, and its eventual demise due to natural erosion, as shared by author Jerry Sutherland.
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