Sunday, September 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A power outage at Redmond Municipal Airport, combined with an unstaffed control tower, led to the cancellation of three incoming flights and affected subsequent departures. KTVZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Five individuals were sentenced to 7 ½ to 20 years in prison after accepting plea deals for the 2021 execution-style murder of a Bend man over an unpaid narcotics debt. KTVZ
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cooler weather aids Oregon firefighters in securing containment lines and conducting burnout operations to manage several major fires. KTVZ
- ➤ The Deschutes National Forest has scaled down the emergency fire closure area for the Bachelor Complex, though numerous sites remain closed. KTVZ
- ➤ Irrigation districts in Central Oregon are winding down operations as the farming season ends and conservation projects are set to begin. Bend Bulletin
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Chocolate Making Experience with Wine and Hot Chocolate Tasting
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BACFest 2024 - Beech Aero Club Annual Convention
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
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Oregon Whiskey Festival: A Celebration of Local Distilling Excellence
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Oregon Whiskey Festival 2024
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Bayocean: The Lost Resort of Oregon
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How to Play Didgeridoo: Learn and Experience
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September Women in STEAM Networking Happy Hour
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