Bend
Daily News
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A community group aiming to purchase Mt. Bachelor ski area raised over half its funding goal in just a few days through crowdfunding. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Deschutes County's Coordinated Houseless Response Office is developing a managed homeless camp in Juniper Ridge, Bend, with enhanced services aiming for safer, stable living conditions and regional collaboration. KBND
- ➤ Bend's National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony honored missing veterans and POWs with a name-reading at the Heroes' Memorial, highlighted by stories of those from Bend still unaccounted for. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Sawyer Park in Bend will undergo renovations with a $1.33 million federal grant. Bend Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Six sculptures in Bend's roundabouts were humorously defaced with oversized googly eyes. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ A Central Oregon family is heartbroken after their daughter's sex abuse case against her mother's boyfriend was dropped due to the prosecution's oversight on trial deadlines. KTVZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John Kish, a prominent queer business owner in Bend, shares his journey from small-town Oregon to creating a unique horticulture and theater retail experience, highlighting the evolution of Bend's inclusive theater scene. Source Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Farmers Conservation Alliance in Bend, Oregon, has received a $200,000 award from the U.S. Department of Energy to enhance irrigation and energy efficiency amidst climate challenges. KTVZ
- ➤ The Bachelor Complex of fires near Bend, Oregon, ignited by lightning two weeks ago, is now 37% contained, with the Firestone and Flat Top fires at 87% containment. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge is considering the release of employment records from a 1990s internal investigation of Deschutes County Sheriff candidate Kent Vander Kamp, amidst allegations of dishonesty and a legal battle over their confidentiality. The Oregonian
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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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How to Play Didgeridoo: Learn and Experience
Experience the unique sounds and cultural significance of the didgeridoo through a captivating performance and presentation.
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September Women in STEAM Networking Happy Hour
Connect with fellow women and non-binary professionals in STEAM at a casual happy hour gathering at Lifty's, featuring networking opportunities and local flavors.
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Thrive Central Oregon Resource Drop-In Consultations
Experience drop-in social services assistance that connects you with valuable community resources.
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Interactive Family Story Time
Experience an engaging story time with books, songs, and rhymes tailored for children aged 0-5 years.
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Bend Library Book Club Discussion
Discuss the novel 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin at the Downtown Bend Library.
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Sustainable Building Solutions Tour
Experience innovative approaches to reduce the climate impact of buildings in Central Oregon through a tour showcasing sustainable structures and practices.
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RIMS Western Regional Conference 2024
Engage with industry peers and gain insights into risk management and insurance at the RIMS Western Regional Conference in Sunriver, Oregon.
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Thrive Central Oregon Support Consultations
Experience valuable drop-in consultations for social services assistance that connect you with essential resources.
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Volunteer Happy Hour in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden
Experience the joy of gardening and community contribution at this inclusive volunteer event, featuring refreshments and seasonal projects for all skill levels.
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