Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abby Rowland, Executive Director of Saving Grace, discusses the importance of support, advocacy, and education in combating domestic violence on the Bend Don't Break podcast. Source Weekly
- ➤ Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses roundabout signals, vehicle camping, and other local issues on a news show, inviting public questions for next month. KTVZ
- ➤ Bend, Oregon's Police Department is conducting a survey among approximately 20,000 households to gauge community trust and perceptions of safety, with results expected early next year to inform future planning. KBND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Several individuals suffered injuries when a 'dust devil' disrupted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for ODOT's Highway 97/20 Bend North Corridor Project. KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OSU-Cascades reports a steady increase in enrollment and significantly higher diversity among freshmen for the fall season. KTVZ
- ➤ The Bend-La Pine School Board selects three candidates for final interviews to fill a vacant board seat. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pine Fire southeast of Bend is now 50% contained, with the fire remaining within established dozer lines. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys for Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp, campaigning for Deschutes County Sheriff, seek to prevent the release of his past personnel records, amidst allegations and a politically charged atmosphere. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Over 1,500 people statewide were mistakenly registered to vote through Oregon's DMV, but Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison assures the election's integrity remains intact. KBND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Charles Medical Center in Bend remains unaffected by a major IV fluid manufacturer's shutdown due to Hurricane Helene. Central Oregon Daily
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Monster Masquerade for Kids
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Family-Friendly Cars & Coffee Gathering at Old Mill
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night at Silver Moon Brewing
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Volunteer Happy Hour in the Garden
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BOW BootCamp Educational Sessions for Start-ups
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
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ASPIRE Fall Conference at OSU Cascades
Learn about various Career and College Readiness topics through keynote sessions and breakout workshops at the ASPIRE Fall Conference.
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How to Listen to Music Actively
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Charles Wesley Godwin Live Concert
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