Friday, October 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Outdoor debris burning will be permitted starting next Monday in Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2, excluding within Bend city limits. KTVZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 12-year-old student at Pilot Butte Middle School, arrested for bringing a loaded handgun and having a list of targets, is in juvenile detention facing multiple charges, while the school district emphasizes community safety and support. Central Oregon Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jim Preston transforms his Bend home into an elaborate 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Halloween display with music and animatronics. Central Oregon Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Forestry will end the 2024 fire season in Central Oregon on Friday, highlighting the importance of cautious debris burning. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Officials in the City of Bend express confidence in their water lines meeting new Biden administration regulations aimed at eliminating lead pipes from U.S. drinking water systems to protect health. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County Commissioners and Bend City Council reach a compromise on a 40-acre space for campers at Juniper Ridge, with shared management costs and a plan to clear the area by 2026. KBND
- ➤ The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed five new members to the La Pine Park & Recreation District Board on Oct. 23 to serve until June 30, 2025. County of Deschutes
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bend opens its latest psilocybin center, with Dr. Sarah Dawson emphasizing the importance of personal experience in patient discussions. Bend Bulletin
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Cars & Coffee Gathering at Old Mill District
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night
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Climate Resilience in Housing Discussion
Learn about innovative strategies for building climate-resilient housing in this informative panel discussion.
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SIOP Strategies Refresher for TOSAS and Mentors
Learn essential SIOP strategies and protocols designed for elementary and secondary TOSAS and mentors.
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Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration in the Old Mill District
Experience a magical Halloween atmosphere filled with trick-or-treating, costumed pets, craft stations, and community spirit at the Old Mill District.
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Creative Bullet Journal Workshop
Learn how to creatively structure your bullet journal to reflect on the past, present, and future.
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Bend Snow and Avalanche Workshop
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic at Silver Moon Brewing
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Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
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