Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bend's final public open house invites feedback on the Bend Bikeway Project, aiming to create a connected bicycle route from north to south. Bend Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ ODOT maintained sanding and plowing on the road to Mt. Bachelor during a weekend of harsh weather, despite several accidents. Bend Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bend gains international attention for whimsical googly eyes placed on public art installations, sparking widespread interest. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pile burning commenced west of Tumalo following weather-related postponements. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum settles with Camping World for $3.5 million, ensuring refunds for customers double-charged for RV fees. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The head of Bend's private development engineering division resigned following an internal investigation regarding her involvement with a development group linked to former executives of Pahlisch Homes. KTVZ
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers are considering legislation to address housing affordability by proposing limits on rent increases for mobile home parks, facilitating condo construction, and enforcing regulations on landlord deposit practices. The Oregonian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frito-Lay recalls a limited number of Lay's Classic Potato Chips in Oregon and Washington due to undisclosed milk content. The Oregonian
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Free Legal Consultations at the Library
Attend free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer to discuss Oregon civil law issues.
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Free Notary Public Services
The event offers free, limited drop-in notary services to the public at the Downtown Bend Library.
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Holiday Train Show with Michael the Train Man
Michael the Train Man returns to the Downtown Bend Library for a festive holiday train viewing experience, with the last admission at 12:15 PM.
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Holiday Accordion Performance by Robin Werdal
Local accordionist Robin Werdal will perform holiday favorites and accordion standards at the Downtown Bend Library.
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All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Holiday Special
Michael the Train Man returns to entertain families and children during the holiday season at the Downtown Bend Library.
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All Aboard! Michael the Train Man Holiday Event
Michael the Train Man will make a festive appearance at the Downtown Bend Library, offering a delightful holiday experience for families and children.
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Sunriver Holiday Light Show
The Holiday Light Show at Sunriver Resort features a spectacular display of lights synchronized with festive music, creating a magical holiday experience.
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Christmas Brunch at Sunriver Resort
Experience a festive holiday brunch featuring seasonal specialties and a Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar.
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Northwest Crossing Farmers Market
Explore a variety of seasonal produce, locally-raised meats, fresh eggs, cheese, and handcrafted goods at this vibrant farmers market.
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Boot Juice Live Performance
Boot Juice will perform live at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, offering an enjoyable evening of music and entertainment.
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