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Snowmageddon Slams Bend, Outdoor Tragedy, and DUI Arrests Drop - Bend Local Frequency
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Wednesday January 7th. Buckle up Bendites, we are in the thick of a major winter storm slamming the Cascades with up to 35 inches of heavy snow and gusts hitting 45 miles per hour through 4pm tomorrow. Expect slick roads low visibility and possible power outages as branches snap stay home if you can pack that winter kit with chains blankets and a shovel if you must head out and watch for downed lines. Here in town anticipate one to two inches in southwest Bend by this afternoon perfect for cozying up but a real test for commuters south toward La Pine and Sunriver could see up to five inches. Mt Bachelor might score 26 to 40 inches opening doors for epic powder days while Hoodoo gears up to spin lifts Thursday after a dry December. This storm is a game changer building snowpack we desperately need after a shaky start to winter though long range hints at warmer drier vibes ahead raising flags for summer water and fire risks so heres hoping Mother Nature keeps the white stuff coming.
Tragically were mourning local snowmobiler Chris Scott Thomason 42 a co owner of Thomason Auto Group and true Bend outdoorsman killed in a California avalanche Monday near Truckee. Despite beacons CPR training and backcountry savvy the slide caught him on Castle Peaks backside a stark reminder of our Cascades dangers after last years losses of the Skjersaa couple near Broken Top and instructor Brian Roberts at Mt Bailey. Hug your loved ones tight and gear up smart if youre hitting the high country.
On brighter roads Bend Police reports DUII arrests dropped 20 percent in 2025 to 554 thanks to dedicated enforcement teams even with holiday bumps like that unconscious driver in the Taco Bell drive thru blowing 0.23 or the Portland kid crashing a stolen F350 in Orchard District after dodging deputies. Those school breathalyzer demos downtown are saving lives keep it up folks.
Great news for midtown Franklin Avenue just reopened post construction with separated bike lanes behind curbs and safer paths linking neighborhoods parks and trails. Crews will polish it springtime but its already reducing crash risks for cars bikes and walkers huge win for our multimodal vibe.
Tonight shake off the chill with live tunes Brother Gabe and Friends free at McMenamins Father Lukes Room 7pm all ages or catch smooth jazz at Suttle Lodge 6pm. Kick off your week with Tango in Bend beginners series no partner needed at Sons of Norway Hall 715pm. Looking ahead Nikki Glaser hits Hayden Homes Amphitheater September 13th presale today and mark January 31 for McMenamins 13th High Gravity Brewfest with 24 bold ales from Deschutes Boneyard and more.
Bend City Council eyes an electrification pilot for new homes gas appliances ok but with fees to nudge us greener details brewing. Citizens chime in on Deschutes County districting hearings this month too.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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Tragically were mourning local snowmobiler Chris Scott Thomason 42 a co owner of Thomason Auto Group and true Bend outdoorsman killed in a California avalanche Monday near Truckee. Despite beacons CPR training and backcountry savvy the slide caught him on Castle Peaks backside a stark reminder of our Cascades dangers after last years losses of the Skjersaa couple near Broken Top and instructor Brian Roberts at Mt Bailey. Hug your loved ones tight and gear up smart if youre hitting the high country.
On brighter roads Bend Police reports DUII arrests dropped 20 percent in 2025 to 554 thanks to dedicated enforcement teams even with holiday bumps like that unconscious driver in the Taco Bell drive thru blowing 0.23 or the Portland kid crashing a stolen F350 in Orchard District after dodging deputies. Those school breathalyzer demos downtown are saving lives keep it up folks.
Great news for midtown Franklin Avenue just reopened post construction with separated bike lanes behind curbs and safer paths linking neighborhoods parks and trails. Crews will polish it springtime but its already reducing crash risks for cars bikes and walkers huge win for our multimodal vibe.
Tonight shake off the chill with live tunes Brother Gabe and Friends free at McMenamins Father Lukes Room 7pm all ages or catch smooth jazz at Suttle Lodge 6pm. Kick off your week with Tango in Bend beginners series no partner needed at Sons of Norway Hall 715pm. Looking ahead Nikki Glaser hits Hayden Homes Amphitheater September 13th presale today and mark January 31 for McMenamins 13th High Gravity Brewfest with 24 bold ales from Deschutes Boneyard and more.
Bend City Council eyes an electrification pilot for new homes gas appliances ok but with fees to nudge us greener details brewing. Citizens chime in on Deschutes County districting hearings this month too.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI