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Bend Local: Bridge Updates, Starry Nights, and Live Tunes Keeping Central Oregon Humming
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Wednesday, January 28th. Kick off your day with the buzz around town, where big infrastructure moves, starry nights, and live tunes are keeping Central Oregon humming.
First up, a game-changer for drivers: the Hawthorne Crossing Bridge over Highway 97 is shifting into high gear, now under state leadership. City Council gets the full scoop today on designs, costs, and timelines, promising smoother commutes and less gridlock for everyone zipping between west and east Bend. This upgrade means real relief from those frustrating backups, connecting neighborhoods and businesses more reliably.
Out in nature, keep an eye on smoke near Prineville and Terrebonne as the Crooked River National Grassland kicks off prescribed pile burning around Skull Hollow Trailhead today. Its all about slashing wildfire risks by clearing fuels safely, so trails might close briefly for safety, but it protects our playgrounds for hiking and camping come spring.
The City of Bend just rolled out a slick new website at bendoregon.gov, making it dead simple to pay bills, submit requests, or grab info. With over 1.5 million views last year, this user-friendly facelift puts services front and center, saving you time whether youre reporting a pothole or checking events.
Tonight, dive into local vibes with a lineup of free and fun happenings. Catch Nature Nights at Tower Theatre for expert talks on wilderness wonders, or head to Sunriver Observatory for an in-depth stargazing session with telescopes and constellation tours, rain or shine. Music lovers, Bill Powers brings bluegrass, blues, and swing to Commonwealth Pub at 7:30, while Eric Leadbetter rocks McMenamins Old St. Francis School for free. Looking ahead, snag tickets for tomorrows Live Music Thursday at Stoller Wine Bar or LabRats jazz fusion at Silver Moon.
On the festival front, Big Ponderoo in Sisters just added Steep Canyon Rangers and Fruition to its June bluegrass bash, blending Appalachian roots with Portland soulperfect for summer adventures. And Reggae Rise Up Oregon tickets are hot for June in Redmond, headlined by Dirty Heads and Rebelution amid Deschutes River vibes.
Elsewhere, Deschutes Countys Healthy Schools program is transforming student wellness in Bend-La Pine districts, with fresh evaluations showing kids thriving through better nutrition and activity. Meanwhile, a heads-up on state cannabis tax dips from crashing pot prices, which could pinch behavioral health funding, but opioid settlements are stepping in to keep services flowing.
Stay curious, Bendthis mix of progress and play keeps our community thriving.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
First up, a game-changer for drivers: the Hawthorne Crossing Bridge over Highway 97 is shifting into high gear, now under state leadership. City Council gets the full scoop today on designs, costs, and timelines, promising smoother commutes and less gridlock for everyone zipping between west and east Bend. This upgrade means real relief from those frustrating backups, connecting neighborhoods and businesses more reliably.
Out in nature, keep an eye on smoke near Prineville and Terrebonne as the Crooked River National Grassland kicks off prescribed pile burning around Skull Hollow Trailhead today. Its all about slashing wildfire risks by clearing fuels safely, so trails might close briefly for safety, but it protects our playgrounds for hiking and camping come spring.
The City of Bend just rolled out a slick new website at bendoregon.gov, making it dead simple to pay bills, submit requests, or grab info. With over 1.5 million views last year, this user-friendly facelift puts services front and center, saving you time whether youre reporting a pothole or checking events.
Tonight, dive into local vibes with a lineup of free and fun happenings. Catch Nature Nights at Tower Theatre for expert talks on wilderness wonders, or head to Sunriver Observatory for an in-depth stargazing session with telescopes and constellation tours, rain or shine. Music lovers, Bill Powers brings bluegrass, blues, and swing to Commonwealth Pub at 7:30, while Eric Leadbetter rocks McMenamins Old St. Francis School for free. Looking ahead, snag tickets for tomorrows Live Music Thursday at Stoller Wine Bar or LabRats jazz fusion at Silver Moon.
On the festival front, Big Ponderoo in Sisters just added Steep Canyon Rangers and Fruition to its June bluegrass bash, blending Appalachian roots with Portland soulperfect for summer adventures. And Reggae Rise Up Oregon tickets are hot for June in Redmond, headlined by Dirty Heads and Rebelution amid Deschutes River vibes.
Elsewhere, Deschutes Countys Healthy Schools program is transforming student wellness in Bend-La Pine districts, with fresh evaluations showing kids thriving through better nutrition and activity. Meanwhile, a heads-up on state cannabis tax dips from crashing pot prices, which could pinch behavioral health funding, but opioid settlements are stepping in to keep services flowing.
Stay curious, Bendthis mix of progress and play keeps our community thriving.
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