Local Frequency - Bend
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A crisp, golden fall morning is setting the stage for what promises to be a lively week in Central Oregon. Let’s start with a quick update on the region’s wildfire situation. Crews working on the Foley Ridge Fire continue to make progress. The fire remains at under 500 acres and is now 40 percent contained. Evacuation notices have been reduced to Leve...
The sun rose on Bend today with a hint of fall crispness and plenty of energy buzzing through the city. First up, a recent surge in Bend’s population is keeping local planners busy. The Bend-La Pine School District has launched an 18-month planning process to anticipate enrollment needs and explore the possibility of new schools—a sign that families cont...
First up, the NatureConnect Fest is back and lighting up Alpenglow Park from eleven to three. This free, family-friendly celebration is all about connecting with the outdoors and each other. You can climb a rock wall, try out fly casting...
Bend is waking up to cool, autumn weather and a surge of activity, so let’s dive into all the happenings around town. Kicking things off, local educators have their own special event tonight. The High Desert Museum is hosting Educators’ Night Out from 6 to 8 pm. It’s a back-to-school mixer for adults, bringing together teachers, administrators, and e...
First up, some important local news: Sunday morning was eventful for first responders, as a single-vehicle accident on Highway 97 near Murphy Road sent Bend Police out around 3 am. The vehicl...
We start with breaking local news from overnight. Just before 3 a.m., Bend Police and emergency crews responded to a dramatic car accident on the northbound Bend Parkway near Murphy Road. A blue Volkswagen Pas...
Bend is buzzing today as the city’s eighth annual Welcoming Week really gets rolling, bringing together longtime locals and newcomers alike. Running through the 21st, Welcoming Week’s theme this year is "Stories We Share," and you’ll feel that spirit everywhere from trivia nights to delicious food pop-ups. If you’re looking for something hands-on, he...
There’s a lot happening on this Thursday, so let’s get you caught up. First, Bend residents are being reminded to take extra caution after a bat recently found in the city tested positive for rabies. Deschutes County Public Health is urging everyone to avoid any contact with bats, k...
Bend is waking up to sunshine this morning, and there is plenty happening across Central Oregon to keep you engaged, informed, and inspired. Let’s kick things off with a look at the Bend Municipal Airport’s big milestone. Construction on the long-awaited air traffic control tower is about 80 percent complete. When finished in early 2026, it’ll stand a...
Another week kicks off in Central Oregon with a mix of sunshine, high desert air, and that distinctive Bend energy. Today in town, the big news is community involvement. The city is inviting everyone to an open house to look over plans for much-needed safety and connectivity upgrades at the southern end of Bend’s Core Area, especially around the Aune Stre...
The sun is shining over Central Oregon and there’s plenty happening in Bend to make the most of this beautiful Sunday. If you’re looking to get outside and soak up some local color, head over to Drake Park today starting at 11 am for festivities hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Bend. All ages are welcome and you’ll find food trucks, live music kicking off at...
Last night, Downtown Bend was buzzing with the First Friday Artwalk, and if you missed it, you can still catch some lingering art displays and live music thro...
As the crispness of September settles in, Bend is buzzing with back-to-school excitement. Local middle schools have welcomed new faces this week, and at Pilot Butte Middle, eighth graders donned green “Where Everyone Belongs” shirts to guide sixth graders through their first day, showing off that signature Bend sense of community. If you’re out and ab...
Bend is waking up with some important news and a busy events calendar. We start with a story that’s had downtown business owners talking: just days ago, an early morning explosion at Kercher Electric on NE Yale Avenue sent shockwaves—literally—through six nearby businesses. The blast, which originated from a shipping container filled with flammable g...
First up, comedy lovers can rejoice because the Bend Comedy Festival wraps up its weekend today. Starting at 3 pm and running until 7 tonight, the fest...
As you’re waking up in Bend, you might still be talking about yesterday’s early morning explosion that rattled homes and businesses across town. Around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, a shipping container exploded outside Kercher Electric on NE Yale Avenue. The blast, caused by a leaking oxygen-acetylene welding setup and an ignition from a nearby freezer, sent debr...
Here in Central Oregon, August is drifting toward a close but Bend is buzzing with energy and things to do. First up, if you’re looking for ways to get outside and reconnect, the Riverside Yoga and Wine event is happening this evening from five thirty to seven thirty along the beautiful Deschutes River. You’ll start with an all-levels flow under the river...
It’s shaping up to be a lively week across Central Oregon, but first, let’s talk about the situation around Sisters. The Flat Fire continues to burn northwest of Bend, having scorched nearly 22,000 acres and, unfortunately, destroyed four homes with thousands more still under threat. Crews worked through the weekend, and the good news is that overnight sa...
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