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Kids First First Friday
<div><p>Join us at Wild Child on First Friday for a free family-friendly “make n take” art event hosted by Let’s Paint, LLC. Come create beautiful memories!</p>
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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp
Drop off your kids for an unforgettable experience at Free Spirit’s Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp! Our seasoned ninja coaches will lead them through exhilarating team games and tricky Ninja Warrior challenges to enhance their jumping, balancing, climbing, agility, and speed skills. Our inclusive camp fosters positive vibes, providing an ideal setting to make connections with like-minded peers who share a burning passion for Ninja Warrior. Act quickly as spots fill up fast! Enroll your kid
Update: Bend Police say missing, endangered 17-year-old girl has been found
Bend Police asked the public for help Thursday in finding a missing and endangered 17-year-old who left her southeast Bend ...
10 most expensive homes sold in central Oregon, April 22-28
A house in Sisters that sold for $1.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week.
Bend Park and Rec’s Juniper Swim Center outdoor pool to stay mostly covered this summer
This summer is going to look a little different for the 50-meter pool at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, the Bend Park and ...
One quarter of Oregon’s 197 school districts will get summer school money from state
The Oregon Department of Education is doling out $30 million to school districts and charters for summer programming this ...
U.S. Attorney's Office Joins in Recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day and Announces Appointment of Regional MMIP Coordinator
PORTLAND, Ore.—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon joins its partners across the federal government, as well as people throughout American Indian and Alaska Native communities, in recognizing May 5, 2024, as National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day.The office also announced today the appointment of an MMIP Regional Coordinator based in the District of Oregon. Cedar Wilkie Gillette, who since June 2020 has served as the District of Oregon MMIP Coordi
Male Arrested After Assaulting Rideshare Driver and Stealing Vehicle (Photo)
Released By: Sergeant Jason WallRelease Date: May 3, 2024Location: 600 block of Arrowleaf Trail, Sisters, OregonArrested: Buck, Joshua Davis 21-year-old male, transient, BendVictim: Collins, Stanley Eugene 77-year-old male, RedmondCharges: ORS 164.415 Robbery in the First Degree, ORS Assault in the Second Degree, 164.135 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Narrative:On May 3rd, 2024 at 2:48 am the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of an assault and theft of a vehicle in Sist
UPDATE: Tra'Veon Lewis, 5, Possible Abduction involving 2 Unknown Adults (Photo)
Updated information has been obtained and Tra’Veon Lewis has been seen riding busses on Southeast Division Street with two unknown adults, and has possibly been kidnapped by strangers. The search has been expanded, primarily focused on Southeast Division Street between Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast 162nd Avenue.
The attached photo shows the clothing Tra’Veon was wearing, including a red or orange sweatshirt with a multicolor “Champion” logo on the front and multicolored shorts. He has s
Portland Fire responds to evening residential fire in Hazelwood Neighborhood (Photo)
Portland Fire responds to evening residential fire in Hazelwood NeighborhoodPF&R responded to a residential fire in the Hazelwood Neighborhood at just before 8 PM. The fire grew to need a second alarm assignment respond as crews were cycling in and out of the home addressing the fire. In just over an hour the fire was under control and crews were released to their home stations. An occupant of the house was medically evaluated on scene and transported to the hospital for evaluation of smoke
Star Wars LIVE!
Unlocked Films returns with Lights, No Camera, Action presenting Star Wars: Live! This three-night event celebrating the original trilogy will feature live staged readings of the classic films, culminating in a Star Wars Rave dance party at Open Space Event Studios. Local performers will read and re-enact classic scenes from the films starting on Thursday, May 2nd with A New Hope, followed by The Empire Strikes Back on May 3rd, and Return of the Jedi on May 4th.
An opening night reception will k
Take Less. Do More. by Glen Van Peski
In this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.
Adventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying yes to life’s opportunities.
Glen Van Peski helped revolutionize backpacking by creating ultralight equipment, which allows people to take less so they can do more in the wilderness. During decades of championing ultralig
Live at the Vineyard: Heller Highwater Trio
Heller Highwater Trio rocking out at the most beautiful venues in Central Oregon in the Vineyard.
Come listen to a truly fun concert!!!!
Heller Highwater came together after Heather Drakulich, lead singer with Out of the Blue Dance Band, decided to take a couple years off to travel and generally take a break. Her love of singing and performing brought her back out to the Central Oregon music scene.
As a dynamic lead singer, Heather has an R&B soulful vocal style. Whether a dance tune or a sl
Damage to PSU Library Fire Alarm System (Photo)
Damage to PSU Library Fire Alarm SystemOfficials from Portland Fire & Rescue have entered and inspected the damage to the fire alarm system of Millar Library on the Portland State University Campus. Occupants damaged the life safety alert system within the structure and used some of the portable fire extinguishers within the building. While the alert system is damaged and not operational, the in-house fire suppression system remains intact and will suppress a fire along with alert Portland F
Bend Fire & Rescue Opens Camp Fire Axe Applications (Photo)
Beginning on May 1, Central Oregon high school students ages 16-19 years old can apply for Camp Fire Axe, Bend Fire & Rescue’s annual 4-day summer academy that offers a chance to learn about a career in the fire service. Camp Fire Axe is led by professional Firefighter/Paramedics from Bend Fire & Rescue and walks attendees though extensive training on fire response, CPR, trauma and first aid. This year’s academy will take place June 20 – 23 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at the Ben
Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp
Drop off your kids for an unforgettable experience at Free Spirit’s Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp! Our seasoned ninja coaches will lead them through exhilarating team games and tricky Ninja Warrior challenges to enhance their jumping, balancing, climbing, agility, and speed skills. Our inclusive camp fosters positive vibes, providing an ideal setting to make connections with like-minded peers who share a burning passion for Ninja Warrior. Act quickly as spots fill up fast! Enroll your kid
One dead in crash on NE Highway 20
Date: May 2, 2024Case #: 2024-00023712Incident: One dead in motorcycle-versus-vehicle crash on NE Highway 20Date / Time of Incident: May 2, 2024 / 1:03 p.m. Location: NE Highway 20 near NE Dalton StreetAt approximately 1:03 p.m., on Thursday, May 2, Bend Police responded to a report of a serious crash between a car and a motorcycle on U.S. Highway 20 near NE Dalton Street. When officers arrived, they found the motorcycle rider trapped under the vehicle. The rider was dead at the scene.The driver
COCC Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Virtual Book Discussion
Join COCC for a free, virtual book discussion every Thursday in May from noon to 1 p.m., beginning May 2 with the novel Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen.
All events are free and open to the public.
Free books for COCC student participants. To register or for more information, email [email protected]
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Bend Police seek assistance in locating missing, endangered 17-year-old (Photo)
Date: May 2, 2024Case #: 2024-00023606Incident: Bend Police seek assistance locating missing, endangered 17-year-oldDate / Time of Incident: May 2, 2024 / 12:03 a.m. The Bend Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered 17-year-old. Ashlynn Marie Martin reportedly left her home in Bend between 7 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday, May 1. She is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, with brown hair and green eyes. She has a septu
Redmond Fire & Rescue's Board of Directors Seeking Applications for Vacancy (Photo)
Redmond Fire & Rescue's Board of Directors is seeking applications from interested citizens to fill an upcoming vacancy on their board.The Board of Directors is comprised of five elected community members. The Board formulates policies and rules to carry out Fire District programs and services. In carrying out its legislative and policy-making responsibilities, the Board delegates the administrative and executive functions to the Fire Chief. The Board holds its regularly scheduled meetings o