Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.
Today, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is holding a federal oversight forum here in Bend at OSU Cascades Campus. The event runs from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at Edward J. Ray Hall Atrium. Joining Rayfield will be State Senator Anthony Broadman and Representatives Jason Kropf and Emerson Levy. This forum is part of a series organized by state attorneys general to address the effects of federal actions and executive orders issued by President Trump. The panel will feature speakers from various impacted areas including food assistance programs and public health, with time for community members to share their stories and ask questions.
In local news, Thursday's closure of China Hat Road southeast of Bend has marked what officials are calling the largest single displacement of homeless people in the area. Many people living in vehicles have reportedly relocated to an area known as "Dirt World" north of Bend. Meanwhile, a fire sparked by a candle destroyed an SUV being used as living quarters in Bend's Juniper Ridge area.
If you're looking for things to do today, there are several options around town. Central Oregon Badminton welcomes players of all skill levels tonight from 6 to 8 PM at Bend Hoops on NE First Street. Equipment is provided, and admission is $10, with children under 13 free.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Deschutes Brewing is hosting a non-alcoholic beer tasting at Mt. Bachelor Ski Area from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. They'll be sampling their newest beer, Non-Alcoholic Fresh Squeezed IPA, along with Black Butte Non-Alcoholic.
Nature lovers might enjoy a morning of nature journaling with Kolby Kirk at Whychus Canyon Preserve near Sisters. This free event runs from 9 AM to noon, though registration is required.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the Wander Run Club hosts their weekly community run at Shevlin Park from 8 to 10 AM. All paces and all bodies are welcome to join this free event.
On the housing front, Bend officials are considering new rules that could increase accessory dwelling unit approvals, potentially allowing two small housing units per lot.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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