Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Wednesday February 11th. Kick off your day with the buzz around town as winter fun heats up and big conversations unfold right here in Central Oregon.
First, heads up on a heartbreaking incident thats shaking our community an 81 year old Bend woman lost her life in a pedestrian crash on Cascade Avenue last Friday and now a 21 year old from La Pine faces serious charges. Its a stark reminder to drive extra carefully on our busy streets especially as traffic picks up with folks heading to the slopes or downtown. Our thoughts are with her family during this tough time.
Shifting to brighter news sports fans the Crook County Cowgirls evened the score against our Bend High Lava Bears last night winning 71 to 59 in a fierce IMC matchup. Its their first year in the league and theyre proving unstoppable what a rivalry to watch as playoff hopes rise.
Today marks a key moment for rural folks in Deschutes County the Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing right now on letting Republic Services roll out curbside recycling. Imagine easier recycling from your driveway cutting waste and keeping our high desert pristine this could transform how we handle trash out here.
For thrills up the road Hoodoo Ski Area is rocking Onesie Wednesday today dress in your coziest onesie and hit the slopes for some laughs and fresh powder. Its perfect for shaking off the midweek slump and connecting with fellow shredders before Thrifty Thursdays kick in at just 39 bucks a day.
Looking ahead mark your calendars for Peter Pan flying into Tower Theatre from February 21st to March 1st. Local star Lindsey Burden whos toured with the legends is back as the boy who never grows up complete with pro flight rigging in our historic spot. Its a family magic fest with soaring action audience singalongs and postshow meets with Hook and Tink grab tickets fast.
Music lovers Jimmy Eat World just dropped tour news for their Bleed American 25th anniversary hitting Hayden Homes Amphitheater July 17th. Theyll play the whole platinum album live think The Middle blasting under the stars with special guests like Rise Against its set to be an epic night boosting our summer vibe.
And get your teams ready Big Brothers Big Sisters annual Bowl for Kids Sake blasts off May 7th at Sun Mountain Fun Center with 80s cosmic bowling glow in the dark retro costumes prizes for top fundraisers and cosmic fun for all ages. Its a blast that supports mentoring our youth making real impacts one strike at a time.
Meanwhile county commission drama brews over that proposed five district map hitting ballots in November. Critics call it lopsided gerrymandering that dilutes Bend voices spikes costs and stirs partisan fights despite voter calls for fairer nonpartisan reps. Keep an eye on it as it could reshape local power for years.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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