Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Thursday, February 26.
Rise and shine, Bendites, with crisp winter air perfect for exploring our backyard gems. Did you know Shevlin Park, that serene spot along the Deschutes with its towering pines and babbling creek, packs a punch of hidden history? From early 20th-century logging mills that powered Bend's boom to quiet trails where wildlife roams free today, it's a living timeline of our town's grit and growth. Lace up your boots this weekend and uncover stories etched in the landscape that remind us how far we've come while staying rooted[7].
Shifting gears to city hall, Bend's council just greenlit a bold move on natural gas fees by a 5-1 vote, aiming to slash fossil fuel use and push homes toward electrification. Picture this: new builds paying up to 20 percent extra for gas hookups, following Ashland's lead to cut emissions where 86 percent of recent homes went gas-heavy. Homebuilders like Hayden Homes pushed back, but climate advocates packed the chambers with signs of support. Final vote in April, so this could reshape how we heat our cozy nests and breathe easier in the high desert[3][1].
Over in Prineville, Crook County wrestlers are riding high after clinching the IMC District Championship yesterday, edging out Redmond with 19 placers and six individual champs like Casen Villastrigo at 113 pounds. These Cowboys are headed to state with momentum, showing our young athletes are tougher than a Cascade winter storm[9].
Tonight, catch experimental pop maestro Brass Jaguar lighting up Volcanic Theatre Pub, blending alt-electronic vibes thatll have you dancing through his sonic twists. Music lovers, dont miss Kimberly June's tales of her winding path from church solos to heartfelt tracks, spotlighted in the latest Source[1][8].
For womens empowerment vibes, dive into Soroptimist International of Bend, empowering girls since 1943 with education grants, or join AdventurUs for women-led rock climbs that shatter you cant do that myths. Fashionistas, Qristy Kurtz's free sewing classes at Fashion something are stitching community threads anew[1].
Health watch: Lawmakers are grilling ApolloMD over its RiverBend ER takeover, demanding proof it wont meddle in doctor decisions per new state law, as local docs fight to keep care in community hands[5].
LOGES Entrada woes hit hard with bankruptcy whispers and a 9.4 million foreclosure suit, shaking jobs and vibes at that westside hotspot[1]. And pizza fans, wrap up Pizza Week with those epic slices before they vanish like a snowflake in spring[1].
Get out there, support local wrestlers, hike Shevlin, rock to Brass Jaguar. Bend's buzzing.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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