Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Monday, March 9.
Rise and shine, Bend! Kick off your week with some big opportunities right here in our backyard. Deschutes County is on the hunt for a passionate resident from the Redmond or Terrebonne area to join the Planning Commission. This isnt just any gig, folks, its your chance to shape the future of land use, zoning, and growth in our unincorporated neighborhoods. Imagine influencing where new homes go up or how we protect our open spaces, all while meeting twice a month on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. right here in Bend. Grab your application, letter of interest, and resume, and get them in by 4 p.m. on April 3. The Board of Commissioners will pick the winner after that, so if you care about rural planning and collaborative decision-making, step up and make your voice heard, because smart growth affects us all from traffic flow to preserving that Cascade viewshed we love.
Shifting gears to fun in the sun, or at least under our blue skies, Central Oregon is buzzing with weekend vibes spilling into today. Check out the singles speed dating event tonight for ages 25 to 50ish, perfect for mingling over quick chats and maybe sparking a connection amid our vibrant craft beer scene. Music lovers, mark your calendars for heavy metal night at Volcanic Theatre last evening with Opal in Sky, Villain of the Story, and Young Medicine, but catch the afterglow with COCCs Big Band Jazz winter concert coming up Friday at 7 p.m., swinging through Tom Kubis tunes thatll have you tapping your feet and feeling the jazz pulse of Bend. And hey, Redmond Police just installed a lost pet microchip reader, making it easier than ever to reunite furry friends with their families, a small but pawsome win for our pet-loving community.
On the stateside front, Oregon lawmakers just passed House Bill 4116, slamming the door on predatory high-interest loans that trap folks in debt cycles with rates over 36 percent. No more rent-a-bank loopholes from out-of-state sharks extracting millions from working families like ours. This means fairer credit for Bend households, less financial stress, and more money staying local for bikes, brews, and adventures.
Bend also marked a century of municipal water service recently, a testament to our resilient infrastructure keeping taps flowing for generations. And for outdoor thrills, keep eyes on the rivers, the Belcher family just reeled in two massive sturgeons, reminding us our waters are alive with stories waiting to be caught.
Wrap up your day exploring, connect with neighbors, and stay safe out there. This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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