In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔 Local Trivia

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

📰 Bend Police Locate Missing Flagstaff Woman, Julie Collins Negrelli, Uninjured

🐻A bear-y unusual sight: Black bear cub spotted scampering through Madras streets, backyards 🎦

🔥Central Oregon Fire Info

🚧 Road Closures

🧑‍🚒⛑️Fire & Rescue News

🏠🔥 House fire on West Ridge Ave Bend

🧑‍🚒🔥Early Morning structure fire at El Sanchos Taco Shop East Location

⛑️💥 Fatal Crash on Hwy 26 in Crook County Claims Life of Prineville Resident

🫴 Local Cause of the Month

🧒 "Building Brighter Futures: The Inspiring Work of Kids Inspired Non-Profit"

😁 MEME of the Day

📅 Lots and LOTS of Events

🐎🐂 Crooked River Roundup | Rodeo

🎸🎹🎶Bend’s 4 Peaks Music Festival Announces their 2024 Schedule

🎉New Event Calendar! Central Oregon Local Live!

 What unique feature does Prineville have in terms of transportation?

A) It has an airport for commercial flights

B) It has a municipally-owned railway

C) It has a ferry service

D) It has a historic trolley system

👉Find the Answer in Tomorrow’s Newsletter👉

BEND

PRINEVILLE, OR

*Thank you to one our Diligent readers who pointed out that Prineville had been misspelled the 3 previous issues! 😊

Bend Police Locate Missing Flagstaff Woman, Julie Collins Negrelli, Uninjured

In a recent update on the case of the missing Flagstaff, Arizona woman, Julie Collins Negrelli, Bend Police announced that they have successfully located Ms. Negrelli in Bend. The 42-year-old woman was found to be uninjured. This development comes after an extensive search effort and the public's assistance in the investigation.

The incident unfolded on June 18, 2024, at approximately 7:34 p.m. when Bend Police responded to a report of a missing person at the Campfire Motel located in the 700 block of NE Third Street, Bend. The caller, identified as Ms. Negrelli's boyfriend, informed authorities that she had left for a walk the previous evening around 9:30 p.m., carrying only her phone and room key. After an exchange of communication around 1:25 a.m. on Tuesday, during which Ms. Negrelli mentioned helping a homeless person at a convenience store, she failed to return to the hotel as planned.

Described as a white female with blue eyes and brown hair, standing approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 115 pounds, Ms. Negrelli's distinctive features include piercings on both sides of her nose and a small cross tattoo on her sternum. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie sweatshirt labeled "One Eyed Buffalo" and black leggings.

As Ms. Negrelli was not familiar with the area, Bend Police initiated an immediate and thorough search, involving overnight efforts to locate her. Despite these efforts initially proving unsuccessful, the persistence of law enforcement and the support of the public have led to her safe recovery.

The Bend Police Department expresses gratitude to everyone involved in the search and urges continued vigilance in ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.

A bear-y unusual sight: Black bear cub spotted scampering through Madras streets, backyards

Residents of Madras were in for a surprise as a black bear cub was spotted navigating through the town's streets and backyards. The playful cub, likely separated from its mother, caught the attention of locals as it scampered around in broad daylight.

Videos captured by surprised onlookers show the young bear exploring various areas, from residential neighborhoods to commercial districts. The bear ended up in a tree at a home on 7th Street, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was called in, to ensure the safety of both residents and the bear.

The bear was eventually tranquilized and first responders used a ladder to climb up to the sleeping bear and then pushed it out of the tree and into a net.

The ODFW says they decided the bear was not a threat and released it into the national forest.

"ODFW and a number of other agencies responded to a black bear up a tree in Madras today," said a spokesperson for the ODFW. "We were successful in darting the bear and getting it out of the tree, and off the property. ODFW, OSP, City of Madras PD, were part of response and eventually the fire department also came out to assist in getting the anesthetized bear out of the tall tree."

"The bear was not a human safety concern (not aggressive, not food conditioned or habituated, and not seen repeatedly in the daytime hours)," the spokesperson said. "There were no other previous sightings or reports, and she was likely pushed further into town than she had intended. With this information, ODFW made the decision to release the bear into the national forest. We are pleased it worked out this way and thank all the agencies who helped us in responding."

Wildlife officials are reminding the community to be vigilant and avoid approaching wild animals, especially bears, as they can be unpredictable.

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House fire on West Ridge Ave Bend

Bend Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a house fire on West Ridge Ave at 04:42 am on 6/19/24. Neighbors called stating the back of a house was on fire. Crews arrived and found a large three-story house with fire on all floors. The main part of the fire was stopped within 30 minutes but took another 3 ½ hours to fully contain the fire in attic and many concealed roof and wall spaces. The house was unoccupied at the time as its undergoing extensive renovations. No other structures were threatened by the fire. Bend Fire was assisted on scene by fire crews from Alfalfa, Cloverdale and Sunriver Fire Departments. Redmond Fire Department sent crews to Bend to help run other medical calls in town. A total of 7 fire engines, 2 ladder trucks, 2 ambulances, and multiple command staff, total of 40 personnel on scene. The building has a value of approximately $2,000,000 and the loss is estimated at least $1,500,000. The home owners and contractors insurance companies have been contacted and will be working to rebuild the house. 

One Bend Fire & Rescue employee sustained injuries in a fall inside the house during fire operations. The employee was treated and released from St Charles Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering at home as of this evening. 

The fire was caused by improperly disposed of oily rags. A contractor was staining the 2^nd floor areas and forgot to add water to the bucket of used rags before leaving the day before. Several neighbors reported smelling smoke in the area several hours prior to smoke being seen coming from the house when the 911 calls were made. 

Bend Fire & Rescue reminds everyone that oily rags can start a fire if not properly disposed of. The most common type of spontaneous combustion fires is those caused by improperly disposed of oil and stain-soaked rags. Spontaneous combustion of oily rags occurs when rag or cloth is slowly heated to its ignition point through oxidation. A substance will begin to release heat as it oxidizes. If this heat has no way to escape, like in a pile, the temperature will raise to a level high enough to ignite the oil and ignite the rag or cloth. The fire from this can spread quickly to other combustibles and cause great damage to your home or property. 

To properly and safely dispose of oily rags, Bend Fire & Rescue recommends the following steps:

1. Use a container with a tight-fitting lid. A metal can is preferable, but a plastic can or zip lock bag can work if nothing else is available. 

2. Place soiled and used rags inside and then fill the rest the way with water, seal the top and do not open it. This will prevent the oils from oxidizing, and thus keeping the rags from heating up and igniting. 

3. Contact your local garbage disposal company for their policy on disposal of the can and contents.  Some companies will permit disposal in regular household trash.

Early Morning structure fire at El Sanchos Taco Shop East Location

6/20/2024 An early morning fire broke out around 1:00 am this morning at 335 NE Dekalb Avenue, El Sancho's Taco Shop East. Reporting witnesses stated they saw flames coming from the West side of the restaurant, on the alley side. The fire originated on the East side of the building, and spread up and into the attic. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire within 30 mins. The estimated building loss to El Sancho's is $180,000, and contents estimated at $75,000-$85,000. Several cars from the adjacent car dealership, Auto Kings, also sustained damage from the radiant heat 20 feet away. No information on loss for those vehicles. The fire cause is still under investigation.

Fatal Crash on Hwy 26 in Crook County Claims Life of Prineville Resident

Crook County, Ore. 17 June 24- On Monday, June 17, 2024, at 5:51 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 26, near milepost 26, in Crook County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota Tundra, operated by Clifford Dean Shields (54) of Prineville, for unknown reasons, drifted across the eastbound lane, left the roadway, and struck a rock and tree. The vehicle began to roll and came to rest on the passenger side on the east side of the highway. Motorists in the area stopped, extricated the operator, and performed CPR. 

The operator of the Toyota (Shields) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately 3 hours during the on-scene investigation. A medical event is considered the possible cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Crook County Sheriff's Office, Crook County Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.

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Crooked River Roundup | Rodeo

Crooked River Roundup is an innovator in rodeo, bringing something new to fans and contestants every year. CRR has become well known among the contestants competing in roping and steer wrestling events, as they will be running from a lane rather than a traditional roping chute, creating major excitement and high speeds. CRR was one of the first rodeos in the Columbia River Circuit to include women’s breakaway roping. The fun and fresh ideas don’t stop there! During the rodeo performance, hundreds of kids come down from their seats for a chance to win prizes by pulling a ribbon off calves’ tails in the famous calf scramble that has been a staple event since the inception of the Roundup. Along with world-class contestants, CRR welcomes back fan-favorite Young Guns, Unique to Oregon Pro Rodeo, Young Guns showcases the next generation of rodeo competitors from ages six to 18. These contestants will compete alongside world champions during CRR’s PRCA performances held nightly from Thursday through Saturday. CRR is also an NFR Playoff Series rodeo attracting the best of the best among rodeo competitors.  The fun doesn’t stop when the last bull bucks. Free concerts to follow the Friday and Saturday night rodeo performances.

Produced by a dedicated Board of Directors and over 500 volunteers, Prineville’s CRR brings together community members and visitors to witness the athleticism of the nation’s top rodeo stock, cowboys, and cowgirls. Started by local ranchers in 1945 to celebrate the cultural heritage of the “Cowboy Capital of Oregon,” the CRR has evolved into one of the oldest family-friendly events in Oregon and the largest in Crook County. CRR consists of a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in June and four days of Oregon’s largest parimutuel horse racing in July.

For a full schedule of Roundup Week’s events and Buy Your Tickets visit: www.crookedriverroundup.com

Bend’s 4 Peaks Music Festival Announces their 2024 Schedule

4 Peaks Music Festival brings its musical summer solstice celebration back to Bend for their 16th family-friendly event June 20-23. 4 Peaks proudly announces their daily schedule on two stages from Thursday through Sunday. Each day includes having fun with your friends & family, shopping the vendors, access to reasonably-priced food and drinks. Full weekend passes and single day tickets are on sale now.

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