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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔Local Trivia

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 Lots and LOTS of Events

🐶🎭MUTTS & MASQUERADE FUNDRAISER EVENT - Brightside Animal Shelter

🎞️21ST Annual Bend Film Festival

📅Save The Date Section

🚗Classic Car Fest - River’s Place

💖🫴3rd Annual A Night to Remember - Bowties & Boots - Fundraiser

🎉New Event Calendar! Central Oregon Local Live!

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

📰Human Remains Found Near La Pine Identified, No Foul Play Suspected

📰BPD Chief Pleased With Early Results Of Deflection

📰Commissioners develop appointment process to fill vacancies of La Pine Parks & Recreation District Board

Central Oregon Fire Info

Updates of Oregon Fires

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🔥⛑️Fire & Rescue News

🚨 Crime News

🏘️Real Estate News

🏘️Central Oregon Market Report | September 25, 2024 by Reed Melton

🏘️🖌️New Survey Predicts 2025 Siding Color of the Year

📰 Community News

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😁 MEME of the Day

🌆 On going Events COMING SOON - A NEW EVENTS CALENDAR JUST FOR “Fun N Games” in Central Oregon! Stay tuned!

What eventually happened to the Pilot Butte Inn?

A) It was turned into a museum
B) It was relocated to another site
C) It was demolished in 1973
D) It was converted into a private residence

Answer: C) It was demolished in 1973

Expanded Answer: Despite its historical significance and the efforts of local preservationists, the Pilot Butte Inn was demolished in 1973 due to its deteriorating condition and economic pressures. The decision was met with protests from the community, but ultimately a commercial building was built on the site. Its loss is often remembered as a turning point in Bend’s architectural history.

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MUTTS & MASQUERADE FUNDRAISER EVENT

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual fundraiser Mutts & Masquerade on

Saturday, October, 12th, from 6-10pm, at the stunning Juniper Golf Course!

Dress in your masquerade best while indulging in delicious heavy appetizers, sip on cocktails, and celebrate our animals. This year’s event promises an array of activities including casino games, live and silent auction, a photo booth, champagne wall, and a thrilling paddle raise!

As an independent non-profit organization, our critical work is fueled by our events and supporters. All funds raised at this year’s Mutts & Masquerade benefit the animals at BrightSide and help our mission of providing sheltering, placement, and preventative services to reduce animal homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary evening in support of our cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

21ST Annual Bend Film Festival

Your Annual Big Screen Binge is Back! The 21st annual Bend Film Festival is back from October 10th to 13th, promising four days packed with unparalleled entertainment. Immerse yourself in the heart of Bend's vibrant arts scene as we bring you a stellar lineup of film screenings, panels, parties, and more! With over 100 films spanning genres from breathtaking nature documentaries to innovative shorts and gripping narrative features, there's truly something for everyone. Watch one or watch them all. Join us in celebrating independent movies and their makers!

Passes on sale now, individual tickets are live Sept 20th!

Date

October 10, 2024 - October 13, 2024

Time

12:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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Human Remains Found Near La Pine Identified, No Foul Play Suspected

La Pine, OR - October 10, 2024

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of human remains found earlier this week near La Pine as Daniel Richard Phillips, a 44-year-old man from Oregon City. Phillips had been missing for 15 months from the Crescent area. Authorities say no foul play is suspected in his death.

The remains were discovered on October 7, 2024, in a wooded area east of Highway 97, north of State Recreation Road. Following the discovery, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office and the Oregon State Police Forensic Unit, conducted an investigation, which led to the positive identification of Phillips.

The investigation remains ongoing, but officials have stated that based on the evidence gathered so far, there is no indication of foul play. No further details are being released at this time.

Sergeant Jason Wall of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released the information to the public on October 10, 2024.

BPD Chief Pleased With Early Results Of Deflection

Posted by Heather Roberts KBND

BEND, OR -- Three weeks into Deschutes County's new deflection program, Bend Police say it's working to get drug offenders into treatment instead of jail. Police Chief Mike Krantz says officers have - so far - encountered 13 people eligible for the program. "I think we're going to have to see some time before we get real numbers and understand how those numbers play out. But certain folks are eligible to be deflected, depending on their history and the types of crime they're involved in, and there's certain folks that are not. So, of those 13 or so eligible-type crimes, eight people were deflected and seven [are still] in it. So that's a really high continuance rate." He tells KBND News, "I think that's a really good number, that just over three weeks or so, we've used the program exactly how we think it's set up for, and that people are still engaged in it. Which, those seven individuals that are still in it, that's a success for them; that's really a success for our community that we, as police officers, aren't back out having to deal with folks that are in the throes of addiction."

Possession of user-amounts of illicit drugs became illegal again in Oregon on September first, under HB 4002. But Krantz says it took time for officers to get trained to offer deflection. "It was a very short timeline for us to be prepared for that. We did our training the week of September 18th, to really understand how to use the deflection program that was created in Deschutes County." He says some officers had a steep learning curve, "Many of our officers have never been a police officer when drugs were illegal."  

Commissioners develop appointment process to fill vacancies of La Pine Parks & Recreation District Board

Following the Wednesday, Oct. 9 resignation of all five members of the La Pine Parks & Recreation District Board, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will fill the vacancies as required by state law.

While the La Pine Parks & Recreation District is a separate governmental entity, ORS 198.320 directs the Board of County Commissioners to promptly fill the vacancies if a majority of the membership of a governing body is vacant. During their meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, commissioners will determine next steps and a timeline for appointing a new district board.

The Board meeting will be held at the Deschutes Services Building, 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend. The public is invited to attend in person or participate virtually. The meeting agenda and virtual log in information can be found at www.deschutes.org/meetings.

Updates of Oregon Fires

Link to: Air Quality Index map

Another AQI Map

Link to: Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map

Central Oregon Market Report | September 25, 2024

by Reed Melton

Available inventory is a significant metric impacting the Central Oregon housing market now and into the future. While more homes for sale this year than in the recent past has helped selection, prices have remained firm. However, there are signs that economic uncertainty might be slowing price appreciation. Also, after a stretch of mortgage rates hovering around 6.2%, the national average for a fixed-rate 30-year conventional mortgage this morning is 6.62%. Inventory did begin the seasonal decline more or less on schedule, but that decline has been slow, keeping conditions moderately in favor of buyers. How low inventory declines this winter will significantly impact spring market dynamics. Lower mortgage rates and a steady economy would mop up available inventory and put upward pressure on prices. However, a slowing in economic conditions and more inventory could derail that.

The inventory of single-family homes in Deschutes County is 1174, down modestly from last week. Pending sales of 71 align with recent trends but are down from last week's robust 89. Thirty-eight properties closed, a relatively small number compared to the previous few weeks and the lowest number since March 2024. This week in 2023, 846 single-family homes were listed for sale, compared to 905 in 2022. 

Crook County's inventory grew by one this week to 180 single-family homes listed. Eight pending sales and seven closed transactions show steady activity for the county. One hundred forty-four homes were listed this week in 2023, compared to 149 in 2022.

Jefferson County also experienced inventory growth, up two from the previous week to 118. Six pending sales and three closed transactions are consistent with a typical week in the county at this time of year. This week in 2023, 85 homes were listed, with 88 in 2022.

Comparing inventory today in all three Central Oregon counties to the past two years shows a significant increase in homes for sale. Buyer conditions are better than they have been in quite a while, but transactions are lagging. If this trend continues and homes for sale stay elevated, it could turn the expected dynamic of low rates, less inventory, and higher prices on its head this spring. 

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New Survey Predicts 2025 Siding Color of the Year

(StatePoint) Planning to update your home siding this year? If you’re like many Americans, you’ll likely stick to neutral hues.

In the third annual national survey recently conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alside, a leader in exterior building products, American homeowners reaffirmed off-white/cream as the most popular siding color (18%) if they were going to update the color of their home exterior in 2025 – extending its reign for three consecutive years. Understated elegance continues to dominate the market, with 42% of American homeowners saying they would go for a timeless, neutral look if choosing an exterior home color in 2025.

“The persistent preference for neutral and classic aesthetics like off-white and cream speaks to the palette’s versatility and its ability to enhance curb appeal without overpowering the overall design of a home,” said Ryan Gibson, business director, Vinyl & Composite Cladding. “These hues are less likely to become outdated or decrease your home’s resale value, making them a smart choice no matter which part of the United States you live in. They also provide a solid foundation for designing a home that allows for a more personal touch, giving accent colors and features space to make a statement.”

Conversely, bold colors are the least likely to be chosen by homeowners. In fact, 33% of American homeowners say one of the colors they would most likely avoid if updating their home exterior in 2025 is red.

“There is certainly a place for bolder colors. They are often used more prominently in certain architectural styles and can add a vibrant, eye-catching element when used thoughtfully. The key is to balance it with neutral tones and consider the overall style of the home and neighborhood,” added Gibson.

Breakdown of Exterior Color Preference

After off-white/cream, white (16%), light brown (13%), light gray (11%) and medium blue (8%) rounded out the top five color choices among American homeowners, if they were going to update the color of their home exterior in 2025.

Color choice doesn’t stop at siding though. When adding complementary colors to accent home exteriors, about 62% of American homeowners typically match the trim with their siding color. Other answers include:

Shutters (43%)

Porches and decks (38%)

Roofing (32%)

When asked how they would choose the exterior color, homeowners cite several key factors. In addition to going for a timeless, neutral look (42%), top answers include:

Cost (36%)

Availability (25%)

Their spouse or significant other will pick (22%)

Based on something they saw in a magazine/home improvement show (20%)

Meets HOA/local guidelines (20%)

Among homeowners, women are more likely than men to say they would go for the timeless, neutral look (48% vs. 37%) or would choose based on something they saw in a magazine/home improvement show (24% vs. 16%). Meanwhile, men are more likely than women to say their spouse or significant other will pick (28% vs. 16%).

Breakdown of Siding Material Preference

American homeowners are likely incorporating the trend of embracing warm neutrals into their specific siding material choices. Stone (25%) was the leading material preference they would choose when planning to purchase new siding. Mixed materials were a close second, with 22% of homeowners saying they would choose to mix stone, stucco or siding, perhaps for a balanced home exterior aesthetic. Vinyl (14%), vertical board and batten composite cladding (12%) and engineered wood (12%) rounded out the rest of the top five material choices.

For more home exterior inspiration and trends, visit alside.com.

If your 2025 plans include home exterior updates, consider how your selections will impact your home’s long-term curb appeal and value.

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