Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Friday, February 7, 2025. We're starting off with some exciting news from the Bend Police Department. They've just launched CONNECT BEND, a community camera registry designed to leverage existing privately owned cameras to enhance public safety. This initiative aims to foster a stronger partnership between law enforcement and the community, helping to prevent and solve crimes more effectively.In other news, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address on Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address highlighted key developments and future plans for the city, emphasizing growth, infrastructure, and community engagement.If you're looking for something to do today, don't miss the First Friday at the Bend Visitor Center, happening from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This event is a great opportunity to explore local art, enjoy live music, and connect with the community.For those interested in outdoor activities, remember that winter weather can pose challenges for pet owners. Exercising your pets is crucial for their health and happiness, but taking your dog on a walk in snowy conditions requires extra caution. Consider indoor activities or shorter, more frequent walks to keep your pets safe and active.On a more serious note, a 20-year-old Bend man was arrested at a Redmond homeless shelter on Wednesday afternoon, about 90 minutes after a customer was stabbed at a nearby 7-Eleven. This incident underscores the importance of community safety initiatives like CONNECT BEND.In local sports, Ridgeview secured its first league win of the season in a thrilling 69-68 victory over Mountain View, while Caldera held off Summit in a 71-69 nail-biter. These high-energy games are a testament to the competitive spirit and talent of our local athletes.For those planning ahead, the 2025 Central Oregon TREX program is accepting applications until today, February 7. This two-week program, hosted in Bend, focuses on prescribed fire use to restore fire-adapted ecosystems and offers a unique, hands-on training environment for professionals and enthusiasts.Finally, don't forget to check out the various events happening around Bend, including the 'Lady and the Tramp' Valentine's Dinner on February 14 and the Wanderlust Tours Crater Lake National Park Snowshoe Adventure on February 15. These events offer a range of activities for all interests, from romantic dinners to outdoor adventures.This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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