Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Friday, May 2nd, 2025.Today marks a special milestone for our community as Central Oregon Community College celebrates its 75th anniversary with a public celebration. The festivities run from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Coats Campus Center on COCC's Bend campus. Attendees can enjoy inspiring speakers, historical photos and memorabilia, showcases of COCC's diverse programs, and of course, birthday cake. The event is free and open to the public, so bring your family to help celebrate this remarkable 75-year legacy.In election news, Deschutes County drop boxes are now open for the 2025 Special District Election. If you haven't submitted your ballot yet, today is the day drop boxes officially opened across the county.A significant development is occurring in our region's approach to homelessness. The U.S. Forest Service has begun implementing the Cabin Butte project, which involves closing areas of the Deschutes National Forest where homeless encampments have developed. This follows city regulations that made it more difficult for people to live in tents and cars within Bend city limits. A federal judge recently denied a temporary restraining order that would have halted the planned closure.There was some police activity in southeast Bend yesterday, with several armed Bend Police officers and two armored vehicles surrounding an apartment in a standoff that lasted about an hour.Environmental concerns are also making headlines as elevated levels of forever chemicals have been detected in recent testing of a well in northwest Bend. Meanwhile, Think Wild, a local wildlife hospital, has admitted a bald eagle suffering from severe lead toxicity.For entertainment this weekend, the Midtown Ballroom and Domino Room complex has a strong calendar with four shows lined up. Plus, there's an abundance of mature entertainment rolling into Bend, promising immersive experiences described as hilarious and unpredictable.Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield will be holding a town hall at Edward J. Ray Hall at Oregon State University-Cascades, providing residents an opportunity to engage with state leadership on pressing issues.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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