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The downtown Bend Library is the site of a sex trafficking meeting set for Wednesday evening. The goal is to let locals know sex trafficking does exist in this area. A discussion will take place immediately following the presentation.

The city of Bend plans to clean out homeless camps on Hunnell Road on July 17, citing health and safety issues. On Tuesday, residents protested those plans at City Hall.

Recent data show local workers earn 6% less than the average wage in the U.S. Medical workers actually earn more, however, NewsChannel 21’s Isabella Warren reports. Here’s the full report just issued by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages in Bend-Redmond — May 2022 Workers in the Bend-Redmond, OR Metropolitan Statistical

The Crook County School Board unanimously chose Steve Holliday as its newest member. He was formerly a member of the Powell Butte Charter School Board.

Families checking out books at the downtown Bend Library got a special furry surprise Sunday morning — it was Parsley the rabbit. And Parsley is no ordinary bunny — he’s a therapy rabbit. The fluffy, spotted bunny is a 3-year-old rescue, certified through Pet Partners, a therapy animal program.  

 Bend’s pioneering brewery, Deschutes, is celebrating a major milestone. At the Deschutes Brewery in downtown Bend, they are cheering and raising a glass to 35 years of making quality beer. There was live music, plenty of beers, including their Black Butte Porter ale.

 Saxon’s Fine Jewelers at the Old Mill District in Bend is celebrating their 40th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, it decided to bring back its favorite diamond cutter from Los Angeles. People had the opportunity Saturday to see a diamond cutter grind and sand a diamond. The event also helped raise money for the nonprofit Saving Grace.

  At Central Oregon Community College, people were celebrating Pride Month at the Bend Pride Festival on Saturday. The event was put on by the Queer Creators’ Collective, their first time hosting the event. They got started early Saturday morning, helping 70 vendors get situated for the festival.