Bend To Lava Butte Path Project
An online Open House ends Friday for the U.S. 97 Multi-Use Trail (Bend to Lava Lands) project. This project will design and construct a paved trail south of Bend connecting to the Newberry National Volcanic Monument within the Deschutes National Forest. This trail will parallel U.S. 97 from Knott Road to the Lava Lands Visitor Center, providing connectivity to recreation sites and attractions in the area and increased access for a variety of users.
Local Drug Overdoses On The Rise
Central Oregon Public Health Departments have identified a recent increase in overdoses. The Central Oregon Public Health Overdose Team is a regional initiative between Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. Between April 9thand April 26th, there have been approximately 20 confirmed and 12 unconfirmed non fatal overdoses in the Central Oregon Region, with 2 confirmed deaths from overdoses. • Overdoses have involved heroin, opioids, methamphetamines, and several other substances that have yet to be identified, many of which likely contain
fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 100 times more powerful than morphine.
18 doses of naloxone were administered overall to revive and save multiple lives. There were several overdoses where it is unknown if naloxone was administered.