Good morning, Bend.

Seventh Mountain Resort has been without running water since Thursday night, forcing hundreds of guests to rely on portable toilets + bottled water.

Deschutes County reported a localized loss of water pressure and the resort on SW Century Drive may issue a boil water notice.

The new Furry Freight Thrift store on Greenwood Ave helps fund shelter pet relocations — offering affordable vintage finds that support reducing euthanasia.

The store is open Wednesday through Sunday, and local volunteers are invited to join the mission.

A garage fire at a vacation rental in southwest Bend was quickly extinguished on Friday despite water issues as Bend Fire & Rescue brought in water from outside the area & ensured everyone escaped safely.

A three-alarm vegetation fire burned Friday afternoon in Dry Canyon near NW Larch Avenue and NW Canyon Drive — Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations were issued for Canyon Drive from Maple Drive to Black Butte Blvd.

The Way West, a collaboration between Bend Brewing Company and Sisters Meat and Smokehouse at Jackstraw, opened its doors and offers local food + beer daily from 10:00 a.m. until close.

Bend saw 8,000-9,000 visitors for 4th of July weekend — a 3% increase from last year — boosting hotel tax revenue over $160,000 and adding about $75,000 daily for public services.

Visit Bend said monthly tourism revenue typically reaches $2.3 million, with a yearly total of $408 million.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s office issued a Level One 'Be Ready' notice for residents northeast of Sisters along Wilt Road, Big Buck Road and Mountain View roads due to the Akawa Butte Fire, which burned 3,200 acres since Friday.

Residents should stay alert and be ready to evacuate if conditions worsen.

Oregon’s Mattress Stewardship Program kept more than 130,000 mattresses out of landfills in 2025 with free drop-off points across nearly all counties — about 2,000 were refurbished for reuse.

Retailers paid a $22.50 fee per new mattress to fund the initiative.

The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act, making daylight saving time permanent, and Oregon has guidelines in place if Congress confirms it.

The Senate will review the bill while a competing standard time proposal remains pending — changes that could alter sunrise and sunset times across Oregon.

On Wednesday, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced that generic drug maker Glenmark will settle federal antitrust allegations for $29.6 million after accusations of fixing prescription drug prices.

Oregonians who bought drugs from Glenmark between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for reimbursement.

Bend experts urge residents to wear sunscreen every day as high altitude sun quickens skin damage — Dr. Barrientos at Dr. B Medspa will soon offer a new FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient that blocks both UVA and UVB rays to help protect skin during outdoor activities.

Not'cho Grandma's Bingo

9:30 AM - 12 PM — Silver Moon Brewing — $30 for Bingo cards — Enjoy a fun-filled bingo event while supporting the Family Resource Center of Central Oregon.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community celebration with live music, great food, and family fun at the 35th season of Munch & Music.

Bend Summer Hoopfest

All day — Bend, OR — Registration required — Experience thrilling basketball tournaments in the heart of Oregon.

Reiki Level 2 Attunement & Certification

10 AM – 4 PM — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC — Pre-registration required — Dive deep into the world of Reiki healing with Level 2 training and certification.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a laugh at the #1 Open Mic night for local comedians.

History Pub: A Century of Bend's Water System

7-9 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — $5 — Discover the intriguing history of Bend's water system with insights from a local expert.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with free live music and local food vendors at this beloved concert series in Bend.

Steve Earle Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the storytelling prowess of acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Earle live.

Lindsey Stirling - Duality Untamed Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — No tickets available currently — Experience an electrifying performance by Lindsey Stirling at a scenic venue.

Dominick Antonelli's Original Music Performance

6-8 p.m. — General Duffy's Waterhole — Food and drink available — Experience heartfelt lyrics and acoustic instrumentals by a rising star on his first national tour.