Good morning, Bend.

The Red Cross is operating six shelters across Eastern and Central Oregon to aid fire evacuees as the Akawa Butte Fire burns north.

The Sisters shelter has aided dozens by providing meals, beds + charging stations.

Despite wildfire smoke concerns, the Deschutes County Fair will run Wednesday through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Redmond.

Organizers said safety measures include free water stations and ample indoor space — the event will feature live concerts, demolition derby, rodeo and US 250th birthday ceremonies starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Furever Young Festival was held Saturday in Bend to promote the adoption and care of senior dogs with free booths including food and drink vendors, live music, and a dunk tank that raised funds for Silver Linings Rescue (which has supported over 300 senior adoptions since 2022).

Veteran post-hardcore band Chiodos will headline at Midtown Ballroom (51 NW Greenwood Ave) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.

5, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and tickets costing $46.25.

Redmond High students will use modular classrooms for the 2026-27 school year after construction shook loose dangerous amounts of asbestos from the main building — a shift which requires safety measures; the $53 million modernization began this summer following a 2024 bond measure, and select classes move to nearby sites.

Firefighters are battling the 60,777-acre Shingle Fire as unified command transferred leadership at 6:00 a.m. today.

Crews are reinforcing containment lines near Highway 26 and Dayville — protecting homes while evacuation and road closures remain in effect.

The Ten Mile Fire near Madras is now 77% contained after firefighters strengthened control lines around a mapped 4,834-acre burn—crews are securing a nearby 191-acre incident while mandatory evacuations remain in effect.

Firefighters continue battling the Brewer, Green Mountain and Crosswhite West fires near Prineville on the 13th day of the incident while maintaining control lines and deploying aircraft today.

Evacuation orders persist in the affected areas amid hot, windy and dry conditions.

A community meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Condon Veteran’s Memorial Hall (also live streamed on Facebook) as fire crews continue reinforcing control lines around the Little Buck and Cottonwood Fires near OR 218, prompting residents to exercise caution on nearby roads.

Evacuation levels for the Akawa Butte fire were reduced on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in parts of Whychus Canyon Estates as favorable conditions allowed crews to expand containment lines.

Deschutes County officials urged drivers to obey relocated roadblocks and stay as crews work on the fire (CEC inspects power lines).

Maple Leaf Foods recalled over 12,000 pounds of bacon sold at Grocery Outlet retailers in Oregon because it was imported (from Canada) without proper reinspection; consumers are advised to check their fridges and discard the affected products.

Paula Findlay, a Bend resident and top triathlete for over 20 years, won the full-distance IRONMAN at Lake Placid on July 19 with a time of 8 hours, 47 minutes, 43 seconds to qualify for the World Championship in Kailua-Kona on Oct.

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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.

Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan perform his feel-good country anthems live.

Sarah McLachlan Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of Sarah McLachlan performed live in a beautiful outdoor venue.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Live

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the incredible fusion of soul, blues, and rock from a powerhouse 12-piece band.