Good morning, Bend.

The Mountain Meadow Quilters Guild's 38th Annual Sunriver Quilt Show displayed over 200 quilts at the Village at Sunriver on Saturday, Aug.

1 — the event’s proceeds are set to fund the guild’s activities next year and a display honored a dearly missed member.

A letter published Saturday, Aug.

1 urges Oregon to explore fusion energy amid rising electrification demand and challenges for solar and wind. The writer noted a fusion plant in Washington + set to supply the grid by 2029 and said early planning could boost local clean energy jobs.

Oregon is facing its worst wildfire season with over 1.7 million acres burned before August and 30 large fires uncontained north of Bend + lightning and drought fueling rapid spread.

Gov. Kotek asked federal agencies to fast-track disaster aid for affected ranchers.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, fire officials in Condon assumed command of the Hay Creek Complex at 6 a.m. as the NWS issued a PDS Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., prompting firefighters to patrol and mop up flare-ups after containing several wildfires.

Starting Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Central Oregon firefighters faced a rare Red Flag warning as crews secured containment lines at Bench Fire southwest of Warm Springs while OSFM demobilized structural units.

Evacuation levels were adjusted plus the Red Cross shelter in Sisters closed.

Bend locals can drive six hours to Leslie Gulch, known as Oregon’s Grand Canyon — a scenic spot with rugged rock formations, first-come campsites at Slocum Creek Campground, and hiking trails.

Visitors should plan for rough, washboard roads and very limited cell service in this remote desert setting.

OSU Extension Service advises Oregon gardeners to focus on tasks like pruning, pest monitoring, and proper watering to maintain healthy crops this August.

Local experts recommend mulching, composting lawn clippings, and preparing winter plantings in high elevation areas for sustainable gardening practices.

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.