Good morning, Bend.

Dirtworld: The Uprising will unite members from eight Dirt World communities in central Oregon for a cleanup outside a Redmond community—designed to protect privacy while tackling trash issues and shifting public views.

Mt. Bachelor celebrated the grand opening of its new Trailhead Lodge on Aug.

12 with live music, food and community activities, and General Manager Erin Bohon shared the lodge’s promise for an enhanced guest experience.

Mt. Bachelor opened Trailhead Lodge today after taking over the property in April; it is the first lodge since 1971 and John Merriman previewed future plans.

A Red Flag Warning for lightning from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and an Air Quality Advisory until noon call for caution (limit burning).

Deschutes Public Library will host a grand opening for its Central Library in east Bend this weekend; the event runs Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 to 3 p.m. and features food carts, llama welcomes & kite flying alongside local arts.

Olive and May, a Mediterranean restaurant taking over the former Drake location, will open Sunday at 4:30 p.m. It honors Olive McKay and May Arnold—whose work saved Drake Park and the riverfront—to celebrate Bend’s heritage.

Big Ski’s Pierogis at The Podski in Bend will close after a 12-year run and remains open until the end of the year.

Owner Rich (Ski) Winiarski announced the decision as he prepares for his next adventure.

Hot Pipes Motorcycle Show returns this Saturday at Volcanic Theatre Pub and Century Center Courtyard with bike displays, live bands like Bangarang, and 20 vendor booths.

It runs noon to 8 p.m. and costs $20 in advance or $30 at the door, with a group ride on Sunday.

Central Oregonians can watch the Perseid Meteor Shower beginning tonight as streaks of light fill the sky, with meteors peaking around midnight.

Local groups host events at Sunriver Resort and on the water while independent watchers can easily find a clear view — dress warmly.

The Oregon Quality Education Commission has recommended that lawmakers boost school funding by nearly $2.5 billion to $5 billion for the 2027 to 2029 school years to maintain services and meet higher performance targets, & officials are unlikely to adopt the proposal due to revenue challenges.

Salem-based nonprofit Keep Oregon Green is making tow chain sleeves from repurposed wildland fire hoses to help prevent wildfires from chains dragging on roads — the group will distribute 1,000 sleeves for free at the Oregon State Fair on Aug.

28.

Drought intensified across the Pacific Northwest and nearly covered 91% of Oregon by Aug.

4, with exceptional drought appearing in Eastern Oregon for the first time. Moisture shortages resulted from above-normal temperatures + poor snowpack levels, impacting over 5.5 million people regionwide.

State and federal agencies are offering low-interest disaster loans, emergency water grants & technical support to help local businesses, farms and communities affected by drought.

Applicants should review each program’s criteria and deadlines, with SBA loans accepting eligible applications until March 1.

Summit football holds practice today as it prepares for a Sept.

4 game at Bishop Kelly in Idaho and a contest with Mountain View two weeks later. Coach Corben Hyatt said veteran QB Andrew Guthrie will work to boost his rushing attack + reinforce the offensive line for state title chances.