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Daily News
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Deschutes County Commission approved a lease for the Mountain View Community Development project in Redmond — the project will create 75 cottage-style homes on 9.5 acres for disabled people, with site work set to begin this fall and construction scheduled for spring. Residents will pay 30% of their income in rent, and funding comes from Oregon Housing & Community Services along with a planned $3 million grant application from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Bend Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office rescued 21 additional toy Australian shepherds from a Tumalo property after neighbors tipped authorities about hidden dogs, bringing the total rescued to 33 and including 15 puppies—now cared for at the humane society—while investigators add a charge against David De Persio for interfering with a peace officer as the case continues. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Portland man Samson Zebturiah Garner, 41, is set to begin his trial on Monday in Deschutes County Circuit Court after being arrested on Oct. 19 for allegedly planning to shoot rock climbers at Smith Rock during the 2023 Craggin’ Classic—he faces charges including four counts of attempted murder and multiple felony counts. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ A Redmond woman, Jessica Andersch, admitted on Thursday in court that she stabbed her mother to protect her son — the judge postponed her plea to Oct. 1 and granted her request to attend the next hearing in person while she remains held without bail. KTVZ
- ➤ A Bend man was stabbed in the lip early Wednesday during a loud argument at an apartment near Worthy Brewing, and police arrested his 19-year-old brother Marcus Randall Slocum near Pilot Butte at 1:27 a.m.—neighbors reported the dispute and a SWAT search led to his detention. Bend Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hunter Noack, a professional pianist featured recently in The New York Times, will return to Central Oregon in September to present his outdoor 'In a Landscape' concerts at Fort Rock, Summer Lake, Sunriver and Drake Park—marking the series' 10th anniversary. The concerts will offer live classical music in natural settings that let audiences enjoy both art and nature. Bend Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners celebrated legislative wins that include $3.1 million to build a youth mental health facility in Redmond—this funding comes with matching support from the Oregon Health Authority and a $750k grant to construct a 15-bed center by fall. The facility will shorten travel for kids needing urgent care and help families avoid long drives for treatment. Central Oregon Daily
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Christmas in July with Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive Santa
Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive has taken over for the Toys for Tots which has suspended operations in Central Oregon and Marines from MCL 1308 with support from Summit Health are taking over with our Santa on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st of July and 7 of August every Thursday at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm BRING A TOY PLEASE its needed
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Bikes and Pints
4-6 p.m. — Boneyard Beer — Free entry — Meet fellow cyclists and discuss bikes over pints in a lively taproom atmosphere.
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
10-11:30 a.m. — Boys and Girls Club — Free entry — Experience a time of worship, studying God's Word, and community fellowship.
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SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® Training
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Becky Johnson Community Center — Free entry — Learn how to safely navigate technology and manage online lives for adults and children.
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Third Thursday Spoken Word Night
6-8 p.m. — SCP Redmond Hotel — Free entry — A lively open mic night for poets, writers, and storytellers to share their creative works.
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Mt. Joy Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the indie-rock sound of Mt. Joy and their exciting new album live.
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Oregon Cascades 100 Trail Race
6 AM – 5 PM — Pacific Crest Middle School — Registration Fee Required — Experience an epic 100-mile trail race from Bend to Sisters with breathtaking elevation challenges.
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Farmer’s Market at Worthy Brewing
10 AM – 2 PM — Worthy Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy farm-fresh produce, unique products, live music, and local beer every Sunday!
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Photography Workshop: Capturing the Milky Way
6-7 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Discover tips and techniques for photographing the stunning Milky Way under the stars.
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Hike the Waterfall Loop at McKenzie River with Lunch
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Tumalo Coffeehouse — Free — Explore beautiful waterfalls on a dog-friendly hike followed by a social lunch.
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The Northern Light
7-8:30 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — $13-$15 — Experience an evening with the alternative/psych rock sounds of The Northern Light.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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