Good morning, Bend.

On Aug. 14, volunteers emptied the former Shilo Inn to donate its furniture to Furnish Hope, a nonprofit that helps community members secure permanent housing.

Additional help will be needed in a couple of weeks when roof construction is complete.

Central Oregon’s Staples store in north Bend will close next week after its final day on Friday, Aug.

21 — it will maintain its regular hours until then.

OSU-Cascades is expanding its Work Integrated Learning program and seeks partners from employers and nonprofits to offer students hands-on experience.

The pilot now begins with seven early-adopter faculty — and more will join throughout the year.

Think Wild experts advise residents to safely help displaced wildlife during the fire season while steering clear of evacuation zones and road closures — they urge contacting wildlife professionals rather than handling animals in danger.

Chantal Strobel was appointed interim library director by the library board on Aug.

12 after 32 years of service (she most recently served as Assistant Director of Community Engagement). She will lead until Director Todd Dunkelberg retires on Aug. 28, as the board pauses its search for a permanent director.

Deschutes County selected Bend-based First Light to run A Healing Village, a 36-space managed homeless camp near Oasis Village in eastern Redmond.

The camp will offer case management, health and behavioral support, and employment resources to help residents transition to stable housing.

On Friday, Aug. 14, the American Red Cross declared a second national blood crisis as local donation rates fell to summer lows not seen in four years and Bend Red Cross collected 240 to 300 units weekly, with hospitals — such as St. Charles — reporting increased need for transfusions.

Outdoor enthusiasts have options today as the Mrazek Trail west of Bend offers high-country rides and Tumalo Mountain provides a smoke-free hike — anglers can also cast for trout and kokanee at East Lake.

Forecast calls for mid-80s with overnight lows above 50°F.

Mountain biking riders can enjoy the 4-mile Middle Flagline Trail today.

The trail runs through elk habitat in the Tumalo Mountain Roadless Area from Dutchman Flat Sno-Park to Bend plus offers thrilling downhill singletrack.

Bend North Little League ended its summer series after an 8-2 loss to Soundview on Friday, Aug.

14 in San Bernardino. The 12-year-olds enjoyed big wins, including an 11-run comeback over Abbot O Rabbit Little, and special moments on ESPN & SportsCenter that made their season unforgettable.