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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The families of Angela Pastorino and Alfredo Hernandez hold an annual memorial in Bend by giving away dog treats and stickers—honoring the teens who were murdered on August 17th, 2022 and helping the community remember their kind spirits. Central Oregon Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bend Police say a motorcycle and car collided late today near Les Schwab Tire Center on South Highway 97 and one person was injured in the crash—authorities continue to investigate the cause. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Ron Wyden visited Central Oregon over the weekend to meet with residents and will appear today at the KTVZ newsroom—he will discuss key issues that matter to the community. KTVZ
- ➤ Over the weekend, Senator Ron Wyden met with KTVZ reporters in Central Oregon to discuss local concerns including social security, wildfires, medicaid, Secure Rural Schools, and tariffs—he then headed to Crater Lake for another event on his state-wide tour. KTVZ
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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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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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Bend Comedy Festival
3 PM – 7 PM — The Capitol — Festival passes on sale starting March 1st — Enjoy an unforgettable weekend filled with top comedians and local talent.
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2025 Bend Beer Run
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Entry included in registration — Run a scenic 5K with craft beer stops and enjoy the Little Woody Festival festivities.
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