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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Giving Plate will relaunch its weekend food program as Kids Corner Snack Packs when the new school year starts in September—formerly known as Backpacks for Bend, it now targets children at risk of hunger and directs families to visit the Kids Corner market for further food support. Source Weekly
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 14 at 9:49 p.m., a head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Bend killed a Bend woman and injured six people, including four children—traffic halted for about three hours while emergency teams responded. KTVZ
- ➤ A Bend woman, Felicia Nicholson, was killed when her car drifted into oncoming traffic in a head-on collision on Highway 97 Thursday night—State Police say an Oregon City family including Earl, Erin Christison and their four children was taken to the hospital and the highway was closed for several hours as the investigation continued. KBND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bend-born Bonta Gelato opened its first Portland scoop shop on Aug. 15 in the Pearl District on N.W. 10th Ave + offering Italian-style gelato made with farm-fresh ingredients like roasted strawberries, peanut butter, and brownies. Yelp named the shop Oregon’s Best Ice Cream Shop + and it is open daily from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Bend will host a preconstruction open house today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hollinshead Barn to review plans for the new Butler Market Road/Wells Acres Road roundabout—construction is set to begin in early to mid-September. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Bend is starting the design process to widen the roundabout at 15th Street and Reed Market Road, with a public open house scheduled Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The $1.5 million project, set for completion in 2027, will allow two cars to use the circle at once and add button-operated flashing beacons to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ A disabled veteran from Powell Butte said he and his wife face high medical bills after losing VA benefits when they turned 65—he criticized the unclear communication from the VA, and another veteran described the system as too complex and slow to respond. Both veterans say the confusing process leaves them without the support they were promised. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Crook County High’s athletic programs move to Class 5A because of a rise in student enrollment and will rejoin the Intermountain Conference to compete with Bend and Redmond schools this fall. Coach Pard Smith said the team is ready to earn respect — and athletic director Rob Bonner explained that the new schedule will reduce long travel times and allow more classroom time. Bend Bulletin
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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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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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2025 Reggae Rise Up Oregon Festival
August 29th-31st — Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center — Tickets available soon — Experience top reggae artists and vibrant art in beautiful Central Oregon.
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Finding Gobi: A Journey of Friendship
10-11 a.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Hear Dion Leonard share the heartwarming story of his bond with a stray dog during an ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert.
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
10-11:30 a.m. — Boys and Girls Club — Free entry — Experience a time of worship, the studying of God's Word, and fellowship.
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