Good morning, Bend.

Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire on White Rock Loop that began just before 1 p.m. Saturday when a closet fluorescent light caused hot debris to ignite nearby materials—no injuries were reported as the home owner returned and called 911 after hearing smoke alarms.

On August 22, 2025 just after 7 a.m., police raided an unlicensed marijuana extraction lab on the 11000 block of Cedarwood Drive in southern Deschutes County—located in Klamath County—and seized over 4,000 pounds of marijuana while removing four children from unsafe living conditions.

The Flat Fire doubled in size overnight near Sisters, burning thousands of acres and forcing rapid evacuations in Cloverdale—firefighters from across Oregon worked to protect homes while officials continue investigating its cause.

City officials say the government-run homeless camp in the juniper woods north of Bend—Dirt World—has grown faster than planned, now housing over 219 people in tents, trailers, and makeshift shelters.

They plan to cap new entries and help residents move into stable housing by the end of 2026 as service demands and costs rise.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs at the top-rated locals' open mic event in downtown Bend.

Child Abuse Awareness Training

5:30-7 p.m. — Sisters Library — Free entry — Learn to recognize child abuse signs and prevention strategies for community protection.

Worthy Brewing Summer Concert Series

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Worthy Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy live music every Wednesday night in the heart of Bend.

Party Latino @ The Capitol

8:30-11:30 p.m. — The Capitol — Free entry — Experience the vibrant energy of Latino music and dance with a Bachata lesson and DJ entertainment.