Bend
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prineville residents are organizing fundraisers to help 16-year-old Paige Wood, who was seriously injured in a car crash a few weeks ago and is recovering in the hospital. Local businesses are hosting events including a BBQ that raised over $1,000 and a Dillons Grill fundraiser on Wednesday—along with a GoFundMe that has collected over $85,000—to support her recovery. Central Oregon Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews work to contain the Flat Fire at just under 22,000 acres while Think Wild Central Oregon offers tips to help wildlife cope with the blaze. The nonprofit advises leaving fresh water for animals and keeping pets indoors—measures that protect species from smoke and heat. KTVZ
- ➤ A flat fire burned through a bird sanctuary and destroyed parts of the Native Bird Care center near Whychus Canyon, forcing residents like Elise Wolf to flee and prompting over 1,200 firefighters to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 22,000 acres — nearly 4,000 homes remain at risk. The Oregonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax officials are asking Oregonians to fill out a free online survey by Sept. 5 to help decide if the IRS Direct File program that started in January 2025 will continue. The Oregon Department of Revenue urges residents to share their views on ease of use, security, and return accuracy — key factors for Congress to review. The Oregonian
- ➤ The city of Bend said Franklin Avenue near Juniper Park will close in part starting Sept. 2 for about four months so workers can build protected bike lanes and wider sidewalks from Fourth Street to Eighth Street—one lane will remain open during construction. The road will be fully open by early 2026 aside from a few days in April for paving work. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The Deschutes County District Mapping Advisory Committee will begin work in September to draft commissioner district boundaries after voters expanded the Board of Commissioners in Fall 2024 — the seven community members will hold an orientation meeting on Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. at the Deschutes Service Building and then meet weekly this fall to map districts for ballot review in 2026. 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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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First Friday Art Walk
5-8 p.m. — Downtown Bend Business Association — Free entry — Experience the vibrant monthly celebration of art and community in charming downtown Bend.
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Principles of Power Workshop
4 PM – 12 AM — 20123 Cox Ln, Bend, OR — Check event page for costs — Explore the fundamentals of power training to enhance your vitality and independence.
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