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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bend’s Haven Bagels is doubling its space at Reed South—adding more seating, an extra bathroom, and a larger kitchen with renovations finishing in about two weeks—while the husband-and-wife team plans a second shop on the west side and a move into a new east side baking facility in about six weeks. The expansion follows the bakery’s first anniversary and strong community support for its organic, non-GMO bagels. Bend Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Memoirist and short story writer Hannah Pittard will read from her work at OSU-Cascades at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the atrium of Edward J. Ray Hall in Bend—she will sign books after the reading and registration is requested for this free event. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Zoo rescued 19 endangered Mazama newts from Crater Lake with help from the National Park Service and High Desert Museum to launch its first breeding effort. The newts are now in a lab that copies the lake's water and temperature—staff are monitoring them and may release their offspring back into the lake to fight invasive crayfish. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Commercial harvesters will start picking Matsutake mushrooms in Deschutes National Forest on Sept. 2 after obtaining required permits, maps and following strict tool rules+ a special campground near Crescent Lake opened on Aug. 22 to support harvesters with valid permits, while cash payments will only be processed on opening day. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers doubled the funds in the state energy assistance program from $20 million to $40 million each year to help low-income households pay electric bills — eligible households must earn 60% or less of the state’s median income, and the new funds start Jan 1. The Oregonian
- ➤ Deschutes County has set aside $125,000 for fuel reduction grants to help local communities cut wildfire risk. Residents can apply online starting Sept. 1 through 5 p.m. on Sept. 30 — grant awards generally range from $100 to $5,000 and cover projects like equipment rental and contracting fees. KTVZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County urges parents to verify that their children have completed seven required vaccinations before school starts so students can attend classes without interruption—health departments and school-based clinics are available to help with scheduling. County of Deschutes
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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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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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Sunday Morning Worship Service
10-11:30 a.m. — Boys and Girls Club — Free entry — Experience worship, biblical study, and community fellowship in downtown Bend.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Experience laughter and local talent at Bend's top open mic night.
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