Good morning, Bend.

Laura Elder and her daughters moved into their first home on August 20 with help from nonprofit First Story, which provided a zero-down, 30-year mortgage; local officials attended the dedication event + marking a new chapter of hope for the family.

At 5:30 a.m. Friday, August 29th, a shipping container outside Kercher Electric on NE Yale Avenue exploded when a leaking welding setup caused a buildup of flammable gases—damaging two businesses severely and affecting four others while emergency crews responded and investigators examined the cause.

A shipping container at Kercher Electric on NE Yale Ave exploded last Friday morning in northeast Bend—its leaking oxygen-acetylene welding setup and powered freezer caused a blast that damaged nearby businesses, homes, and vehicles on Bend Parkway.

Deschutes County’s Coordinated Homelessness Response Office has nearly spent three quarters of its $1 million award and still has $278,679 left to address local homelessness needs.

Local leaders including Bend Councilor Megan Perkins and Redmond Councilor Kat Zwicker have discussed using the funds for regional homeless camp sweeps and eviction prevention programs—efforts that aim to strengthen the region’s approach amid shrinking state and federal support.

Developers broke ground on Britta Ridge, a 178-unit multifamily project at 20300 Halfway Road in Bend that will have three garden-style apartment buildings with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units—featuring a resident lounge, open dog park, and outdoor gathering spaces.

The project received a 30-year property tax abatement and federal incentives to boost high-quality housing development in the area.

A midcentury modern home at 17606 Fairway Lane built in 1969 is on the market for $2.5M and is known as the birthplace of Sunriver Resort.

The 4,000-square-foot property features a swimming pool and a separate guest structure and has ties to Hollywood history—appealing to buyers interested in its unique legacy.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kindred Craft Event

5-8 p.m. — UPP Liquids — Free entry — Celebrate community with local brewers, live music, and free food and drinks.