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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Bend technology business was named among eight semi-finalists for the upcoming Bend Venture Conference next month—hosted by Economic Development for Central Oregon. The semi-finalists will be narrowed in early October with finalists advancing to the conference on Oct. 16-17. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ First Interstate Bank will close all its branches on Wednesday so that its 3,500 paid workers can volunteer at local nonprofits — they will help assemble harvest kits, deliver freedom stickers and restore children’s books — in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Madras and Prineville. The bank has done this for eight years to support community projects. Bend Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bend Fire & Rescue warned local businesses today about a scam in which individuals posing as firefighters tried to collect donations for bogus promotions—businesses should verify caller information with the department to avoid fraud. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ On Monday, Samson Garner took the stand at the Deschutes County Courthouse in Bend to defend himself against charges of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock in October 2023. He said he sent an email while intoxicated and suicidal—notes that intrusive nightmares led him to seek help rather than carry out the attack. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon still faces high wildfire risk despite recent rain as dry grass and brush spark 76 fire incidents, including 46 wildfires started by lightning — public fire restrictions remain in effect to help protect communities. KTVZ
- ➤ Officials from the Oregon Department of Forestry said that heavy weekend rain soaked parts of the High Desert but dry fuels and active wildfires keep the fire threat high—Marks Creek and Black Rock Fires continue burning while restrictions remain in effect. 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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Kindred Craft Event
5-8 p.m. — UPP Liquids — Free entry — Celebrate community with local brewers, live music, and free food and drinks.
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2025 Oregon Festival of Cars
Sept 12-14 — Deschutes Historical Museum — $15-$75 — Celebrate car culture with a weekend showcasing sports and enthusiast cars in a relaxed atmosphere.
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PorchFest
3-9 p.m. — Discovery Corner Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with live local music and food at this family-friendly festival.
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Sunday Morning Worship
10 a.m. — Boys and Girls Club — Free entry — Engage in worship and Bible study in the heart of Bend.
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IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild at Drake Park
4-10 p.m. — Drake Park — Bring your own picnic and enjoy the enchanting sounds of live classical music amidst nature.
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AIA Bend Thirsty Third Thursday Networking
4-6 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free first drink for registered attendees — Connect with local design and construction professionals in a lively atmosphere.
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Bend Oktoberfest
2-9 p.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Free entry — Celebrate with craft beer, wiener dog races, and live music at this Bavarian bash.
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Commemorating International Peace Day - A Bahá'i Perspective
The Baháʼí Faith considers world peace to be not only possible but inevitable, a future stage in humanity's development. Retired Bend attorney, Jim Slothower, will share the Bahá'i vision of how world peace will be attained and how each of us can play a meaningful role in bringing it about.
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OMEP Ready or Not! Business Simulation Game
9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Wille Hall — Registration required — Experience a dynamic business simulation tailored for current and future leaders in manufacturing.
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Drake Park Yoga Session
12-1 a.m. — Drake Park — Donation based — Enjoy a slow flow yoga class in the heart of nature, connecting with yourself and the community.
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