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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Adaptive Sports hosted adaptive bike rides at Pine Nursery Park today where riders with disabilities tested different bikes under rainy skies, and events will continue through Sept. 24 with Saturday morning rides at 9 a.m. The group will expand winter programming from December through mid-April and will gain bike storage in a building provided by the Bend Park & Recreation District next year—helping local riders stay active. Bend Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Three Central Oregon products are finalists in the Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest — Deschutes Brewery’s Black Butte Porter and Kawak Aviation Technologies’ Cascade Helicopter Firefighting Bucket from Bend and Keith Manufacturing’s Walking Floor Truck Unloading System from Madras are in the running. Voting is open until Sept. 22 when the field will narrow to eight finalists. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Will Leather Goods will open a new 1100 square foot shop before the holidays in Bend’s Old Mill District at 655 SW Powerhouse Dr in the same building as Lululemon, offering leather bags, wallets & accessories with a lifetime guarantee. The Eugene-based brand is nationally known for its craftsmanship and quality. Central Oregon Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies seized nearly 50 animals from a suspected puppy mill on Elk Lane east of Bend and arrested Lorinda Maxwell, 62, on 49 felony counts of animal neglect — many of the animals were found in filthy conditions and in need of medical care. Central Oregon Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Oregon Department of Forestry said that two large fires are burning on protected land while eight more burn statewide, and 945 fires have burned on protected land with another 2,464 statewide this year. The department warned residents to follow local fire restrictions—helping to reduce human-caused ignitions until soaking fall rains return. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Bachelor is gearing up for the 2025-26 season with a planned November 28 opening and will start upgrading the Northwest lift in April 2026 to improve access to expert terrain. The resort is also adding new passholder perks — including a free pass for kids 12 and under — along with complimentary après activities for families. 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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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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People in Space: A Talk by Astronaut Dick Richards
6-7 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Explore the human adventure beyond Earth with Bend’s own astronaut and Navy pilot, Dick Richards.
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