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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bend’s Education Center will celebrate its 100th year on Saturday, September 27th from 1pm to 4pm as it invites past students, staff, and neighbors to view historic photos, artifacts and live music. Organizers ask the community to share memories to honor the building’s legacy. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portland General Electric and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will lower Lake Billy Chinook's water by 2 to 3 feet over the next few weeks to repair Round Butte Dam—dock and boat owners are advised to repair or move shoreline structures early. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Despite heavy rain in August and early September, Central Oregon remains in drought with 16% of Deschutes, all of Jefferson, and 19% of Crook in drought—meteorologist Cole Evans noted that Bend received 1.5 inches in August compared to its 0.35-inch average, and a flash flood warning was issued as more rain was forecast. Local measures and low water demand keep reservoir levels higher despite the drought conditions. Bend Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CVS Pharmacy reversed its plan to offer updated COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription after reviewing new guidance; patients must now walk in to receive their vaccination with a valid prescription. The change follows state board requirements while officials await further details from the federal Advisory Committee meeting September 18—19. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Megan Sinclair sat down with Bethany Kuschel and Caroline Suiter of the Public Health Suicide Prevention Program on September 10 to discuss available local resources for Suicide Prevention Month— they provided information to help guide community members in need. Central Oregon Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bend’s burger guy, Josh Cordell, celebrated the third anniversary of Burger Friday last week by dining with his family at Sandos and Smash— their favorite spot from the past year and sharing a video online. Over three years he visited 129 burger spots in 35 cities and offered tips for enjoying a great burger as a weekly treat. Bend Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Athletes continue to compete in the 14-day Cascades Futurity at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center where cowboys and riders work together to separate cows from herds. The event started on Sept. 7 and runs until Sept. 15 — free for locals to attend — with daily competitions from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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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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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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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