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A bronze memorial plaque honoring Barry Washington Jr. will be unveiled in late September or early October near the corner of NW Wall Street — NW Oregon Avenue, where he was fatally shot on Sept.

19, 2021. His family and community chose the design and quickly raised funds for the $3,800 plaque — which will be set on a concrete post to keep the sidewalk clear.

Nearly 70 income-qualified residents now ride e-bikes to work and school using $1,800 vouchers from Commute Options—funded by Pacific Power—with three vouchers still waiting to be picked up from 600 applicants.

The second round of the program requires Pacific Power customers earning at or below 80% of the area median income to complete an online safety course before riding.

Firefighters responded to the Healy Heights Apartment complex late Monday morning and had the fire under control when reporters arrived — the blaze remains under investigation.

The OSU Extension office in Redmond unveiled a permanent art installation honoring Liz Douville—a longtime Master Gardener volunteer and gardening columnist who died in 2024—in its demonstration garden on September 5th.

The custom steel and aluminum panel was crafted by The Rustic Garden in Madras and co-designed with horticulturist Amy Jo Detweiler, and a dedication ceremony was held on July 8th with family and friends sharing memories.

GasBuddy reported that average gasoline prices in Oregon rose by 22.1 cents to $4.23 on Monday due to regional refinery issues — prices were 26.7 cents higher than last month and 54.7 cents higher than last year.

Central Oregon Community College is joining the Week Without Driving initiative from Sept.

29 to Oct. 3 to encourage carpooling, bus rides, and bike trips as fall term starts — the college will host morning meetups at Bend-area coffee shops to share coffee and pastries and promote alternative travel options.

Bend city officials announced plans to add new parking restrictions—two-to-four-hour limits, employee spaces, loading zones, and no parking areas—to more neighborhoods by next summer to ease congestion in busy areas.

Staff have already been directed to draft parking district plans that will help manage the growing demand on city curbs.

A giant crane used on the expansion of the Deschutes County Courthouse is now gone.

Governor Tina Kotek signed three new laws to help consumers by keeping medical debt off credit reports—stopping hidden online fees and unfair auto loans.

Car dealers must now give clear details in plain language and all laws will take effect in 2026.

The City of Bend announced Monday that it is asking qualified parties to propose a review of housing permit processes to support a HUD grant aimed at removing obstacles to affordable housing—proposals are due Oct.

13 at 4 p.m. and the selected respondent will complete the work within six months after the agreement is awarded.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oktoberfest Celebration at Boneyard Pub

6 p.m. — Boneyard Pub — Beer and food specials — Celebrate the season with live music and craft brews at this annual fest.

Neil Simon's Rumors

2 PM — Cascades Theatrical Co — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter and chaos in this clever comedy about misunderstandings and gossip among friends.

Broken Compass Bluegrass Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of contemporary bluegrass with Broken Compass Bluegrass as they blend tradition and innovation.