Good morning, Bend.

The Honor Flight of Central Oregon returned 50 Vietnam and Korea veterans on Saturday with parade at Ridgeview High School in Redmond after their Washington trip.

The nonprofit doubled its capacity (from 25 to 50) by funds (including a $2,000 grant) from Dutch Brothers and the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association.

Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will hold 28th Teddy Bear Run on Saturday, Sept.

26 starting with 9:00 a.m. registration at Cascade Motor Sports — 63028 Sherman Road in Bend. Riders will leave at 10:00 a.m. to drop off bears at St. Charles hospitals, ending at General Duffy’s Waterhole in Redmond.

Pacific Power is reminding eligible customers to apply for its Oregon Backup Electric Power Rebate Program, which offers up to $1,000 for qualifying residences and up to $4,000 for licensed care facilities, with backup equipment purchases due by Dec.

31 and applications due by Jan. 31, 2027 (eligibility details apply).

A black bear appeared outside a home on Lazy River Drive near Sunriver on Saturday night, and residents are urged to secure garbage and food sources while giving the animal space (a trend seen in other parts of Central Oregon).

About 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members are receiving notices about new federal Medicaid rules that will require some adults to meet work requirements starting Jan.

1; the Oregon Health Authority advises members to update their contact info (to get future instructions).