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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baker Diocese held an ordination and installation ceremony for its new bishop Monday at St. Francis Church in Bend. Central Oregon Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at the new Catholic high school in Bend began a classical curriculum on Sept 3 that teaches Latin, Euclidean geometry and philosophy to eight students in two classrooms at the St. Francis of Assisi campus—organizers fundraised nearly $500,000 and plan to add drama and dance classes next year—while aiming to keep local high school options alive. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews battled a 2,500-acre wildfire that burned mainly on private property northeast of Madras. The human-caused McNamee fire began around noon on Sunday about 7 miles south of Antelope—most efforts focused on its north side. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, September 29th, more than a dozen Oregon mayors—led by Portland’s Mayor Keith Wilson—issued a joint letter rejecting federal plans to deploy the National Guard to Portland and risking residents’ rights. They vowed to block local support for such actions and share legal resources with affected communities. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Deschutes County was awarded a $3.4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for wildfire defense work in the La Pine Rural Fire District. The funds will treat 585 acres of county-owned land and improve 100 miles of county roads—helping fund a fire prevention coordinator for community workshops. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ On Monday morning in Salem, the Oregon Senate debated House Bill 3991 A—a transportation funding plan that could affect the ODOT maintenance station in Sisters. Lawmakers on both sides argued their positions as a final vote was expected by the end of Monday. 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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42nd Annual Oregon Rural Health Conference
Conference — Oct 1-3 — Riverhouse Lodge — Registration required — Explore innovative health solutions for rural communities with top experts.
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Bend Fall Festival
11 AM - 10 PM — Downtown Bend Business Association — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with live music, delicious food, and artisan vendors in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Oktoberfest Celebration at Bend Brewing Co.
5-8 p.m. — Bend Brewing Company — No cover charge — Celebrate Oktoberfest with great beer, German food, and live music in a festive atmosphere.
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Fall Foot Races
8 AM – 12 PM — Riverbend Park — Various entry fees — Celebrate fall in Central Oregon with races for all runners, including a half marathon, 10k, and kid's run.
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Life in the Forest Canopy
7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free entry — Discover the secrets of the forest canopy with expert insights on biodiversity and ecological balance.
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Elton Dan & the Rocket Band
8-11 p.m. — Volcanic Theatre Pub — Ticketed event — Super-fan Dan and his Rocket Band bring to life the iconic hits from Elton John's early albums.
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Live Music with Dave LiaBraaten
7-9 p.m. — Currents at the Riverhouse — Free entry — Experience dynamic performances of classic rock, pop, and acoustic favorites by Bend's own Dave LiaBraaten.
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