Good morning, Bend.

This weekend, Adrielle Hasara highlights local events in Central Oregon + including the return of The Patch with a View in Redmond and the Bend Fall Festival.

Residents can look forward to additional community activities to get involved.

Bend native Sydney Gladu (Bend High 2014 grad) launches her six-part investigative podcast 'Not Just A Terrible Story' that examines educator misconduct, including a local link when a former coach is found at a coaching company in Beaverton.

The first three episodes are available and the rest drop Oct. 13.

High school students can borrow free formalwear (dresses, shoes, and accessories) for homecoming at Assistance League of Bend's Chapter House today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Oct.

10 as long as they bring a signed permission slip and return items within three days after their dance.

The Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for special recreation permits for commercial river services on Lower Crooked and Lower Deschutes rivers — forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Oct.

30, and successful applicants will begin using their permits in the 2027 season.

Governor Kotek and state Sen. Drazan debated in Eugene on Thursday (Oct.

1) about campaign money, schools, and job plans. They will hold a second debate in Medford on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.

Crook County Public Health advises residents to avoid contact with bats after a rabies-positive bat was detected near Bend; residents should ensure pet vaccinations are current and keep children and pets away from any bat (officials recommend contacting local wildlife control if unusual bat behavior is observed).

Fire officials urge residents to charge devices safely during October Fire Prevention Month as the Fire Marshal reported 161 battery fires this year in Bend.

Residents should use manufacturer-approved chargers and avoid charging on soft surfaces (beds or couches) to reduce fire risks.

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity received $5 million in state LIFT Homeownership funding today to build 33 affordable homes on surplus Bend-La Pine Schools land; 25 homes will serve households earning up to 80% AMI and 8 will serve those up to 120% AMI (with school employees given first choice).

Stella Adams, a senior on Central Christian volleyball, and Wyatt Neff, a sophomore on Culver cross-country, were named Athletes of the Week for Sept.

21-26 by Bulletin readers after Adams recorded 12 kills in a 3-0 win and Neff tied a school record at a race in The Dalles.