Good morning, Bend.

Small businesses and nonprofits hurt by summer wildfires and storms can apply for up to $2 million in federal disaster loans even if their property was not damaged—applications are due July 1.

Fresh Hops on the Pond at Bend Brewing Company featured 30+ beers made from fresh hops by eight breweries on Saturday and drew hundreds of fans; the city also launched a Fresh Hop Bingo game running Sept.

18-Oct. 14 (raffle drawing on Oct. 15 may win a free vacation).

The Museum at Warm Springs will host the 33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit opening reception on Nov.

18 at 5:30 p.m. This exhibit will display tribal artwork until Feb. 20 and offer pieces for sale that support the museum (2189 U.S. Highway 26).

A nonpartisan think tank released analysis Monday, Oct.

5 that shows federal policy changes will result in Oregon households paying an extra $9,300 in energy costs by 2040—the highest increase among states (projected by Energy Innovation).

Fire officials in Bend are reminding residents to charge devices safely during Fire Prevention Week—using only approved charging cords and unplugging devices when full—and note that 96 battery-related fires occurred in Oregon between 2020 and 2025.

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has received over $5 million in federal LIFT funding to develop two housing projects that will add 33 affordable homes from extra school land in Bend.

Construction has begun at Stone Creek Commons near Silver Rail Elementary, and Bend-La Pine Schools employees get first preference.

At Drake Park on Saturday, Bend High’s boys and girls XC teams won team titles at the Oxford Classic 5K race.

Maddie Carney earned her third consecutive win and Caden Wenger claimed his first season victory (with athletes breaking away early).

A mumps outbreak at San Diego State has sidelined key players ahead of its game against Oregon State on Saturday, Oct.

10 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, which could impact SDSU’s performance given its offensive struggles. Oregon State enters as a two-touchdown favorite.