Bend
Daily News
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Five growth stage finalists have been chosen to compete at the Bend Venture Conference from Oct.17-18 at the Tower Theatre—Airbuild, Bold Reuse, MarineSitu, Photon Marine, and Rapta were selected while the previous CarbonBright semi-finalist did not advance. Bend Bulletin
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon families are bracing for rising meat prices and shortages as the holiday season nears — a local meat company reported challenges that may drive up costs for Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas roasts. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pollinator Pathway Bend and local business Oregrown will plant a new pollinator garden with over 100 drought-tolerant native plants at the corner of Wall Street and Bond Street this weekend—community members can join the planting efforts starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answered questions on the Greenwood Avenue Project and local concerns about loud, speeding cars—residents can still submit questions for her monthly segment. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ten of the 12 Central Oregon high school football teams will play today at 7 p.m. as conference play heats up—Summit will try to keep its undefeated record alive at Bend High while other key matchups could affect playoff bids. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ On Sunday, the Oregon State Beavers will come to Bend to play Gonzaga in a doubleheader scrimmage at Vince Genna Stadium with first pitch at 12:30 p.m. The event also includes a one-hour kids camp from 9 to 10 a.m. led by the Elks and a 45-minute break between games as the team practices full innings for future tournaments. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Summit junior Aiden Woods felt relieved when OSAA approved boys volleyball as a fully sanctioned high school sport starting in spring—this vote came after two years as an emerging activity and means teams will soon play official seasons and state tournaments. School districts will soon need to give the green light for teams to compete, marking a big step for the sport in Central Oregon. Bend Bulletin
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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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"You Are Loved" Mural Painting
Join us for a fun day of painting - a new 25-foot "You Are Loved" mural is going up and we need your help! Bring your friends and enthusiasm - we'll provide the supplies and refreshments - no experience needed.
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"You Are Loved" Mural Painting
Join us for a fun day of painting - a new 25-foot "You Are Loved" mural is going up and we need your help! Bring your friends and enthusiasm - we'll provide the supplies and refreshments - no experience needed.
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Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free – $14 — High energy FUNdraising bingo that guarantees a great experience in Central Oregon.
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2025 BOW Annual BootCamp Sessions
9:00 – 11:30 AM — Volcanic Theatre Pub — Tickets start at $30 — Experience the thrill of the outdoor industry pitch contest and witness emerging brands compete for cash awards.
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Bend Venture Conference 2025
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM — Tower Theatre — Check the website for pricing — Engage with innovative startups and connect with industry leaders at this renowned entrepreneurial event.
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Next Stop Comedy Showcase
7:30-9 p.m. — Bridge 99 Brewery — Tickets may apply — Enjoy a night filled with laughter featuring a fresh line-up of stand-up comedians.
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Sam Bush Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique blend of bluegrass and progressive sounds from the iconic Sam Bush.
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Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of a full Bee Gees playlist with stunning visuals and heartfelt performances.
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