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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wild Ride Brewing donated $15,000 Tuesday to a memorial scholarship honoring Jake and Josh Eckstein—killed in a 2019 crash—whose parents started the fund to help local high school seniors attend trade school. Their family attended check presentations Monday at the brewery’s Prineville and Redmond locations. Central Oregon Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Bend native police officer (Lauren Craven, 25) died Monday night near San Diego when her patrol car stopped to help at a multi-vehicle collision and was struck by another vehicle; authorities are investigating the chain-reaction crash while urging drivers to slow down and move over. KTVZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Coyote opened early this month on NW Harriman St. in the old Unofficial Logging Co. building and now serves creative cocktails, mocktails, poke bowls, and other bar fare; the new country bar features a mechanical bull and a dance floor — the owners plan to add an outdoor patio, deck, and fire pits for warmer weather. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Reverie State is a nostalgic scent brand opening its first retail space inside Pac Nor Westy at the Box Factory in Bend—where visitors can explore small-batch candles, incense, and room sprays paired with curated playlists. The grand opening event will be on Saturday, October 25 from 2 PM—7 PM and will include refreshments, raGle, and a free gift with purchase. KTVZ
- ➤ A new Elmer’s diner is set to open this fall at the Bend River Promenade where it replaces the former Shari’s that closed in fall 2024 — the restaurant is already hiring and its signage is up. Central Oregon Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported Tuesday that the national average for regular gas fell three cents to $3.05 per gallon—while Oregon's average nears a dip below $4 and Bend's has dropped to $3.83 amid lower crude oil prices and reduced demand. KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneur Eboné Bell will deliver a talk on leadership and inclusion at OSU-Cascades on Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Charles McGrath Family atrium—registration is required for the free event. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Heart of Oregon Corps launched a funding sprint on Tuesday to raise the final $1.67 million needed for Central Oregon's first Youth Workforce Development Campus in Redmond. The nonprofit will spend over 400 hours on phone banks and community emails until December 31 to reach a $7.3 million goal that will let them open the campus without debt in fall 2026 — a critical step toward offering local youth valuable job training. KTVZ
- ➤ Wild Ride Brewing in Prineville donated $5,000 and its Redmond branch added $10,000 this week to the Eckstein Scholarship Fund that supports Central Oregon high school graduates pursuing skilled trades. The scholarship fund—created by the Eckstein family in memory of Jake and Josh—has awarded nine scholarships to students in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kotek warned that if the shutdown continues, over 750,000 Oregonians on SNAP will not receive new benefits in November, leaving many families without essential food support. The warning affects more than 200,000 children, 130,000 seniors, and 15,494 households in Deschutes County (October deposits remain safe). KTVZ
- ➤ Oregon regulators urged banks and insurers to extend payment deadlines, waive fees, and pause evictions for workers affected by the shutdown that began Oct 1—measures which must comply with state rules. Central Oregon Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the Oregon Health Authority shows that 23% of Oregon 8th and 11th graders have unmet physical or mental health needs, with many students feeling dismissed by adults—leading to more isolation. The study, based on responses from over 4,000 students, warns that when teens are not taken seriously, they are less likely to seek help. Central Oregon Daily
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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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Live Music Friday: Brenna Larsen
7-9 p.m. — Currents at the Riverhouse — Free entry — Experience heartfelt folk melodies and jazz-infused grooves by Portland’s rising star, Brenna Larsen, in a scenic riverside setting.
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Watkins Glen Halloween Dance Party
8-9:30 p.m. — Volcanic Theatre Pub — $23.53 — Experience a groovy Halloween celebration with YAK ATTACK and WATKINS GLEN paying tribute to the music of 1975.
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Home Design Workshop at Wild Ride Brewing
12-2 p.m. — Wild Ride Brewing — Paid tickets include a free gift — Unleash your creativity by designing mood boards and receiving expert decor tips.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter and local talent at Bend's top-rated open mic.
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APWA Oregon Fall Conference
October 28-31 — Riverhouse Lodge — Cost not specified — Connect with public works professionals for education, networking, and innovation.
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The Emo Night Halloween Bash with Chandler P
8:00 – 11:59 p.m. — The Capitol — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a night of 2000’s pop punk and a live performance by Chandler P.
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Five For Fighting with String Quartet
7-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful music of Five For Fighting accompanied by a string quartet.
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Bend Witches Paddle
4-6 p.m. — Riverbend Park — Fundraiser event — Dress as a witch and paddle for a good cause along the river with family and pets.
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PUNK-O-WEEN 4 Costume Party
12-11 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — $20 — Experience Bend's annual punk rock Halloween party with 17 bands and all ages welcome.
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Bend Cars & Coffee
8-11 a.m. — Dilly Dally Coffee Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of coffee and car culture in the heart of Bend.
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