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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mild winter weather is keeping construction on track in Bend, with crews repairing roads and advancing work at Redmond Airport — including a new shipping container walkway. The airport project is expected to finish before the end of 2027. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Monkless Belgian Ales is collecting new, unwrapped dog toys for Humane Society dogs to brighten their holiday season. Donations can be dropped off through Dec. 22 at the Monkless Brasserie on 803 SW Industrial Way in Bend. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The Longest Night vigils will take place on Dec. 21 to honor those who died while homeless. One event will be held at 8 a.m. at Bethlehem Inn’s Redmond shelter and another at 5 p.m. at Drake Park, where community members will gather to share memories. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Youth scout troops will pick up Christmas trees for recycling from Bend residents on the weekends of Dec. 27-28 and Jan. 3-4. Residents should leave their trees curbside by 8 a.m. while scouts also request a donation of 13 dollars to support troop activities. Bend Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities suspended recovery operations for 26-year-old Bend climber Matthew Aldridge after his search near Pea Gravel Ridge on Mt. Hood was halted by worsening weather + his partners reported him missing on Saturday when he continued climbing alone from Mt. Hood Meadows. KTVZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cascade Rack celebrates 12 years with a Rigs and Coffee event offering in-store discounts and a benefit raffle on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 310 SE Railroad Street in Bend. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cascades East Transit will reintroduce bus fares on Feb. 1 for all fixed and flex routes; riders will pay $2 per trip with daily, monthly, and annual pass options, and transit demos will be held in libraries in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Warm Springs in January. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The Oregon OSHA will hold a two-day safety training conference for construction workers at the Riverhouse Lodge Convention Center on Jan. 26-27. The summit will offer OSHA 10-hour training, work zone safety courses plus first-responder training with certification options. Bend Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Westview High School on Saturday, Dec. 13, Bend’s Leif Larwin won the Rose City Championships with a 17 to 0 tech fall against Cross Rodriguez and celebrated with his iconic headgear swing. He now aims to reach national competitions after practicing intensively with local coaches and his father. The Oregonian
- ➤ Summit's boys basketball team is off to a strong start with seniors Matthew Tompkins and Forest Kettering averaging nearly 20 points, including a 67-65 home opener win over Churchill. The Storm, 4-0, will compete in the Silverton Tournament on Saturday and host the Holiday Tournament starting Dec. 27. 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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SHINE Acoustic Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Free entry — Enjoy classics from the '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond with SHINE's acoustic trio.
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Swingin' Tower Christmas
7-8:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre, Bend, OR — RSVP required — Experience a festive holiday show with swingin' Christmas songs and local performers against a backdrop of a live big band.
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Swingin' Tower Christmas
2-5 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a festive family holiday show filled with swingin’ Christmas songs and seasonal stories.
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No School Day Camp
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School — Registration fee applies — Turn a day off into a fun-filled adventure with creativity for kids K-5.
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Christmas Eve Dinner at Juniper Preserve
9 AM – 4 PM — Juniper Preserve — Cost varies — Enjoy a lavish holiday brunch buffet with festive cheer and seasonal favorites.
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Tony Smiley Live Performance
7 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a vibrant evening of live music from Tony Smiley.
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JuJu Eyeball New Year's Celebration
8-10 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate the year's end with live Beatles tunes from Bend's very own JuJu Eyeball.
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Sunday Swim: Cold Plunge in the Deschutes
7:30-8:00 a.m. — Riverbend Park — Free entry — Start your Sunday with a refreshing cold plunge in the beautiful Deschutes River for an energizing morning experience.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a hilarious night of local comedy at Bend's favorite open mic night.
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New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration with Watkins Glen
9 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — $28 — Celebrate the New Year with live music, specialty cocktails, and a midnight champagne toast.
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