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Bend Oregon News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Bend and Central Oregon. From local government and outdoor recreation updates to tourism, business growth, housing, public safety, and community events across Deschutes County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each weekday. Whether you're a longtime local, a newcomer drawn to the high desert lifestyle, or someone connected to Central Oregon’s fast-growing communities, Bend…
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SBDC Expands to Redmond Prineville Sisters | Bend News
Small business owners in Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, and Madras now have local access to expert help—no more long trips to Bend. Starting September 1st, the…
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Joe Amabile’s Brain Tumor Journey | Bend News
Joe Amabile, former Bachelor in Paradise star, bravely shared his journey after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor—an astrocytoma with a promising…
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Dolly Parton’s Cinematic Legacy Revisited | Bend News
This weekend, theaters are honoring Dolly Parton’s legendary career by re-screening two of her iconic films — Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in…
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Trump’s Case Stays in State Court | Bend News
Trump’s bid to move his hush money trial to federal court has been shut down again — this time by Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who called the new arguments “not…
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Manifest Universe Expands with New Series | Bend News
Manifest’s universe just got a major expansion—Netflix is launching Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery, a fresh sci-fi series from the creators of the original…
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Dolly Parton Airport Renaming Push | Bend News
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is championing a heartfelt proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, honoring her iconic legacy…
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Marine One Communication Blackout Repeats | Bend News
Marine One suffered another critical communication blackout with air traffic control at Reagan National Airport—just hours after officials claimed they’d fixed…
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Sunday’s the Real Summer Day | Bend News
This weekend’s weather is a rollercoaster: Saturday brings cooler, breezy temps in the 70s with chilly nights in the 30s-40s, but don’t pack your…
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Bend’s Quiet Council Race | Bend News
Bend’s city council elections are turning out to be a snoozefest—with only one real race and even that’s a long shot. Three seats are up, but two have just one…
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Teen Founder Gives Single Moms Night Out | Bend News
A 14-year-old genius with big dreams: Starlyn Webb’s GoFundMe for single moms is already hitting goals—just two days in! Her “Minutes4Mothers” initiative…
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Bend Construction Update: Franklin Ave Shutdown | Bend News
Bend’s construction frenzy isn’t slowing down — even as summer winds down, crews are racing to finish major projects before winter hits. Franklin Avenue is…
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Healing Village Offers New Hope | Bend News
A new managed homeless camp in Redmond, dubbed “Healing Village,” is already making waves — residents report feeling safer, signaling a promising shift toward…
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Climate Change Supercharges El Niño | Bend News
Climate change is turbocharging El Niño, turning a powerful natural phenomenon into an even more extreme weather force—with global impacts on everything from…
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96% Moon Swallowed by Earth's Shadow | Bend News
Last Thursday night, Central Oregon witnessed a breathtaking deep partial lunar eclipse—96% of the moon plunged into Earth’s shadow, leaving only a sliver…
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Sunny Then Windy in Central Oregon | Bend News
Central Oregon’s got sunshine and warmth today—Bend’s already at 65 degrees, climbing to 79 by 3 PM—but don’t get too cozy: wind’s picking up later. Expect…
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Kennedy Center Trump Naming Delayed | Bend News
The Justice Department warned a judge that the Kennedy Center won’t add Donald Trump’s name to its facade or plaza before October 8, 2026, after a heated…
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Warsh Signals Inflation Focus | Bend News
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is signaling a hard turn toward price stability, declaring inflation his top priority and hinting at less predictable policy moves to…
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GTA VI Trailer Deep Dive | Bend News
GTA VI is back with a 27-minute trailer that drops us deep into a sun-drenched, crime-ridden Leonida—think Miami on steroids—where two unlikely allies, Jason…
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Trump Pauses Beef Tariffs to Cut Prices | Bend News
Trump’s 90-day beef tariff pause aims to slash ground beef prices by blending U.S. and imported trimmings — but it’s sparking fury among farmers and GOP…
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Baseball Scores & NFL Health Concerns | Bend News
Baseball’s been wild this week—with the Nationals, Astros, Royals, and Braves all pulling off big wins, while the Giants, Phillies, and Padres shut out their…
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Child Safety Check: Buckle Up Central Oregon | Bend News
Law enforcement in Central Oregon is launching a major child passenger safety campaign through September 6th—no tickets, just education—to prevent tragedies on…
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Elordi and Brolin’s Mutual Admiration | Bend News
Jacob Elordi spills the tea on his new Ridley Scott post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, revealing how working with legend Josh Brolin transformed his…
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New Drops in Film TV Music and More | Bend News
New entertainment drops are here: Cristian Mungiu’s gripping new film Fjord, starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, hits theaters October 9th, while…
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Peter Cullen’s Voice Legacy Lives On | Bend News
Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85, leaving behind a legacy of over 200 iconic roles. From Transformers to Winnie…
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Bank of America Settles Epstein Abuse Claims | Bend News
Bank of America just agreed to a $72 million settlement with women who allege the bank enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse — a move that, despite their denials…
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DHL Plane Skids, Tires Burst at LAX | Bend News
A DHL cargo plane made a fiery touchdown at LAX Wednesday night when brake failure caused four tires to burst into flames on the runway—no injuries reported…
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Furious Season 2 Confirmed | Bend News
Hulu’s gripping psychological thriller Furious is getting a second season—yes, you heard that right. Emmy Rossum, who stars as a rookie FBI agent hunting a…
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Central Oregon Weather Rollercoaster | Bend News
Central Oregon’s summer heat is about to take a dramatic turn—after sizzling 80s and sunshine all week, Saturday drops nearly 20 degrees into the 70s, with…
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Bend’s Food Scene Shifts, Tragedy in Prineville | Bend News
Bend’s beloved Olde Towne Pizza just changed hands after 26 years, while Dump City Dumplings prepares to close its doors after 17 — a bittersweet shift in the…
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Bend’s Big Changes and Local Hope | Bend News
Bend’s Olde Towne Pizza, a 26-year local staple, just changed hands—new owners mean fresh energy for a beloved institution. Meanwhile, a deadly RV fire in…
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Dolly’s Final Gift: Kindness Beyond Death | Bend News
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella shares a heartfelt tribute to her late sibling, revealing Dolly’s final wish to undergo experimental treatments—not for her own…
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Lake Ontario Now Called Lake America | Bend News
President Trump just signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America—officially effective immediately. This bold move is part of a wider push…
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Sharon Horgan’s New HBO Show Youth | Bend News
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO show Youth drops September 20, starring her as a 50-year-old divorcee racing against time to rediscover love and joy—while juggling…
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Victim 10 Recants in Sandusky Case | Bend News
Jerry Sandusky is back in court next month as a key witness recants his testimony—potentially shaking the foundation of his 2012 conviction. At 82, Sandusky…
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AI Images Are Fooling Us | Bend News
AI-generated images are now so hyper-realistic they’re fooling people into thinking they’re real photos—sparking a tech arms race between creators and…
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Bend’s Pizza Sold, Fire Closures Ease | Bend News
Olde Towne Pizza in Bend has changed hands after 26 years, with new owners ready to honor its legacy. In Prineville, a deadly RV fire underscores the fragility…
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Bannon’s Conviction Stalls Again | Bend News
Steve Bannon’s contempt conviction remains active as a D.C. judge tells the Justice Department to step up their game if they want to drop the charges — a move…
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Set | Bend News
After 25 years, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed—the alleged mastermind behind 9/11—is finally set for trial, with a date confirmed for June 5, 2028. Captured in 2003…
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Connecticut Sues Kalshi Over Unlicensed Sports Betting | Bend News
Connecticut is suing Kalshi, accusing it of illegally offering sports betting without state licenses, in a move that could reshape how online prediction…
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Toy Story 5 Drops with Taylor Swift | Bend News
Toy Story 5 drops on Disney+ September 23, 2026—yes, it’s already in theaters and available digitally, but streaming is the real treat. To hype the release…
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Mormon Wives Season 5 Drama Drops | Bend News
Season five of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” drops September 10 with just five episodes—but don’t panic, seasons six and seven are already locked in. The…
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Forest Closures Adjusted for Safety | Bend News
Fire restrictions are easing in parts of the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, with the Rowe Creek Fire’s emergency closure scaled…
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Alice and Steve Season 2 Plus Top Boy Expands | Bend News
Comedy duo Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker are back for Season 2 of Alice and Steve on Disney+, while Netflix expands the Top Boy universe with prequel Jonny…
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Baseball Highlights and CTE Concerns | Bend News
Baseball’s wild week: Rockies blast 13 runs, White Sox score 10, while Pirates and Red Sox get shut out. On Tuesday, Astros edge Yankees 9-7, Braves narrowly…
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Daraxonrasib Doubles Survival for Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer | Bend News
A groundbreaking cancer drug called daraxonrasib is revolutionizing treatment for stage four metastatic pancreatic cancer, potentially doubling life expectancy…
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Oregon Regulators Return Millions to Consumers | Bend News
Oregon’s financial regulators are returning nearly $4 million to consumers in the first half of the year, with over $2 million coming in just Q2. Led by…
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Mail-In Ballot Order Blocked No More | Bend News
A federal judge has dropped all legal blocks on President Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order, clearing the way for its full implementation after the…
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Olde Towne Pizza’s Big Change | Bend News
Olde Towne Pizza in Bend, Oregon, is changing hands—ending its pizza legacy and ushering in a mysterious new chapter. The new owners are ditching the classic…
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Spotted Owl’s Vanishing Act | Bend News
The spotted owl, once a common sight in the Pacific Northwest, is now functionally extinct in parts of its range — a devastating sign of ecosystem collapse…
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Cooling Down with Wildlife & Tragedy | Bend News
Central Oregon’s brutal heatwave is finally breaking — temps are plummeting, offering much-needed relief through Saturday. From 80° at 7 PM to a chilly 64° by…
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Spotted Owl Decline Signals Bigger Crisis | Bend News
The spotted owl, once a symbol of forest resilience in the Pacific Northwest, is now functionally extinct in key areas — its numbers so low it no longer plays…
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Spotted Owls Functionally Extinct in Pacific Northwest | Bend News
Spotlight on the Pacific Northwest: spotted owls are functionally extinct in key areas, a sobering sign of ecological collapse driven by decades of habitat…
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Emily in Paris Final Season Drops | Bend News
Emily in Paris is gearing up for its explosive finale—season six drops Christmas Eve on Netflix, with Lily Collins back as Emily and Darren Star delivering the…
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Nvidia's AI Dominance Under Scrutiny | Bend News
Nvidia’s AI-driven meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing as it prepares to unveil a jaw-dropping Q2 earnings report—projected at $92 billion, a 96% leap from…
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QTFY Hackers Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure | Bend News
The Justice Department and FBI have exposed a Chinese-linked hacking group called QTFY, active since 2018, targeting critical U.S. infrastructure including…
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Bryan Kohberger Wants to Withdraw Guilty Plea | Bend News
Bryan Kohberger, the convicted killer in the University of Idaho murders, is attempting a dramatic legal reversal—filing to withdraw his guilty plea just…
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Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton's Legacy | Bend News
Miley Cyrus mourns the loss of her honorary godmother, Dolly Parton, calling the grief “too deep for words” and honoring their private, profound bond that…
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Rupert Grint Returns as Ron on Broadway | Bend News
Rupert Grint, beloved as Ron Weasley, is returning to the wizarding world—this time on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, hitting stage February…
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Small Business Mastery Starts Here | Bend News
Small Business Management Program returns for 2026-2027 at Central Oregon Community College, offering a nine-month intensive for existing business owners…
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Love Island USA Returns with Reunion | Bend News
Love Island USA is roaring back for Season 9 on Peacock, with Ariana Madix staying behind the mic to host — and this time, it’s set in a Fijian villa where…