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Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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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Redmond Mayoral Race and Council Shake-Up | Bend News
Redmond’s November election is heating up with a full slate of local races — incumbent Mayor Ed Fitch faces off against veteran Councilor Jay Patrick and…
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Redmond Bans Fireworks Forever | Bend News
Redmond’s City Council just voted to permanently ban fireworks—yes, forever—with a 6-1 decision. No more sparklers or party poppers? Not quite—those are still…
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Meta’s Teen Safety Deal | Bend News
Meta’s just agreed to a massive $18 billion settlement with 52 U.S. attorneys general over how its apps affect teens under 18 — including mandatory two-hour…
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The Love Hypothesis Hits Prime Video | Bend News
Prime Video just dropped the sizzling trailer for The Love Hypothesis, the rom-com adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, starring Lili Reinhart as…
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Graham Wins GOP Senate Nomination | Bend News
Darline Graham, a political newcomer and the sister of a late U.S. Senator, has won the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s special Senate election…
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Trump Slams Canada Over Trade | Bend News
Trump unleashes fiery rhetoric against Canada, calling it the worst country to do business with and accusing it of exploiting U.S. trade ties — sparking a…
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Smoke Shrouds the West | Bend News
Smoke-choked skies are blanketing the West as wildfires rage, turning clear days hazy and pushing temps into the mid-80s—forcing people indoors, canceling…
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CTE Study Sheds Light on NFL Players | Bend News
A new, sweeping study reveals that at least one in four former NFL players showed signs of CTE, painting a grim picture of the long-term toll of football. This…
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Not Suitable for Work Canceled | Bend News
Hulu’s short-lived comedy “Not Suitable for Work” has been canceled after just one season, but the cast and crew are beaming with gratitude. Created by Mindy…
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NFL Player Scam Targets Women Across States | Bend News
Two men, one 35, the other 18, are facing federal charges for a slick online scam that hooked women across multiple states by posing as a wealthy NFL star and…
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Gas Prices Hit Record Highs | Bend News
Gas prices are hitting record highs this summer, with the national average at $4.10 and Oregon soaring to $4.77 — both near all-time peaks for this time of…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Bend News
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped music, business, and philanthropy. Rising from humble Tennessee…
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Target Pulls Controversial Clown Costume | Bend News
Target’s Halloween clown costume sparked outrage after being likened to racist minstrel caricatures, prompting an immediate pull from shelves and a public…
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Oregon Launches Its Own Health Marketplace | Bend News
Oregon is launching its own health insurance marketplace, Explore Health, starting November 2026, giving residents direct access to compare plans, check…
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Kennedy Center Faces Demolition Threat | Bend News
The Justice Department just dropped a jaw-dropping legal bombshell: if a judge stops Trump’s plan to add his name to the Kennedy Center, the entire landmark…
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Lego Collection Vanishes in Oregon | Bend News
A Lego reseller in Oregon is facing serious consequences after losing a $200K+ collection he was entrusted with — forcing him to apologize and settle with the…
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Camp Fire Struggles to Survive | Bend News
Camp Fire Central Oregon is in crisis after losing a $150,000 grant and seeing enrollment plummet 50%, threatening their vital community programs and the kids…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon in Crisis | Bend News
Camp Fire Central Oregon is reeling after losing a $150,000 grant and seeing enrollment plummet 50%—a devastating blow to an organization already vital for…
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LEGO Collection Vanishes in Oregon | Bend News
A LEGO reseller in Oregon lost a two-hundred-thousand-dollar collection belonging to a family—years of passion and investment vanished without a trace. After…
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River Road Tunnel Closed for Months | Bend News
River Road tunnel in Sunriver is shut down for months as part of a major infrastructure upgrade—locals are scrambling to find new routes amid frustration…
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Camp Fire Struggles After Grant Loss | Bend News
Camp Fire Central Oregon is reeling after losing a $150,000 grant from PacificSource, triggering layoffs and a 50% enrollment plunge—exposing the fragile…
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Dolly Parton’s Lasting Legacy | Bend News
Dolly Parton’s passing at 80 sent shockwaves through the world, as her legacy—music, film, philanthropy, and pure humanity—resonated across generations. From…
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Franklin Ave Paving & Traffic Changes | Bend News
Franklin Avenue is getting a major makeover—expect traffic chaos from Sept 1–3 as crews pave between Third and Eighth Streets with temporary one-way closures…
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Military Dad Released After ICE Detention | Bend News
A Navy sailor’s father, Luis Manuel Aviles Roa from Nicaragua, was detained by ICE after a traffic stop in Key West — despite having legal documents and being…
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High Desert Chamber Music Moves | Bend News
High Desert Chamber Music is hitting new heights this season—after 19 years bringing world-class chamber music to Central Oregon, they’re moving to bigger…
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Sheriff Candidate Faces Valor Allegations | Bend News
A sheriff candidate in Deschutes County is under fire after anonymous YouTube videos accused him of exaggerating his military service — but new evidence from…
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Healing Village Offers New Hope | Bend News
East of Redmond, a groundbreaking “Healing Village” opens its gates — a secure, managed homeless campground with parking, fencing, and basic amenities…
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Redmond Votes Again on Psilocybin | Bend News
Redmond, Oregon is voting again on psilocybin—this time to decide whether to keep banning supervised magic mushroom therapy. After legalizing psilocybin…
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Bend’s Mayoral Race Heats Up | Bend News
Bend’s mayoral and city council races are heating up with just weeks until Election Day — and the field is already shaping up. Incumbent Mayor Melanie Kebler…
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Donate Blood & Get Hello Kitty Rewards | Bend News
Don’t miss your chance to make a life-saving impact this September—The American Red Cross is teaming up with Hello Kitty and Friends to encourage blood…
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Pickleball Nights Coming to Pine Nursery | Bend News
Bend’s Pine Nursery Park is getting a major upgrade with new nighttime lighting for pickleball courts, letting players stay active after dark — a huge win for…
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Panera Coming to Bend | Bend News
Panera Bread is officially moving into Bend, sparking excitement for new casual dining—and it’s just the latest sign of rapid growth in the area. As Nosler…
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Heat Lingers Then Winds Kick In | Bend News
Heat’s back with a vengeance—temperatures soaring into the 90s and sticking around. No rain in sight as cooler temps arrive later this week, but brace for…
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Lightning Strike Claims Mother and Daughter | Bend News
A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Florida when a 31-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter were killed by lightning just moments after stepping out…
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Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations | Bend News
The Hawk Fire near Reno has surged to 15,000 acres, forcing 42,000 evacuations as human-caused flames race toward homes under brutal wind and heat. Governor…
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The Gentlemen Season 3 Teased | Bend News
Netflix’s The Gentlemen is gearing up for a high-stakes third season before even dropping its second — with Guy Ritchie back at the helm, expanding the…
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FAN Gets $25K Boost for Central Oregon Families | Bend News
FAN just landed a $25,000 boost from the JTMF Foundation to supercharge its mission in Central Oregon—helping families navigate food, housing, healthcare, and…
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Tragic Murder-Suicide Involving Police Officer | Bend News
Authorities believe they’ve found Karen Solomon, the woman sought in connection with her husband’s death — a Worcester police officer whose tragic demise has…
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Shape Redmond’s Public Art Future | Bend News
Redmond’s iconic 30-foot aluminum sculpture “Thoughts of Flight” — a nod to Roberts Field and the airport — is just the start. The Redmond Commission for…
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Oregon’s Roadless Rule Under Fire | Bend News
The Trump administration is eyeing the repeal of a 20-year-old “Roadless Rule” protecting nearly 200,000 acres in Oregon’s Deschutes and Ochoco National…
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Golf Gear Stolen Then Sold Online | Bend News
Golf gear worth $20,000 vanished from Brasada Ranch—clubs, bags, you name it. Sheriff’s deputies tracked the loot to Facebook Marketplace, where serial numbers…
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Three Oregon Ranchers Get Profit Boost | Bend News
Three Central Oregon ranchers are set to transform their farms with a prestigious scholarship to the global Ranching for Profit program, funded by private…
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London Derby Preview: Chelsea vs Fulham | Bend News
The Premier League’s opening weekend ignites with a high-stakes London derby as Fulham hosts Chelsea at Craven Cottage, kicking off at 8 PM UK time. Sky Sports…
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Kanter Freedom Kicked Out Over Trans Sports Debate | Bend News
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after wearing a shirt that sparked controversy around transgender athletes, leading to a…
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New Restaurant Takes Over Bend’s Former Cracker Barrel | Bend News
An empty former Cracker Barrel in Bend, Oregon, is set for a major transformation as new owners plan a full-scale renovation to launch a fresh, modern…
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Military Families Caught in Immigration Crossfire | Bend News
It’s wild out here—families of service members are being torn apart by ICE raids, like when Army Sgt. Hedar Turcios Juarez’s wife was arrested outside a…
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Kit Harington Takes Over Lockhart Role | Bend News
Kit Harington is stepping into the wizarding world as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s Harry Potter Season 2 — a role originally slated for Nicholas Hoult, who…
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USPS Ballot Tracking Rules on Hold | Bend News
The USPS is pushing a new mail-in ballot tracking system requiring states to scan voter info with barcodes before ballots are mailed — but it’s stalled in…
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School Choice at the White House | Bend News
The White House is hosting a high-profile “Back to School” event where the President and Secretary of Education are unveiling bold new education…
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Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Passing | Bend News
Hayden Panettiere, beloved actress from Heroes and Nashville, died suddenly at age 37 in her South Carolina home, sparking an ongoing investigation as her…
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Big Moves in Entertainment & Events | Bend News
Big moves in entertainment this week: Peacock’s Dungeon Crawler Carl taps Chris Yost (Thor) and Eric Heisserer (Shadow and Bone) as showrunners and writers. DC…
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Central Oregon News and Big Moves | Bend News
Mild Monday in Central Oregon with haze and 54° temps, while Nosler unveils a new Redmond showroom — big news for the region. A Bend shooting leaves one woman…
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Weekend Baseball Recap & Key Wins | Bend News
Baseball chaos this week: Yankees crush Blue Jays 8-3, Astros narrowly lose to A’s 7-6, Royals dominate Tigers 11-7, Mets fall to White Sox 1-2, Rangers edge…
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Gun Mishap in Bend Leaves Woman Injured | Bend News
A freak accident in Bend, Oregon, turned a casual gun show into a life-altering moment: a 53-year-old man accidentally fired a live round through the floor…
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Nosler Moves to Redmond | Bend News
Nosler, the major ammunition and firearms company, is officially relocating its entire operation to Redmond — complete with a brand-new showroom — marking a…
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Newcastle vs Liverpool: New Eras Begin | Bend News
Newcastle vs. Liverpool kicks off the 2026-27 Premier League season in a clash of new eras—Andoni Iraola leads Liverpool’s disciplined, timing-driven attack…
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Moke Brings Rain After Lala | Bend News
Tropical Storm Moke is barreling toward Hawaii just days after Hurricane Lala’s devastation, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that could trigger deadly…
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Judge Ends Trump-Era Visa Pause | Bend News
A federal judge has struck down a Trump-era policy that paused immigrant visa applications for 75 countries, ruling it violated immigration law by overriding…
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Drones Over Wildfires: Don't Fly | Bend News
Oregon’s wildfire zones are drone-free zones—flying near active fires can ground firefighting planes, endanger crews, and let flames spread. Consequences…
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Oregon Falls Short, Idaho Soars | Bend News
Oregon’s reputation as a dream state just took a hit—ranking surprisingly low in a new national livability report, while Idaho soared to number one. The…