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Nov 2, 2026 1:56

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Good morning, Bend. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Monday: Partly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 7 miles per hour. Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 35. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0902 Quail (22 mi, 4 acres). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 28 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Teacher who fought gunman at Bend elementary school releases statement. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. The teacher who fought with the gunman during the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend has released her first statement. Second: Neil E. McDonald. Reported by Madras Pioneer. April 9, 1947 to October 20, 2026~ Neil E. McDonald passed away October 20, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born April 9, 1947, in Bend, Oregon to Ronald Neil and Mary Jane McDonald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 2:49

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Good morning, Bend. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Sunday: Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 0 to 7 miles per hour. Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 221 (16 mi, 0 acres); 0902 Quail (22 mi, 4 acres). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 22 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Bend’s witches take to the water for Halloween. Reported by The Bulletin. Hundreds of witches, ghouls, and wizards flock to the Old Mill District on Saturday to watch and participate in the sixth annual Witches Paddle. Second: Yesteryear: ‘Bend Story’ to be filmed in 1951. Reported by The Bulletin. 100 YEARS AGO For the week ending Nov. Third: Column: What Bend buildings are worth preserving?. Reported by The Bulletin. When it’s convenient, some historic buildings in Bend are preserved. When it’s less convenient, they are demolished to make room for progress. As unscrupulous as that sounds, I think it’s partially true. Also in the news. Oregon has some of the nation’s strongest gun control laws. Some groups want more, from Oregon Capital Chronicle. 12:45 P.M. UPDATE: Silver Rail teacher who fought with shooter is identified, from The Bulletin. Decision 2026: Who’s returning ballots? Early voting data reveals differences across Central Oregon, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Electric scooter crash kills 40-year-old man in Bend construction area, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Deschutes County offers additional free support sessions at Riverhouse, from Deschutes County. Deschutes County to offer free individual support services at Stabilization Center, from Deschutes County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 31, 2026 3:29

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Good morning, Bend. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday: Rain showers likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunday: Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 221 (16 mi, 0 acres); 0902 Quail (22 mi, 4 acres). Air quality: A Q I 62 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Bend and Redmond station. Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 19 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Mountain View beats Bend for fourth year in a row. Reported by The Bulletin. Make it four in a row and 30 victories overall for Mountain View against its longtime rival, Bend High. Second: Bend-La Pine Schools to hold community sessions after Silver Rail tragedy. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Bend-La Pine Schools will host engagement sessions following the Silver Rail Elementary School tragedy. Third: Bend police warn families of safety measures ahead of Halloween trick-or-treating. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. var cachebuster = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000); var player = new Playerjs({id:"player_be0a0389-ee14-4445-a650-114ce262c064", file:" Also in the news. Weekly Road Construction Update - Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, from Deschutes County. Bend man dies after crashing scooter in construction zone, from The Bulletin. Caldera Ranch development presses on for county approval, despite opposition, from The Bulletin. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue Hosting Community Blood Drive Nov. 11, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Tula-Tu fights off EEHV infection as doctors express cautious optimism, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Flu vaccination rates for Oregon healthcare workers fell to 52 percent, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 30, 2026 3:37

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Good morning, Bend. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Friday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday: Patchy fog before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 1am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 221 (16 mi, 0 acres). Air quality: A Q I 65 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Bend and Redmond station. Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 18 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Bend Municipal Airport celebrates grand opening of new air traffic control tower. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Bend Municipal Airport celebrated a major milestone Thursday with the grand opening of its new air traffic control tower. Second: Bend Police Department offering Halloween treats and safety gear to kids Friday. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. The Bend Police Department is inviting families to stop by its lobby Friday, Oct. 30, for a Halloween treat. Families with children can visit the department at 555 NE 15th Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Third: Bend Witches Paddle this Saturday will support local families after school shooting. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery will host the 6th Annual Bend Witches Paddle this Saturday, Oct. 31, at Riverbend Park in Bend. The free community gathering runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Also in the news. Army veteran Joseph Sharpe, 101, named grand marshal of 25th annual Bend Veterans Day Parade, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Sushi restaurant closes in Bend, from The Bulletin. Central Oregon Strong: Local churches raise over $75,000 for Silver Rail Elementary victims, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Repeat convicted felon pleads guilty in Bend to gun possession, sentenced to five years in prison, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Les Schwab plans to add fourth tire center in Bend, from The Bulletin. Bend firefighters to conduct live-fire training Nov. 2, from The Bulletin. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 29, 2026 2:47

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Good morning, Bend. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. Southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West wind around 5 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday: Patchy fog before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Friday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 221 (16 mi, 0 acres). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 30 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Problem Solvers: Parent’s proposal would put an officer at every Bend-La Pine school, but cost and staffing remain hurdles. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. var cachebuster = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000); var player = new Playerjs({id:"player_92e22a1f-2531-45e6-874e-ee88b90b373f", file:" Second: Bend man arrested after telling police he stabbed someone. Reported by The Bulletin. A Bend resident allegedly stabbed someone multiple times during a dispute early Wednesday morning in Southeast Bend. Third: Renowned African desert-blues guitarist Mdou Moctar plays a solo show in Bend. Reported by The Bulletin.  Also in the news. Neil E. McDonald, from Madras Pioneer. Bend columnist: For the love of humanity, please stop making AI flyers, from The Bulletin. Bend man rescued from Broken Top, from The Bulletin. Central Oregon Strong: Original artwork “With Love Bend” Fundraiser, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. UPDATE: Hundreds of Bend students leave school to protest gun violence, from The Bulletin. Where to celebrate Halloween in Bend, from The Bulletin. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 28, 2026 3:12

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Good morning, Bend. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 9 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 26 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 27, with temperatures rising to around 29 overnight. Southwest wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 3 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0907 (30 mi, 0 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 15 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Most Silver Rail Elementary families prefer a quick return to their school. Reported by The Bulletin. An overwhelming majority of Silver Rail Elementary families want their children to return to the school, according to a survey conducted by Bend-La Pine Schools. The school remains closed for repairs through Nov. Second: School district weighing options for Silver Rail, superintendent says. Reported by The Bulletin. Bend-La Pine School District is still determining when and where Silver Rail Elementary students will return to classrooms following the Oct. 15 shooting at the school, Superintendent Steven Cook said. Third: PROBLEM SOLVERS: State mobilizes resources for Bend-La Pine district after Silver Rail school shooting. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. var cachebuster = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000); var player = new Playerjs({id:"player_f22fdd7f-6fda-484d-8585-df0b68f7905f", file:" Also in the news. Free e-bike rentals offered to those affected by Silver Rail tragedy, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Les Schwab launches foundation with $100K gift for Bend, from KPTV FOX 12. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 27, 2026 3:01

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Good morning, Bend. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Southwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday: A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 26 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 6 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0907 (30 mi, 0 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 18 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Deschutes County offers additional free support sessions at Riverhouse. Reported by Deschutes County.  Second: Deschutes County to offer free individual support services at Stabilization Center. Reported by Deschutes County.  Third: Students hold walkout and protest in downtown Bend. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. var cachebuster = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000); var player = new Playerjs({id:"player_6b373343-1e49-439e-9017-ae7a9c0b3fe9", file:" Also in the news. Hundreds of students protest gun violence in downtown Bend Monday, from The Bulletin. Family says 7-year-old girl injured in Bend school shooting moved out of ICU, from KPTV FOX 12. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 26, 2026 3:02

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Good morning, Bend. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. South wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 7 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday: A chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0907 (30 mi, 0 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 31 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Boards and committees. Reported by Deschutes County. Board-appointed committees advise the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on issues that impact our community. Learn about each committee, current vacancies and how to apply to serve. Second: Community gathers to celebrate life of teacher slain at Silver Rail. Reported by The Bulletin. Hundreds of people gathered Saturday and Sunday in Bend to celebrate the life of Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old teacher who was killed Oct. 15 while working at Silver Rail Elementary. Third: Memorial held for teacher killed in Bend school shooting. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. BEND Ore. (KPTV) - Through tears, Megan Lambert’s closest friends spoke at her memorial Saturday — sharing what made the 25-year-old special. “Being loved by her was like soaking in the sun on a chilly day. Also in the news. A distant mirror, from The Bulletin. Yesteryear: Survey indicates Bend has 10,400 in 1926, from The Bulletin. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 25, 2026 3:12

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Good morning, Bend. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 7 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 22 miles per hour. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 9 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 9 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0907 (30 mi, 0 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 30 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Memorial held for teacher killed in Bend school shooting. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. BEND Ore. (KPTV) - Through tears, Megan Lambert’s closest friends spoke at her memorial Saturday — sharing what made the 25-year-old special. “Being loved by her was like soaking in the sun on a chilly day. Second: A distant mirror. Reported by The Bulletin. Editor’s note: Bend’s Elijah Callan embarked on a two-year, 70,000-mile-plus motorcycle journey around the world on Aug. 31. Third: Yesteryear: Survey indicates Bend has 10,400 in 1926. Reported by The Bulletin. 100 YEARS AGO For the week ending Oct. 31, 1926 Survey Indicates Bend Has 10,400 Now Bend now has a population of 10,400 people, an increase of 92.2 per cent over the 1920 federal census. Also in the news. Bend schools, police have security measures to consider, from The Bulletin. Construction at Sawyer Park will close parking lot starting Oct. 26, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 24, 2026 3:06

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Good morning, Bend. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 8 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Southwest wind 1 to 9 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Sunday: A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 9 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0902 Quail (22 mi, 4 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Bridge Creek below Intake, near Bend: 28 cubic feet per second. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Construction at Sawyer Park will close parking lot starting Oct. 26. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. The Bend Park and Recreation District will begin an improvement project at Sawyer Park next week, which will impact vehicle access to the park. Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, the parking lot accessed from O.B. Second: Oregon State University students in Bend share lingering safety concerns. Reported by OPB. Students at Oregon State University’s Cascades campus in Bend are worried about their safety after alleged incidents of sexual assault and the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting. Third: Portland Thorns Donate $10K After School Shooting. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Thorns organization will be donating $10,000 to the victim funds of the deadly school shooting in Bend, Oregon. Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery. Also in the news. Bend-La Pine Schools shows of Silver Rail Elementary students’ fall art projects, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. TONIGHT: Community gathering in Bend to focus on healing after Silver Rail Elementary shooting, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 23, 2026 2:48

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Good morning, Bend. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Widespread frost. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 6 miles per hour. Friday: Widespread frost before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 6 miles per hour. Friday Night: Areas of frost between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 0 to 7 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 0 to 8 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0902 Quail (22 mi, 4 acres); Summit (39 mi, 32 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Bo’s is offering free meals (again) tomorrow for the Bend community. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. var cachebuster = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000); var player = new Playerjs({id:"player_5ccdd8cc-163a-42ee-b01a-a9d3d6bc70f3", file:" Second: Raid on Deschutes River Woods home turns up 69 firearms, mostly undetectable ‘ghost guns’; suspect not in custody. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. A 66-year-old Bend-area man faces numerous firearm charges after a raid on a home in Deschutes River Woods turned up 69 firearms, mostly undetectable "ghost guns" without a serial number, authorities said Thursday. Third: Police seize 69 guns from south Bend home. Reported by The Bulletin. The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team seized 69 “ghost guns” from a residence in south Bend Thursday evening. Also in the news. Portland Thorns donate $10,000 to Bend shooting victims fund, from The Oregonian/OregonLive. “Walk for Megan” planned for this weekend in Bend’s Old Mill District, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 22, 2026 3:16

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Good morning, Bend. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday: Rain showers likely before 5pm. Cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. West wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Widespread frost between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 8 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Friday: Widespread frost between 8am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 6 miles per hour. Friday Night: Areas of frost between 2am and 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: 0902 Quail (22 mi, 4 acres); Summit (39 mi, 32 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Air quality: A Q I 63 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Bend and Redmond station. Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Oregon lawmaker calls for ICE pause in Bend to help families recover from school shooting. Reported by KGW8. Rep. Janelle Bynum asked ICE to pause nonemergency enforcement in Bend, saying immigrant families fear seeking help after the Silver Rail shooting. Second: Silver Rail Shooting: Bend-La Pine Superintendent Meets with Local and State Leaders to Coordinate Recovery. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steve Cook met with state and federal officials for a situational briefing regarding an incident at Silver Rail Elementary School. The meeting included Gov. Tina Kotek, U.S. Sen. Third: Help victims of the Bend, Oregon school shooting. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. Below are official and verified resources for people affected by a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, including victims, survivors, family members, students, school staff, and witnesses. Official victim-support resources - U.S. Also in the news. Bend teacher who survived elementary shooting says she played dead, from KPTV FOX 12. Free individual support available, from Deschutes County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 21, 2026 2:59

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Good morning, Bend. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of frost. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. Southwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Wednesday: Patchy frost before 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 1 to 8 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Thursday Night: Widespread frost after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 8 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Summit (39 mi, 32 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Mental health support available for families, community members in Bend after mass shooting. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. Mountain View High School was decorated with chalk art and messages of support ahead of students in Bend-La Pine Schools resuming classes on Wednesday. Second: Central Oregon Strong: Students to return to Bend-La Pine schools after Silver Rail Elementary shooting. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. var cachebuster = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000); var player = new Playerjs({id:"player_897d3f09-ffaf-4348-b0c9-6d8cfde26eca", file:" Third: Motive still unclear in Bend shooting. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. Students in Bend did not go back to class Monday as the town mourns three students and a teacher killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Also in the news. Bend-La Pine to preserve, move Silver Rail Elementary memorials, from The Bulletin. Community support and healing events, from Deschutes County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 20, 2026 2:31

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Good morning, Bend. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in Bend, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Tuesday: Partly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 2 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Summit (39 mi, 32 acres); Bench (40 mi, 67,071 acres, 90 percent contained). Three Creeks Meadow SNOTEL (5,680 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Bend attorney talks about why Rhoam Summer’s parents hired 3-firm legal team, and their goals. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21.  Second: What we know after Bend elementary shooting. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. Students in Bend did not go back to class Monday as the town mourns three students and a teacher killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Third: Dr. Steven Cook, Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Reflects on Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting. Reported by KTVZ NewsChannel 21. var cachebuster = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000); var player = new Playerjs({id:"player_58f2deeb-461a-41c7-816f-3e27150e9693", file:" Also in the news. Papa Murphy’s Locations in Bend Close, Employees Notified by Management, from KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Bend dancers rally to support 7-year-old wounded in Silver Rail shooting, from OPB. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Bend. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.