Breaking News, Community Events, and Local Sports Highlights - Your Bend Local Frequency Update

Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Monday, September 15. We’re getting your week off to a lively start here in Central Oregon with breaking news, helpful updates, and all the things to do as we roll into the heart of September.

First up, some important local news: Sunday morning was eventful for first responders, as a single-vehicle accident on Highway 97 near Murphy Road sent Bend Police out around 3 am. The vehicle was found on fire, but thanks to quick action, the situation was brought under control. Emergency teams are reminding everyone to drive safely as fall brings busy travel on local highways. Also over the weekend, fire crews responded to a blaze at Bend’s Juniper Ridge area, where a motorhome fire spread to nearby vegetation. Two people were displaced, underscoring wildfire risks and reminding us to stay vigilant as dry conditions continue.

Shifting gears to community happenings, if you want to get moving, check out the Ultimate Scavenger event right here in Bend today. This creative scavenger hunt promises adventure and fun for locals and visitors alike. You can find details and register online if you’re up for a bit of friendly competition and exploration.

Art enthusiasts, tonight is your chance to pick up a new skill at Stained Glass 101 at the DIY Cave. The workshop runs from six to eight this evening—no prior experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and creative spirit.

Looking ahead to the weekend, mark your calendars for Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner on September 26. That means tasty eats from some of Bend’s favorite vendors, local musicians adding a perfect soundtrack to your Friday, and plenty of games and space for everyone to unwind. It’s free, family-friendly, and a great way to connect with neighbors.

For board game lovers, there’s a Community Game Night this Friday, September 19 at the Westside Church Lower Atrium. Teens, adults, and families are all welcome for a laid-back evening with strategy games, group games, snacks, and a chance to meet fellow gamers in a welcoming atmosphere.

And let’s not forget local sports pride! On episode 14 of Beyond the Score, Bend High’s Lava Bears honored some standout Heroes and Alumni, adding four new names to their ring of honor. If you missed the event, highlights are available online so you can celebrate these local legends who’ve made their mark on the community.

There’s always a full lineup of markets, live music, and pop-up events around town, so whatever your interests, Bend’s got something for you this week.

This has been Bend Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Bend local frequency for Monday,
September fifteenth. We're getting your week off to a lively
start here in central Oregon with breaking news, helpful updates,
and all the things to do as we roll into
the heart of September. First up, some important local news.
Sunday morning was eventful for first responders as a single
vehicle accident on Highway ninety seven near Murphy Road sent

(00:23):
Bend police out around three am. The vehicle was found.
The vehicle was found on fire, but thanks to quick action,
the situation was brought under control. Emergency teams are reminding
everyone to drive safely as fall brings busy travel on
local highways. Also over the weekend, fire crews responded to
a blaze at Ben's Juniper Ridge area, where a motor

(00:44):
home fire spread to nearby vegetation. Two people were displaced,
underscoring wildfire whisks and reminding us to stay vigilant as
dry conditions continue. Shifting gears to community happenings. If you
want to get moving, check out the Ultimate Scavenger event
right here in Ben today. This creative scavenger hunt promises
adventure and fun for locals and visitors. Alike. You can

(01:06):
find details and register online if you're up for a
bit of friendly competition and exploration. Art enthusiasts, Tonight is
your chance to pick up a new skill at Stained
Glass one zero one at the DIY Cave. The workshop
runs from six to eight this evening. No prior experience necessary,
just bring your curiosity and creative spirit. Looking ahead to

(01:27):
the weekend, mark your calendars for food cart Fridays at
Discovery Corner on September twenty sixth. That means tasty eats
from some of Ben's favorite vendors, local musicians, adding a
perfect soundtrack to your Friday, and plenty of games and
space for everyone to unwind. It's free, family friendly, and
a great way to connect with neighbors. For board game lovers,

(01:48):
there's a community game Night this Friday, September nineteenth at
the West Side Church Lower Atrium. Teens, adults and families
are all welcome for a laid back evening with strategy games,
group games, snacks, and a chance to meet fellow gamers
in a welcoming atmosphere. And let's not forget local sports pride.
On episode fourteen of Beyond the Score, Bend High's Lava

(02:11):
Bears honored some standout heroes and alumni, adding four new
names to their Ring of honor. If you miss the event,
highlights are available online so you can celebrate these local
legends who've made their mark on the community. There's always
a full lineup of markets, live music, and pop up
events around town, so whatever your interests, Ben's got something

(02:32):
for you this week. This has been Ben Local Frequency.
We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.