Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Bend is already buzzing today, and you can hear it in the skies as Balloons Over Bend continues with an early morning launch at Jewell Elementary. If you missed the first lift-off, don’t worry, the colors will be back at sunrise tomorrow. There’s no charge to watch, so bring your coffee and a blanket and make it a magical morning. Meanwhile, families are already spilling onto the riverbanks for paddleboard trips, kayaks, and lazy floats as the summer heat promises another perfect day.
In outdoor adventure, Mt. Bachelor has a special treat for mountain bike enthusiasts: the Redline expert jump trail opens at noon. This is the new crown jewel of the bike park—expect big features, flowing dirt, and plenty of adrenaline. Live music and a sizzling barbecue will keep the energy high throughout the afternoon, making it just as fun for spectators as for riders.
If you’re after local sounds without the rush, check out the Summer Music Series at The Grove Market Hall on Northwest Mount Washington this evening. Enjoy free live music from six to eight, with a community vibe, food trucks, and the unbeatable Bend sunset. Down at Hayden Homes Amphitheatre, the Red Clay Strays bring their Get Right Tour to town at seven, so plan ahead if you’re hoping to catch some top-tier tunes under the stars.
City parks are lively as well, with Dead In the Park happening today as part of the Bend Park and Recreation events calendar. The Cascade Summer Shootout Tournament and Guerrilla Shakespeare performances round out the calendar for families and fans of the arts. For an early taste, today is also the third annual Sunriver Saturday Market, running from nine to one at SHARC, perfect for picking up fresh local produce and handcrafted treats.
On the community front, Pacific Power is reminding customers about longer power outages tied to wildfire safety. Their expanded safety settings are now covering 42 percent of Bend’s grid, which means repairs take longer for the sake of fire prevention. While mowing lawns or tinkering outside today, keep in mind that you’re part of a region taking extra steps to keep us all safer as wildfire risk rises each summer.
Lastly, a local safety note: police are asking for help in finding three young children believed to be with their mother at a homeless camp along Highway 97. Authorities urge anyone with information to reach out, underscoring how much this community rallies when people go missing or are in need.
That’s the news for Bend today. Whatever your plans, enjoy a festive and safe Saturday. This has been Bend Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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