Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, October 25, 2025.If you stepped outside early today, you probably noticed the blustery winds moving through Central Oregon. Those gusts caused scattered power outages overnight—especially downtown, where streetlights went dark and stores showed impressive resilience by staying open even without power. Pacific Power is monitoring the storm and their crews are on standby, but with wind advisories in effect through Sunday, make sure you have an emergency kit and plans for up to 72 hours without essential services just in case.On the east side, an early morning fire yesterday at the Storage Solutions complex on Twin Knolls Drive damaged three storage units and left the rest with varying degrees of smoke damage. Quick action from Bend Fire & Rescue prevented a wider loss, but content owners are being notified and investigations into the cause continue. If you keep belongings in storage, this is your gentle reminder to double-check your insurance for coverage.With Halloween weekend officially here, Bend is buzzing with festivities for all ages. Tonight, the Volcanic Theatre Pub dives back five decades with Watkins Glen’s Flashback to 1975 Halloween Party. Expect classic hits from ’75, costumed nostalgia, and a live electro-funk dance set from Yak Attack. Doors open at 7, and all ages are welcome. For fans of the Grateful Dead, the Halloween Party—Grateful Night of the Living Dead—kicks off at 8 tonight, bringing peace, love, and plenty of tie-dye to downtown.You will also find the Heroes Haunted Carnival running from 2 to 7 PM in nearby Jefferson County. There are carnival games, spooky prizes, and trick-or-treating, making it a great stop for families seeking laughs and light scares.And for something a little different, Silver Moon Brewing is hosting an international treat with the unique sounds of Yemen this weekend, blending Middle Eastern rhythms with local craft brews. It is a global experience right in the heart of Central Oregon.Closer to home, the Bend Park and Recreation District recently brought home three statewide awards for excellence and innovation at Oregon’s parks conference. That’s a point of pride for everyone who hikes our trails, visits local playgrounds, or floats the river on summer days—another reason Bend keeps drawing new residents and topping Oregon’s best places to live lists.And speaking of new arrivals, today marks the grand opening of Jackstraw Apartments. Tour the modern units, stroll Lava Pass, our newest living street, and say hello to your future neighbors. The event celebrates both fresh starts and the sense of community that makes Bend feel like home.On a bigger-picture note, the city council is still discussing a possible natural gas fee for new home construction, hoping to nudge builders toward eco-friendly options as our population keeps climbing and sustainability takes center stage.For everyone venturing out, expect some wind but plenty of opportunities to celebrate fall. Whether you’re out costume hunting, joining the revelers downtown, or soaking up music and local flavors, remember to check for event updates in case of any lingering power issues.This has been Bend Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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