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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This weekend’s Fill Your Pantry event was a huge success, organizers say, fueling food access across Central Oregon, with over $37,000 in free food and free food vouchers distributed to local community members.

Through the “Fill All Pantries” campaign, attendees stocked up on enough meat, bread, jam and produce to create 6,677 meals – all at no cost.

Combined with Double-Up-Food Bucks and Protein Perks SNAP match programs, community members were able to head into winter with bags full of fresh, local, and nourishing food grown by regional farmers and crafted by local producers. 

With SNAP benefits reinstated in Oregon just hours before the event, hundreds of shoppers were able to take full advantage of food access programs at Fill Your Pantry. SNAP recipients received up to $100 in  Double Up Food Bucks and up to $20 in Protein Perks matches – helping stretch food dollars.

Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, this event offered a vital chance to stock up on locally produced groceries  ahead of winter. The Bend Farmers Market reported more than 2 1/2 times the usual number of SNAP transactions compared to previous years, underscoring the growing community need for events that make healthy, local food accessible to everyone. 

“The success of Fill Your Pantry reflects the power of community collaboration. Local farmers, food producers, volunteers, partner organizations, and community donors came together to make nutritious, locally grown food accessible for everyone,” Said HDFFA Program Director Ann Pistacchi-Peck.  “We hope the momentum from this event will help strengthen future efforts to connect Central Oregonians with the region’s growers and food businesses, ensuring that healthy, local food remains accessible to all our neighbors.” 

Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry is a bulk buying farmers market designed to help community members stock up on locally produced food for the winter. This year’s event took place on Saturday, November 8th, from 11am-3pm at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon.

HDFFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit serving Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. HDFFA’s mission is to support a healthy and thriving food & farm network through education, collaboration, and inclusion. For more info visit hdffa.org. To donate visit hdffa.org/donate

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovering from addiction, has pleaded guilty to five counts of aggravated theft, agreeing to serve 3 ½ years in prison and pay over $400,000 in restitution.

Dawn Holland, 53, was arrested in May of last year and indicted on eight Class B felony counts of first-degree aggravated theft, accused of stealing more than $300,000 from DAWNS House (Directly Assisting Women Newly Sober). She entered a not guilty plea a year ago. 

Holland was accused of stealing the money between 2019, the year she was named the Bend Chamber’s Woman of the year, and 2023.  

A four-day jury trial was scheduled for next March, court records show. Holland’s plea petition was filed on Nov. 3 after a settlement conference that day with Circuit Judge Wells Ashby. 

Along with a 42-month prison term, followed by three years post-prison supervision, Holland agreed to pay $418,665 in restitution to DAWNS House, $100,000 of that before sentencing. 

Judge Ashby has scheduled a one-hour sentencing hearing for next Monday, Nov. 17. 

In the petition Holland signed, she said she was aware she could have faced up to a 10-year prison term and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted on each of the counts she was pleading guilty to. She admitted stealing $10,000 or more under each of the five counts. 

Defense and prosecution attorneys are recommending she be allowed no contact with DAWNS House or their board members, as well as undergo substance abuse treatment.

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Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is unveiling a Veterans Honor Wall Monday afternoon, celebrating 18 veterans who work for the county’s Health Services Department.

On display throughout November. The wall features a plaque honoring all six U. S. military branches, a U.S. flag and photos of nine women and nine men on the department staff who are veterans.

The Veterans Honor Wall is located in the lobby of the County Health Services Building, 2577 NE Courtney Drive in Bend.

The public is invited to view the display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Veterans Day, when county offices are closed.

Those expected to be on hand included:

Operations Coordinator Darin Darlington – U.S. Army, 1990-1994

Behavioral Health Specialist Keelan Lundquist – U.S. Navy, 2011-2015

IDD Specialist Ashley Proctor – U.S. Army, 2007-2014

Behavioral Health Supervisor Jennifer Stephenson – U.S. Army, 2003-2009

Deschutes County honors veterans, highlights services and local events

This Veterans Day, Deschutes County recognizes county employees and all community members who served in the U.S. armed forces to protect our freedoms.

“On Veterans Day and every day, we honor the service and sacrifice of veterans across Central Oregon and the nation,” said County Administrator Nick Lelack. “We are proud of the more than 100 employee veterans who served our country and continue to serve our community through their work at Deschutes County.”

County services for veterans

Deschutes County connects veterans with care, justice support and benefits through these programs:

Veterans’ Services: Helps military veterans and their families at three locations in Deschutes County. Veterans Services officers help veterans get the benefits they have earned. Learn more by visiting the department website. 

District Attorney’s Veterans Intervention Strategy (VIS): An interagency program that supports local veterans in the criminal justice system. The program helps veterans get mental health and substance use care so they can improve outcomes. Learn more by visiting the VIS website.

Behavioral Health: Provides mental health and substance use treatment, with staff trained to support people who have lived through trauma. Also offers peer support services that specialize in working with veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Learn more by visiting the department website. 

Central Oregon’s Veterans Village: A public-private partnership with the City of Bend, Deschutes County, and the State of Oregon. The village provides transitional shelters and services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Learn more by visiting the Central Oregon Veterans Village website.

Events honoring veterans

Veterans Day Parade: The County Veterans’ Services team will join the parade honoring veterans in downtown Bend on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.

Veterans Honor Wall: Deschutes County Health Services will celebrate 18 veteran employees with a Veterans Honor Wall on display throughout November. The wall features a plaque honoring all six U. S. military branches, a U.S. flag and photos of nine women and nine men on the department staff who are veterans.

The Veterans Honor Wall is located in the lobby of the County Health Services Building, 2577 NE Courtney Drive in Bend. The public is invited to view the display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Veterans Day, when County offices are closed.

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A $50,000 gift to Oregon State University–Cascades will establish a fund to enhance classroom learning and hands-on experiences for students in the school’s newly launched accountancy degree program.

The gift was made through the OSU Foundation by Lance Brant, an alumnus of OSU’s College of Business, and the founder and co-managing partner of Capstone Accounting and Tax in Bend, school officials said in Monday’s announcement, which continues in full below:

“This generous gift underscores the important role community and alumni philanthropy can play in readying students for a dynamic workforce,” said Sherm Bloomer, chancellor and dean of OSU-Cascades. “It also advances the vision for a university campus that serves Central Oregon and supports the state’s economic development and workforce needs.”

Launched this fall, in partnership with the OSU College of Business, the accountancy program responds to the growing demand for skilled professionals in Central Oregon, across the state, and nationwide.

Across Oregon, 1,300 jobs are projected to open annually for accountants and auditors through 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Openings for certified public accountants in Oregon are expected to further increase as many current CPAs retire. 

Capstone Accounting and Tax is one of the largest accounting firms in Central Oregon. Brant anticipates that his company will hire up to 40 new accountants over the next five years.

“We are grateful to Lance Brant for his visionary gift to Oregon State University–Cascades and its students,” said Shawn L. Scoville, president and CEO of the OSU Foundation. “His gift leverages the strengths of OSU’s College of Business and the university’s innovative campus in Bend, and represents an investment in the workforce of the future.”

About OSU-Cascades: Oregon State University’s campus in Bend brings higher education to Central Oregon, the fastest growing region in the state. Surrounded by mountains, forest and high desert, OSU-Cascades is a highly innovative campus of a top-tier land grant research university, offering small classes that accelerate faculty-student mentoring and experiential learning. Degree programs meet industry and economic needs in areas such as innovation and entrepreneurship, natural ecosystems, health and wellness, and arts and sciences, and prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges. OSU-Cascades is expanding to serve 3,000 to 5,000 students, building a 128-acre campus with net-zero goals.

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is still just around the corner, but next summer’s Bend concert season is heating up, with three more big-name announcements on Monday: Bonnie Raitt, Train (with Barenaked Ladies and Mat Nathanson) and Matt Rife all set to perform at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Here are the details of each concert:

BONNIE RAITT HITS THE ROAD AGAIN IN 2026

MAKING STOPS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

HAYDEN HOMES AMPHITHEATER – BEND, OR

JUNE 8, 2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 14 AT 10 A.M. PT

Bonnie Raitt and her band will headline concerts on the West Coast of the U.S. and across Canada performing songs from her enduring catalog. Special guests will be Jon Cleary solo in Canada and TBA for the U.S. dates.

On tour for the better part of the last four years, Raitt has connected with audiences in North America, the UK, Ireland, Europe and Australia since the release of her critically acclaimed, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning studio album, Just Like That… in 2022.

Recognized for her 55+ year career and multi-faceted artistic contributions, most recently Raitt was a Kennedy Center Honoree (Class of 2024), received the Billboard Women In Music Icon Award (2022) and a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award (2021). Raitt and her friends Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band just wrapped up a 20-date summer tour that treated music lovers to a blues rockin’, double-trouble co-bill including duet performances to close out each show.

The tour will make a Bend stop at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on June 8, 2026. 

Tickets go on Fan Presale tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 at 10 a.m. PT and will go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com. As always, tickets that are available for sale during the presales and public on sale are priced reasonably, and the tour has no control over or affiliation with resale tickets or their prices.

RAIN ANNOUNCES 2026 HEADLINE SUMMER TOUR

DROPS OF JUPITER: 25 YEARS IN THE ATMOSPHERE

HAYDEN HOMES AMPHITHEATER – BEND, OR

AUGUST 28, 2026

TOUR KICKS OFF JULY 8 WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS 

BARENAKED LADIES & MATT NATHANSON

CELEBRATING 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAREER-DEFINING ALBUM WITH FORTHCOMING NEW MUSIC THIS SPRING

DOUBLE GRAMMY-WINNING TITLE TRACK ACHIEVES RARE RIAA DIAMOND STATUS & NAMED ONE OF ROLLING STONE’S 250 GREATEST SONGS OF THE 21ST CENTURY SO FAR

BAND ANNOUNCES NEWEST MEMBER SINGER-SONGWRITER & MEGA-PRODUCER BUTCH WALKER

GENERAL ON SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

SaveMeSanFrancisco.com

November 10, 2025 – Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band Train is gearing up for a massive 2026 with the announcement of a brand-new North American summer headline tour. The Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour will bring fans an epic night of music filled with Train’s most iconic, chart-topping hits including RIAA diamond-certified, #1 best-selling smash “Hey, Soul Sister,” double-GRAMMY-winning iconic track “Drops of Jupiter,” 5x platinum-certified anthem “Drive By,” and many more from their critically acclaimed catalog spanning three decades. Joining Train on the road this summer are multi-platinum-selling rock band Barenaked Ladies and acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson. 

Produced by Live Nation, the 2026 North American summer tour will kick off July 8 in West Palm Beach, FL, making stops in 38+ cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Dallas, Phoenix, and more before concluding on August 30 in Auburn, WA. Additional stops include Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 17 and a co-headlining show with Barenaked Ladies in Toronto, ON on August 4. Full tour routing can be found below. 

The tour will make a Bend stop at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on August 28, 2026.

To celebrate the tour announcement, actor and comedian George Lopez recorded a special video message with Train frontman Pat Monahan, which debuted exclusively on USA TODAY alongside the news of the tour – watch here.

Fans can sign up now at SaveMeSanFrancisco.com/tour to gain first access to the artist presale for most dates beginning Tuesday, November 11 at 12 p.m. local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. local time. Presales for the August 22 show in Santa Barbara, CA will begin Tuesday, November 18 at 10 a.m. local, with general on sale beginning Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m. local.

Citi is the official card of the Train – Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour in the U.S. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, November 11 at 10 a.m. local time until November 13 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. 

With more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks sold worldwide, 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, and 13 albums on the Billboard 200, Train is marking yet another milestone in 2026, as they celebrate 25 years of their iconic, career-defining album Drops of Jupiter.

Originally released in 2001, the album’s double-GRAMMY Award-winning title track is continuing to reach new heights, achieving rare RIAA diamond status and recently named by Rolling Stone as one of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far, who proclaimed the song “has taken its place as a true standard, the closest this era has gotten to a ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ or ‘Africa’ of its own” and declared: “it’s the music equivalent of the best soy latte that you ever had.” 

To coincide with the anniversary, Train is set to release new music this spring. The band will celebrate their tour announcement and kick off the milestone anniversary in NYC this week with very special performances at the TODAY Show on Wednesday and LIVE with Kelly and Mark on Thursday. Check your local listings.

Additionally, after an incredible run on tour with Train last summer, Butch Walker, singer-songwriter, mega-producer, and longtime collaborator (Save Me, San Francisco, California 37, Bulletproof Picasso, AM Gold) has been announced as the newest member of the diamond-selling band. Over the last three decades, Walker has achieved massive success both as a solo artist and in bands (Marvelous 3), while also cultivating a reputation as an in-demand producer by working and collaborating with high-profile artists including Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, P!nk, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, and more.

Train is comprised of frontman Pat Monahan (lead vocals), Hector Maldonado (bass, vocals), Jerry Becker (keyboards, vocals), Butch Walker (guitar, vocals), and Matt Musty (drums, vocals).

RECORD-BREAKING COMEDIAN MATT RIFE EXPANDS 

‘STAY GOLDEN WORLD TOUR’ WITH 40+ NEW DATES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE AND THE UK

HAYDEN HOMES AMPHITHEATER – BEND, OR

AUGUST 27, 2026

FEATURING A 360° IN-THE-ROUND STAGE EXPERIENCE ON SELECT DATES

WATCH THE ANNOUNCE VIDEO HERE

Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, November 12 with Artist Presale

General On Sale Begins Friday, November 14 at 12 p.m. Local at MattRifeOfficial.com

Today, record-breaking comedian Matt Rife announced an extension of his highly successful Stay Golden World Tour, with a run of 40+ new dates playing off next year across North America, Europe and the UK. These add to his previously announced shows across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada. The run of new shows, produced by Live Nation, kick off on Saturday, February 28 in Newark, NJ at Prudential Center, before continuing with shows in Washington, DC, Tampa, Louisville, Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Rome, Los Angeles, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, December 29 in Oklahoma City, OK at Paycom Center.

The tour will make a Bend stop at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on August 27, 2026.

In select markets, Rife will introduce a new 360° in-the-round stage design, giving fans a completely immersive experience. With the addition of these shows, Matt will be heading to 10+ countries next year with a total of 60+ shows. 

The 2026 leg follows this year’s Stay Golden Tour, which saw Rife play shows across San Diego, Austin, Philadelphia, and more — including two sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, making him the youngest comedian to sell out the venue.

Rife has shattered multiple venue records across the country on this tour, including the most single-event tickets ever sold at both Columbus’ Nationwide Arena and Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, as well as the all-time ticket sales record at Manchester’s SNHU Arena and the paid seat record for the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. He also set a new benchmark at Anaheim’s Honda Center, breaking the record for most tickets sold by a comedian in the venue’s history.

His Stay Golden era builds on the success of his ProbleMATTic World Tour, where Rife sold over 600,000 tickets across 250+ shows in under 48 hours following its 2023 announcement. That global run included stops across North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia, solidifying his status as one of comedy’s biggest breakout stars.

Rife’s next special for Netflix premieres globally on December 2nd, 2025. Matt Rife: Unwrapped — A Christmas Crowd Work Special, “explores gifts, traditions and who’s made it on the naughty or nice list this year.” Directed by Erik Griffin, the special was taped in Phoenix, Arizona. Rife also executive produced along with Christina Shams. His company, Carpe Noctem, produced the special along with Avesta Entertainment and Above Average.

TICKETS: Tickets for all newly announced dates will be available starting Wednesday, November 12 at 12pm local time with an artist presale. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 14 at 12pm local time at MattRifeOfficial.com.

VIP: Matt Rife is offering fans a variety of ways to elevate their night out on his Stay Golden World Tour. Guests can enjoy enhanced experiences through three exclusive VIP packages designed to make the evening unforgettable.

The Gold VIP Experience includes early venue entry, access to a private pre-show VIP bar with complimentary drink tickets, a photo booth, and engaging activations that set the stage for an amazing show. The Silver and Bronze VIP Experiences also feature early access along with exclusive limited-edition merchandise and collectible swag items available only to VIP guests.

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new McDonald’s in Redmond, located at 625 NW Oak Tree Lane, held a grand opening celebration on Veterans Day with free meals for all veterans, active-duty service members and first responders.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., everyone was able to enjoy raffles and giveaways, $1 ice cream cones and $3 Happy Meals.

As part of the opening, the restaurant donated two checks totaling $2,500 to the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch and the Family Access Network.

Plenty of customers filled the restaurant for its grand opening. Mason Rodby, owner of the McDonald’s restaurants in Redmond, Madras and Prineville showed KTVZ News around the new building.

“It’s been an awesome day – really busy day,” Rodby said. “And no school today, so it brings it in. A lot of customers are coming in and enjoying our new lobby and enjoying our new drive-thru. It’s been great! We have a great, great team in there that’s serving our customers and making sure that they get what they ordered.”

This new McDonald’s takes a more modern approach. The restaurant is geared toward drive-thru, take-out and orders through the app.

The lobby has one person who can assist customers, but mainly relies on self-serve kiosks. There’s a new cash machine connected to the kiosks, as well.

The building includes three drive-thru windows, separate pick-up shelves for DoorDash and the McDonalds app, as well as a special late-light window just for Dashers.

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Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Bend area residents have a new place to get a great haircut at an affordable price. A second Great Clips salon has opened in Bend, located near Costco, at 20789 NW Henry Avenue, Suite 150. To celebrate the grand opening, Great Clips is offering $4.99 haircuts for a limited time.

The new location opens just in time for the company’s annual Thank a Veteran program, held each year around Veterans Day. On Monday, November 11, veterans and active military service members can get a free haircut at any Great Clips salon or receive a card to use for a future visit. Non-military customers can also take part by visiting a salon that day to receive a free haircut card to give to a veteran or active service member. Cards are redeemable through December 5, 2025.

Franchise owners Tamara and Bryan Bitticks, who operate 14 salons across Oregon, say they’re excited to expand in Bend while supporting the local community and its veterans. The new salon is now open daily, staffed with experienced stylists ready to provide convenient, quality haircuts using Great Clips’ Online Check-In and ReadyNext text features.

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Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon woman’s dream vacation nearly turned into a logistical nightmare, as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to cause major disruptions at airports across the country.

Katherine Weaver had long planned a cruise down the coast of South America — but with flight cancellations mounting, she made a drastic last-minute change: skipping the skies and taking a train instead.

“I’ve been looking forward to this for a year,” Weaver said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and I just cannot risk missing that ship. I traded a two-hour flight for 30-plus hours on a train. But I think the peace of mind has really been worth it.”

Her decision reflects a growing anxiety among travelers nationwide as delays and cancellations ripple through the air travel system. Over the weekend, the Federal Aviation Administration began cutting flight schedules at 40 major airports. Airlines have been forced to cancel as many as 1,800 flights a day.

“We’ve always depended on our airlines to get us where we need to go,” Weaver said. “Then all the news started reporting flights were going to be cut, and everything just started stacking. It just eroded our trust in the whole airline industry.”

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the economic toll of the shutdown is pushing many air traffic controllers to leave for other jobs, deepening the gridlock.

“We had eighty-one staffing triggers throughout the national airspace yesterday,” Duffy said. “That means controllers weren’t coming to work. It’s only going to get worse. I look to the two weeks before Thanksgiving — you’re going to see air travel reduced to a trickle.”

Federal workers missing a second paycheck are making tough choices — many opting for early retirement or leaving positions that no longer pay.

“I used to have about four controllers retire a day before the shutdown,” Duffy added. “I’m now up to 15 to 20 a day. So it’s going to be harder for me to come back after the shutdown and have more controllers controlling the airspace.”

If the political impasse continues, airports could see up to a 10% reduction in flight schedules this week. In Central Oregon and across the country, travelers like Weaver are adapting their plans — even if it means a much longer journey to reach their destination.

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Tracee Tuesday

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This past Thursday, Central Oregon made history as Black and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members hosted the region’s first-ever political forum led entirely by Black organizers.

The BIPOC Business and Community Candidate Forum brought together candidates running for Deschutes County Commissioner in 2026 to discuss key issues such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and economic opportunity for small business owners.

Speakers, including Redmond City Councilman Clifford Evelyn and Prineville business owner John Charles, underscored the importance of BIPOC voices in shaping local leadership and policy. Evelyn called it a powerful moment for representation, while Charles emphasized the strength and creativity that BIPOC communities bring to Central Oregon.

Moderator Riccardo Waites, founder of We Black Radio, said the forum allowed both candidates and residents to connect in meaningful ways and see firsthand who supports the advancement of BIPOC communities.

Organizers say Thursday’s event is just the beginning, with more BIPOC-led political forums planned in the coming months.

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Extreme dirt bike racing returned to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds on Saturday night for the fourth round of the AMA EnduroCross Championships.

It features some of the fastest dirt bikes and riders from around the world.

The sport combines challenging obstacles with riders racing over rock beds, huge logs, tractor tires, and other obstacles.

The series stops in Redmond for one night only, with the action kicking off at 7pm at the First Interstate Bank Center.

After Redmond, the championship continues to its next stop in Reno, Nevada, at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center on Saturday, November 15th.

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