Bend
Daily News
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new 56,000 sqft Redmond Aquatic and Recreation Center (with indoor/outdoor pools, fitness areas, childcare and a gymnasium) is on track to open in July after video footage captured Monday showed major progress following construction delays. KTVZ
- ➤ Tomorrow, Jan. 14, Bend PD will host Tip-A-Cop at Red Robin in the Old Mill District to benefit Special Olympics athletes. Officers will serve food from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and mentioning the flyer will channel 20 percent of food sales to support its Polar Plunge team. KTVZ
- ➤ A Bend pilot program is combining cash assistance with housing navigation and support services to help youth experiencing homelessness get housing. Run by Point Source Youth and YEHP at ODHS, the pilot reports 94 percent of 120 participants housed (a second cohort in Jackson County is scheduled to begin soon). KTVZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new food truck lot will open May 1 behind Powder House in southwest Bend with 10 truck spots, a commissary kitchen and event space. Owner Todd McGee (Powder House's owner for 25 years) expects the site to boost winter business and summer comfort via air conditioning and natural gas. Central Oregon Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon DEQ extended an air quality advisory for southern Deschutes County through Friday morning at 10 a.m. Residents are urged to avoid strenuous outdoor activity + check local burn restrictions to protect their health. KTVZ
- ➤ Local skiers learned about the crucial role of endangered whitebark pine during a lunch and learn hosted by Adventure Scientists at Mt. Bachelor last Friday. They joined an on-snow tour that showed survey techniques to help track the trees and potentially extend the ski season. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visit Bend, the city's nonprofit tourism arm, is seeking applicants to fill four board positions that serve three-year terms. The board meets every other month with new members starting in March; applications are due (5 p.m. Jan. 30) from candidates with tourism, environmental, or local economic ties. Bend Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Registrations open 7 a.m. today for a screening event where St. Charles Cardiology will test up to 128 teens with an EKG and echocardiogram. The event will be held on Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Charles Heart & Lung Center in Bend. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The FDA upgraded a nationwide recall of eight grated Pecorino Romano cheese products to a Class I risk today due to listeria concerns, following a recall first issued in November by the Ambriola Company. Oregon shoppers are urged to stop using the products and check for matching expiration dates before returning them. The Oregonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tour of Meissner race in Bend is postponed to March 1 due to limited groomable snow along its Nordic trail network; organizers will monitor weather conditions to ensure safe skiing. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its Ski for Life program to offer youth with disabilities a chance to ski and snowboard at Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo. The program partners each student with a trained volunteer coach over a four-week cycle through April, with participants coming from over ten local schools. KTVZ
- ➤ Senior Wyatt Horner became Redmond boys basketball's all-time leading scorer with 1,169 points in Saturday's 70-67 home win over La Grande. He finished with 29 points as the Panthers will open conference play Friday at Summit. Bend Bulletin
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Bend Thirsty Third Thursday Networking
4-6 p.m. — The Cellar — First drink free for registered attendees — Network with design and construction professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Maxwell Friedman Group Concert
7 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — $19.25 — Enjoy an evening of live music in a vibrant local venue.
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CORK Mom Squad Running Group
9-10 a.m. — Miller's Landing Park — Free entry — A welcoming running group for moms of all running levels to connect and share experiences while staying active.
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Comedy Night with Anthony Poponi
8-9 p.m. — Bangers & Brews Westside Bend Oregon — Ticket price not listed — Enjoy a night filled with sharp wit and quick crowd work from comedian Anthony Poponi.
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Sierra Nevada Red Fox Discovery Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Free entry — Discover the elusive Sierra Nevada red fox with expert insights and captivating field stories.
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Archery Summit Wine Dinner
5-9 p.m. — Tetherow Resort — Cost varies — Experience a multi-course dinner paired with exceptional wines amid the winter charm of Bend.
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Western Sky Choir Concert
3-7 p.m. — Open Space Event Studios — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy a vibrant concert featuring hits from Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Olivia Rodrigo.
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Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Training
5:30-8 p.m. — Deschutes Children's Foundation - Rosie Bareis Community Campus — Free entry — Learn vital skills for preventing child sexual abuse in your community.
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Life During Wartime - Talking Heads Tribute
8 PM — Volcanic Theatre Pub — Cost not specified — Dance to the eclectic sounds of LDW playing Talking Heads music and original funk.
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Resilience Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Discovery West — $15 — Engage in movement, breathwork, and journaling to build confidence and resilience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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