Bend
Daily News
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A GoFundMe fundraiser aids Kerri Kurtz (partner and mother to a toddler) following the Jan. 5 death of local auto group member Chris Thomason in a California avalanche near Lake Tahoe; his loss has left Kerri facing financial challenges. Central Oregon Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Legends Reloaded is a new classic rock festival featuring tribute bands performing at the Jefferson County Event Complex in Madras on June 19 and 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. and overnight camping + entry is available for guests 21 and older. KTVZ
- ➤ Tower Theatre in Bend is hosting three music shows this week — The Ten Tenors perform Friday at 7:30 p.m. with $54-$79 tickets, Hot Buttered Rum returns Saturday at 7:30 p.m. for $14-$24, and International Guitar Night is on today at 7:30 p.m. with $34-$54 tickets. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Think Wild, a Bend nonprofit, advises homeowners to schedule humane wildlife services this winter to seal entry points and install habitat features (like nest boxes) that reduce conflicts before spring activity increases. KTVZ
- ➤ Today, the Forest Service will begin a prescribed burn at the Pace Jackpot area near Skull Hollow Trail and Campground on the Crooked River National Grassland; a 78-acre site (three miles southeast of Highway 26 on Southeast Lone Pine Road) may be temporarily closed. Bend Bulletin
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Tax season began on Monday as Oregon taxpayers filed federal and state returns online to get their kicker refund, with electronic refunds due Feb. 18 and paper refunds in early April. The Department of Revenue advises using its online kicker calculator (with 2024 and 2025 data) to check amounts. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bend Police Department announced its 42nd Community Academy, an 11-week course offering an inside look at its operations that starts April 7 with Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a field day on May 9; applications close at 5 p.m. on March 27. Bend Bulletin
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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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Live Music with Brandon Campbell Trio
7-9 p.m. — Currents at the Riverhouse — Check venue for entry fee — Experience the genre-bending sounds of the Brandon Campbell Trio with a mix of gypsy swing and rockabilly.
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KANALES & GRUPO ESCOLTA Live Concert
9 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket info at Tickeri — Enjoy a night of vibrant music and dancing with Kanales and Grupo Escolta.
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Galentine's Brunch at The Coyote
10 AM – 2 PM — The Coyote — Celebrate sisterhood with brunch, mimosas, karaoke, and giveaways.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at the #1 Open Mic and Locals Night in Bend.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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