Bend
Daily News
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Power is investigating an outage affecting 1,615 customers in northeast Bend (ZIP 97701) after service was lost at 6:47 p.m. today, and crews are working to restore power by 10 p.m. KTVZ
- ➤ Veterans Ski Weekend at Mount Bachelor helps veterans build connection and well-being by offering adaptive skiing and snowboarding sessions — the event, supported by Oregon Adaptive Sports and the Tributary Foundation, has united participants for 19 years. KTVZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ McMenamins’ 13th Annual High Gravity Brewfest returned to Bend at Old St. Francis School as hundreds sampled 24 bold ales and a few ciders from local breweries – celebrating a cozy winter gathering. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bend High freshman Loke Hayes is impressing on the court this season by averaging 7.5 points in 13 games, and his grandfather Don Hayes—who once coached the team to 285 wins—watches proudly from the stands. Loke follows a long family tradition with the Lava Bears. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Bulletin readers named Abigail Johnson from Bend High and Jace Jonas from Crook County as Athletes of the Week for Jan. 19-24. Johnson earned the honor after scoring 20 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in key wins, and Jonas helped his team remain undefeated with notable game performances. Bend Bulletin
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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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Capoeira - Introductory Session
7:00 – 8:45 PM — High Desert Martial Arts — Workshop fee includes a T-shirt — Experience the rhythm and movement of Afro-Brazilian martial arts in a beginner-friendly session.
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Bigfoot County Live Performance
7-1 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy soulful blues-rock and country tunes from Bend's very own Bigfoot County.
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Live Comedy with Scott Losse & Andrew Rivers
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy laughter and relatable humor from Scott Losse and Andrew Rivers in Bend, Oregon.
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~ Carl Jung
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