Bend
Daily News
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 7, dogs pulled kegs at Sunriver Brewing Co. during the K9 Keg Pull event featuring five weight classes and over 140 competitors while local groups ran booths. Owners cheered each run and dogs received speed awards — a tradition that showcases local participation. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Central Oregon restaurants presented their best soups at the HDFFA SOUPer Bowl on Saturday in Bend, where guests voted for a People’s Choice and a Culinary Panel picked a champion (the event sold 400 tickets). Funds raised supported local food access programs. Central Oregon Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon's Shaniko Wool Company is providing sustainable American wool for Team USA’s uniforms for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan — the natural fiber was chosen for its warmth and eco benefits. Founder Jeanne Carver will host an Olympics watch party to showcase her collection. Central Oregon Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bend will gain about 1 hour and 16 minutes more daylight in February as the sun will rise at 6:43 a.m. and set at 5:52 p.m. by Feb. 28 when daylight increases from 9 hours and 53 minutes to 11 hours and 9 minutes. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cascades East Transit resumed fare collection this month after fare-free service since spring 2020, setting fares at $2 per ride with daily caps and reduced rates for qualifying riders. Sign-up events for the new CET Go Pass are held in Bend and nearby areas this month & aim to support service improvements. Source Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Charles Bend held a free teen heart screening event on Saturday to help catch early signs of heart disease. The testing included an EKG, echocardiogram, and blood pressure check (as well as CPR and AED training) to protect young athletes. KTVZ
- ➤ Lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1527, which would require insurers to cover follow-up tests after abnormal cervical cancer screenings without out-of-pocket costs, and passed the Senate Health Committee plus it now heads to the Senate floor. The Oregonian
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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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Sonic Benders - Dance-Driven Roots Funk
8-11 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Experience local talent creating booty-shaking boogaloo soul jazz funk.
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Oregon Fryer Live with The Smoke Drifters
7 PM - 1 AM — The Belfry — $15 — Enjoy an eclectic mix of Americana and rock from Oregon Fryer, capturing the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
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Not'cho Grandma's Bingo Fundraiser
9:30 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — $13 per person — Experience high-energy bingo while supporting the community and enjoying a fun atmosphere.
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