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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bend residents can taste zwickel samples on Saturday at local breweries (Boneyard Beer, Bevel Craft Brewing, Terranaut Beer, Crux Fermentation Project) and enjoy special deals at Worthy Brewing. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The seventh annual Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Festival runs today through Sunday at Suttle Lodge & Boathouse in Sisters and offers craft beer tastings from 50 independent breweries along with special pricing and drink tickets for designated drivers, free entry for children, and donations benefiting CASA of Central Oregon. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The High Desert Museum in Bend will open the Prophets exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 21, showcasing Hilary Baker's paintings of moths created after she lost her home in the Palisades Fire. The free exhibit runs until April 26 and highlights themes of change and resilience in nature. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Wild released a report titled 'Looting Oregon's Treasures' detailing 10 endangered public lands including four in Central Oregon (Tumalo Creek watershed, Newberry Caldera, McKenzie River headwaters and Lookout Mountain) facing risks if key protections are repealed. Public comments on the proposal are due this spring. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bend announced an interactive campaign to celebrate 100 years of water service that will run throughout 2026. The campaign features seasonal activities on water history and conservation and invites residents to join various community events. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Bachelor received 17 inches of snow last week and expects 3 to 4 inches more by Friday morning, prompting teams to work on reopening the Northwest chairlift today—several events, including Nordic championships, demos and a beer giveaway, are set for the weekend while Hoodoo reopened Thursday. KTVZ
- ➤ Today, the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association hosts the girls 5K freestyle at 2 p.m. and boys 5K at 2:45 p.m. at Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center; Saturday will feature 4K classic and relay races with an awards ceremony at 2:15 p.m. at Century Center (30 SW Century Drive). Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Bend’s Hunter Hess will compete at the Olympic men’s halfpipe in Milan Cortina after a storm in Livigno delayed Thursday’s qualifications to today at 1:30 a.m. Pacific, and finals are set for today at 10:30 a.m. as weather is expected to improve. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ After a two-week closure from low snowfall, Hoodoo Ski Area reopened its lifts on Thursday after fresh snowfall, drawing local skiers and snowboarders, and general manager Matthew McFarland (overseeing operations) said the winter season will be strong. Central Oregon Daily
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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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Pest to Prize: Porcupines in the Deschutes Watershed
7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Sold out — Discover the significance of North American porcupines and ongoing conservation efforts in Central Oregon.
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Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. — Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center — Admission details not specified — The largest hunting and fishing show in the region featuring numerous outdoor recreation products and services.
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Kids Night Out Fundraiser for Camp Fire Central Oregon
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School — Fun for kids ages 4-11 — Enjoy an evening of games, crafts, activities, and a meal while supporting teen programs.
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Dad Bods Live
8-10 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy night of 80's hits with the lively Dad Bods ready to make you dance.
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Raging Writers Spoken Words
2-4 p.m. — Spork — Free entry — Ignite your creativity with writing prompts followed by an open mic for passionate performers.
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KIDS Center 101
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Deschutes Children's Foundation - Rosie Bareis Community Campus — Free entry — Discover the essential programs and services offered by KIDS Center for children and families.
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