Bend
Daily News
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bend's Drake Park ranked 44th in a national survey of restorative urban green getaways compiled by mental healthcare company A Mission for Michael from 3,006 responses. The list also featured parks from Portland (Sellwood Riverfront Park) and Eugene’s Alton Baker Park. The Oregonian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare total lunar eclipse will occur Tuesday, Mar. 3 at 3:38 a.m. as the worm moon glows red over Oregon. The event lasts about 5 hours 39 minutes with full darkness for 58 minutes and is visible to the naked eye. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bend’s annual Polar Plunge drew a record crowd Saturday at Riverbend Park — over 550 participants raised more than $78K for Special Olympics Oregon, with law enforcement and a 5K run adding friendly rivalry. Proceeds will support programs for over 5,000 athletes statewide. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Fishmasters ranked Oregon's top 10 fishing lakes to guide local anglers for spring fishing. The list highlights East Lake near Bend — known for trout opportunities— and other spots offering bass and kokanee catches. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Friday night at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, wrestlers competed in the state championship where La Grande won its third girls team title and several schools earned their first state wins. Standout moments included Rainier's Roe taking gold after three finals and Coquille's Morrison securing her second title after a serious injury. The Oregonian
- ➤ Burns' sophomore Hadley Gunderson won the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A girls wrestling state title by a 4-3 score over reigning champion Vanessa Keller at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 27. The win cements her reputation as a two-time champion—she now aims to become a four-time champion. The Oregonian
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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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Trivia Night at Wonderland Chicken and Worthy Brewing
7-9 p.m. — Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing — Free to play — Join a lively trivia competition with food and drinks and win prizes.
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Art & Health: Scalehouse x Health Care for All Oregon
Free and open to all, with food, drink, artwork, and conversation included. Join Scalehouse and Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) on Friday, March 13, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, for an Open House to learn about Oregon's universal healthcare legislation and what it means for all of us. Also experience the new art exhibition, “Seeds of Abundance: Limits, Loss & Regeneration.” Donations from the night will support HCAO and Scalehouse.
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OHA Bend Chapter Banquet
4-10 p.m. — Riverhouse Lodge — Pre-registration required — Enjoy a festive evening of raffles and auctions including a State-Wide Elk tag highlight.
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Paint Your Own Pet with Sandy Klein
2-5 p.m. — Playful Paws Cat Café — Cost not specified — Unleash your inner artist while painting a portrait of your pet with guidance from an expert.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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