Bend
Daily News
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Bend man got lost on a Sunday hike on Lookout Mountain in the Ochoco National Forest and spent a cold night before finding his car on Monday morning with help from a local resident, and authorities confirmed he was safe. Bend Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Bend brewery earned national acclaim when Terranaut Beer was named No. 6 on USA TODAY 10BEST list for new brewpubs. Located at 20750 NE High Desert Lane, it serves craft beers and vintage vinyl, and the pub is open six days a week *welcoming customers with a relaxed vibe*. Central Oregon Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes Public Library has launched Know Rot month with a series of events exploring fermentation, artisanal cheese, vinegar and mushrooms throughout March; highlights include Not Your Mama's Cheddar at 3 p.m. Saturday at La Pine Public Library and a needle-felting workshop for teens at Sunriver Library on March 12. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Nashwood Gallery, a new gallery by wood artist Will Nash, will open its doors for its debut First Friday event tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1385 NE Second St. in the Makers District, featuring a rotating roster of local artists. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Paper Wings, a Nashville folk duo, will perform at Silver Moon Brewing on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Bend (tickets are $22.94) as they bring a gentle sound with striking harmonies to the local stage. Bend Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cascade School of Music at the NE Third St and Franklin Ave corner now serves 497 students with private lessons and ensemble classes. The school will host a free drum day at McMenamin’s on March 8 (offering community outreach and live music experiences) for local audiences. Source Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs received the Federal Statesman Award for leading bighorn sheep conservation on Tuesday, March 3 after auctioning a hunting tag for $250,000 at the Wild Sheep Show in Reno, Nevada; their work has raised nearly $760,000 for wildlife habitat restoration. Bend Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bryant Dockens, executive director at Heart and Home Hospice, will host a free community conversation on nutrition at the Redmond Senior Center on Wednesday, Mar. 11 (12:30 p.m.). The event will discuss how food and its timing affect hormones, inflammation, and long-term disease risk. Central Oregon Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers have shared details for Bella Pines affordable housing project in Petrosa — the 4.5-acre complex will break ground mid-2027 and offers 1.8 parking spaces per unit while reserving 11 acres for future commercial use near Butler Market Road and Eagle Road. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bulletin announced the nominees for Athletes of the Week for Feb. 23-28 after local wrestlers & basketball players, including Lauren Echeverria & Foster Kettering, delivered standout performances. Readers can vote for one boy & one girl athlete at bendbulletin.com/sports. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The Oregon 5A girls basketball playoff bracket for the 2025-26 season is out. Eight first-round games, including Bend versus West Albany, are set for Saturday — with matchups featuring teams from North Eugene and South Albany and others. The Oregonian
- ➤ Trinity Lutheran boys and Sisters girls will begin their state tournaments today at 3:15 p.m., with Trinity facing East Linn Christian in Pendleton (riding a 23 game win streak) and Sisters playing Creswell in Coos Bay as underdogs in their first final eight appearance since 1992 to 93. Bend Bulletin
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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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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs at the #1 Open Mic for locals in downtown Bend.
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Child Abuse Awareness Training
5:30-7 p.m. — Becky Johnson Community Center — Free entry — Learn to recognize signs of child abuse and discuss prevention strategies to protect children and families.
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