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Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BrightSide Animal Center will host its Brighter Futures Gala on May 2 at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond — a fundraiser with dinner, cocktails and auctions to support local animal care. Early bird tickets are available until March 15. KTVZ
- ➤ Webfoot Home Improvements is accepting nominations for its annual Project Serious Giveaway to help an unsung neighbor in need — the winner, receiving $20,000 in home improvements, will be selected with community votes and announced on April 7 as nominations remain open through March 20. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Bend schools honor late 10-year-old Tegen Crooks by continuing Sparrow fundraising events to support his family. Bend High will host a dodgeball tournament Friday, Mar. 13 at 6:30 p.m., a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Saturday, Mar. 14, and a memorial pageant on April 19. Central Oregon Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Les Schwab Tire Centers will have a new CEO when Tom Nolan takes the role on April 7 + Mike Broberg will remain until early April to help with the leadership transition in Bend. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow surveyors report record-low snowpack at three Oregon sites this winter and warn the historic drought may soon affect water supply; a follow-up survey is scheduled for April 1 — hydrologists stress the ongoing water concerns. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ On March 6, the Oregon Legislature approved a bill for a statewide battery recycling program funded by battery makers to help reduce fires caused by discarded lithium batteries—this law requires battery producers to set up recycling sites within 15 miles of nearly all residents and to fund public education. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon law allows homeowners to trim tree branches that extend onto their property if they limit work to their own side and avoid damaging the tree; permits are required for street or heritage trees, and documenting the overhang with a written neighbor notice is advised. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ A guest column praises Bend’s junipers for their shade + wildlife benefits and urges residents to help keep them protected despite debates over changes to the tree code. Comments can be submitted until Wednesday, Mar. 11 as the city rethinks its urban forest priorities. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers passed SB1517B, a bill that restores liability waivers for ski areas, outfitters and recreation groups on March 5 and 6 to help control rising insurance costs, and it now heads to Gov. Tina Kotek for her signature. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sherwood edged West Linn 49-41 on Friday night in a key state playoff game and earned their first quarterfinal berth at the Chiles Center — while Benson upset top seed Southridge in overtime on a last-second three pointer, marking the first No. 1 elimination since seeding began in 2014. The Oregonian
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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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Josh Blue Live Stand-Up Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the humor of Josh Blue, a celebrated comedian with a vibrant and evolving stand-up routine.
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Spiritual Crafting: Handwoven Intention Bowls
6-8 p.m. — CONTINUUM, A School of Shadow Yoga — Check website for costs — Gather to create sacred vessels for holding intentions through mindful crafting.
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