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Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon Locavore plans a second shop in northwest Bend — at Discovery West. The nonprofit aims to boost local food access for residents and small farmers by opening the pilot location during this year’s growing season, and its capital campaign will gain a boost at the gala on April 24. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Terranaut Beer, a northeast Bend brewery less than two years old, was named one of USA Today’s 10Best “Best New Breweries,” the only Pacific Northwest taproom on the list — it also earned a silver medal at Great American Beer Festival for its coffee and vanilla brown ale. KTVZ
- ➤ Les Schwab Tire Centers has named Tom Nolan as its new CEO—the first outsider to lead the Bend-based firm—and he will begin his role on April 7, replacing current CEO Mike Broberg during the transition. Central Oregon Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon State Legislature has approved $42M in state-backed bonds to build a 40,000 sqft student health and recreation center (OSU-Cascades’ first comprehensive on-campus wellness and clinical service facility) in Bend. Construction will begin in 2028 after land remediation, expanding resources for student success. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue teams carried out a training mission over the weekend from Edison Sno-Park to practice searching for six hikers reported overdue on a day hike near a shelter. The exercise helped sharpen skills for true emergencies. KTVZ
- ➤ A new report will be released Wednesday rating Oregon's online gambling protections as 43 out of 100; the nonprofit CASPR warns that active promotion of betting and absence of self-exclusion measures risk harm — Gov. Kotek’s office has received the report and may respond soon. Source Weekly
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sisters Habitat for Humanity has finished its decade-long Village Meadows project with 21 affordable homes, and the nonprofit will dedicate the final two homes on March 20 — then it will start work on Larch Commons, a 25-unit project. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Village Meadows, a 21-home affordable housing development by Sisters Habitat for Humanity, is complete; the final two homes will be dedicated on Friday, Mar. 20 — marking a decade-long effort that united local volunteers and donors for stable homeownership. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OregonLive invites readers to vote for the best 5A forward in boys basketball by reviewing write-ups on candidates from multiple high schools; voting will close March 29 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific (coaches provided key candidate info) and the fans’ all-star team will be published afterward. The Oregonian
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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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Spring Equinox Sound Bath
5-6 p.m. — CONTINUUM, A School of Shadow Yoga — Bring comfort items — Welcome the spring season in a soothing sound bath experience.
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Umphrey's McGee - Sky's The Limit Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the eclectic rock and improvisational brilliance of Umphrey's McGee live in Bend.
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