Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bob Woodward, a pioneer in the mountain biking community and former mayor of Bend, passed away at the age of 85, leaving a legacy of contributions to outdoor sports and local growth management. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Mt. Bachelor will soon begin a major overhaul on its aging Northwest Express Lift. Bend Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bend man received a seven-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to charges related to distributing child pornography from a home that also functioned as a daycare. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ In 2024, Bend Police Department experienced a 20% reduction in 'use of force' incidents alongside increased arrests, attributing success to alternative response strategies like the Community Crisis Response Team. KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eight Bend Science Station high school students achieved top honors at the COCC Regional Science Expo, advancing to both the Northwest Science Expo and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ High-tech robots and drones will be deployed for wildfire management across 156 acres in Deschutes River Woods, funded by an Oregon State Fire Marshal grant. KBND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Margaret Hoffman from Bend has been appointed to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, representing Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Montana. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The Oregon Senate passed a bill introduced by Senator Anthony Broadman that authorizes cities to more easily finance infrastructure development for housing and job growth by forming Local Improvement Districts. KTVZ
- ➤ Deschutes County's negotiations for a new landfill site with Hooker Creek LLC have stalled, prompting a search for alternative disposal solutions. KTVZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 63-year-old man in Bend utilizes boxing to improve his mobility and reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease, under the guidance of a Rock Steady Boxing-certified coach. Central Oregon Daily
-
Skill-A-Day 10K Women's Training Group
This 9-week training program is designed for established 5K runners aiming to enhance their stamina, technique, and speed in preparation for the Happy Girls 10K.
-
Trivia Night at Wonderland Chicken & Worthy Brewing
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of live multimedia trivia with prizes for teams of up to 6, every Thursday at Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing.
-
Irelandish - A Reading with Jana Zvibleman
Jana Zvibleman presents her travel memoir offering insights into Ireland as experienced by American tourists.
-
Oregon Battle of Books Regional Competition
Seven Peaks School is thrilled to host the OBOB Regional Competitions for 2025. Join our readers, librarians, families, and coaches as they come together to support our 3rd - 5th grade teams this coming Saturday, March 15th.
-
Oregon Battle of Books Regional Competition
Seven Peaks School is thrilled to host the OBOB Regional Competitions for 2025. Join our readers, librarians, families, and coaches as they come together to support our 3rd - 5th grade teams this coming Saturday, March 15th.
-
McMenamins St. Patrick's Weekend Celebration
The Vibeshiftas will perform two sets in Father Luke's Room at McMenamins Old St. Francis School during St. Patrick's Weekend.
-
Preschool Story Time at Downtown Bend Library
A story time event for children aged 3-5 featuring stories, songs, and rhymes designed to develop early literacy skills.
-
Community Innovation Fund Info Session
This info session provides details on the application process for projects aimed at reducing waste in Deschutes County, offering potential funding of up to $5,000.
-
Oliver Hazard Live Concert
Oliver Hazard will perform live at the Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex in Bend, Oregon.
-
Free Community Tour of KIDS Center
A one-hour tour of KIDS Center focused on educating the community about efforts to end child abuse and support children’s healing journeys.
-
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
This event offers drop-in social services assistance, connecting attendees with resources for housing, medical access, mental health, and veterans services.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is proportional to the quality of your habits.
~ James Clear
About Bend Daily News
Welcome to the Bend Daily News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bend, Oregon community. If you like the Bend Daily News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bend.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bend and across Oregon. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Bend Daily News
A free Bend community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://benddailynews.com/sitemap