Bend
Daily News
Monday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 50-year-old Bend man died Thursday in an avalanche while skiing on Mount Bailey near Diamond Lake — his guided cat-skiing group encountered the slide around 3:45 p.m. in a motorized closure area and, with on-scene nurses, attempted lifesaving efforts as he did not survive. The Oregonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, about 200 people attended a town hall at Oregon State University-Cascades where lawmakers Emerson Levy, Jason Kropf and Senator Broadman answered questions about federal decisions on healthcare and education. They stressed that Medicaid remains unchanged today—while the state plans for new wildfire funding and educational improvements amid possible federal budget cuts. Source Weekly
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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.
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Oliver Hazard Live Concert
Oliver Hazard will perform live at the Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex in Bend, Oregon.
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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.
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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.
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Robert Neary Live in Concert
Experience a live performance by Robert Neary at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Spring Break Program
The Spring Break Program offers children engaging activities from March 24-27, 2025, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend.
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Quiet Writing Time
9:30-11:00 a.m. | Downtown Bend Library | Free entry | Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
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Dungeons and Dragons: Spring Break One-Shot
12-3 p.m. | Downtown Bend Library | Free entry | Engage in a fun one-shot D&D adventure with other teens during spring break.
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Technology Troubleshooting
1:30-3:00 p.m. | Downtown Bend Library | Free service | Get personalized help with your technology issues in one-on-one sessions with library staff.
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Travis Ehrenstrom Live Performance
6 PM - 12 AM | McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School | Check venue for costs | Enjoy an evening of quality musicianship and original songs from Travis Ehrenstrom.
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