Bend
Daily News
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new E. L. Wiegand Ponderosa Playscape will open at the High Desert Museum in Bend on April 19 with a free Playscape Party from 10 a.m. to noon—replacing the museum’s former Dig, Crawl, Climb area and offering hands-on activities for kids to learn about the ponderosa pine lifecycle. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new roundabout is being built at the Yoeman Road and Deschutes Market Road intersection by Petrosa developers, and it will turn the intersection into a four-way roundabout that extends Yoeman Road. City officials said the road will be closed for at least four months and drivers must follow a detour via Butler Market Road — Hamehook Road. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The road to the top of Pilot Butte is open today for drivers and will remain available daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through summer—offering visitors sweeping views of Cascade peaks like Mount Bachelor, Three Sisters and Mount Jefferson. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers are debating a bill that would require big tech companies like Google and Meta to pay at least $122 million a year to support local online news outlets. The measure, introduced by Sen. Khanh Pham, would allocate 90% of the funds to newsrooms based on the number of journalists they employ—aiming to boost struggling local journalism. The Oregonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ COCC Rugby returned at Pacific Crest Middle School for the Northwest Conference Rugby Championships, where the team won narrow games against Western Oregon 28-26 and Gonzaga 19-14 to finish its season. Coach Max Bennett said the program gained momentum after starting with no players and expects many to return in the fall. Bend Bulletin
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Bingo Night at River's Place
6-8 p.m. — River's Place — Cash for bingo cards — Play bingo, win cash prizes, and support wildlife conservation efforts.
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
11 AM – 12 PM — KIDS Center — Free entry — Discover the journey of healing for children and the community's efforts to combat child abuse.
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COCC Clothing Connection Fashion Show
4:30-8 p.m. — Central Oregon Community College — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with a fashion show featuring students and staff while supporting a clothing service for local students.
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2025 Salmon Run
9 AM – 1 PM — Riverbend Park — Registration required — Experience the scenic beauty of Bend while participating in the 37th annual Salmon Run with half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances.
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Easter Brunch at Juniper Preserve
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Juniper Preserve — À la carte pricing — Enjoy a delightful chef-curated Easter brunch with a visit from the Easter Bunny.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled night with laughter from local comedians at Bend's top-rated open mic.
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Macbeth Performance
6-8 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Witness the chaos of ambition and madness in Shakespeare's thrilling tragedy.
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Portland Cello Project Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $34–$59 — Experience an unplugged cello show featuring songs inspired by light and hope with a touch of melancholy.
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April 2025 Central Oregon PubTalk
4:30-7:00 p.m. — Worthy Brewing Company — Ticket includes drink and snacks — Network with local business leaders and discover innovative pitches.
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The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
7 p.m. — Mountain View High School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fantastic youth production of the classic tale with a talented student cast.
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