Good morning, Bend.

Serial entrepreneurs Rajni and Munish Dua bought the Teriyaki Madness franchise at The Forum Shopping Center in Bend and are giving control to their 20-year-old son Vansh Dua, a student at California State East Bay who will travel between the Bay Area and Bend to run the restaurant. The family that already runs four Del Tacos plans to buy more franchises in California in the future— a move that uses their extensive business experience.

Bend Police arrested a 29-year-old man on Thursday evening after shots were fired near Team Kia on Purcell Blvd with no injuries reported—he faces charges of attempted assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon.

On April 18, the Legislature passed bills to give schools $35 million for summer 2025, $35 million for summer 2026, and $12 million for June programs — setting rules to boost students' reading and writing levels.

Gov. Tina Kotek said she will sign the bills soon so schools can plan ahead for summer learning.

Oregon Wild released a downloadable hiking guide that details 20 state river trails, including hike descriptions, permit rules and safety tips — the guide also backs the River Democracy Act to protect over 3200 miles of streams.

The City Council approved $4.85 million in contracts to improve about 67 lane miles of streets with paving, chipseal, and slurry seal treatments this summer.

City officials said the Keep Good Roads Good plan will guide the work — it is funded by Transportation Fees.

The Deschutes County District Attorney’s report said Sheriff Kent van der Kamp misrepresented his educational history under oath and was placed on the Brady list for dishonesty—he blamed the errors on a graphic designer hired from Fiver and said he would share more details on Tuesday—.

Bulletin readers voted Maddie Carney from Caldera track and Sebastian Storch from Sisters baseball as Athletes of the Week for April 7-12—Carney achieved second-place finishes in both the 1,500 and 3,000 races on April 12 while Storch pitched a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts during a win on April 11.

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.

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.

Macbeth Performance

6-8 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Witness the chaos of ambition and madness in Shakespeare's thrilling tragedy.

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.

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.

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.

Kids Night Out with Camp Fire Central Oregon

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson Elementary — $40 suggested price — Let the kids enjoy games and crafts while parents take a night off.

Sleeping Beauty - The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

2-3:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting love story of Sleeping Beauty with a dazzling ballet performance featuring 50 dancers and over 200 exclusive costumes.

Robert Cray Band Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — VIP Package Available — Enjoy an evening with five-time Grammy winner Robert Cray as he brings his distinctive blend of blues and soul.

Yelawolf 45 Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — All Ages — Experience the unique blend of hip-hop and rock from the chart-topping artist Yelawolf and special guests.