Bend
Daily News
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of 100+ Women Who Care donated $19,500 to M Perfectly to support its Wheels of Hope program assisting women in recovery. The group of over 180 will meet Monday, June 1 at the Council on Aging (1036 NE 5th St) in Bend. KTVZ
- ➤ Trinity Lutheran Church and School held its first worship service Sunday in its new Trinity Center on NE Butler Market Road at 27th Street. The 450-seat venue now has permanent occupancy and will host a community open house on May 16. KTVZ
- ➤ A journalism lab report gathered 31 local stories showing how unexpected financial shocks and health issues have pushed secure homeowners into homelessness. Local nonprofits and regulators are pairing housing with services to boost affordable units in Bend — a change approved to speed development. Central Oregon Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ ODOT warned drivers today after 2024 recorded 621 work zone crashes (14 deaths and 36 serious injuries) and urged everyone to slow down, move over, and stay alert as work zones remain active. Central Oregon Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sisters Coffee is opening a new location at the Jackstraw complex near the Box Factory in Bend on Thursday with a soft launch. Central Oregon Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sierra Hull will perform at Tower Theatre on Friday, Apr. 24 (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) as nearly all tickets have been sold with prices from $37 to $47, so locals should act fast. Bend Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Health experts in Bend have praised Resolution 2013 adopted by the Bend-La Pine School Board, which aims to reduce excessive screen time in classrooms and boost student learning. They urge a return to traditional teaching methods and focused tech use in schools (to protect child development). Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents report a safer, cleaner China Hat Road with more wildlife since camps were cleared a year ago (vegetation thinning is still underway for fire prevention). The Forest Service extends the closure for another year, and neighbors support the safety measures. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Bend gas station posted a red light camera warning sign at the Reed Market Road and 15th Street roundabout to inform drivers that tickets will start on May 15 — the caution lasts through May 14. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Oregon officials say nearly $40 million from an opioid settlement with Albertsons will fund addiction recovery programs statewide over the next nine years (up to $38.2 million of the $773 million deal) to support treatment and services. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Central Oregon fire agencies are handling outdoor burning rules that vary by area — while some regions plan more restrictions, Crook County will keep burning open. Fire officials share updated safety guidelines and potential changes to help residents. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Andrew Guthrie (two-sport standout) shone on the baseball diamond as he pitched a complete game and hit a walk-off run during a series win against Ridgeview. The junior, who led Summit with over 2,000 passing yards in football, now continues to impress as an ace pitcher. Bend Bulletin
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Teen Volunteer Opportunity with Camp Fire Central Oregon
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Family Kitchen — Free — Connect with Camp Fire through exciting volunteer projects and skill-building outings for teens aged 12 to 17.
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Sierra Hull Live Concert
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dynamic bluegrass and Americana sounds of Sierra Hull, a six-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year.
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Universal Health Plan Town Hall (Free + Open To All)
Oregon is creating universal health care legislation. This Town Hall is currently the only in-person chance in Central Oregon to hear from the people writing the state's legislation and to ask questions/provide comments. This will be historic legislation. If you are interested in the issue, support universal health care, or have questions about it, you have to be at this event to make your voice heard. It is free and open to all. DATE: Saturday, April 25th TIME: 3pm to 5pm LOCATION: Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
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Reiki and Sound Bath for Nervous System Reset
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC — Cost varies — Experience a restorative blend of Reiki and sound healing to relax and reset your nervous system.
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About Oregon Gold: A History of Mining
7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Tickets required — Explore the untold story of Oregon's gold rush from 1862 to 1910.
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Intimate Night with Eric Leadbetter
7-11 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — Enjoy a cozy evening of music and storytelling with Eric Leadbetter.
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Chris Beland Live Performance
7 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $11 — Experience heartfelt songwriting from a passionate artist immersed in the dreams of everyday life.
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Purpose Derby
1-4 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Free entry — Celebrate the Kentucky Derby while supporting StirrUp Purpose through fun activities and auctions.
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Fresh Finds Market at Juniper Preserve
11 AM – 5 PM — Juniper Preserve, Golf & Wellness Resort — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local produce, artisan goods, and adoptable pups at this community farmers market.
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Charting American Pika Resilience
7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free, RSVP required — Explore how American pikas adapt to climate change in Central Oregon's wilderness.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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