Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
Good morning, Bend.
🏘️ Community
More than 60 guests with special needs danced Saturday at Riverhouse Lodge in Bend at the first Permission to Dance Prom.
Prom committee members said the event featured live music, a photo booth, food and prizes and they plan to hold it again next year.
🚨 Crime
A 21-year-old man was arrested outside Silver Rail Elementary School Monday morning at 11:45 a.m. after 911 calls reported an armed man near a home on Whitetail Street, and officers found he was unarmed when they took him into custody on suspicion of harassment, restraining order violation, and resisting arrest.
A Bend driver, Thomas Lee Downs Jr., 38, was taken into custody on Monday after his truck crashed through the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office gate and hit a wall Saturday—he now faces charges of DUII, reckless driving, criminal mischief and violating parole with damage estimated at over $80,000.
🏛️ Government
Service providers Chuck Hemingway and Eric Garrity along with four homeless residents filed in U.S. District Court in Eugene seeking a temporary restraining order to block the May 1 closure of China Hat Road—set by the Forest Service to support forest restoration and public safety.
On Monday the Sunriver Service District named Peter J.
Rasic as the new chief of the Sunriver Police Department after he served as a lieutenant with the El Monte Police Department in California. He brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement and community engagement experience to lead Sunriver's public safety efforts.
Homeless service providers Chuck Hemingway and Eric Garrity along with four local homeless residents filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court seeking a temporary restraining order to block the Forest Service from closing China Hat Road on May 1—an order they hope will prevent abrupt displacement.
Three new buildings form Bend’s new $130 million public works campus built on a 35-acre site in northeast Bend (including two warehouse-style structures and an administrative headquarters) to bring five city departments together.
The project, funded by the sale of the Boyd Acres Road facility lease, debt financing, and land sales at Juniper Ridge (350 acres planned for light industrial development), will finish construction this fall so staff can move from the old facility.
🎉 Bend Events
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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.
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.
Reno and Cindy Musical Duo Performance
6-8 p.m. — Silverleaf Café — Enjoy an evening with talented duo Reno and Cindy featuring great vocals and engaging performances.
Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights
2:30-5 p.m. — Downtown Bend Business Association — Ticketed event — Explore Bend's vibrant craft beer scene with tours and tasting flights at local breweries.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
6-8 p.m. — River's Place — Cost TBA — Celebrate with live music, handmade tamales, elotes, and specialty cocktails.
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