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Daily News
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The High Desert Museum in Bend is showing Frank S. Matsura’s 'Portraits from the Borderland' until Sept. 7 — the exhibit displays playful enlarged stamp photos and artifacts that capture early 20th-century Indigenous and Western cultures. After its Bend run, the exhibition will travel to Portland from Sept. 27 to Feb. 8. The Oregonian
- ➤ The High Desert Museum in Bend opened the E. L. Wiegand Ponderosa Playscape on April 19, offering families an outdoor space near the otter exhibit with a 12-foot pinecone walk-through, a log jumble, and wood carvings that show the ponderosa pine's life cycle. The project was funded by the E. L. Wiegand Foundation, a $100,000 grant from the Bend Sustainability Fund, and individual donations (with carvings by Sisters artist J. Chester Armstrong) and marks the first step in a planned campus expansion. The Oregonian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Think Wild in Bend is treating two critically ill bald eagles injured from suspected human-wildlife conflicts — one eagle was rescued on April 17 with severe lead toxicity and neurological symptoms and the other is recovering from surgeries for a fractured femur complicated by a pressure ulcer. Wildlife experts are closely monitoring both patients as they receive intensive care. KTVZ
- ➤ Dozens joined a wildfire preparedness fair at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic Center Tuesday to learn ways to protect their homes from fire. Two more fairs will take place today — one at the Warm Springs Fire Station from 12 to 1 p.m. and one in Bend at Central Oregon Community College Mazama Gym from 5 to 8 p.m. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Recent tests at Copperstone Well in northwest Bend found forever chemicals with PFOA rising from 15.3 to 22.5 parts per trillion on April 8 — a small increase noted by city officials. They will test again in 2026 and work to lower PFAS levels to 4 parts per trillion by 2029 — a requirement set by state law. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp broke the state’s moral fitness rules by lying about his past with a California police agency - a draft report shows 14 lies that hurt public trust. He will talk to the Police Policy Committee on May 22 while some local officials and officers ask for his resignation. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ J. Smith, a handicapped senior with a clean record who spent nearly five years on China Hat Road, had his van towed Tuesday as he searches for a new home. Hundreds of homeless residents must leave by midnight Thursday when the Forest Service begins the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project— a judge denied an effort to delay the move. KTVZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Happy Hour in the Garden
4-6 p.m. — The Environmental Center — Free entry — Enjoy volunteering in the garden while sipping beverages with family-friendly activities.
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Pollinator Pathway Bend Spring Kick-Off
4-6 p.m. — Wintercreek Nursery — Free entry — Celebrate spring with native plants and gardening stories at a local nursery.
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Kids' Cooking Class Series
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Hanai — Check event page for pricing — A fun and educational cooking series for kids aged 8 to 12 with parental guidance.
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Grease - The Musical
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cascades Theatrical Co — Affordable tickets — Experience the excitement of Grease live on stage in Bend.
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Bend Beauty Expo 2025
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center — $5 benefiting the Humane Society — Explore beauty with food, fun, and a chance to win prizes.
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Mother's Day Brunch Celebration
10 a.m. — Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge — $30-75 — Treat the queen of your crew to a bold and beautiful brunch crafted by Chef Carlos Anthony.
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