Good morning, Bend.

The Oregon High Desert Classics will take place in Bend from July 8 to 12 at J Bar J Boys' Ranch.

The event will include hunter-jumper competitions, food+ local vendors, and activities to raise funds for J Bar J Youth Services.

Local expert Kathleen Leppert (a homeless services advocate) says rising rents and a reduced housing supply since the remote work boom have left many Bend residents without homes despite having jobs.

She notes that the housing market shifted too fast for incomes to keep up.

The new Bend Central Library opened on May 11 at 61956 SE Santorini Street in Stevens Ranch — a 100,000 sqft civic hub built to support local growth without requiring changes to the master plan.

Bend Park & Recreation District invites community members to volunteer for trail projects from May through October.

The scheduled work days will include trash pickup, weed removal, and planting native species at parks across Bend.

Base Camp food truck lot will open in June on the west side with 12 trucks, a full bar, heated patio, event space and a giant projector screen for sports.

Located next to Powder House Ski & Patio, the venue offers a 7,000 sqft building and 5,000 sqft outdoor area.

Starting Thursday, May 14, a weeklong series of live music events will take place in Central Oregon with shows from local and touring acts at venues including River’s Place (787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend) and Silver Moon Brewing.

The events continue through Wednesday, May 20 with varied pricing and times.

OSU-Cascades announced that its Little Kits daycare will close on July 2 due to financial challenges, cutting about 70 childcare spots in Bend+ parents said the sudden decision has left families scrambling for alternatives.

Firefighters declared the Pine Mountain fire 100% contained Tuesday after prescribed burns spread and burned 2,589 acres near Bend in the Deschutes National Forest.

Visitors are urged to remain cautious due to lingering hazards like debris and erosion.

Starting today, campfire bans will be enforced on BLM lands along the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day - and White Rivers, as well as near Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus.

Restrictions will expand Thursday to all BLM lands in Oregon and Washington, with officials warning record heat and dryness.

Residents can tour Bend’s new Public Works campus this Thursday, May 14, at NW Talus Place, a facility completed last fall at under $130 million.

The event will offer tours of water testing labs, vehicle maintenance areas, and storm sewer sludge lots, plus food, drink, and local art displays.

A retired Bend oncologist (Dr. Stephen Kornfeld) tested positive for hantavirus after treating cruise ship passengers and is now isolated at the biocontainment unit in Nebraska.

He feels healthy (and authorities are monitoring him with test results expected between Wednesday and Friday).

Eagles Tribute Concert - Take It To The Limit

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic hits of Eagles performed by the Take It To The Limit tribute band.

FRACTAL Live Music Event

7-10 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — No cover charge — Experience an electrifying dance party atmosphere with local favorites Fractal.

Five Pint Mary Concert

7 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $11 — Enjoy an evening of live music in a charming venue with limited seating.

Willy Vlautin: Stories & Music Night

7-1 a.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $19.25 — Experience an enchanting evening of stories and music with award-winning author and musician Willy Vlautin.

Brandi Carlile Concert

5 PM – 4 AM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning artist's latest reflections in an unforgettable live performance.

2026 OSHE Spring Conference

May 20-22 — Riverhouse Lodge — Registration fee required — Engage with specialists in a collaborative setting for professional development and networking.

Sugarhill Gang Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate hip-hop history with the iconic Sugarhill Gang performing their groundbreaking hits.

Claypool Gold Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — $ — Experience a thrilling night of genre-defying music with Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium.

Property Research Workshop: Uncover Your Property's History

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — $50 per person — Learn expert tips to uncover the history of your property's address.

Living Myth with Jared Anderson

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC — $20 suggested donation — Explore life's landscape through storytelling and shared themes with experienced storyteller Jared Anderson.