Bend
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Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Collectors and families gathered at the Deschutes County Fair, Expo Center on Saturday for the Central Oregon Cards & Collectibles Show; organizers plan to expand next year's event with additional space and an extra day, and the next show is set for Nov. 7. Central Oregon Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SeaPort Airlines will offer flights twice each week from Redmond to Portland, Seattle and Spokane from May 22 until Labor Day without TSA screening. CEO Kent Craford (a former commuter frustrated with delays) said the private hangar service allows flights lasting about 30 minutes. Bend Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tribal leader Brad Parry of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation won the $50,000 Schnitzer Prize yesterday at the Portland Art Museum for his ongoing work restoring the Bear River Massacre site in Preston, Idaho — a project featuring native plantings, extensive volunteer support, and plans for an amphitheater. The prize is administered by Bend’s High Desert Museum to honor creative cultural renewal. The Oregonian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OSU-Cascades plans to close its on-campus Little Kits daycare this summer unless a new provider is found, and many Bend parents worry about losing trusted care that supported their education + helped their children grow. Bend Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Andy Krueger and Grace Perkins won the elite Pole Pedal Paddle races on May 16 in Bend after snowy conditions changed ski stages to mountain runs. Krueger claimed his second title and Perkins her third (weather forced a last-minute course change at Mt. Bachelor). Bend Bulletin
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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.
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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.
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2026 OSHE Spring Conference
May 20-22 — Riverhouse Lodge — Registration fee required — Engage with specialists in a collaborative setting for professional development and networking.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bobby Lindstrom & Ed Sharlet Live
1-3 p.m. — Worthy Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy blues-based old school rock and roll with local favorites Bobby Lindstrom and Ed Sharlet.
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Birding by Ear
8-9:30 a.m. — Sawyer Park — Free entry — Join a weekly bird walk to explore local avian sounds and enhance your birding skills.
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Teen Volunteer Opportunity with Camp Fire Central Oregon
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Family Kitchen — Free registration — Engage in a meaningful day of volunteering while enhancing skills and contributing to the community.
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