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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Be and Belong, a new support group in Bend, is hosting its first meeting today at Cottage 33 — 33 NW Louisiana Avenue — from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The group, founded by Sandra Lindsay, will hold additional sessions on June 4 and June 25 to support those struggling with suicide or grieving a loss. Central Oregon Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police closed a busy southwest Redmond street and placed two schools in secure status after a burglary and domestic violence suspect, identified as Tyler J. Kane of Bend with multiple charges, eluded capture — authorities urge anyone with information to call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911 — and the area is now clear. KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bend High School’s future auditorium will have a balcony, 1,400 seats — and a larger lobby than the old facility — with design plans revealed last week at an open house in the school gym. The new auditorium, set to replace the demolished building, will be built in the same space with construction starting in summer 2026 and finishing by fall 2028. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, firefighters in Deschutes National Forest will conduct prescribed burns near Bend, Crescent, and Sisters—resulting in smoke that may lead to road and trail closures. Residents are advised to keep windows closed and use caution while driving as smoke impacts visibility overnight and early in the morning. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp was expelled from the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association’s board after a report accused him of lying under oath and falsifying records—officials said the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training will decide on his certification on Thursday. The Oregonian
- ➤ Local fire agencies including Bend Fire and Rescue said they may receive fewer weather forecasts if the National Weather Service ends its night shift at the Pendleton office — a change that could affect burn decisions based on wind predictions above 25 mph. Agencies plan to end debris burning season on May 31 amid growing concerns over reduced forecast information. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mike Condon, a 38-year-old Bend father of two and a project manager at Bend-La Pine School District, won the Pole Pedal Paddle on Saturday after 20 years of competing without leading + he said he is still pinching himself over his win in the 47th race. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ At the Class 5A girls state golf championships held Tuesday at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell, three Central Oregon teams earned top-eight finishes—Summit finished third with 742 strokes, Ridgeview placed fifth and Bend High ended eighth—while Redmond’s Payton Richardson was the top individual from the region, placing fourth at 18-over par. Bend Bulletin
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
11 AM – 12 PM — KIDS Center — Free entry — Explore how the community is tackling child abuse and the healing journey of children.
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Terrapin Flyer
8-11 p.m. — Volcanic Theatre Pub — $25 — Experience the renowned Terrapin Flyer as they bring the spirit of the Grateful Dead to the stage.
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Bend Women’s Expo
5 PM — 12 AM — 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and connection with unique activities and wine tastings.
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Bend Brews & Beyond Festival
12-8 p.m. — Drake Park — $30-$55 — A celebration of local breweries and cideries with fun activities and live music.
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Sting Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket pricing vary — Experience the legendary Sting perform electrifying hits with a dynamic trio.
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Sting Concert
2 AM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets starting at $98 — Experience a night of iconic music from Sting under the stars.
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After School Membership Application
12:00 – 11:59 PM — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend — Membership details available online — Applications for the After School program for Kinder–8th graders open soon.
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Alpenglow Nights Concert Series
5-8 p.m. — Alpenglow Park — Free entry — Groove to live music every Thursday with local bands and family fun activities.
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Goose Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience the genre-blending sound and improvisational performances of the acclaimed band Goose.
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The Black Keys Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets starting at $76 — Catch the electrifying sounds of The Black Keys in Bend, OR.
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Christmas in July with Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive Santa
Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive has taken over for the Toys for Tots which has suspended operations in Central Oregon and Marines from MCL 1308 with support from Summit Health are taking over with our Santa on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st of July and 7 of August every Thursday at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm BRING A TOY PLEASE its needed
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