Bend
Daily News
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State Parks will waive day-use parking fees on June 6 and host special events in Central Oregon — including a ranger-led hike and a birdhouse workshop for kids—to celebrate State Parks Day. Central Oregon Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant owners share how their names honor family, history and business change at spots like Dear Irene and Watershed Coffee Roasters. Owners chose names that echo personal journeys and Central Oregon life + bring meaning to the local dining scene. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The second week of Alpenglow Nights summer concert series takes place today at Alpenglow Park in Southeast Bend from 5 to 8 p.m. The Brandon Campbell Trio performs from 5 to 6 p.m. with Latin-Funk band Sabroso following from 6:30 to 8 p.m. while food vendors and family activities add to the fun. Bend Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State University-Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center at an 11,000 sqft facility on Potts Court in Northwest Crossing to support energy research and help local entrepreneurs. It will soon move to a planned 24-acre innovation district with first buildings opening in 2028. KTVZ
- ➤ Bend-La Pine Schools are reviewing education technology use in classrooms (including apps and websites) after stakeholder meetings raised concerns about digital overuse, and officials will set grade-specific standards to balance classroom innovation with privacy and proper development. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Petitioners submitted 120,935 signatures for the PEACE Act—which could ban hunting, fishing and select farming practices—and the signatures are under review by the Secretary of State's office to qualify the measure for the November ballot. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Crews began repaving about one mile of Forest Service Road 60 near Crescent Lake (a popular boating and camping spot), causing traffic delays with one lane open through mid-June. The work addresses worsening road damage and stages heavy equipment at the Crescent Lake Sno-Park. Bend Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Charles Health System is ending its longtime in-house air ambulance service by partnering with Life Flight Network to handle critically ill patient transports, set to roll out in the coming months. The change will update how patients are safely moved between facilities. KTVZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Applications for Wickiup Station Apartments — a new affordable housing community in La Pine — open today at the American Legion from 1 to 6 p.m. The development offers 39 units, including ten for veterans, with amenities such as a gym and community spaces. KTVZ
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Coyote Rider Concert
7-11 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music in a classic pub setting.
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Bend: Ecochella Festival
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with local vendors and engaging activities at this vibrant community event.
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Worthy Brewing Farmers Market
10 AM – 2 PM — Worthy Brewing Company — Free entry — Explore local produce, unique products, and enjoy live music while sipping on beer.
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Writer's Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Café des Chutes — $5 cash or Venmo — Engage in a monthly writing workshop with prompts and peer feedback.
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Lord Huron Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sounds of Lord Huron in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Summer Kickoff BBQ
4-6 p.m. — Miller's Landing Park — Free entry — Celebrate the summer with a casual BBQ featuring good food and cold drinks.
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2026 Oregon Archaeology Roadshow: The Archaeology of Fire and Water
11 AM – 3 PM — Deschutes Historical Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the archaeology and heritage of Oregon with interactive exhibits and activities focused on fire and water.
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Badass Sound Bath
6:30-7:30 p.m. — CONTINUUM, A School of Shadow Yoga Bend Oregon — Cost varies — Experience a bold twist on relaxation through sound and movement that empowers and rejuvenates.
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Sagebrush Social
5-7 p.m. — Miller's Landing Park — Free entry — Celebrate high desert conservation with activities and networking in Bend.
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Thursday Night Live at Mountain Burger
6-8 p.m. — Mountain Burger — Free entry — Enjoy great music by Evan Mullins while savoring delicious food in a lively atmosphere.
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~ Winston Churchill
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