Bend
Daily News
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Music fans gathered at The Commonwealth Pub on Sunday for the free Wake and Bake reggae event that featured local bands, live art and vendors while building excitement for Reggae Rise Up Oregon, set for June 12-14 in Redmond. Organizers expect the festival to offer a cooler June schedule. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Lord Huron will perform with Fightmaster at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Thursday, June 4 — doors open at 5:30 p.m. — with tickets starting at $79.50 at 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pollinator Pathway Bend hosted its fourth annual plant giveaway Saturday morning at Bear Creek Elementary School. Nearly 2,000 native plants were distributed to support local wildlife and target neighborhoods (Orchard Park, Franklin’s Corner, and Purcell) with help from local partners. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Central Oregon residents can drop off yard debris during FireFree events from June 5 through June 13 at transfer stations in Redmond, Sisters + La Pine. Fire officials warn to keep dry bark mulch and other flammable materials away from structures as temperatures rise. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Summit’s Jude Jarrett was named Athlete of the Meet after winning the 200-meter race on Saturday at Hayward Field (he ran 21.71 seconds to edge out three competitors) and scored 19 points across four events at the state track meet. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ At Saturday’s state track championships at Hayward Field, Summit’s girls relay team won the 4x400 race in 3 minutes, 54.56 seconds. The team overcame pressure (with Hildreth clocking a decisive 56.96-second lap) to edge out Crescent Valley and Caldera. Bend Bulletin
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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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Picnic With Alpacas on a Working Alpaca Farm
12:30 p.m. — Tumalo Coffeehouse — Age 2+ welcome, up to 8 guests — Enjoy a delightful picnic experience surrounded by friendly alpacas.
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Yoga for Sustainable Mobility
8:30-10 a.m. — Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR — Paid parking — Experience a mobility-focused yoga class to enhance strength and flexibility.
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SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® Training
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Sisters Library — Free entry — Learn safe and ethical technology use in this informative training for adults and children.
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Summer Kickoff Rock Show
6-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with high-energy performances from youth rock band Young Guns and special guests.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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