Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burgerville’s new Bend restaurant will open June 23 at the corner of Wilson Avenue and SE 3rd Street — doors open at 7:00 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. and breakfast specials include free Original Cheeseburger gift cards for the first 100 orders plus a Bend exclusive 10 Barrel Beer Cheese Slider that donates 20% of proceeds to The Giving Plate — marking the chain’s fresh addition to Bend. Central Oregon Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bend police arrested a 36-year-old resident on Friday after he allegedly threatened a mass shooting along NE Waller Avenue. Officers stopped him in his driveway as he left his home armed with an AR-15 style rifle, ballistic vest, and duffel bag — no injuries were reported. KBND
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new AAA survey shows that only 16% of Americans plan to buy an electric vehicle next—a decrease from 18% last year—while Oregon remains among the top states with over 100,000 EVs registered. Central Oregon Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program showcased final projects for public viewing last week in Bend after six months of work focused on sustainability and filling market gaps—Claire Elmer from KTVZ visited the event and her report aired Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. KTVZ
- ➤ OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products students showcased final projects that focused on sustainability and meeting market needs after six months of work — reporter Claire Elmer spoke with the students and her report aired Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. on KTVZ News. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Deschutes National Forest conducted prescribed burns in the Crescent and Sisters ranger districts to lower wildfire risk—burning up to 42 acres near Crescent and 91 acres near Sisters. Residents were advised to close doors and windows as smoke settled overnight and in the early morning. KTVZ
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Mumford and Sons Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available now — Experience an evening of emotional and anthemic folk music as Mumford & Sons kick off their summer tour.
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Mumford & Sons Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets starting at $107 — Experience the folk-rock magic of Mumford & Sons in beautiful Bend, OR.
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Bend Handmade Market
10 AM – 6 PM — Downtown Bend Business Association — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of local makers and artists at this returning craft market.
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Morning Ragas by the Pond
10:00 AM — Deschutes Historical Museum — Donation — Experience traditional Hindustani classical music by Wyetta Bontempo in a scenic pond setting.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30–9:00 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of laughter with local stand-up talent at this top-rated open mic.
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Avi Kaplan Concert
8-11 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of soulful music with Grammy-winning artist Avi Kaplan and exclusive VIP perks.
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Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival
Jun 13-14 — Riverbend Park — $ — Experience a range of endurance sports including triathlons and duathlons at this annual celebration.
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Styx & Kevin Cronin with Don Felder - The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
5:45-7:15 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Styx and Don Felder as they celebrate decades of legendary hits.
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Clear Lake Kayak Tour
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Fred Meyer — $120 per person — Experience a serene paddle on the stunning waters of Clear Lake with a naturalist guide.
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Bend Elks & Boss Baseball Summer Camp Week 1
9 AM - 12 PM — Vince Genna Stadium — $175 for the week — Young athletes can learn baseball from local players and enjoy fun activities like Slip 'N Slide Friday.
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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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