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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study released Wednesday morning showed OSU‑Cascades contributed $89 million to Bend and Central Oregon communities by creating 701 jobs (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson counties) and generating $6.6 million in state and local taxes. The university (established in 2001) now offers 24 undergraduate degrees and several graduate programs and will expand with a 24‑acre innovation district to boost local economic growth. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire season arrived in Central Oregon after the fast-growing Euston Fire spread northwest of Redmond on Tuesday. Claire Elmer spoke with local fire departments Wednesday—her report aired at 5:00 p.m. on KTVZ News. KTVZ
- ➤ Today at 10 a.m. firefighters plan to ignite a controlled burn on up to three acres west of Sunriver as part of a fire investigator training course — the burn may cause smoke that could affect local residents, so they are advised to close windows and doors. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Deschutes County Sheriff Employees Association called for Sheriff Kent van der Kamp to resign immediately and reimburse legal fees from his 2024 election defense—citing repeated dishonesty that led to his placement on the Brady List. County commissioners and the mayor have also urged his removal, and van der Kamp said he will retire by the end of August and plan to appeal. Central Oregon Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at Ponderosa Park, the county board of commissioners and the public health advisory board honored health worker Lordes Reyes (Healthy Families Coordinator at the Latino Community Association) and organization Volunteers in Medicine (which provided over $155 million in treatment to more than 15,000 patients since 2004) with the 2025 Health Heroes Awards. KTVZ
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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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Sound Bath: Midweek Reset
12:15-1 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Experience the soothing frequencies of a sound bath to alleviate midweek stress and enhance relaxation.
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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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