Bend
Daily News
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services in Tumalo is helping kids like 11-year-old Hazel benefit from horse therapy that includes adaptive riding, physical therapy, and mental health services. The nonprofit will expand its facility by adding a roof over its outdoor arena to increase class times and hire more therapists (which will nearly double its capacity) to meet growing demand. KTVZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bend man (55-year-old Steven Earl Ramsey) was arrested early Friday at around 4:15 a.m. at Space Age Fuel on Grandview Drive for allegedly building Molotov cocktails and throwing one at a deputy—causing minor injuries to a K9 and damaging the store (estimated at $11,000–$15,000), police said. KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Nonato, 18, from Redmond High graduated on Friday and will compete in two national welding competitions this summer—he plans to train in Ohio in August before taking a welding job in Alaska or Australia. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County will start road construction tomorrow through June 14 in Bend where crews will apply slurry seal in Cimarron City and Deschutes River Woods, chip seal on Tekampe and Knott roads, fog seal several routes, and pave Nelson Rd—each work zone will have lane closures and delays during work hours. Other agencies will close Smith Rock Way on U.S. 97 Monday for bridge work, keep Deschutes Market Road closed at Yeoman for roundabout construction, and restrict access on China Hat Road and FS Road 1815 for forest thinning. County of Deschutes
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers approved House Bill 3546, known as the POWER Act, to create a new rate class for data centers so that tech companies cover grid expansion costs instead of passing them on to customers. The bill passed with bipartisan support—Gov. Tina Kotek is expected to sign it soon. Bend Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Campbell McKean from Caldera High missed his graduation to race in Indianapolis—winning the 50-meter breaststroke in 26.90 seconds against an Olympic veteran. He will join Team USA at this summer's World Championships in Singapore and add to his state record list. Bend Bulletin
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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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Taps and Tubes Networking Event
4:30-7:30 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free entry — Connect over drinks and enjoy a chance to win cool raffle prizes.
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
11 AM – 12 PM — KIDS Center — Free entry — Discover how the community is working to prevent child abuse and support healing for children.
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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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