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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Megan Sinclair interviewed Dawn Cofer (commercial relationship manager at First Interstate Bank) about the Orange Bag Project, a community initiative that will give back by providing assistance to local residents. Central Oregon Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 4 Peaks Live at the Tower will bring a three-night summer solstice celebration at Tower Theatre in Bend beginning Friday, June 20, featuring shows from Toubab Krewe, The Rumble, and Leftover Salmon. A kick-off party is set for Thursday, June 19 at Volcanic Theatre Pub—tickets are available as a three-day pass for $180 or individually at lower prices. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Commute Options in partnership with the City of Bend and funded by the Pacific Power Foundation will launch the E-Bike Rebate Program next Monday, offering eligible residents an $1,800 rebate for electric bikes purchased from BendR Cyclery/Ride2You or Bend Electric Bikes. Applicants must be Pacific Power customers in Bend, at least 18 with incomes at or below 80% of the area median and complete an e-bike safety course, with rebate winners chosen by lottery every three weeks until all 70 rebates are awarded — supporting local businesses and sustainable transportation. KTVZ
- ➤ Bend Police said they use established procedures to manage local protests after questions arose as protests over immigration enforcement occurred elsewhere—Chief Mike Krantz explained the department follows a consistent approach to ensure public safety. KBND
- ➤ Bend reopened Northeast Second Street between Franklin and Greenwood avenues yesterday as part of its Core Area revitalization project designed to make the street safer and more inviting for local business; the city will hold a project completion celebration next Tuesday, June 24 at 4:15 p.m. at Dogwood at the Pine Shed—where elected officials will speak and the community can learn about upcoming investments. KTVZ
- ➤ On Tuesday, lawmakers discussed House Bill 2025 to increase oversight of the transportation department—calling for quarterly reports and a review panel to monitor project progress and funding. Testimony from union members, contractors and others stressed delays, budget deficits and job impacts while Gov. Tina Kotek supported stronger accountability to improve future operations. Bend Bulletin
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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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Touchmark at Pilot Butte Car Show
2-4 p.m. — Touchmark at Pilot Butte — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars while supporting the Alzheimer’s Association at this annual fundraiser.
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Jon Pardi Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy performance from country star Jon Pardi, blending traditional sounds with modern flair.
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Earth Wind & Fire Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless hits of Earth, Wind & Fire live in Bend's iconic amphitheater.
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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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