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Daily News
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in the 56000 block of Gina Lane spread to nearby homes and the forest on Monday evening, prompting a Level 2 BE SET evacuation alert for residents along local roads + fire crews quickly mobilized a task force and set up a temporary evacuation point at Three Rivers Elementary School. KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OSU-Cascades announced Monday it is listing its only off-campus property, the Graduate & Research Center, for sale at $8.2 million as it consolidates operations onto its 128-acre campus on Chandler Avenue—proceeds will fund campus development and the relocation of classes, offices, and an early childhood learning center. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews battled the Sunrise Fire that burned about 30 acres in eastern Crook County on Monday near state Highway 380—smoke from the fire was seen from Hampton Butte. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect today from 2—11 p.m. as storms are expected to produce lightning. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Gov. Tina Kotek announced that ODOT cut 932 positions after the Legislature did not pass a transportation funding bill, affecting maintenance crews and support staff. The agency warned that the layoffs will reduce essential services like pothole repairs and snow removal — factors that could slow down road responses this winter. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the 2025 USA Climbing Youth National Championships in Beaverton—from June 26 to July 2—Nathaniel Perullo of Bend Endurance Academy won the Male U19 Bouldering title and earned a spot on the U.S. Youth National Team for the Youth World Championships in Helsinki. Four other BEA athletes competed in different events and helped the academy secure its fourth national Youth Bouldering win since 2019. Source Weekly
- ➤ Oregon Adaptive Sports received a $60,000 grant from Travel Oregon on July 7 to expand its adaptive mountain biking program and launch an adaptive paddling program for people with disabilities. The nonprofit will add equipment and staffing to support new community events at key water spots — including Cascade Lakes and the Deschutes River. Bend Bulletin
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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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+LIVE+ and Collective Soul Concert
5:30-7 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Cost info TBA — Celebrate 30 years of rock with Collective Soul and +LIVE+ at a dynamic outdoor venue.
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Bend Summer Festival
4-10 p.m. — Lay It Out Events — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, delicious food, and vibrant community spirit.
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Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour
10:30 a.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Reservations required — Explore the historical Drake Park Neighborhood and discover its architectural styles with guided insights.
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Silent Disco Outdoor Yoga
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Donation Based — Enjoy a serene yoga session accompanied by a vibrant playlist while creating unique mantra rock art.
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Welcome the Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — High Desert Museum — $10, Members receive 20% discount — Celebrate sundown and discover nocturnal wildlife under a dark sky with activities for all ages.
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Tab Benoit Live in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket info varies — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit in a captivating performance.
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Munch & Music Concert Series
5:30-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 34th season of free concerts with food vendors and local music featuring Thirteen Til Midnight and Dad Bods.
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Spanish Summer Sounds – Learn Spanish Through Music
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Engage with Spanish through music and enhance your vocabulary in a fun and interactive setting.
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Of Montreal Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Volcanic Theatre Pub — Check website for price — Experience an eclectic night of alternative rock with Of Montreal.
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Dropkick Murphys Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Boston's legendary punk band known for their energetic performances and crowd favorites.
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~ Will Rogers
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