Bend
Daily News
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Power reported that Bend and Redmond faced 11 outages from May 1 to July 8, including 8 enhanced safety settings and one Public Safety Power Shutoff aimed at reducing wildfire risk—outages caused by environmental triggers and equipment issues led to nearly two-hour disruptions for some residents. The company explained that crews conduct inspections and repairs during daylight hours and wait for safe weather before restoring power. Source Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Five candidates submitted letters of interest to be appointed interim Deschutes County sheriff as Sheriff Kent van der Kamp will step down on July 31. The candidates are Undersheriff Aaron Wells, Detective Ty Rupert, Detective Lt. James McLaughlin, former Captain Deron McMaster, and Deputy Police Chief Paul Kansky—two of whom did not mention any negative media reports in their submissions. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Kaitlin Lovell becomes the new director of the Department of State Lands starting early August—she was unanimously chosen on July 9 to lead 130 staff, manage over $116 million and oversee 680,000 acres of state-owned land in Bend and Salem. With 18 years at Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services and a background in law and science, Lovell is set to balance conservation, development and public school funding. Central Oregon Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new housing development for middle-income families is set to open on Bend’s east side where Parkside Place will offer 3-bedroom homes starting at $474,990. The first houses will be ready for sale this fall—providing affordable options for workers like nurses and teachers. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the 123rd PNGA Men’s Amateur Championship begins at Sunriver Resort with qualifying rounds held on Tuesday and Wednesday on the resort’s Woodlands and Meadows courses—Bend defending champion Sam Renner is among the top contenders. The event will narrow to the lowest 64 players for single-elimination match play, with competitors battling in 18-hole matches and a 36-hole final on Sunday. 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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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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Maoli Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available online — Experience the uplifting fusion of country and reggae from Hawaii’s top independent artist Maoli.
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Salsa on the Patio
6-8:30 p.m. — River's Place — Free lesson and dancing — Enjoy a lively evening of salsa dancing under the stars with DJ Solo spinning the tunes.
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Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour
10:30 a.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Reservations required — Explore Bend's historical architecture while strolling through the picturesque Drake Park Neighborhood.
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Mike Dawes Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $24 - $44 — Experience the creativity of one of the world's finest fingerstyle guitarists and electrifying performances.
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~ Rumi
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