Good morning, Bend.

A summer tubing trip on the Deschutes River near Dillon Falls ended in tragedy on Saturday when six people in inner tubes went over the falls—three were rescued, one died, and two remain missing as recovery teams using drones and boats worked the area and urged the public to avoid it.

Hayden Homes is clearing a 37-acre site east of Bend off U.S. Highway 20 to build about 350 homes with prices starting at $475,000 and affordable rentals for those earning less than 80% of the area median income.

The project is possible due to a pilot urban growth boundary experiment that bypassed normal rules and received cost assistance from local government — a test that may shape future land policy in the region.

Bend’s Sam Renner won his second PNGA Amateur title on Sunday at Sunriver Resort — becoming the first repeat champion since Jim McLean in 1972 after a decisive match-play victory over Lake Oswego’s Nilay Naik.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carvin Jones Band Live Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Aspen Hall — Tickets not on sale — Experience the blues with Carvin Jones, crowned one of the 50 Greatest Blues Guitarists of all time.

Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $55 – $75 — Experience the ultimate musical face-off between two legendary bands in Bend's iconic venue.

Old Dominion Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience electrifying live performances from one of country music's hottest bands.

Dispatch with John Butler - Summer Tour 2025

4-7 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic summer concert featuring Dispatch and special guests John Butler and G. Love & Special Sauce.

First Friday Art Walk

5-8 PM — Downtown Bend Business Association — Free entry — Celebrate art, music, and community with vibrant local exhibits and performances.