Bend
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Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to locate 84-year-old Leon Lyle Haight of Salem who was last seen at Paulina Lake Campground on July 27th—he wandered from his family's campsite when they were away, and both his silver 2008 Honda Civic and a camp axe are missing. KTVZ
- ➤ Two small fires were set intentionally near Sawyer Park along the Deschutes River late Saturday, and firefighters extinguished them by 1:30 a.m.—police took one person into custody while no property was damaged. Central Oregon Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Unemployment filings for extended benefits increased 17% from 2024 with weekly claims averaging 33,400—construction and manufacturing workers were among the most affected. Recent layoffs at Intel and Nike raised concerns that Oregon’s 4.9% jobless rate in June may climb further. The Oregonian
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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First Friday Art Walk
5-8 PM — Downtown Bend Business Association — Free entry — Celebrate art, music, and community with vibrant local exhibits and performances.
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Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights
2:30-5 p.m. — Downtown Bend Business Association — Ticket purchase required — Explore Bend’s vibrant craft beer scene with tours and tasting flights at local breweries.
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Joe Bonamassa Live Performance
1-9:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the virtuoso blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa live in concert.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at Bend's top open mic event for locals.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band & Whiskey Myers Concert
6-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of roots rock with two powerhouse bands in a scenic outdoor venue.
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Munch & Music Concert Series
5:30-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate 34 seasons of free live music, family fun, and delicious food vendors.
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Fourth Annual Antique Fair
9 AM – 4 PM — Deschutes Historical Museum — Free entry — Explore a curated collection of antiques, collectibles, music, and food.
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~ Chinese Proverb
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