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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo will begin Wednesday, July 30 in Redmond and run until Sunday, Aug. 3 at the county fair and expo center. Visitors will enjoy over 40 carnival attractions, rodeo competitions starting at 6:30 p.m., free concerts and food from more than 30 vendors — including Wahlburgers making its Oregon debut and a $10,000 donation to Folds of Honor. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced that Leon Lyle Haight, the 84-year-old man reported missing from Paulina Lake Campground, was safely located early this morning near Devil’s Horn after a volunteer found him in a remote area. Medics evaluated him — he declined transport and is now reuniting with his family. KBND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Swift water teams, K-9 units and drones have continued to search for a man who went missing at Dillon Falls on July 19 while tubing on the Deschutes River. Officials used sonar and technical rope systems — following strict safety protocols as they scoured both banks, and the victim’s family remains in daily contact with law enforcement. Central Oregon Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tumalo Day Camp at Tumalo State Park has offered outdoor skills for kids ages 4 to 16 for over 30 years and serves 120–130 campers each session. Camp Fire Central Oregon runs the camp with volunteer counselors—integral to its ongoing sessions and future plans including one from Aug. 18 to 22. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thick smoke from wildfires is making outdoor activities harder and posing health risks for sensitive groups, with Bend recording more days of poor air quality compared to past decades. Local agencies plus event organizers are changing schedules and event formats to help keep people safe as wildfire smoke is expected to worsen in coming seasons. Source Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kotek signed five bipartisan bills on Monday to boost affordable housing, and a Bend homeowner praised the new measures as a key step in lowering costs and easing zoning restrictions. The legislation will streamline building permits, fund infrastructure and support factory-produced modular homes - actions that should help increase housing supply for local families. KTVZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bend’s Campbell McKean failed to qualify for the finals of the 100-meter breaststroke on Sunday in Singapore — he finished 15th with a time of 59.74 seconds. He raced in the preliminary heats of the 50-meter breaststroke on Monday night and trains with Bend Swim Club at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. 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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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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High Strung Bluegrass Performance
3–4 PM — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Experience a lively performance of traditional bluegrass instrumental pieces from various cultures.
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