In this issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔Local Trivia Wednesdays

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 What’s Up Central Oregon?

🎡 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

⭐Capt. Ty Rupert appointed interim Deschutes County Sheriff

🥁🎞️ Bend Drummer Chris Carlberg to Reprise Role in Freakier Friday

♻️Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act Expands Curbside Programs

⚡ Powell Butte Residents Push Back on 500‑kV Transmission Line Plan

📰Visit Central Oregon Launches Regional Business Development Initiative

 🚒⛑Fire & Rescue News

🔥Fire Destroys Garage/Shop Under Construction in Southeast Bend's Woodside Ranch Neighborhood

⛑️Search Continues for Missing Tuber at Dillon Falls

⛑️Two Hikers Rescued Near Chush Falls After Medical Emergency

🚨Crime News

📰Regional News

🥰Community News

🖌️🏠 Coast‑to‑Coast Cyclists Lend a Hand in Madras

📆City of Bend Calendar of Events

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🔥Central Oregon Fire Info

💖Sponsors

😆Today’s Meme

🧠 Test your Central Oregon knowledge!

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Featured Events

 🎡 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo July 30 to August 3, 2025

📍 Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond

Hold onto your hats—Central Oregon’s biggest summer tradition is back and better than ever! The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo promises five jam-packed days of heart-pounding rodeo action, high-flying carnival rides, toe-tapping live music, and finger-lickin’ fair food.

From morning until late into the night, you’ll find something for everyone—whether you’re riding the Ferris wheel, cheering on the NPRA rodeo pros, or grabbing a corndog and fresh-squeezed lemonade on the midway. Kids will love the bounce houses, animal exhibits, and games, while grown-ups can kick back with a cold drink and enjoy free nightly concerts by big-name headliners (included with fair admission!).

🌟 Highlights include:
• FREE Summer Concert Series every night
• Demo Derby madness on Saturday, Aug. 2
• Livestock shows, artisan vendors & 4-H exhibits
• Over 40 carnival rides & classic fair treats
• And yes—the Budweiser Clydesdales are back!

🎟️ General admission gets you into everything—concerts, rodeo, exhibits, and more. Upgrade to VIP concert access for just $10. Parking is free, and kids 5 and under are often free with a voucher.

Don’t miss this once-a-year celebration of everything that makes Deschutes County shine. Grab your boots, your friends, and your appetite—and we’ll see you at the fair!

📅 Events: Bend

⚾ Summer Skills Baseball Camps
📍 Caldera High School
🗓️ July 28–31 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
⚾ Sports & Fitness
MacDougall Baseball Training returns with age-specific skills camps. Ages 8–10: $60/day; Ages 11–13: $100/day.
🔗 More Info

🧘‍♀️ Vinyasa in the Park
📍 Drake Park
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🧘 Yoga & Spiritual
Free-flow Vinyasa with Shapes of Sound under the evening sky in beautiful Drake Park.
🔗 More Info

🛒 Downtown Bend Farmers Market
📍 Brooks Alley, Downtown Bend
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🛍️ Market / Family-Friendly
Local produce, artisan goods, and summer vibes at the heart of Bend.
🔗 More Info

🎶 Dispatch with John Butler
📍 Hayden Homes Amphitheater
🗓️ Thursday, July 31 | Doors 4:00 PM, Show 5:30 PM
🎵 Live Music
Two powerhouse acts join forces for a memorable night along the river.
🔗 Tickets

🎵 Caamp with Futurebirds
📍 Hayden Homes Amphitheater
🗓️ Saturday, August 2 | Doors 5:00 PM, Show 6:30 PM
🎸 Live Music
Folk-rock favorites Caamp take the stage with high-energy openers Futurebirds.
🔗 Tickets

🎸 Joe Bonamassa Live
📍 Hayden Homes Amphitheater
🗓️ Sunday, August 3 | Doors 6:30 PM, Show 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music
The blues-rock legend returns to Bend for an unforgettable guitar-driven night.
🔗 Tickets 

📅 Events: Redmond & Nearby

🎡 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
📍 Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30 – Sunday, August 3 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
🎪 Fair & Festival
The 105th annual county fair returns with PRCA rodeo performances, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, live entertainment, craft vendors, and regional food trucks.
🔗 More Info & Tickets (Instagram)

🎶 Music on the Green
📍 American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎵 Live Music
Redmond’s free summer concert series closes out July with Wildland Blues Band—bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab dinner from food trucks, and enjoy the river views.
🔗 Event Details (Travel Oregon)

🎭 Shakespeare at Maragas Vineyard – “As You Like It”
📍 Maragas Vineyard, 15523 US‑97, Culver
🗓️ Friday, August 1 | Gates 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
🎭 Theater
Guerilla Shakespeare Co. stages a playful, outdoor rendition of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” amid the vines—general admission seating on the lawn.
🔗 Get Tickets (Maragas Winery)

🎨 Downtown Redmond First Friday Art Walk
📍 Historic Downtown Redmond
🗓️ Friday, August 1 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🖼️ Art & Culture
Stroll downtown galleries, boutiques, and cafes during Redmond’s monthly art stroll—enjoy live music, artist receptions, and special shop‑and‑dine promotions.
🔗 More Info (drycanyonarts.org)

🛍️ Redmond Farmers Market
📍 Centennial Park – 725 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
🗓️ Fridays | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🍎 Farmers Market / Food & Drink / Family-Friendly
Support local growers and makers—fresh produce, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, and kids’ yoga every week. 🔗 More Info (Redmond Oregon Farmers Market) (visitredmondoregon.com, Redmond Oregon Farmers Market)

🌄 Events: Sisters

🧘 Creekside Yoga
📍 The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 US‑20, Sisters, OR
🗓️ Friday, August 1 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🧘 Wellness
Unwind with outdoor yoga steps from Whychus Creek, taught by Ulla Lundgren. Mats provided; $25.
🔗 More Info (Sisters Oregon)

🎸 Cheyenne West Band
📍 Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N Larch St, Sisters, OR
🗓️ Friday, August 1 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music
Join Hardtails’ free concert series for Cheyenne West’s high‑energy folk‑rock under the stars.
🔗 More Info (Sisters Oregon)

🛒 Sisters Farmers Market
📍 Fir Street Park
🗓️ Sundays, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👪 Farmers Market / Family-Friendly
Shop fresh produce, artisan goods, and enjoy live music and kids’ activities at this weekly community market in Fir Street Park. 🔗 More Info (Sisters Oregon)

🌲 Events: Sunriver & La Pine

🏈 2025 NFL Flag Football Camp
📍 LaPine Youth Football (15945 Fir Ln, La Pine, OR) Map
🗓️ Wed, July 30 – Thu, July 31 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Two-day camp with drills, games, and NFL swag—register at LaPineYouthFootball.com.
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 🔭 In-Depth Observatory Nighttime Visit
📍 Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR) Map
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Two-hour guided stargazing session at Oregon’s largest public telescope collection.
More Info Visit Central Oregon

🔭 1-Hour Nighttime Visit
📍 Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR) Map
🗓️ Friday, August 1 | 10:45 PM – 11:45 PM
Seek the stars in an intimate, one-hour telescope tour with expert guidance.
More Info SNCO

🛒 Sunriver Saturday Market
📍 SHARC (56888 Overlook Rd, Sunriver, OR) Map
🗓️ Saturday, August 2 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Shop local produce, crafts, and treats every weekend through September.
More Info The Source Weekly - Bend

🛒 Vegetable Man of La Pine Farmers Market
📍 Vegetable Man LaPine (51530 Hwy 97, La Pine, OR) Map
🗓️ Saturday, August 2 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Seasonal produce and artisan goods from a local La Pine institution.
More Info AllEvents

🐴 Events: Prineville, OR

🛒 CROP Farmers Market
📍 Stryker Park (NE 4th St & Elm St, Prineville, OR) Map
🗓️ Saturday, August 2 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Local produce, artisan goods, live music and more at this seasonal market.
More Info Crop

🛍️ Events: Madras

🍎 Madras Saturday Market
📍 Sahalee Park
🗓️ Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🛒 Farmers Market / Family-Friendly
Mark your calendar for this vibrant weekly market at Sahalee Park, featuring fresh produce, berries, honey, eggs, teas, handmade soaps, and unique artisan goods. 🔗 More Info (Travel Oregon)

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Local News…

Capt. Ty Rupert appointed interim Deschutes County Sheriff

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) has announced the appointment of Capt. Ty Rupert as the interim Deschutes County Sheriff. The decision follows the retirement announcement of Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, whose final day in office is Thursday, July 31.

Bend Drummer Chris Carlberg to Reprise Role in Freakier Friday

Twenty‑two years after the original, Bend musician Chris Carlberg is headed back to the big screen in Disney’s upcoming Freakier Friday, reprising his on‑screen role as the drummer for the band Pink Slip in the long‑awaited sequel. Central Oregon Daily News

Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act Expands Curbside Programs

As of July 1, Oregon’s new Recycling Modernization Act is in effect, allowing Deschutes County residents to place food and beverage cartons, pizza boxes, and small scrap metal in their curbside recycling carts. The statewide law also standardizes the list of accepted materials and shifts funding for collection and processing to packaging producers. Deschutes County

Powell Butte Residents Push Back on 500‑kV Transmission Line Plan

At a packed community meeting Tuesday night, Powell Butte residents voiced strong opposition to Pacific Power’s proposed 180‑mile, 500‑kilovolt transmission line from Chiloquin to Redmond, citing concerns over property impacts, visual blight, and encroachment on public lands. Central Oregon Daily News

Visit Central Oregon Launches Regional Business Development Initiative

Visit Central Oregon and four destination marketing organizations have partnered on a new initiative to promote year‑round tourism and support lodging operators across the region. Cascade Business News

 Fire & Rescue…

Fire Destroys Garage/Shop Under Construction in Southeast Bend's Woodside Ranch Neighborhood

BEND, Ore. — A large garage/shop under construction was destroyed by fire Monday evening in the Woodside Ranch neighborhood, prompting a rapid response from Bend Fire & Rescue.

Crews were dispatched around 6:28 p.m. to the 21000 block of Ridgeview Drive East, where they found the detached building at the rear of the property fully engulfed in flames. Homeowners and neighbors had already jumped into action, using garden hoses and even a water truck from a local contractor to keep the fire from spreading before fire crews arrived.

Firefighters faced challenges in extinguishing the blaze due to the building’s size and limited access. It took about an hour to bring the fire under control.

Although the main house sustained only minor heat damage and the fire threatened a second detached garage, those structures were spared. Several nearby trees were scorched.

No one was inside the building when the fire broke out. Officials say the cause remains under investigation, and a full damage estimate has yet to be determined.

The following story is still unfolding and we will post updates as we are made aware of them.

Swift Water And K-9 Teams Lead Coordinated Search At Dillon Falls -07/28/25

Deschutes County, OR — Search and recovery efforts at Dillon Falls continued over the weekend and remain active this week, with specialized teams using a full range of professional tools and training.

On Saturday and Sunday, swift water experts worked in and around the Class 5 rapids, tethered to safety systems while navigating hazardous conditions near the falls. Professional divers conducted thorough searches downstream, and highly trained K-9 units were used each day to help identify areas of interest. Crews also deployed sonar, side-scan equipment, and drones to aid in locating clues from both above and below the surface.

K-9 teams were back in the field Monday, actively searching both sides of the Deschutes River. They play a critical role in these types of searches and are trained to detect human scent in and around moving water, helping to guide where search efforts are focused. Drones are being re-flown to gather updated aerial perspectives and identify any changes in the landscape that could support the search effort.

As opportunities present and areas to investigate are identified, swift water search crews continue working along the river’s edge, in some cases using technical rope systems and operating under strict safety protocols. The challenging terrain and dangerous currents require deep experience and coordination.

Search operations will continue using various resources within and outside the agency as appropriate and available. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to this mission and deeply appreciates the support of its partner agencies and the community.

The Sheriff’s Office remains in daily communication and is working closely with the victim’s family. They have fully supported the ongoing efforts by DCSO and our Search and Rescue teams. The family has requested continued privacy while search operations continue.

Two Hikers Rescued Near Chush Falls After Medical Emergency

SISTERS, Ore. — A coordinated rescue effort successfully aided two hikers near Chush Falls on Tuesday after they experienced medical issues while on the trail.

The incident occurred shortly after 11:15 a.m. when the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District was dispatched to the remote area south of Sisters. Due to the rugged terrain and limited access, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Unit was called in for support.

Eleven SAR volunteers responded and located both hikers on the trail. One was able to walk out under their own power, while the second was assisted out using a wheeled litter—a specialized stretcher designed for use on difficult terrain.

The multi-agency response included the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, U.S. Forest Service personnel, and SAR volunteers from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Both hikers declined hospital transport after being safely escorted to the trailhead.

Authorities praised the teamwork and swift action that led to a successful outcome and thanked all agencies involved for their dedication to public safety in Central Oregon’s backcountry.

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Coast‑to‑Coast Cyclists Lend a Hand in Madras

A team of cyclists pedaling across the U.S. paused in Madras on Tuesday to volunteer repairing the home of a local woman in need, making their cross‑country journey about more than miles. facebook.com

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