‘It’s gonna be a hard drop off’: Bend prepares to return to school after Silver Rail shootingBy Holly Bartholomew (OPB, Report for America)Oct. 19, 2026 1 p.m.Some families are ready for a return to normalcy. Others say they need more time.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:Become a Sponsor📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up