Don't get it twisted. Oregon is very white and there are areas it's not worth going to, but Bend Oregon is a very liberal and very open to people of all colors. That's not to say that there aren't racist around Bend, because there certainly is. I end up in Bend probably twice a year and it's a really laidback fun town if you are looking to do outdoor things and drink and eat. Sounds like this guy though just happened to pick the wrong girl/guy to mess with. Sad that he had to get shot over it though.