You can’t move a mountain, as it were. But sometimes, the mountain moves closer to you. Mt. Bachelor has signed a lease agreement with Entrada Lodge, the Century Drive motel previously known as LOGE Entrada. Rebranding the property Trailhead Lodge, Mt. Bachelor will begin accepting reservations for summer 2026, according to a release. That 79-guest-room […]
Mt. Bachelor to Helm Motel Previously Known as LOGE Entrada
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‘I Lost It All’: Residents of Bend Homeless Camp Say Forest Service Blew Off Calls, Appointments to Reclaim Lost Property
On the day last year the U.S. Forest Service evicted hundreds of homeless people from national forest land just outside Bend, Oregon, Chris Walston was in the hospital. Walston had been living in a sprawling encampment in the Deschutes National Forest — known by its residents and locals as “China Hat” after the access road that […]
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Oregon’s Climate Protection Program Costs Far More Than Other States’—and Is Far Less Accountable
Tom Fessler and his son, Kyle, are trying to do the right thing, but the right thing is about to get a lot more expensive. Inside Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas’ sprawling greenhouses—they enclose space the size of 94 football fields—the Fesslers recently installed 48 high-efficiency natural gas heaters that cost $6,200 each. It is the […]
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ClearPath Healthcare Launches In-Home Primary Care Service Across Central Oregon
ClearPath Healthcare, a nonprofit and hospice leader in Central Oregon for more than 40 years, has launched its new In-Home Primary Care service. This program was launched to help Central Oregonians who find it difficult to physically get in to see their primary care doctor. ClearPath Healthcare’s aim is to bring quality, unhurried care right […]
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The Butterfly Effect
After listening attentively to the first episode with Cornelius Edison, my 10-year-old daughter said to me, “Mama, you forgot to say your name!” Even though it was her first time ever listening to a podcast, she was completely right. I had forgotten to present myself. I humbly nodded and she immediately asked me, “But, why?” […]
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Mountain View Roadhouse Opens
Mountain View Roadhouse, in the former location of the Phoenix Restaurant on NE Bellevue Drive in Bend, is now open after several months of renovations. “There’s a new, comfortable, private lottery area, a 21+ bar, and we took out just a few of the booths to allow for banquet seating and groups of 20+,” […]
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Scientist to Songwriter
Texas-based songwriter Mark Winters has added Central Oregon to his Good Vibes Highway Tour this spring with a stop at Bend’s The Commonwealth Pub April 29. Winters began his career as a “Bonafide rocket scientist” and found inspiration through the connection created through music as he recently explained to the Source. the Source: When did […]
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The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Sell in Bend
The buzz I hear a lot from homeowners in Bend: “We’re thinking about selling, but we think we will wait until rates drop and the market to heat back up again.” It sounds like a safe move. But for many sellers, waiting quietly comes with a cost that’s easy to miss. You have to consider […]
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Lay It Out Foundation and The Source Present “Ink & Insights” Speaker Series Featuring Central Oregon Earth Heroes
The Lay It Out Foundation and The Source are launching a new community conversation series this spring, kicking off with an evening focused on environmental leadership in Central Oregon. The first event in the Ink & Insights Speaker Series—A Conversation with Central Oregon Earth Heroes—will take place on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Roundabout Books & Cafe.Moderated […]
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy July 20 – 24
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy is a week-long course designed for youth ages 9-14. The course, taught by Crook County Sheriff’s Deputies, provides kids with opportunities to learn about a career in law enforcement. The instructing deputies closely interact with participants through fun and educational activities. Participants will receive demonstrations from and […]