A complaint filed with the state ethics body alleges Deschutes County Sheriff candidate Ty Rupert misused county resources while campaigning for the top law-enforcement position in the County. Rupert, who was appointed interim sheriff by the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners in July, embarked on a series of town halls throughout Deschutes County, beginning […]
Complaint Alleges Sheriff Candidate Ty Rupert Broke Campaign Law: Updated
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FIFA World Cup: Where to Watch in Bend
Finding a good place to watch the FIFA World Cup is always a challenge. The uncertainty of what games will be on, what channels are shown, or — most importantly — what beers are on tap, can make the month-long celebration of sport a nightmare. But several locations in Bend that have you covered for […]
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$5.5 Million Settlement Resolves Black Butte Ranch Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Brought by 14 Former Employees
A $5.5 million civil settlement has resolved a lawsuit brought by 14 former employees of Black Butte Ranch who alleged years of sexual abuse, battery, and harassment by Glenn Michael Woosley, a longtime Robert’s Pub server and supervisor who had worked at the Ranch for nearly four decades. The lawsuit, originally filed in June 2024 […]
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Alpaca Brunch to Support Local Food Access Programs
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) invites the community to an unforgettable morning of local food, fluffy alpacas, and family-friendly fun at their upcoming Alpaca Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, June 28 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Hosted in partnership with Oregon Alpaca Experiences, the event will offer guests a unique picnic-style brunch experience set right […]
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Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival
As the Governor’s Prosperity Council finalizes recommendations this month for how to create well-paying jobs and help Oregon businesses grow, it faces a double-edged challenge: Oregon now has the nation’s 11th-oldest population, and more Oregonians in their prime earning years move out of state than comparable newcomers move in. Oregon’s median age has now climbed […]
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A New Stop for Japanese Comfort Food on Third Street
The former Sweetheart Donuts building on Southeast Third Street has undergone quite a transformation. These days, instead of maple bars and bear claws, the little storefront is serving steaming bowls of ramen, colorful bento boxes, fresh sushi and a menu packed with Japanese comfort food. PAN Japanese Kitchen, opened a few months ago by the […]
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Bend Contemplates Future City Hall Sites
A new analysis shows property near Pilot Butte may be the most feasible for a new Bend City Hall project, but city councilors are holding on to the vision that the future headquarters will anchor a planned urban core closer to the Bend Parkway, the Bend Central District. The Bend City Council backed a staff […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Sonja Halsey🎧
In this episode of Bend into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr. Sonja Halsey, a naturopathic physician, performance coach, and founder of Empower Her Health & Performance, to explore the powerful connection between hormones and athletic performance. Dr. Halsey shares how her work with young female athletes—from USA Hockey to international training camps—is helping […]
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The Source’s News Boxes — an Impromptu Canvas for Bend’s Wild Styles
Do you like graffiti? Asked in polite company, the simple question prompts reactions as colorful as an art store’s spray paint section. “I love it!” someone suspiciously prideful of his New York City years might declare. “It’s a shame that subway cars, long coated with a graffiti-proof glaze, don’t roll with the Wild Styles of […]
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Kickin’ Up Dust with the Prineville Review
“Did you call the sheriff’s office on me?” The public had just been let into the Alfalfa Fire District special meeting on May 22 when Justin Alderman, the co-founder and managing editor of the Prineville Review, fired off questions. They came rat-a-tat-style at AFD board member Mark Laucks. “Mr. Laucks, is it true you contacted the sheriff?” Laucks shuffled freshly printed meeting agendas to pass out to the […]
