Who says print media — particularly that which is independently owned — has gone the way of Crystal Pepsi, Zima and other relics of the late millennium? As you can glimpse on the new billboard on NE Revere Avenue near the Bend Parkway on-ramp — or, more conveniently, right here at bendsource.com, we’ve initiated a […]
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Posted inFood & Drink
Sweet Starts and Small Joys: Pacific Roots Donuts Lands in Bend
Some mornings need a little something extra. Maybe it’s a hot cup of coffee, maybe it’s awarm donut—or, if you’re lucky, both at once. That’s exactly what Kyle and Breanna Uptegrove had in mind when they launched Pacific Roots Donuts and Coffee, a mini-donut cart now serving up freshly made treats here in Bend. What […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor, Week of May 7
Deschutes Deserves Amy Sabbadini Deschutes County needs a commissioner who fights for working people. Amy Sabbadini is that candidate. I had the privilege of being Amy’s student, and what struck me then still holds true today: she approaches every problem with curiosity, fairness and a deep sense of responsibility to others. Those qualities that made […]
Posted inLocal News
Redmond Targets Pedal-less e-bikes with Ban on “Motorcycles” in Parks
The Redmond City Council took its first stab at curbing unruly e-bikes in parks by passing an ordinance April 28 banning “motorcycles” from City parks. The new rule, which passed unanimously, defines motorcycles as an electric or motorized two-wheeled vehicle without pedals. Anyone who uses one in a Redmond park will now be subject to a Class B violation and a $250 fine. City officials hope the ban will deter speeding e-bike riders that have spurred a […]
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Join Think Wild’s Wildlife Baby Shower Fundraiser on Saturday, May 9 at Oregon Spirit Distillers
With a record number of wildlife patients already admitted this spring, Think Wild is rallying community support through its 6th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. The event will help raise critical funds and collect essential supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife during the busiest season of the year. This year’s Wildlife Baby Shower […]
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What We Learned After Obtaining the Latest School Attendance Numbers
After years in the lowest ranks of school attendance in the nation, Oregon schools have shown a bit of progress. An Oregon Journalism Project analysis of recent data shows regular statewide attendance in the first half of the school year rose to 70.6%, an increase of 3 percentage points over the previous year. Click here […]
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Deschutes County Commission Candidate Ron Boozell Arrested at Forum in Bend
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners candidate Ron “Rondo” Boozell was arrested Thursday evening for trespassing at a Bend candidate forum he wasn’t invited to participate in. Bend Police arrested Boozell on trespassing charges at Open Space Event Studios on Lafayette Avenue in the Bend Central District. According to Lieutenant Aaron Wells, organizers called police around 4:30 pm — half an hour before the forum was set to begin — and asked to trespass Boozell for causing a disturbance. Wells said officers […]
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Unionized Journalists at The Bulletin Score Contract with Alabama Owner
Unionized journalists at The Bulletin earned a victory this morning, receiving their first-ever contract with Carpenter Media Group, the owner of The Bulletin. The three-year contract shores up a 40-hour workweek, guarantees pay increases and adds just-cause protection and a severance guarantee, among other concerns. Gone is Carpenter’s proposal of a weekly story quota that […]
Posted inBusiness News
Cascade Lake Highway and Paulina Lake Road to Open Thursday, May 7
The Deschutes County Road Department will open both Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. In a typical year, it can take up to six weeks to clear snow from Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road. However, because of this year’s warm winter and limited snowfall, road crews have been […]
Posted inMusic
Famed Classical Musicians Return
The High Desert Chamber Music Celebrity Recital series returns for its 18th season with the announcement of renowned cellist Peter Wiley and pianist Anna Plonsky making their second appearance May 15, their first since the HDCM series began in 2017. HDCM uses live performances to promote and introduce new audiences to classical music. Chamber music, […]