Caring for elderly parents who are no longer able to care for themselves is an experience that few are prepared for. Elderly people who live alone, have compounding medical issues, and those suffering from dementia related cognitive decline, present a multifaceted set of concerns. Adult children and families who are going through this experience with […]
Caring for an Aging Population
Grit and Determination on a Big Screen
Three Bend athletes share the spotlight in a new outdoor adventure documentary, โADAPTED.โ The athletes all have spinal cord injuries, changing the course of their lives. They first returned to sport through Oregon Adaptive Sports, starting on the ski slopes. The film follows them through their journeys of sheer determination, resilience, courage and adventure. Anna […]
Oregonโs Gas Prices Are the Fifth Highest in the Nation
Gas prices across the country have soared since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, with Oregonโs statewide cost per gallon shooting to an average of $5.00 a gallon on April 7, up from $3.92. The national average was $4.14. Oregonโs highest prices are found in Curry County, according to AAA, with […]
Roundabout Project to Close Part of Huntington Road for Two Weeks
The Deschutes County Road Department will close a section of Huntington Road near the Three Rivers community from Monday, April 13, through Sunday, April 26, for construction work tied to the South Century Drive/Huntington Road roundabout project. Huntington Road will be closed to all traffic from the South Century Drive intersection to about 500 feet south of the intersection. Drivers can […]
County Seeks Volunteer for Wolf Depredation Compensation and Finance Assistance Committee
Deschutes County is accepting applications for one open position on the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee. The volunteer position is for a member of the public who supports wolf conservation or coexistence with wolves. Applications will be accepted through May 4. The committee makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on […]
Low Snow Yields Early Access to Some of Central Oregon’s High-Mountain Highways
As Chris Moor cycled toward the crest of 5,320-foot-high McKenzie Pass on a recent ride, he was stopped by a patch of snow shaded by walls of black lava rock flanking the road. โI was not willing to trudge through the snow 100 feet,โ Moor told the Source. โIt was kind of cold, and I didnโt want to descend with wet feet and get […]
Business Leaders Contribute More Than $200,000 to Heart of Oregon’s Legacy 25 Campaign
Heart of Oregon Corps, in collaboration with Central Oregon Builders Association, invited local businesses to โMake Your Markโ by investing in Central Oregonโs first youth workforce development campus at a special campus breakfast on April 1 that raised more than $200,000 from the corporate community, including a $100,000 gift from BASX. “We are so pleased to […]
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Kicks Off Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is launching its annual Keep Kids Safe (KKS) Campaign with renewed energy as part of its 25th Anniversary Yearโinviting the community to take action, celebrate, and help protect Central Oregonโs youngest children. At the heart of this yearโs campaign is MountainStarโs Community Care […]
Central Oregon Educator Job Fair Connects Job Seekers with Central Oregon School Districts
The High Desert Education Service District will host the Central Oregon Educator Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. The Central Oregon Educator Job Fair is an opportunity for educators and staff to meet local school district leaders; learn about […]
Central Oregon Villages Launches Community Donation Drive to Support Housing Outcomes
Central Oregon Villages is collecting donations now for a community yard sale this July, with proceeds directly supporting shelter operations and housing navigation services. Central Oregon Villages is part of a regional system working to move individuals from instability into housing. At a recent City of Bend housing summit, data presented showed Central Oregon Villages […]

