Abby Francis, Author at The Source

Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves for the Deschutes River

Upper Deschutes Watershed Council hosted its 30th annual river cleanup, picking up trash, pulling weeds and diving below for hidden debris

by Abby Francis July 13, 2026July 14, 2026

The riverways around Central Oregon were filled with more people than usual Saturday morning. However, this time around, it wasn’t for recreation. Equipped with plant guidebooks, 289 volunteers gathered in six different locations, from Tumalo State Park to Farewell Bend Park to Sunriver to pick up trash and pull invasive weeds along the riverbank. About 2,100 pounds of garbage […]

Music

Bringing Nashville to Central Oregon’s Backyard

Southern tunes fly in to Eagle Crest July 15

by Abby Francis July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Eagle Crest Resort will be filled with a certain Nashville twang on July 15, when the resort’s Greenside Café brings various acclaimed Nashville-based musicians in for a laid-back night of country music. One of the night’s performers is Austin Jenckes, originally from the Pacific Northwest, who told the Source how excited he is to be back. […]

Music

Ecologist and Musician: On Stage is Where KR3TURE Thrives

KR3TURE is coming back at the end of July for his second show in Bend.

by Abby Francis July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

KR3TURE’s (pronounced ‘creature’) first show in Bend was just last January at the Volcanic Theatre and it was sold out. Electronic and modern live music fusion that defies any sort of category is what can be expected during a KR3TURE performance. All with the goal of connection. The mountains of Santa Cruz is where KR3TURE […]

Music

Only Brothers Can Sing These Types of Bluesy Americana Harmonies

The Deltaz are excited to be back in Bend

by Abby Francis June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

The Deltaz, a brother duo hailing originally from Southern California, bring a unique sound to bluesy Americana. They have been performing together since they were teenagers. Often donning their overalls and Vaquero style flat-brimmed hats, they have a perfect uniform for their one-of-a-kind genre. The Deltaz will be at the Midtown Ballroom on July 28. Growing up. […]

Local News

Red, White and Blue Drones Will Be Taking to the Sky at Discovery West’s Independence Celebration

Walk, roll, drive or bike to this holiday celebration for all ages

by Abby Francis June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

The Discovery West neighborhood will be one of the first to kick off this year’s fourth of July celebrations; drone style. Discovery West is a new neighborhood by the team behind the Northwest Crossing development. The free event, “Stars and Stripes” will be celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday Friday, July 3. Its main star of […]

Local News

Furnish Hope Finds Its New Permanent Home

Furnish Hope, Central Oregon’s only nonprofit furniture bank, is expanding its reach in spring 2027

by Abby Francis June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Recent regional data showed homelessness declined by 19% in 2026, with 293 individuals moving into housing through expanded housing programs and affordable housing initiatives. As more people transition into permanent housing, the need for essential household furnishings has grown alongside them. Furnish Hope, a Central Oregon nonprofit, is the only furniture bank serving the tri-county […]

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