Eli Zatz, Author at The Source

Welcome to Gamblertown

Thousands of self-described “Gamblers” descended on Madras on the weekend of June 26 for the 13th annual Gambler 500

by Eli Zatz July 1, 2026June 29, 2026

Wind whips through the dry field as large plumes of dust flee spinning tires. The combination of wind and the sound of screaming two-stroke motors sets the ambience for the 2026 OG Gambler 500 weekend. What started out as a 13-person bachelor party in the Oregon woods has grown into the sweeping event that […]

Food & Drink

Fresh Food for the Summer Season

Under new ownership, Mother’s Juice Cafe is ready to serve up cold refreshments in the summer heat

by Eli Zatz June 19, 2026June 22, 2026

Smoothies bursting with flavor. Craft wraps and sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients. Fresh pressed juices. For 27 years, Mother’s Juice Cafe has served the Bend public. The Source sat down with Renee Raymond, executive chef and new owner of the Bend staple to learn about the best menu items, recent changes to the business, […]

Local News

Bend High’s Phase 1 Renovation Draws to a Close

Bend High’s newly finished facilities will receive their first students in the fall, as construction continues on Phase II

by Eli Zatz June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Bend’s oldest high school has received a new look. As a recipient of the 2022 Bend La-Pine school improvement bond, Bend Senior High School has put its $178 million bond allocation into a complete renovation of the campus. With Phase 1 of the project coming to an end, the Source was given a first look […]

Local News

Tumalo Community School Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

Educators and students gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony supported by the 2025 Capital Bond

by Nic Moye and Eli Zatz June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

A horde of hard-hat-clad fifth graders crowded the front steps of the Tumalo Community School on the morning of June 11, surrounding Principal Sam Platt, Redmond School District Superintendent Charan Cline and an array of school board members. The district leaders were gathered for the groundbreaking of the school’s expansion. The project, fully funded by […]

Local News

FIFA World Cup: Where to Watch in Bend

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off on June 11th, it’s time to make a spectating game plan

by Eli Zatz June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

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 […]

Outside Features

Friday Night (Rodeo) Lights

A small rodeo grounds outside Redmond puts on a big show

by Eli Zatz June 2, 2026May 29, 2026

I’d never given much thought to the logistics of wrestling a 500-pound cow, but as I rolled around in the dirt, arms locked around a pair of clipped horns and a swinging bovine head, I gave the strategy some serious thought. To end up in this precarious position, I’d volunteered — maybe foolishly — to […]

Food & Drink

Panaderia y Pasteleria El Moy Goes Home

A Bend Pas expands into Redmond

by Eli Zatz May 13, 2026May 11, 2026

Behind a small green door in Bend’s industrial district sits a warehouse bursting with rows of colorful cakes and puff pastries. In the two years since Panaderia y Pasteleria El Moy opened its Second Street location, the bakery has grown quickly. On any given weekend a stream of regulars will flow in and out of […]

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