The Hideaway Tavern, a Bend and Redmond staple for great pub food and game-day-ready vibes, has added a new location on Bend’s north side. Hideaway Empire opened last week, on the corner of Boyd Acres Road and Empire Boulevard, in the former location for Backyard Pizza. Like the other locations for the Hideaway, comfy couches, […]
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Nicole Vulcan became Editor of the Source in 2016 and was promoted to Editor in Chief in 2024, managing the Editorial Board and the news team's many investigative projects. She's also at work on her debut book of journalistic non-fiction, titled "Self Medication," which traces Oregon's drug decriminalization efforts in the 21st Century, and tells a parallel tale of her own family’s losses from fentanyl addiction in the age of Measure 110. With all of that on her plate, send snacks. Catch up with the adventures at her book's Substack, called Self Medication.
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Homebrewers Team Up with Breweries for People’s Choice Event
Boneyard hosts tasting event for homebrewers to show off their goods
Breweries get a lot of attention around these parts — but out of a basic Bend love for beer also comes a bevy of home brewers, eager to see whether their goods are as good as the pros. That’s where the Central Oregon Pro-Am Brewing Challenge — a relatively new event — comes in. The […]
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Pilot Butte Gun Suspect Had List of Targets, Bend PD Says
12-year-old student arrested on suspicion of bringing a gun to school remains in custody; second student arrested for false threat
After a school shooting threat in Bend this week, police discovered the suspect’s list of targets, and contacted each one to let them know. That’s just one of the revelations the Bend Police Department issued Thursday, following the arrest of a Pilot Butte Middle School student on Monday. The 12-year-old student told a teacher on […]
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Cassity’s Opens in Former Cabin 22
A new establishment is now open in the former Cabin 22 space along Century Drive on Bend’s west side
A new establishment is now open in the former Cabin 22 space along Century Drive on Bend’s west side. Cassity’s Bar and Grill opened this month at 25 SW Century Drive. It’s billed as a “unique blend of local flavors, craft beverages, and a welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Central Oregon living.” The bar […]
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Bye, Bye, Chomp Chomp
The bar’s owners made the announcement Oct. 18, just as it was permanently closing its doors
Chomp Chomp, the Japan-inspired downtown Bend bar and restaurant that opened at the start of the pandemic, is now closed. Chomp Chomp made a splash in 2020 with its opening, when it brought Larry Thomas, the so-called “Soup Nazi” chef from “Seinfeld” fame, to its opening event. “It is with a heavy heart that we […]
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Rank Salsa Flavors to Learn About Ranked Choice Voting
Vote for your favorite, taste how the process works
With the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet now in most voters’ hands, you may have heard about Measure 117, the measure that would establish ranked-choice voting for certain elections in Oregon. While advocates for Measure 117 believe it will create a more equitable voting system, and one that encourages more diversity among elected officials, it can be […]
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For Redmond’s Food Scene, the Sky’s the Limit
With a relatively easy permitting process, a younger demographic and room to grow, restaurateurs and the diners who love them muse on the blossoming culinary choices in a booming town
Fun fact: According to the 2022 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, Redmond is the youngest city in Central Oregon — by a lot. Redmond’s median age was 36.4 in 2022, compared to 38.3 in Madras, 41.7 in Bend, 42.4 in Prineville, 47.9 in La Pine and 49.4 in Sisters. Oregon’s median age […]
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In Redmond, a Vegan Potluck Tradition
Anyone who eats food is welcome
Every month, a group of foodies with a plant-based mentality gather in Redmond to share good food and build community. The Redmond Vegan Potluck was started a number of years ago by Holly and Andrew Hoeksema, who held the meetings first at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and later at the Redmond Library, current group […]
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A Chicken Collab at Worthy’s Downtown Location
Bring on the signature Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, house-made mac and cheese and fried pickles!
As of Oct. 1, Wonderland Chicken has moved its Bend operations to Worthy Brewing’s downtown location. Wonderland operates a food truck in Sunriver and most recently had its Bend truck parked at Bunk + Brew. It partnered with Worthy to bring its signature Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, house-made mac and cheese, fried pickles and other […]
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Cuppa Yo Opens in Prineville
Dish up your favorite flavor of frozen yogurt!
A frozen yogurt shop with locations on Bend’s east and west sides, along with locations in La Pine and Redmond, has added another Central Oregon locale to its lineup: Prineville. The Cuppa Yo in Prineville opened last month and held a grand opening on Sept. 28. Like the other locations, Cuppa Yo lets visitors dish up […]