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Jesse Coronado

Jesse is a 2025 University of Oregon graduate and a Daily Emerald alum. He graduated with a BA in Journalism and a minor in Psychology. He's passionate about animal welfare, baking and spending time outdoors with his husband and two fur children.

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Climate Hero: Graham Zimmerman 

Award-winning author, alpinist and climate activist Graham Zimmerman is all about killing the climate change problem
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Alpinist and climate activist Graham Zimmerman walked into the Source offices to discuss his winning of the Climate Hero award for the Green Issue this year. From his windblown bedhead hair and Bend finery, a reasonable person wouldn’t be able to tell he is a renowned alpinist who climbs some of the most extreme mountain faces.   Zimmerman has been recognized as an activist against climate […]

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Teacher Hero: Joe Craig  

Craig received the Teacher Hero award for his extraordinary work passing knowledge about wildlife and the outdoors to future generations
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Joe Craig can be described using many words, but if one were to pinpoint it to just three they would be humble, generous and inspired.   These are some of the qualities that make Craig the teacher he is today and why he has been chosen for this year’s Teacher Hero. His passion for wildlife and outdoor stewardship, and his collaborative nature and generosity when it comes to sharing ideas and knowledge have […]

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Tri-County Area Places Burn Ban in Effect for Late April 

Central Oregon fire marshals tell community members to check with fire agencies for guidelines on the ban
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Central Oregon fire chiefs are placing a burn ban into effect on April 30 due to abnormally warm weather. Debris burning will remain closed in some areas until fall.  An alert sent out by Redmond Fire and Rescue on April 13 stated that because of warm and dry conditions and declining fuel moisture, the risk for wildfire has increased throughout Central Oregon. The burn ban comes one month […]

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Goodwill Superstore, Job Training Facility Opens April 9 

The new superstore will provide local material to shop for as well as free personal and professional training
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A new Goodwill Superstore and job training facility on Hunnell Road by Costco makes its debut to North Bend this April.   The 10,000-square-foot superstore and career training facility will provide new jobs for over 50 employees. An additional group of career preparation instructors working at the Career Center will provide community members seeking jobs with opportunities to develop personal and professional skills.   “This is where we provide free […]

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Local School Bus Driver Arrested for DUII After Completing Bus Route  

Seven hours after initial blood alcohol testing, the driver was found with blood alcohol levels of twice the legal limit
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On April 3, police arrested a Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless endangering, after completing a bus route.   According to Sheila Miller, Bend Police communications manager, BPD received a call from a BLPS transportation employee at around 6:45pm. The employee reported that the bus driver, 67-year-old Martha Ann Gerlicher, was under the influence and had […]

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‘60s Band The Cowsills to Perform Benefit Concert for New Madras Museum 

Jefferson County Historical Society to begin renovations on proposed facility this month
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The Cowsills, a popular band from the 1960s, will perform a benefit concert raising money to convert a church into a historical museum in Madras.   The Jefferson County museum will include exhibits with Native American themes, digital elements, antique photography and artifacts from the Homestead era.  The Jefferson County Historical Society begins renovations on the 6,400-square-foot building, known to locals as the Madras Gospel Mission Community Center, this month. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning […]

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Mt. Bachelor Receives Almost a Foot of Fresh Snow 

Overnight stormy conditions on the resort have resulted in almost 1 foot of fresh powder for skiers and snowboarders
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Mt. Bachelor received almost 1 foot of fresh snow this morning after a snowy and stormy night in the mountains.   This morning at 6:30am, ski patrol deployed explosives on the resort to clear softer, less compact snow to prepare for skiers later that morning.   “Patrol conducted avalanche mitigation work this morning and the resort opened to guests on time at 9am,” Presley Quon, communications […]

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New 6-Story Housing Development Coming to West Bend

A multi-unit apartment with a “Central-Oregon” inspired design should break ground soon
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Developer, PCP Voyager, recently applied for a modification to an already approved plan for an apartment complex at 1081 SW Mt. Bachelor Drive north of the Reed Market roundabout. The modifications bring changes to the shape and design of the complex, reduces the number of units by two, adds sauna and steam buildings and increases […]

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Thousands Gather at Bend’s No Kings Protest 

Demonstrators gathered at Drake Park and Peace Corner to protest the Trump Administration’s policies
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Thousands of Central Oregonians showed up to No Kings, a movement against the Trump Administration, on March 28 in Bend. The day started with a rally at Drake Park and transitioned into a protest at 2pm sharp, with protesters marching toward Peace Corner at the intersection of Northwest Greenwood Avenue and Northwest Wall Street.  Protesters told the Source they turned out to protest Trump’s immigration […]

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Traffic Blockers Installed in Old Bend Neighborhood 

The City of Bend installs diverters and physical barriers in Old Bend Neighborhood as a part of its Bend Bikeway Project.
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The City of Bend installed new diverters and physical barriers on Old Bend streets to help protect cyclists and pedestrians from vehicles, reduce speeding and prioritize walkers and bikers on shared streets.   The new installations are part of the Bend Bikeway Project, an organized initiative with the goal of creating safer connections for pedestrians and cyclists around the city. The new installs were placed in the Old Bend Neighborhood, where city officials […]

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