Bend Man Hit, Killed in Train Collision Tony Ray Monen, a 52-year-old man, was found dead on the railroad tracks near SE Wilson Avenue on Nov. 18. At about 5:43pm, Bend Police were dispatched to the area due to a collision between a southbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train and a person. An investigation determined […]
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Oregon’s Best Chances for Owyhee Protections: Wyden’s Bill, or a Monument
In Oregon, one effect of the current lame-duck period is a heightened conversation around the Owyhee Canyonlands
The end of one presidential term and the wait for the next one to commence is typically a tumultuous time. There are the announcements of the next administration’s cabinet picks, of course, and then there are the moves the outgoing president makes before exiting the building. The transition impacts aren’t limited to the hallowed halls […]
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Quick news for Central Oregon
Redmond Seeks Public Input on Potential Firework Ban The Redmond City Council sought public testimony at a Nov. 12 meeting on a potential ban of the private use of fireworks within Redmond City Limits. The council did not plan to take action at the meeting, but a decision on banning the private use of fireworks […]
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This is How We Meet This Moment
The election of a new president is always a momentous occasion
Even if you live under a rock, it’s fair to say that most people in the United States, however they voted (or didn’t), are thinking about how they meet the moment we find ourselves in. This newspaper is no different. The election of a new president is always a momentous occasion — a time to […]
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The Plan for Juniper Ridge is Tenuous — and Temporary – at Best
Is this something more of a stopgap than an actual solution?
We’ll at least hand this to the Deschutes County and City of Bend officials who have worked these last several months to come up with a plan for the houseless individuals camping at Juniper Ridge: They’re doing something. But is that something more of a stopgap than an actual solution? After several fires cropped up […]
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Quick news for Central Oregon
Police Investigate Election Day Threat at Mountain View High School Bend Police responded to a report of someone possibly armed with a gun near the football and baseball fields at Mountain View High School on Tuesday morning. At about 8:30am, a caller reported seeing a man in his early 20s wearing a white shirt and […]
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Central Oregon Gives
Tracking the good news from Central Oregon’s nonprofits
In honor of this week’s Give Guide, the Source team spent some time exploring the stories of a few local nonprofits. A School for Learning Ranch Skills: A new nonprofit in Central Oregon is building community one homesteading class at a time Homebuying Made Easy with Thistle & Nest: A fast-paced effort to help homebuyers […]
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A Dirge for a Big Part of the Local Journalism Ecosystem
It was only five short years ago that an Oregon media company rolled into town, trumpeting its efforts to “save local journalism” in Central Oregon
It was only five short years ago that an Oregon media company rolled into town, trumpeting its efforts to “save local journalism” in Central Oregon by purchasing the then-daily newspaper, The Bulletin. The company was convincing enough that it got a group of local investors with the best intentions to aid in the acquisition. Unfortunately, […]
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The Beer Issue
Stories about local brews
Bend Earns Reputation as Beer Mecca: More Great American Beer Fest medals return to Central Oregon than Portland Bend, By Way of Belgium: Monkless Brasserie is a singular experience Homebrewers Team Up with Breweries for People’s Choice Event: Boneyard hosts tasting event for homebrewers to show off their goods ‘Cheers to the Land’ Beer Dinner […]
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Back to the Ballot Box: Election 2024
It’s time once again to vote.
It’s time once again to vote. With Donald Trump back, and Kamala Harris moving from the VP to the presidential slot on your ballot, it might seem a bit like déjà vu. But synchronize your watches, voters! It’s 2024, and there’s much more to focus on besides just that top spot. Use the Source Weekly’s […]
