The Source Editorial Board
Posted inOpinion

May 2025 Electoral Endorsements: Zone 7

Vote Kina Chadwick for Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors, Zone 7
by The Source Editorial Board

In this race, the incumbent, Kina Chadwick, is most prepared to serve. From their years on the school board, Chadwick has a clear vision of the challenges ahead: funding cutbacks, a need for more early childhood literacy, engaging students and chronic absenteeism among them. They should have a chance to continue their work. Chadwick’s opponent, […]

Posted inOpinion

After the Latest Sheriff Revelations, More Questions Than Answers

Residents deserve far more from their top law enforcement official
by The Source Editorial Board

As the public learns new damning revelations about the newly elected Sheriff, Kent van der Kamp, lots of questions remain. But one thing is certain: The residents of this county deserve far more from their top law enforcement official than they’ve been getting thus far. The string of lawsuits stemming from the actions of former […]

Posted inOpinion

One-Two-Three Punch to Food Programs Mean More Suffering for Oregonians

Another week, another realization about how the federal government affects local people’s lives
by The Source Editorial Board

Another week, another realization about how the federal government affects local people’s lives. Last week, local nonprofit NeighborImpact sent out a warning about its ability to help keep people fed. Recent cuts to food programs would mean a 17% reduction in the amount of food it can provide to the tens of thousands of people […]

Posted inNews

Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

Deschutes County Sheriff Placed on Brady List Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp announced on April 14 that Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnells placed him on the Brady List – a public record for information about officer misconduct, decertification or other public complaints. In the press release, van der Kamp said he disputed […]

Posted inOpinion

Freedom Isn’t Free, But Speech Is Supposed to Be

There’s only so much despair and languor one can take
by The Source Editorial Board

This weekend’s “Hands Off!” demonstrations, which reportedly took place in over 1,400 locations, were an encouraging sight. Not only did they highlight the varied responses to the current president and his administration, but they reminded us once again of the importance of the First Amendment to the Constitution — which says that the government may […]

Posted inNews

Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

Bill Eliminating Wildfire Hazard Map Moves Forward The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire voted unanimously on April 8 to eliminate the state wildfire hazard map, introduced in SB 762. The policy also repeals the property maintenance rules that applied to high-hazard areas on the map, according to a press release. “Today is a […]

Posted inNews

Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit, according to an April 1 press release. Based on current rates, out-of-state visitors pay $12.50 per day, or $37.50 for an annual parking permit. The change would begin July 1, if […]

Posted inOpinion

Bucking Bend’s Tree Code in the Name of Affordable Housing Sets a Poor Precedent

After it’s been in place for a year, the Bend City Council will look at how well the code is meeting the goal of preserving trees, while also assessing whether it’s allowing development to progress.
by The Source Editorial Board

When a City of Bend committee crafted the City’s tree preservation code, it was nothing if it wasn’t a community-driven process. Developers were among those represented on the committee that eventually came up with various means for large developments to handle the big trees on a given plot of land — preserving some of them […]

Posted inNews

Home & Garden Issue

Spruce up your surroundings, inside and out
by The Source Editorial Board

Even amongst the snow flurries, spring is in the air. Waxy green stems are starting to poke through the soil in gardens around Central Oregon and those impulsive, frosty morning bursts are melting faster. Our Home and Garden Issue celebrates all these seasonal changes while encouraging you to spruce up your surroundings, inside and out. […]

Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides

Central Oregon Pets 2025

It’s not just humans who live the good life in Central Oregon! The pets of the region like to have a good time, too.
by The Source Editorial Board

A quick glance at this page and you can clearly see that the staff of Central Oregon Pets (aka the Source Weekly and our wonderful contributors) are parents to a pet or few. Our furry and usually* four-legged friends mean the world to us, and we know that feeling extends to so many in our […]

Verify your email

We'll send a verification code to .

Sign up for newsletters

Get the best of The Source - Bend, Oregon directly in your email inbox.

Sending to:

Gift this article