The Source Staff

Central Oregon Community College’s Keith Sherrill, who oversees the Small Business Development Center’s small business management program, has been named a 2026 Pat Tillman Scholar. The national honor, which recognizes leadership impact and service to others, awards academic aid to approximately 60 U.S. military service members, veterans or spouses each year. Fewer than 3% of […]

Central Oregon Locavore, the Bend-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that paid more than $1.4 million directly to local food producers in 2025 alone, is opening a second marketplace location this fall and a handful of local businesses have already moved to put their names on it. Locavore at Discovery West will be a 600-square-foot neighborhood-scale marketplace in […]

Visit Bend will host a delegation of destination leaders from across North America and beyond this month as Destination Think brings its Think X forum to the United States for the first time. The invite-only event, scheduled for July 16–19, 2026, will bring approximately 20–25 destination management professionals, community leaders, and tourism experts to Bend […]

Natural Grocers® is inviting the community to cool off and save during its annual Summer Savings event, July 16-18. Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is turning up the summer fun with its annual Summer Savings event, July 16-18, 2026. Customers will find Even More AffordableSM deals on seasonal favorites, a […]

On Saturday, July 18, Indivisible Redmond is joining communities across America for Good Trouble Lives On — a national weekend of action to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and to demand an end to the growing attacks on our democracy and our rights.  Right here in Redmond, we’ll be gathering at the Freedom […]

The Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo is pleased to announce that it has secured an exciting new attraction to replace the Paul Maurer Shows Carnival. This year’s fair will feature 541 Bounce Experience, offering a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment including waterslides, bounce houses, themed obstacle courses, a Jellyball Battle Arena, carnival games, movies, and more. Pre-Sale passes […]

The Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT), alongside the Oregon State Police High-Visibility Enforcement Unit, will conduct a coordinated traffic safety operation throughout Deschutes County from July 16 through July 18. The three-day effort will focus on speed-related violations and DUII deterrence, detection, and arrests. All six member agencies of the Central Oregon MATT—Bend Police […]

Mt. Bachelor and the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation are partnering to host Lift Up Local Schools, a new summer event that brings families and community members together for an unforgettable afternoon on the mountain while raising funds for education. Taking place on Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lift Up Local Schools offers discounted scenic […]

The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that it is hosting a Monarch Butterfly Naming Contest in July. Kids ages 5-17 can submit a name for a monarch butterfly July 10-26, 2026. Winners will have their submitted name connected to a monarch butterfly tracking tag so they can track their monarch! The Deschutes Land Trust has […]

The City of Bend is beginning construction on the Azalia and Windsor Sewer Project. Crews will be installing a new sewer main along a short portion of Brosterhous Road. To complete this work safely and efficiently, Brosterhous Road will be fully closed from the railroad undercrossing to Windsor Drive starting July 27, 2026. Construction is […]