The Source Staff

The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA) of Oregon and Washington is celebrating the immense success of its recent regional Roadshow stops in Bellingham and the Tri-Cities. These foundational gatherings served as vital resource hubs and community-building events for families navigating Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. The momentum is now moving to Central Oregon. The […]

St. Charles Health System has experienced rapid growth in the services and amount of care provided throughout Central Oregon in recent years. The growth is aligned with increases in population and demand for care in the region and has mostly occurred in the outpatient and specialty services areas of the organization. “We have been in […]

On Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, Alesong Brewing and Blending will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at its countryside tasting room (80848 Territorial Hwy). Both days will include live music and a cookout menu featuring smashburgers, chicken wings, Olympia Provisions hot dogs, and more.  In addition, Alesong will release its anticipated 10th CANniversary IPA, […]

Oregon’s top collegiate innovators will gather at Oregon State University – Cascades on June 26 for the 2026 InventOR final competition, where 20 teams will compete for prizes totaling $30,000 and the chance to accelerate their ventures.  A public showcase of student-led startups will take place 2 to 5 p.m. in the Student Success Center. […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) to collect public feedback to support the 2026 update of the Deschutes County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP). This is an opportunity for community members to provide input on the draft plan by completing a public survey. The goal of the survey […]

Prideville is inviting community members, visitors, businesses, and organizations from across Central Oregon to come together for the 6th Annual Prideville Festival on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Pioneer Park in Prineville. This year’s theme, “Small Town, Big Pride,” celebrates the power of community, visibility, and belonging in rural Oregon. The free event will take […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host author Jason Dove Mark at an in-store event on July 9 at 6:30 pm. In his book, “The Earth Said Remember Me: How to Revive Our Memories and Restore the Planet­” he discusses how we can shake off our complacency about climate change and become re-inspired to take small […]

Oregon State University-Cascades awarded its 2026 Distinguished Service Award to former Oregon state Senator Tim Knopp. The annual award honors individuals, businesses or organizations who have made exceptional contributions to OSU-Cascades, Central Oregon, Oregon or the world. “Through service in public office, providing small business leadership, engaging in community issues, and now as Oregon’s Chief […]

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in each of the first five months of 2026. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in March, April, and May. In May, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 3,600 jobs, following a gain of 600 jobs, as revised, in April. May’s gains were largest in other services(+2,000 jobs) and professional […]