The Source Staff

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 […]

Young people in Oregon who have experienced homelessness and are pursuing higher education at eligible Oregon schools are eligible for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program Tuition and Fee Waiver Program. “College can feel out of reach for young people who have experienced homelessness, and this program tells them that Oregon […]

The Cooley Sewer Improvements Project will begin construction on Monday, July 13 between Ranch Village Drive and NE 18th Street. During this project, expect lane closures and delays with flagging, but traffic will remain open in both directions. Project completion is anticipated in the fall. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6:30 […]

The Deschutes National Forest opened the gate at Todd Lake to Forest Service Road (FSR) 370 on July 8. Forest Service Road 370 provides driving access to the Broken Top and Crater Ditch Trailheads. Forest Service Road 370 is a very rough road with sections through which low-clearance vehicles cannot travel. The Forest Service does […]

A $3.2 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks ticket sold by a Prineville store earned the family-owned business a $32,000 bonus.  R & R Grocery and Sporting Goods at 940 SE Combs Road in Prineville sold the winning ticket in the June 6, 2026 drawing. The prize winner is from Prineville and wanted to remain anonymous. Store owners Debi […]

Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) continues to expand opportunities for veterans with disabilities through adaptive outdoor recreation, offering year-round programs that build skills, foster community, and increase access to the outdoors. The organization’s Service to Summit program includes adaptive skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, gravel cycling, and other outdoor recreation opportunities designed specifically for veterans and members […]

The Ochoco National Forest will host the 30th annual Senior Fishing Derby on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Walton Lake. This milestone event offers a free and fun-filled morning of fishing and prizes specifically for participants 55 years of age and older. The annual fishing derby is held at Walton Lake, about 30 miles east […]

Deschutes County Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to prevent Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or STEC, infections as picnics, fairs, petting zoos and other summer events take place across Central Oregon. “Each summer, Public Health sees an increase in intestinal illnesses in our community,” said Deschutes County Communicable Disease Program Manager Rita Bacho. “Because […]

The Deschutes National Forest is reducing wildfire risk on National Forest System lands near Two Rivers North community approximately two miles west of State Highway 58 through the Two Rivers Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. Work may begin as soon as Monday, July 13. The project aims to reduce wildfire risk to nearby communities and provide […]