The Source Staff

As Central Oregon continues to grow, communities face important decisions about how to invest in infrastructure, encourage economic development, create housing opportunities, and revitalize key areas. On Thursday, August 20, 2026, City Club of Central Oregon will bring together regional experts for a timely community conversation exploring one of the primary tools used to achieve these […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host Oregon fisherman and author Jesse Lance Robbins at an in-store event on August 20 at 6:30 pm to read from and discuss his book of essays The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere: Stories in Celebration of Why We Fish, a contemplative journey through water and time.  This collection of […]

The Central Library has been in full operation for more than two months, and library staff are ready to celebrate this new chapter by hosting an event befitting the role the library plays in the community. A grand opening celebration from noon–4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, is open to the public and will feature […]

Due to extreme wildfire activity across Central Oregon, the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District is issuing emergency closures to protect public safety, natural and cultural resources, and reduce conflicts with firefighting and emergency personnel.  The closures encompass nearly all BLM-administered lands in the Prineville District, including broad areas from the Columbia River south to […]

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of Timber Cottages on Wednesday, July 22, with a home dedication, ribbon cutting, homeowner stories, and tours of the new neighborhood. The event brought together Timber Cottages homeowners, Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy, Habitat Board and staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and local officials. Timber Cottages includes 13 […]

Beginning Monday, Aug. 3, a temporary westbound lane closure of Franklin Avenue from NE Second Street to NE Third Street will be required for one month. The detour route includes NE Third Street, Greenwood Avenue, and NW Wall Street. Other daytime work and some night work will continue between First Street and Fourth Street. Franklin […]

Healing Reins recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their fifth-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. Serving children, teens, and adults ages 4 to 94, Healing Reins provides adaptive equine and outdoor-based therapeutic services designed to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Each week, […]

The Deschutes Historical Museum hosts its fifth annual outdoor Antique Fair on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm. Explore vintage and antiques from vendors all over Oregon. Whether your passion is glass, dishes, fiber arts, or militaria, you are sure to find a treasure that speaks to you! Enjoy baked goods […]

As summer heats up, wildfire season is back in Central Oregon, with wildfires throughout the state causing evacuations, poor air quality, and concerns around life and property. At Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, nearby fires including the Akawa Butte and Brewer Fires along the Jefferson-Deschutes County line, and the Rowe Creek […]