The Source Staff

Community members are invited to participate in the second open house for the Aune Safety and Connectivity Project. This informational open house will be held online only and will be open for three weeks, from now to May 4, 2026, for public input. The online open house can be accessed at bendoregon.gov/aune. The open house includes a summary of what we […]

Due to increasing wildfire risk and the onset of an early wildfire season, all outdoor debris burning within Redmond Fire & Rescue’s District will close at midnight on April 30, 2026 and a burn ban will take effect. Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, combined with declining fuel moisture, have significantly increased the potential for wildfires across […]

Birkenstock – Bend Shoe Co. is proud to celebrate 50 years in downtown Bend, marking five decades of outfitting the community in comfort, craftsmanship, and iconic style. To honor the milestone, the store will host a 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 25, featuring an all-day in-store party and over $5,000 in prizes and giveaways. More […]

The Deschutes National Forest will extend a reduced version of the temporary area closure of the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend, Oregon, beginning May 1, to ensure public safety and support critical forest restoration efforts. The 32,565-acre closure will remain in effect through at least April 30, 2027. The closure restricts […]

The Open Arts Center (OAC), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering creativity, intergenerational learning, and belonging, is now open in Bend. Located at 999 NE 2nd Street, in the heart of the Bend Central District, OAC offers a welcoming, community-driven space where teens and adults can explore artistic expression, build creative skills, and connect […]

Central Oregon School of Ballet presents Giselle, one of the most revered works of the classical ballet canon, with performances April 18–19 at Mountain View High School. Tickets are now available at https://centraloregonschoolofballet.com/giselle/ A cornerstone of 19th-century ballet, Giselle is a work of striking contrast—earthy and joyful in its first act, otherworldly and transcendent in its second. This production […]