The Source Staff

With the support of its members, staff and the community, Mid Oregon Credit Union collected several generous bins of school supplies for local students during its annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser benefiting Family Access Network. During August, Mid Oregon collected school supplies and cash donations at each of their eight branches across Central Oregon. Every donation […]

Whether you’re just curious about what’s possible or ready to build, the What’s Brewing ADU Fair brings the people, expertise and resources you need together in one place.  Start with a quick look at the latest housing updates in Bend and Central Oregon before turning the conversation to ADUs—what’s changing, what homeowners should know, and […]

Powder House, one of Central Oregon’s premier ski and snowboard specialty retailers, is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a special customer appreciation event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For five decades, Powder House has helped generations of skiers, snowboarders, Nordic enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers find the right gear and expert […]

Commute Options and its statewide partners are launching the annual Get There Challenge, a two-week statewide competition designed to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation choices across Oregon. Running from October 1 to October 14, the initiative encourages residents to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips to ease traffic congestion, improve air quality, and save […]

Today, Governor Tina Kotek shared early data from the 2025-2026 school year, showing that 2,655 more students than last year attended school regularly in Oregon, marking a third year of year-over-year improvement across the state, a 4.6% increase since the Governor took office.  “The work of making sure families and educators can help their students […]

Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is now accepting homeownership inquiries from local households interested in purchasing an affordable Habitat home in La Pine. The program is designed to create an affordable path to homeownership for working households who meet income and other program qualifications but may struggle to purchase a home through the […]

The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon is bringing its Mobile Museum to Discovery Corner in Discovery West for a month-long pop-up beginning October 3.  Located at 1123 NW Ochoa Drive, Suite 100, the Mobile Museum will offer hands-on exhibits and activities designed to encourage exploration, creativity and learning through STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art […]

The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is offering 50% off adoption fees for all available dogs from Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 10 as part of its Barktober adoption promotion.  The discount includes dogs of all ages, from puppies and adolescents to adults and seniors.  “There is no one right age to adopt,” […]