The Source Staff

A magical winter evening of music, art, snow, and candlelight will take place on Saturday, January 31, at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, featuring a live concert by Bend-based pianist and composer Paula Dreyer alongside live painting by visual artist Karen Eland. Guests are invited to experience the performance in a uniquely immersive setting. Candlelit trails will guide attendees who […]

Headliners for 2026 include RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar Miz Cracker (New York), the sensational Tila Pia (San Francisco), and all of your Pacific Northwest favorites including Riley Burrows, Jayla Rose, Lylac, Heavy Cream and more. You won’t want to miss out on Queer Comedy Night at the Tower Theatre featuring Ren Q (Denver), Johana Coca […]

Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a certificate, a pin and a “healer’s touch” sculpture by their hospital’s chief nursing […]

RootedHomes is proud to share an exciting milestone: Phase Two of Rooted at 19th is scheduled for completion in March 2026. This marks another important step forward in expanding access to affordable, stable homeownership in our community. Building on the success of the first phase, Phase Two continues RootedHomes’ commitment to creating thoughtfully designed homes […]

As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact has received confirmation of a renewed federal grant that will enable its Head Start program to continue serving families in Central Oregon for the next five years. While NeighborImpact continues to assess how ongoing child care funding uncertainty may […]

After five years in their brick & mortar location, Blissful Spoon is ready to celebrate! A series of events is planned over the next week, and the community is invited to come and join in. The birthday bash weekend kicks off with an evening of Moroccan food and belly dancing with Bend’s Lost & Found […]

Deschutes County has released this year’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), offering residents a high-level summary of the more detailed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. “The PAFR simplifies our financial data, making it easier for residents to understand where their tax dollars go,” said Chief Financial Officer, Robert Tintle. “It […]

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Veterans Benefit Magazine, now available online and in print. This annual free publication is one of Oregon’s most widely used resources for veterans and their families, connecting Oregonians with the full range of state and federal benefits they have […]

With below freezing overnight temperatures and recent home fires related to heating, the Oregon State Fire Marshal would like to remind Oregonians about the importance of fire safety. Since January 1, the agency has investigated 10 home fires across the state from various causes. This past weekend, the Baker City Fire Department responded to two […]