The Source Staff

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board is investigating 68 potential violations after investigators visited 429 job sites looking for unlicensed contractors. This effort, which took place between October 13-24, was a part of a joint effort taking place over many states, coordinated by NASCLA (National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies). State licensing agencies associated with […]

Everyone’s favorite “Toasted” sub shop says “forget National Sandwich Day, and instead, party with us for the Chebasphere’s own original holiday: the second annual Nugsgiving 😎with free food, good vibes, and zero gimmicks.”  On Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:20–10:00 p.m., homies can roll up to any participating Cheba Hut nationwide and snag one free 4” Nug-sized sub or an order of Pretzel 🥨 Nugs […]

Central Oregon is a rich community of outdoor activity, and music is a great way to come indoors and explore a special opportunity of music making with good friends and new friends! Each season COYO students will rehearse and present a wide variety of exciting repertoire featuring student soloists and nationally recognized performers. COYO members […]

The High Desert Museum will be honoring Veterans Day all day long with free admission for veterans, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11. Experience the inspiring artwork of Joe Feddersen, explore the world beneath our feet in Soil Alive! and discover the aftermath of wildfire in Hollow and Still. Active-duty service members and up to […]

As respiratory virus season arrives in Central Oregon, providers from local health care organizations are joining together to share an important message about vaccination. Six health care organizations are releasing a joint video message to emphasize the importance of vaccines and to reassure the community that providers are ready to answer any questions.  “Our message is simple: […]

Every month of the year, hundreds of Family Kitchen volunteers come into a small soup kitchen in Bend to – wash dishes and cook meals for strangers, FOR FREE. They don’t get paid, and they don’t always get thanked, yet they keep showing up, week after week, through freezing temperatures and smokey skies to help […]

How satisfied are you with the services of Bend Park and Recreation District? Is the district utilizing your tax dollars wisely and efficiently? What should the agency’s role be in regards to tax exemptions for housing?  Now is your chance to provide input and feedback.  BPRD, with help from Probolsky Research, will launch a new Public Perception Survey beginning […]

Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists and real estate brokers affiliated with the Bend office of Coldwell Banker Bain, were the only Oregon brokers selected for Coldwell Banker’s 2025 Hawaii Celebration of Success, an event recognizing the Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents from the Western region. Attendees enjoyed a […]

How does proximity to nature in cities and towns impact people’s health? Inequities in access to nature and how do we avoid creating future inequities? Strategies for building homes within healthy, green communities? These are some of the questions to be explored at Urban Green Space: A Human Health Necessity, a public forum on Thursday, November […]

To help provide food for local families in need, Market of Choice is teaming up with its customers to help tackle food insecurity across Oregon. With the need greater than ever this season, Market of Choice has donated $60,000 to food banks statewide this month, and is encouraging customers to make a difference by giving cash donations […]