Indivisible Redmond has decided to cosponsor and support a new No Kings protest in Redmond, organized by Navy veteran and former Redmond City Council member Anne Graham. Graham, along with Indivisible Redmond members and community supporters will be at 732 W. 6th Street (site of the former Joannโs) every Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. […]
The Source Staff
Central Oregon Gives 2025
In honor of this week’s Give Guide, the Source team spent some time exploring the stories of a few local nonprofits. Click the images below to read each story. View complete list of nonprofits inside the Give Guide
Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 6
Correction/Clarification for publicationIn the letter, “A Lack of Oversight” (Oct. 29, 2025), the author implies that NeighborImpact has operational oversight or involvement in the permanent supportive housing project at Cleveland Commons. This is inaccurate. NeighborImpact does not operate, manage, or provide services at Cleveland Commons. The agencyโs only connection to the property is ownership of […]
Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert Hosts First Town Hall
The Deschutes County Sheriffโs Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La Pine on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the La Pine Senior & Activity Center. Hosted by Sheriff Ty Rupert, these town halls provide an opportunity for residents to engage directly with the Sheriffโs Office, ask […]
The 2025ย Central Oregon Gives Campaign Launches on Nov. 6
Central Oregonโs annual year-end giving campaign is back, and it comes at an important time for the community. Beginning November 6, community members can visit centraloregongives.com to support more than 80 local nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the heart of our region during these trying times for nonprofits. From tackling affordable housing and supporting mental health services […]
McKenzie Pass Fully Closing for the Season Nov. 6
With winter approaching, ODOT crews will close the east side of McKenzie Pass, OR 242, on Thursday, Nov. 6, marking the start of the full seasonal closure. The west side of the pass closed earlier on Oct. 14. New this year, the east-side gate has been moved one mile closer to Sisters to provide a […]
Forum on Mental Health
Oregon ranks 49th in the nation for access to mental health care, a sobering statistic with deep human and economic consequences. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the City Club of Central Oregon and the Oregon Health Forum will come together to unpack the forces driving this ranking and to explore how Central Oregon can chart […]
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perkey as the organizationโs new Executive Director. Perkey joins MBSEF following an extensive search process and brings a deep background in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement. โAs a Bend resident and parent whose children have […]
Mountain Lifestyle Brand BlackStrap in Bend Opens New Midtown Campus
To keep pace with momentous growth in recent years, BlackStrap, the all season layering company, announces the opening of their new 66,000 Sq. Ft. campus headquarters in the heart of Midtown Bend, where the company was founded. The new space is designed to spark creativity, collaboration and community in the brandโs beloved central Oregon home. […]
Bend FFA Chapter Earns Honors at National FFA Convention
The Bend FFA chapter of Bend, OR, has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism. Less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from across the country that actively implementthe mission […]

