The Source Staff

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 […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host Portland author Eli Boschetto, who will share stories about hiking through and choosing the 100 trails that are collected in his new book, “100 Classic Hikes: Oregon”. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm. The varied landscapes of Oregon are a year-round hiker’s […]

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 […]

The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perkey as the organization’s new Executive Director. Perkey joins MBSEF following an extensive search process and brings a deep background in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement. “As a Bend resident and parent whose children have […]

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 brand’s beloved central Oregon home. […]

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 […]

Around The Bend Farms (ATBF), a local nonprofit dedicated to improving food security and community health, announces a major fundraising event at the popular Bend restaurant, Spork, on Sunday, November 16th, at 4:00 PM.  This special event aims to raise vital funds for two of ATBF’s key initiatives: The Around The Bend Gardensprogram and the impactful Farm-to-Warm Springs project. Supporting […]

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet’s international ensemble will grace stages across the country this holiday season, including Tower Theatre on 11/18/2025. The 33rd annual North American tour showcases a fusion of talent from esteemed ballet capitals worldwide, converging on one stage to spread the overarching message of the holidays – peace. In Bend, ticket sales will […]

The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) is warning Oregonians of a phishing scam that is targeting people who are awaiting approval for a project from their local building or planning department. In this scam, someone claiming to be from the local building or planning department emails a person to get them to wire money. The […]

Members of the Bend area community will now have another option for great haircuts at a convenient place and time with the opening of a new Great Clips salon on Saturday, November 8. The all-new salon will be the second in Bend with the address of 20789 NW Henry Ave., Suite 150 and it will […]