The Source Staff

Deschutes County staff want to remind community members to be wary of suspicious emails designed to steal their personal information. The Community Development Department (CDD) recently discovered that cybercriminals sent a fake email from a CDD staff member, demanding payment and deceiving recipients into revealing sensitive data. If you receive an email demanding an urgent […]

State Senator Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) announced a $4M state loan guarantee to support the Joule housing development in Bend, a project that will add 134 new multifamily housing units, including income restricted units for households earning at or below 90 percent of the area median income. The project aims to achieve low carbon energy performance […]

Deschutes County residents now have expanded options for recycling their unwanted mattresses, thanks to local businesses and an Oregon state law that took effect this year. On the Move Movers in Bend has joined a growing statewide network of mattress collection sites that are part of Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program.  On the […]

Stroke Awareness Oregon (SAO) invites the Central Oregon community to join us for our annual Strike Out Stroke event on Tuesday, Oct. 28th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Westside Church- 2051 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR. This free, family-friendly event aims to educate, empower, and engage our community in the fight against stroke—the leading cause of serious long-term disability and […]

Next week, Oct. 26-28, 2025, hundreds of educators, college access professionals and community leaders from across the region and United States will come together for GEAR UP West 2025, an annual conference celebrating innovation, equity and opportunity in education. Hosted by Oregon GEAR UP, the conference serves as a hub for collaboration and inspiration, uniting those who […]

The Bar Method, the transformative barre fitness brand known for its precision-based, physical therapist-approved workout, is proud to announce the opening of The Bar Method Bend, located at 2838 NW Crossing Dr., Ste. 230 on October 2, 2025. Locally owned and woman-led by Lindsay Reynolds, The Bar Method Bend brings a fresh, inclusive, and empowering approach to […]

Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer Information Night for volunteers who are interested in winter volunteer opportunities on the Deschutes National Forest.  The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 2025 from 5:6pm at Embark Coworking Community located at 2843 NW Lolo Drive, Bend, OR […]

On Saturday, October 25, families are invited to join Tyler & Clarry’s Treasure Hunt Adventure, a free, interactive literary scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Redmond into a walkable world of imagination. Beginning at Herringbone Bookstore, adventurers will receive a treasure map guiding them through downtown businesses in partnership with Enjoy Downtown Redmond. Along the way, […]

Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is proud to host a USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Qualifier Event on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at its Bend youth centered facility. This sanctioned competition will bring youth climbers from across the Pacific Northwest together for an exciting day of climbing in the modified redpoint format. Key Details Community Events All […]