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North Star Elementary School and The Environmental Center Team Up to Recycle Running Shoes

Ongoing sustainability effort doubles as a fundraiser for The Environmental Center.
by The Source Staff

Students in North Star Elementary School’s Green Team recently conducted a recycling drive for used sneakers, collecting over 400 shoes from families and from the broader Bend running community. Consisting of 3rd through 5th graders, the sustainability-focused club chose to collect athletic shoes with a dual mission of keeping them out of the landfill and […]

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Sisters Trails Alliance Advances Accessible Trails in Sisters Country

Two major milestones advance Sisters Country’s Accessible Trails Project toward becoming Oregon’s first fully verified accessible adventure trail system.
by The Source Staff

Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) is proud to announce two significant milestones for its Accessible Trails Project. STA has been named a recipient of the Visit Central Oregon (VCO) Central Oregon Future Fund — a competitive grant program that supports tourism-related projects benefiting both residents and visitors across the region. Additionally, STA has been accepted into […]

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Source Gets Nod for Opinion Coverage; Moves Up in Size in Regional Journalism Awards

Growth in the newsroom leads to change from “small” to “medium” category
by The Source Staff

The Source gained recognition in a Pacific Northwest journalism contest announced this week, winning third place in the Editorial & Commentary category among medium-sized newspapers in the region. To win the award in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Northwest Excellence in Journalism 2025 contest, the Source submitted Opinion stories tackling supportive housing, e-bikes and home […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Shanan Kelley🎧

Writer, Emcee, Auctioneer, and Comedian
by The Source Staff

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Shanan Kelley, writer, emcee, auctioneer, and comedian whose heart‑centered humor has made her a cornerstone of Central Oregon’s nonprofit and creative communities. Shanan shares how she built a unique career blending storytelling, performance, and purpose—from launching The Nightlight Show in Bend’s early creative […]

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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Steven Dobson🎧

Founder of Dobson Strength Rehab & Performance
by The Source Staff

In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Steven Dobson, founder of Dobson Strength Rehab & Performance, to explore a smarter, more holistic approach to movement, recovery, and resilience. A doctor of physical therapy and strength coach based in Bend, Steven shares how his own injury journey led him to rethink […]

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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Don Gavitte 🎧

From the Teacher Show
by The Source Staff

This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on […]

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Letters to the Editor, Week of June 4

Topics include the egg oiling program, Artificial Intelligence and the loss of Little Kits day care
by The Source Staff

Egg 0iling program I’ve just read the latest issue of the Source and the letter of the week enlightened me to the fact that Bend Park and Rec has been doing a goose egg oiling program. I reached out to Parks and Rec and the person who is in charge is Zara Hickman, with whom […]

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Commencement at COCC to Award 865 Degrees, Certificates

Ray Randall, this year’s student speaker, is an intern at the Source.
by The Source Staff

Central Oregon Community College’s graduation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Bend campus’s Mazama Field. A reception follows the ceremony; tickets are not required for guests. For the 2025-26 academic year — including summer term 2025 — the college will be awarding 865 degrees and certificates: 651 degrees […]

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Race Prompts Temporary Closure of Portions of Millican Plateau, North Millican OHV Trail Systems

The racecourse and several access points into the area will be closed for the safety of participants and the public.
by The Source Staff

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican off-highway vehicle trail systems June 5-7 for an annual side-by-side race. The racecourse and several access points into the area will be closed for the safety of participants and the public. Security personnel will be stationed at entrance points […]

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Spotlight Chamber Players Present “Pop-Up Concerts” this Weekend

Join HDCM for a free concert on Sunday.
by The Source Staff

High Desert Chamber Music presents this season’s “Pop-Up Concerts!” this weekend. This performance is FREE to attend and open to all. This event takes place on Sunday, June7, 3:00 pm, at Watershed Coffee Roasters (formerly Looney Bean Coffee) in Downtown Bend. The Spotlight Chamber Players will feature a piano trio, violin duo, and violin/cello duo […]

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