The Source Staff

On Sept. 30, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) published the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026. Per statute, the Office of Economic Analysis calculates the maximum rent increase by adding 7% to the average change in the cost of living over the past year. Only one rent increase is allowed every […]

 The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District completed a major cleanup effort near La Pine at several long-term camps. The effort required a coordinated response from the BLM and Deschutes County officials before the BLM implemented a cleanup. The clean-up was necessary to address hazardous materials, trash and abandoned vehicles remaining in the area. The […]

Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City has several Council-appointed advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Budget Committee, Core Area Advisory Board, Human Rights and Equity Commission, Landmarks Commission, […]

On Oct. 11, Happy Trails Horse Rescue will be holding an Open Barn Day from noon–2 pm. We are asking a donation ticket of $20 per person (kids under 18 free). Tickets can be purchased on our website at www.happytrailshr.org Happy Trails Horse Rescue, located in Tumalo on Couch Market Road, just west of Bend, is dedicated to […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host Northwest artist and author Molly Hashimoto to discuss her new book, “Wildflowers of the West: An Artist’s Guide”, exploring the ephemeral beauty of wildflowers. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on Oct. 19 at 4:00 pm. Bestselling artist Molly Hashimoto brings her unique blend of vibrant illustration, engaging […]

Oregon State University – Cascades students will have new opportunities to gain valuable workplace experience through a new career accelerator program. OSU-Cascades is one of a handful of universities from around the country selected to participate in the National Work-Integrated Learning Accelerator, which aims to help university institutions pilot scalable models of career-integrated learning that […]

If you missed the April 15 tax filing deadline you can still file your 2024 taxes. Thanks to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Tax Infrastructure Grant Program free tax filing help is available through October 15. There is no penalty for filing now if you are due refund money.  In fact, now is […]

The High Desert Museum has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the gold standard for animal care and wellbeing worldwide. The Museum went before the AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission for final review on Sunday for accreditation in what has been a yearslong process. The Museum wildlife team cares for over 100 animals […]