The Source Staff

What began as a local act of compassion has grown into a powerful mission to change the future of animal healthcare. PetsForward, an advanced veterinary healthcare fund and nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its official launch, an expansion of the beloved VRCCO Care Fund, which has already touched hundreds of lives in Central Oregon. When the Veterinary […]

The team at The Peaks 360 rural residential community announced an immediate $25,000 donation to NeighborImpact, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit organization serving Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and Warm Springs. This donation is in direct response to the food insecurity emergency faced by many Central Oregon residents due to the ongoing government shutdown, as well as […]

Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is proud to announce that its fourth annual A Night to Remember: Bowties & Boots fundraiser, presented by Jeff Larkin Realty, raised more than $110,000 to support essential behavioral health services for individuals and families across Central Oregon. Held on a lovely October evening at the Brasada Ranch Event Barn, the […]

Commute Options announces the results from its region’s participation in the annual Get There Challenge, a two-week statewide event encouraging Oregonians to choose alternative transportation modes over driving alone. Out of 969 total participants statewide, 272 came from the Commute Options service area in Central and Eastern Oregon, logging an incredible 3,905 non-drive-alone trips during the challenge period. The […]

St. Charles Health System is announcing an agreement with PacificSource, allowing thousands of patients on both the commercial and Medicare Advantage plans to remain in-network for St. Charles hospitals and clinics.  “We are grateful we were able to come to an agreement with PacificSource to maintain in-network coverage for thousands of local residents, who we […]

Local McDonald’s Owner Operator Mason Rodby welcomed the city of Redmond to its newest location at 625 NW Oak Tree Ln in the north end. In honor of Veterans Day, the Grand Opening gave over 200 free meals to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders. “I am passionate about serving this community and I […]

Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg announced his plans to retire from his position effective September 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure as director and 26 years with the library system. Dunkelberg made the announcement to the library board during their November 12 meeting, and followed up with a message to library staff the morning of […]

Realms Middle School and Realms High School, which share a leased building in northeast Bend, will relocate to other sites owned by Bend-La Pine Schools after the end of the current school year. The decision follows a thorough review of school district resources and facility costs, and a determination that it is no longer financially […]

In a refreshing departure from the frenzy of Black Friday weekend, Sounds Fast, a trusted Bend business for over 20 years, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, November 28th and will remain closed for Black Friday weekend. The decision shows a deep commitment to fostering time for family, rest, and reflection—core values […]