The Source Staff

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrated maps and advertisements functioned as powerful enticements to attract new inhabitants to the West. Opening Saturday, November 15 at the High Desert Museum, Drawn West: A History of Promoting Placeexplores a century of salesmanship, when artists and cartographers alike crafted an image of the West that depicted both fact and […]

At its Nov. 12, City Council Work Session, Council began a discussion about strategically activating City-owned properties in Downtown and the Bend Central District (BCD) while addressing future long-term planning for Bend City Hall and administrative space needs. Part of this planning effort is for the development of a future City Hall and administrative facility […]

International pianist and composer Paula Dreyer will perform a candlelight solo piano concert as the opening act for renowned pianist Holly Bowling at the Tower Theatre on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm. Tickets are available at www.towertheatre.org/event/holly-bowling-with-paula-dreyer Dreyer, known for her emotionally evocative and cinematic piano works, will present a program of beautiful original compositions and intricate covers, reminiscent of the candlelit tour […]

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 […]

A gift to Oregon State University–Cascades will establish a fund to enhance classroom learning and hands-on experiences for students in the newly launched accountancy degree program. The $50,000 gift was made through the OSU Foundation by Lance Brant, an alumnus of OSU’s College of Business, and founder and co-managing partner of Capstone Accounting and Tax […]

Maragas Winery will be hosting two wine events this November that will benefit The NeighborImpact food bank. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to the food bank. In light of national budget cuts and the current absence of SNAP benefits, the Central Oregon food bank is our choice for this holiday giving. The first event […]

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 […]