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Free Expert Community Presentation 

NAMI to host talk on mental health and aging
by The Source Staff

Free community talk at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 on “Maintaining Mental Health As We Age” at the Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702. Learn more.  Mental health is just as important as physical health — especially as we age. We’ll explore how anxiety, depression, and mood disorders can uniquely affect older […]

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 Child Care Infrastructure Fund Round Three Accepting Applications on September 17

$20 million will be awarded for infrastructure projects at Oregon child care facilities.
by The Source Staff

Business Oregon is pleased to announce that the application portal for Round Three of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund program will be opening on September 17, 2025. The Child Care Infrastructure Fund program, created in response to Oregon’s House Bill 3005 (2023), provides critical financial assistance for infrastructure activities that support child care facilities. Business […]

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La Pine Woman Loses Thousands in Scam

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says victim thought she was helping a neighbor
by The Source Staff

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a phone scam that resulted in an elderly La Pine woman losing more than $57,000 after being tricked into believing she was helping her neighbor. On the evening of Sept. 9, deputies were dispatched to Ray’s Food Place in La Pine regarding a possible scam. Deputy Aaron Alexander […]

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Letters to the Editor Week of Sept. 18

New memorial, human nature and NIMBY
by The Source Staff

The Rhythm of the Seasons Nature moves in cycles—seasons of growth, harvest, rest, and renewal. Yet so many of us try to live as if we are machines, expected to produce and perform without pause. Over time, this leaves us depleted, disconnected, and longing for balance. As a nurse practitioner and trauma-informed coach, I’ve seen how honoring […]

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Bend Fire Warns of Scam

Scammers claim to be with the Bend Fire Department and ask for donations
by The Source Staff

Bend Fire & Rescue is alerting the community to a scam involving individuals who claim to be members of the Bend Fire Department and attempt to collect donations from businesses in exchange for promotion at an upcoming event. Local businesses should be weary of callers requesting monetary donations on behalf of Bend Fire & Rescue. […]

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TedxBend is Returning

Community event kicks off the 2026 relaunch
by The Source Staff

After a seven-year hiatus, TEDxBend is returning to spark curiosity, ignite conversations, and inspire action. The journey begins with a special TEDxBend Community Event on Sept. 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at The Haven Coworking. Interested community members are invited to join us as we kick off TEDxBend 2026: The Return of Ideas Worth Spreading. The evening will feature two past TEDxBend speakers as they share […]

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Part of Bond Street Closed Sept. 12-15

The closure in front of the courthouse is to remove a construction crane
by The Source Staff

The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project will reach a pivotal phase this week with the scheduled removal of its tower crane, a prominent fixture in downtown Bend. The removal of the crane will require the temporary closure of Bond Street between Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, starting early morning on Friday, Sept. 12, until the evening of Monday, Sept. […]

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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Deschutes County

A cat caught a bat in Bend that carried the disease
by The Source Staff

Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat caught a bat that tested positive for rabies in Bend last week.  Rabies is a serious viral disease that can be transmitted to humans and pets through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. While […]

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Section of Highway 126 Closed Sept. 12-15

Affected stretch is from SE Veterans Way to SE Evergreen Ave in Redmond
by The Source Staff

City of Redmond will close OR HWY 126 from SE Veterans Way to SE Evergreen Avenue, to all traffic beginning 8:00 PM on September 12, through 6:00 AM on September 15, to tie in a newly constructed roundabout at 9thStreet. The roundabout is part of the Eastside Arterial Project Phase 2 construction, intended to improve […]

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Museum’s Indigenous Speakers Series Continues

High Desert Museum to host three events
by The Source Staff

The High Desert Museum’s popular Indigenous Speakers Series returns this fall with three vibrant and inspiring programs. Featuring an array of Indigenous voices, the series highlights artists, storytellers, scholars and more who share their unique perspectives with the community. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), a scholar, author, Indigenous leader and advocate, will […]

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