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Source Weekly January 25, 2024

Jan 24, 2024 - 29, 2025

Vol. 28, No. 4

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Local News

Plunging into the Piercing Cold

Why people are submerging their bodies into the icy Deschutes River, and the health benefits of cold-water immersion therapy

By Tiffany Neptune
Jan 24, 2024
Local News

Project Addresses Gaps in the Deschutes River Trail

The City of Bend is partnering with the Bend Park and Recreation District to fill in the trail on downtown Riverfront Street

By Julianna LaFollette
Jan 24, 2024
Local News

Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon

By The Source Editorial Board
Jan 24, 2024
Local News

A Potential "Setback" for Thornburgh Resort

Oregon's Land Use Board of Appeals puts the approval of Thornburgh Resort's Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan back in the County's hands

By Julianna LaFollette
Jan 24, 2024
Local News

LISTEN: Bend Don't Break: Marieka Greene, MBSEF Events/Financial Development Director 🎧

MBSEF Events/Financial Development Director talks about the iconic PPP race in Bend and the legacy of the Foundation.

Jan 31, 2024
Local News

Oregon, along with Bend-La Pine Schools, saw increased graduation rates in 2023

New data shows overall increases

By Julianna LaFollette
Jan 30, 2024
Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

Proyecto aborda las “disparidades” del sendero del río Deschutes

La ciudad de Bend se asocia con Bend Park and Recreation para completar el sendero de la calle Riverfront del centro

By Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido por/Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar and Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido por/Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Jan 24, 2024

Editorial

A Battle Over Measure 110, and So Far No One's Happy

Pack your patience as the state continues to get the supports in place to make drug treatment reforms really fly.

By The Source Editorial Board
Jan 24, 2024
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 01/25/2024

Jan 24, 2024

Culture Features

2024, Year of the Dragon

Ultimately, fantasy books are about hope

By Cassie Clemans, Owner of Roundabout Books
Jan 24, 2024
Take Me Home

Winter Mailbag

Answering our readers' questions

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Jan 24, 2024
Advice & Fun

The Third Act: Kinder, Gentler

Who knew an impromptu birding expedition would produce a heightened sense of community?

By Ellen Waterston
Jan 24, 2024
Advice & Fun

Horoscope Week of January 25, 2024

By Rob Brezsny
Jan 24, 2024

Chow

Dinner At the Hook & Plow

Fresh fish, creamy potatoes and braised kale are the highlights of our meal

By Donna Britt
Jan 24, 2024
Chow

Asian Market for Bend is One Step Closer

Tomi Mart secures a location on the south side of Bend

By Nicole Vulcan
Jan 24, 2024
Chow

Carrot Ginger Soup

Fresh ginger root gives warm flavor to a simple soup

By Donna Britt
Jan 25, 2024
Chow

Bourbon Chicken Combines Asian/Cajun Flavors

By Donna Britt
Feb 1, 2024

Film

May the Source Be With You: January Edition

Seattle superheroes and the cult of pickleball

By Jared Rasic
Jan 24, 2024

Sound Stories & Interviews

A Friend Named Palo

Palo Sopraño loves Mac Demarco, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, but his style of expression and his approach to the music could not be more his own

By Armando Borrego
Jan 24, 2024
Upcoming Shows

Gung Ho: They've Always Been Ramblers

The Miller Twins' determination to be authentic to themselves creatively was born from the passing of a mother and the purchase of a mandolin

By Armando Borrego
Jan 24, 2024

Go Here

Beats, Bites and Beautiful Art

A rundown of some of the most exciting events, musicians and vendors that will descend on Central Oregon for the 2024 Bend WinterFest

By Armando Borrego
Jan 24, 2024
Natural World

Winter Wonders: Caring for Wintering Hummingbirds

Our Anna's hummingbirds face real trouble as deep freeze, blizzard conditions, and icy rain continue. We can help these winter wonders in several simple ways.

By Elise Wolf
Jan 24, 2024

Business News

NeighborImpact Generates Over 750 New Child Care Slots; Additional Child Care Expansion Resources Still Available

By Rachel Haakenson
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

Jen Hammond Named Operations Director At Bend Chamber

By Bend Chamber
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) Seeks Budget Committee Members

By Kimberly Banner
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

Brooks Resources Receives Earth Advantage Hall of Fame Award

By Judy Campbell
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

Bethlehem Inn Elects New Board Members

By Kim Fischbach
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

Bend Artist Wins Official Artwork Contest For The 2024 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle

By Marieka Greene
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

Beto Yarce Selected As Regional Administrator For SBA Region 10

By Silvia Klatman
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

Heritage Brand Opens Doors To The Public For The First Time In 2024

By Aleesha Dickey
Jan 30, 2024
Business News

HDFFA’s 2024 High Desert Food And Farm Directory Is Open To Sign Ups

By Sharon Maier Kennelly
Jan 30, 2024

Toast!

Mixologist Profile: Zack Ottesen of Five Fusion

This wunderkind mix-master splashes his spin on a new cocktail menu

By Brian Yaeger
Jan 23, 2024