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Source Weekly February 1, 2024

Jan 31, 2024 - Feb 12, 2025

Vol. 28, No. 5

Digital Edition

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Local News

Local Program Aims to Expand Child Care

A local child care expansion program created 777 new child care spots in Central Oregon. While the additional funding and education helped many providers, barriers remain

By Julianna LaFollette
Jan 31, 2024
Local News

Deschutes County Legislative Priorities

Officials and legislators are prioritizing a number of topics ahead of the February Oregon legislative session

By Julianna LaFollette
Jan 31, 2024
Local News

Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon

By The Source Editorial Board
Jan 31, 2024
Local News

Q&A with Co-Director of Neighbors 4 Redmond

Citizen group holds monthly events in the Hub City to inform people about current issues

By Julianna LaFollette
Jan 31, 2024
Local News

LISTEN: Jason Kropf, Oregon State Rep., House District 54 🎧

Oregon State Representative Jason Kropf on issues and current legislative session

Feb 7, 2024
Local News

LISTEN: Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator 🎧

Celebrating Black History Month with Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator

Feb 7, 2024
Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

Preguntas y Respuestas con el Codirector de Neighbors 4 Redmond

Grupo de ciudadanos realiza reuniones mensuales en Hub City para poner al corriente a la gente sobre los temas actuales

By Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido por/Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Jan 31, 2024

Editorial

When Your House Rep Isn't From Here and China is More Important than the District

When hopeful politicians tour their prospective districts, stumping for votes, a common approach is to boast about just how well they know the ins and outs of the district

By The Source Editorial Board
Jan 31, 2024
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 02/01/2024

Jan 31, 2024

Culture Features

Welcome to the Cabaret

A night of decadence at Liza's Lounge

By Jared Rasic
Jan 31, 2024
Smoke Signals

A Drink from Your Loving Cup

Tronian Omegatron vaporizer review

By Josh Jardine
Jan 31, 2024
Take Me Home

The Top Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home

Has the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind?

By Keeping Current Matters, Care of RE/MAX Key Properties
Jan 31, 2024
Advice & Fun

Awakening Your Inner Hero: A column helping locals live a kinder and more courageous life

Life, Death... and Love

By Burt Gershater
Jan 31, 2024
Advice & Fun

Horoscope Week of February 1, 2024

By Rob Brezsny
Jan 31, 2024

Chow

Simply Delicious: The Farmer's Deli

Eating my way through a downtown Bend gem

By Jared Rasic
Jan 31, 2024
Chow

Burgerville Eyes Bend

Popular Northwest burger chain looks at new location in Bend... and maybe even Redmond

By Nicole Vulcan
Jan 31, 2024
Beer & Drink

LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Robin & Todd Clement, Monkless Belgian Ales 🎧

Monkless Belgian Ales founders on the popularity of Belgian ales and their new Monkless Abbey.

Feb 7, 2024

Film

Little Monsters

"Poor Things" is a feminist classic

By Jared Rasic
Jan 31, 2024

Sound Stories & Interviews

Luck Be a Lady

Travis Ehrenstrom on what stood out during the recording process of Travis Ehrenstrom Band's new EP, "Lady Luck," plus an early review of the album

By Armando Borrego
Jan 31, 2024
Upcoming Shows

Celebrating Advocacy and Achievement

In celebration of Black History Month, COCC announces events that highlight Black triumph and educate about a more equitable future

By Armando Borrego
Jan 31, 2024

Go Here

Expo Invites People to the Outdoor Playground

Expo highlights mushroom hunting clubs, falconry groups and Central Oregon scuba divers, among many others

By Armando Borrego
Jan 31, 2024

Business News

$500,000 Grant From Murdock Trust Goes To La Pine Wellness Center

By Courtney Ignazzitto
Feb 6, 2024
Business News

Redmond Kiwanis Club Extends See's Candy Sales

By Redmond Kiwanis
Feb 6, 2024
Business News

Volunteers In Medicine Executive Director Kat Mastrangelo Receives National Recognition

By Courtney Gallant
Feb 6, 2024
Business News

Bend Pickleball Club Announces 2024 Pacific Northwest Classic Sponsored By Thump Coffee

By Brenda Komar
Feb 6, 2024
Business News

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests In HSCO To Save And Improve The Lives Of Pets In Central Oregon

By Lynne Ouchida
Feb 6, 2024
Business News

Avelo Airlines Extends West Coast Schedule Through Mid-June

By Madison Jones
Feb 6, 2024