Source Spotlight

Laird Hamilton

From super athlete to superfood

Call him Creamer Guy.

By Chris Miller Aug 15, 2018

Paul Hodge GolfBoard Blame Laird Laird SUP

Old School Religion

Ancient faith takes root in Central Oregon with the help of Father Damian Kuolt

Some Central Oregonians might be surprised to learn that a 2,000-year-old religion is celebrated in a cozy chapel, tucked away in a retail mall on Northeast Division Street in Bend.

By Richard Sitts Aug 8, 2018

Saint Jacob Orthodox Christian Church Orchid Thai Plantd Thousand Trails Hollywood Sound Recorders Bill Gates

When Western Medicine Fails, Vet Looks East

Dr. Scott Shaw, Westside Pet Hospital

"I'm a very scientific person.

By Lisa Sipe Jul 25, 2018

Dr. Scott Shaw Westside Pet Hospital

Helping People and Gaining Experience

A spotlight on two volunteers in the local Notre Dame Americorps program

Hundreds of employees keep Central Oregon's nonprofits and support organizations running.

By Jaclyn Brandt Jul 18, 2018

Taylor Smith Norte Dame Americorps Sierra Mayer Boys and Girls Club Peace Corps Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program Saving Grace Bethlehem Inn High Desert Museum Children's Forest of Central Oregon

Going to Work

Groups help match people with jobs

Everyone needs meaning in their life—a mission or goal that gives life a purpose.

By Richard Sitts Jul 11, 2018

Mia Shapiro Full Access High Desert Employment First Central Oregon Good2Go

Rockin' the Airwaves

Young DJs thrive on KPOV

It was four o'clock on a Thursday afternoon.

By Richard Sitts Jul 5, 2018

KPOV-FM AC-DC Jill Mahler Summit High School

Quilting with a purpose

Bend artist sews community, compassion with quilts.

When you ask Kathy Chism what she likes most about quilting, she answers without hesitation: it's the sisterhood.

By Elizabeth Warnimont Jun 27, 2018

Kathy Chism Blockin' Robins Book-Scissors Quilt The Quilters' Guild Ronald McDonald House Cascade Youth Services Peter Heller QuiltWorks Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

Bend offers lots of places to check out art and grab a bite to eat—but the only place where you can do that after you learned to weld, build a tiny home or make drinking glasses out of wine bottles is at 9th Street Village.

By Caitlin Richmond Jun 20, 2018

Tim Willis Aaron Leis Charah Leis Annie Willis Bright Place Griffin Hall DIYcave