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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

“We can do hard things. We can do hard things. We can do hard things.” Up to their shoulders in the frigid river waters at Miller’s Landing Park, wearing bathing suits and beanies, three women chant together while one woman’s watch timer clocks the passing minutes. Doing the hard thing, plunging — quite literally — […]

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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
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The City of Bend is partnering with Bend Park and Recreation District to improve gaps in the Deschutes River Trail through downtown. On Jan. 17, Bend City Council authorized a contract for a consulting service to design the project on Riverfront Street. The project aims to improve the area along the Deschutes River Trail, between […]

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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
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A recent land use decision regarding Central Oregon’s Thornburgh Resort’s Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan resulted in what opponents are calling a significant setback for the resort. Central Oregon LandWatch, an environmental and land use watchdog, said it prevailed in an Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decision regarding Thornburgh Resort, a highly controversial resort and […]

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Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

Point in Time Count Begins The Homeless Leadership Coalition announced Jan. 22 it will conduct its annual Central Oregon 2024 Homeless Count and Survey from Jan. 23 to Jan 30. The count identifies the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness across Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook Counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. “With […]

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Severe Winter Storm Causes Major Loss

A Bend family faces a tragedy from Oregon’s January winter weather. The Central Oregon community gathers to support the cause.
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A winter storm traveled through Oregon last week, causing devastation for several families and businesses. On Jan. 18, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a statewide emergency due to the severe ice storm that impacted counties across the state. The declaration came after subsequent requests from counties and an assessment of needs as Oregon entered the sixth […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Giancarlo Gatto, BendFilm Executive Director 🎧

New ED of BendFilm on how art/culture contribute to community livability & vibrancy
by The Source Staff

In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer chats with the new Executive Director of Bend Film, Giancarlo Gatto. Gatto talks about his lifelong passion for film, how Bend Film contributes to our community’s well-being and how you can be a part of this incredible community asset. He also talks about taking the advice he’s […]

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Charged and Ready for Travel

State programs will make driving electric vehicles easier. Will that be enough for people to make the switch?
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Oregon has a goal of reaching 250,000 electric vehicles by 2025. In September 2023, there were 80,000 registered electric vehicles in Oregon, according to Oregon Department of Transportation Public Affairs Specialist Matt Noble. To help reach this goal, ODOT is attempting to incentivize the use of EVs by increasing access to chargers, making EV trips […]

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Campaign for South Bend Footbridge Accelerates

A Bend Park and Recreation survey showed majority support for a southern Bend pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River. Supporters urge Bend to follow through on the project.
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A recent Community Needs Assessment by the Bend Park and Recreation District, measuring the need for parks and recreation services every five years, found significant support for the construction of a footbridge crossing the Deschutes River near the Bend’s southern urban growth boundary. The results of the survey, discussed at a Jan. 2 BPRD board meeting, […]

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Redmond’s Oasis Village Houses 20 Individuals

A new transitional housing development welcomed 20 previously homeless individuals to its heated bedroom shelters
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Oasis Village, a transitional housing village in Redmond, opened its doors to its first 20 previously houseless residents on Jan. 10. The village is located near the Redmond airport and offers individuals their own 100-square-foot heated “bedroom shelter,” featuring a bed, a closet, a desk and storage. Oasis plans to expand to 34 shelters within […]

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Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

Central Oregon Gives Garners Over $1 Million in Donations The Source Weekly’s 2023 Central Oregon Gives campaign, which is known for its end-of year philanthropic efforts, amassed over $1 million in donations for the second consecutive year. Since its first campaign in 2018, the campaign has helped raise nearly $4 million benefiting over 100 local […]

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