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Praying for Snow? Blame El Niño

Climate experts suggest a “strong” El Niño climate pattern can cause even warmer, drier winter conditions in Oregon
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As soon as winter rolls around, many Oregon residents begin hoping for the snow to come. This year, it may not come as quickly or as heavy as past years. The reason is due to a climate pattern taking place in the Pacific Ocean that can affect weather. El Niño describes the warming of the […]

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Two Friends Explore Common Ground

Two Central Oregonians, of Palestinian and Jewish descent, explore meaningful conversations following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
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Not long after the Hamas attack on Israeli citizens of Oct. 7, Redmond resident Karim Bouris, who claims “100% Palestinian, 100% Lebanese and 100% American” descent, came to the Source Weekly with an interesting proposition: An interview with himself and his friend Jordan Schiff, who grew up in a conservative Jewish family in the South, […]

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Redmond High School Considers Closure Due to Major Repairs A Redmond school facilities assessment found critical maintenance issues at Redmond High School, prompting considerations of closing the school. According to RSD Public Information Officer Holly Brown major issues with the schools’ heating system would cost nearly $10 million to repair. With a $4 million budget […]

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End of Year Q&A with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler

The Source Weekly spoke with Mayor Melanie Kebler to hear about city accomplishments and priorities moving into the new year
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Before the end of 2023, the Source Weekly checked in with Mayor Melanie Kebler to learn about important accomplishments from the year and priorities moving forward with the growing city. Below is an excerpt from that Dec. 15 conversation.   Source Weekly: What are some of the City of Bend’s biggest accomplishments from 2023?  Melanie Kebler: […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang 🎧

County Commissioner Phil Chang talks mental health, housing and transportation issues
by The Source Staff

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang converses with Source Weekly Publisher Aaron Switzer about county-wide issues. Topics include mental health and other social services, the housing crisis and long-range planning for the future. Chang will be back in January for Part 2 for a deeper dive into the potential […]

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Adventures with Santa on a Weed Farm

Santa stops off in Eagle Point for some pain relief and a little magic with Jim Belushi
by Sharon Letts

Santa headed southwest through the State of Oregon, down from Christmas Valley, where Vixen had a street named after him. “That town sure doesn’t look anything like Christmas,” Santa said with a chuckle. “There’s your 15 minutes of fame, Vixen!” The sky was clear and crisp as Santa and his crew glided over Crater Lake, […]

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Bend Calls for the Purchase and Development of Two City Locations

The City is requesting proposals from developers to purchase and build on Juniper Ridge and SE Ninth Street
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In an effort to promote new infrastructure and housing, the City of Bend is requesting proposals for two separate areas in Bend that developers have an opportunity to purchase and build on. The areas, Juniper Ridge and SE Ninth Street, are both available to purchase, however, they are designated for different types of development. On […]

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Suggested Policies Aim to Address Addiction

Four public safety associations created a list of recommended policies to address addiction community livability in Oregon
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A list of proposed changes to Oregon law attempts to address addiction and suggests modifications to Measure 110, the drug decriminalization and treatment bill passed in Oregon in 2020. The Oregon District Attorney Association, the Oregon State Sherriff’s Association, the Chiefs of Police Oregon Association and the League of Oregon Cities collaboratively developed a list of […]

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Mt. Bachelor Opens New Skyliner Express Mt. Bachelor announced the grand opening of its new Skyliner Express on Dec. 19. Mt. Bachelor celebrated the grand opening of the new Skyliner Express, its first ever high-speed 6-pack chairlift, on Dec. 19 with music, free burritos and custom Skyliner giveaways, including t-shirts, stickers, koozies and Deschutes Brewery […]

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Jackstraw Development Awaits $10.6 million Tax Exemption Approvals

A multi-use development near the Box Factory is requesting a $10.6 million tax exemption, months after starting construction
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Mixed-use development, Jackstraw, at the Box Factory, is looking to receive a 10-year tax exemption of approximately $10.6 million under the City of Bend’s Multiple Unit Property Tax Exemption. On Dec. 5, the Bend Park and Recreation District Board approved the tax exemption. On January 3, the City Council will review the requested tax exemption […]

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