Source Weekly Food Editor Donna Britt chats with Kita Café Founder James Gage about his Japanese comfort food offerings. Hear how he landed on the name Kita and why he chose Japanese food and where you can find his delicious sandwiches, noodles, rice bowls, etc. in Bend. Listen now: Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon · […]
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Recreation and Programs in Redmond
Katie Hammer, the executive director of Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, writes about new and existing recreation programs addressing the needs of the growing community.
Redmond Area Park & Recreation District has been serving the greater Redmond community with recreation opportunities for all ages, interests and abilities for over 45 years. RAPRD has historically focused on recreation and programs, but we do have a few parks and other recreation facilities. These include the Cascade Swim Center, High Desert Sports Complex, […]
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Redmond’s Growth and Small-Town Charm
Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch discusses developments and projects, highlighting growth and community in the city of Redmond
Redmond has grown by leaps and bounds since I last served as mayor over 20 years ago. Some things, however, have not changed. Despite its growth, Redmond has retained its small-town charm and its focus as a family-oriented community. What has been particularly satisfying is the revitalization of our downtown that now has great restaurants, […]
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Planned RV Park Will Serve Redmond’s Houseless Population
A development in Redmond will offer subsidized sites for houseless individuals living in vehicles
Redmond plans to welcome a new RV park aimed at providing a transitional community for unhoused individuals or those at risk of homelessness. Mountain View Community RV Park is a planned development that will provide paid parking spots, offering full utility hookups, access to showers and laundry, and case management intended to help move people […]
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Bend Hosts Empty-Chair Town Hall Targeting Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Local activist organizations hold three events shedding light on representative’s lack of in-person town halls
Local organizations will host an empty-chair town hall meeting on Oct. 11 for Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5). The upcoming meeting, taking place at 1pm in the Brooks Room of Deschutes Public Library, will be one of three hosted during the October Congressional Recess by the activist organizations Vocal Seniority and Indivisible Sisters. The empty-chair meeting, […]
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Praxis Health Brings Urgent Care to Redmond
A medical group with locations in Bend, Redmond and Sisters welcomes its first urgent care in Redmond
Praxis Health, an independent medical group, announced the grand opening of its new urgent care location in Redmond. The urgent care will share the same facilities as High Lakes Redmond on Fourth Street. The location, which opened Oct. 4, will be the first Praxis Health urgent care in Redmond, making it easier for locals to […]
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Smith Rock Opens New Pedestrian Bridge
After nearly eight weeks of bridge construction, state park visitors can once again access trails from main entrance
Oregon Parks and Recreation has restored access to popular trails at Smith Rock. The state park opened a new pedestrian bridge, allowing entry to surrounding trails and climbing areas on the other side of the Crooked River. The replacement bridge was built to offer visitors more safety and space. The Smith Rock bridge is wider, […]
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Exciting Things are Happening at the Redmond Library
Looking forward, we’re excited to stay in the heart of the city — and serve its residents — for decades to come.
It’s no secret: Central Oregon is a desirable place to live. While every corner of Deschutes County has seen growth, here in Redmond the population has more than doubled since 2000. That change hasn’t come without growing pains, of course, but it also provides remarkable opportunities for innovation in how we at the Redmond Library […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Serena Bishop Gordon, Sustainability Director, Visit Bend 🎧
In this episode of the Bend Don’t Break podcast Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer visits with Serena Bishop Gordon, Sustainability Director for Visit Bend who also has a background in conservation giving and the outdoor industry. In her current role, she manages the Bend Sustainability Fund, the Strategic Investments & Partnerships Program and strives to […]
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Praxis Health Brings Urgent Care to Redmond
A medical group with locations in Bend, Redmond and Sisters welcomes its first urgent care in Redmond
Praxis Health, an independent medical group, announced the grand opening of its new urgent care location in Redmond. The urgent care will share the same facilities as High Lakes Redmond on 4th Street. The location, which opened Oct. 4, will be the first Praxis Health urgent care in Redmond, making it easier for locals to […]
