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Fair Play: Behind the Scenes at Deschutes County’s Biggest Attraction

Deschutes County Fair Director Geoff Hinds talks tourism, expansion, events
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The Source sat down with Deschutes County Fair and Expo Director, Geoff Hinds, to talk about what makes the fairgrounds special, the facility’s impact on tourism throughout the region and its expansion plans moving forward. the Source: What makes Deschutes County Fairgrounds different from other places? Geoff Hinds: It’s one of the largest County fairs […]

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Turning a Corner — Cascade East Transit Expands Central Oregon Services

Transit Agency hopes to make expanded hours, and new fares, a regular thing
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The Cascade East Transit bus trundled along Route 2 past downtown Bend during the evening rush hour on June 12. Finished with work, Jill Hanson boarded the bus at Hawthorne Station, choosing a window seat among four other passengers. Hanson has ridden the bus since her car broke down in February. She tried bike commuting […]

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Redmond Makes Way for Natural Wastewater Treatment

The City is set to start construction on its new wetlands complex in early July
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Redmond is set to transform the way it treats wastewater with a new natural system known as the Redmond Wetlands Complex, intended to meet the needs of its growing population. In constructing this project, the City of Redmond will decommission its existing, mechanical Water Pollution Control Facility to transition to its new system, which will […]

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Shelter Appoints New Leader The Bethlehem Inn has a new leader. The board of directors appointed Michael Hancock as the new executive director. He’s replacing Gwenn Wysling, who announced her retirement in February. Hancock has been with the Bethlehem Inn for six years. “I joined the team in 2019, a time of transition. Or as […]

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Jackstraw Development Announces Two Retail Tenants and Construction Updates

The mixed-use project near the Box Factory will house Sisters Coffee Company and Drybar
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The mixed-use residential and retail development, Jackstraw, adjacent to Bend’s Box Factory area, announced on June 17 that it secured two long-term retail leases for the building. Joining the development will be Sisters Coffee Company and Drybar, a salon providing hair styling services. The ground floor will feature 18,000 square feet of retail space, with […]

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Alder Springs Fire is Human Caused

Authorities say 200 homes are threatened
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Authorities say the Alder Springs Fire is human caused and estimate it will be contained by July 1. The fire started Monday, June 16, eight miles northwest of Terrebonne. It’s estimated to be around 3,442 acres with 0% containment. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the Alder Springs Fire is burning on the Crooked River […]

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Thousands Join ‘No Kings’ Protests in Central Oregon

Residents in Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville and La Pine joined nationwide protests against the Trump administration on June 14
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People across the region took part in city-wide events and marches for the national ‘No Kings’ protests on June 14 against the Trump administration. With demonstrations in Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Prineville and Madras, the region saw thousands of people in attendance. In Bend, organizers estimate about 3,000 to 6,000 community members attended the local […]

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Teen Gets His Two Billboards Moment

Redmond high schooler Gavin McConnell won an ODOT billboard design contest dedicated to road worker safety
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“Their job is risky. Don’t make it deadly.”  It’s a straightforward concept. The language is concise. Combined with clear illustration, the message packs a punch.  And now it’s one of ODOT’s newest billboards — one that might save road workers’ lives.  The billboard is the work of Gavin McConnell, a recent graduate of Ridgeview High […]

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Safe Parking Set to Operate on Public Safety Campus in Bend

The program will offer six new micro shelter units in north Bend for people experiencing homelessness
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A new safe parking program will create six micro shelter units at the site of the Deschutes County Public Safety Campus in north Bend. Mountain View Community Development, the organization running the safe parking program in Redmond, identified the nearly .05-acre site as viable location, allowing more safe spaces for individuals experiencing homelessness to live. On […]

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Reigniting E-Bike Rebates

An e-bike rebate program will offer residents a $1,800 rebate for the purchase of an electric bike
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A revitalized program will offer 70 residents the chance for a $1,800 rebate on the purchase of an e-bike. Local organization, Commute Options, is partnering with the City of Bend to launch this E-bike Rebate Program, starting on June 16. The program will allow eligible residents to utilize a rebate for the purchase of an electric […]

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