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The Cram Fire Rapidly Doubles in Size Closing Highway 97

The fire spread to the community of Ashwood
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The Cram Fire burning north of Madras blew up to 28,635 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday, July 15. Changing wind directions and rugged, steep terrain are challenging firefighters. The fire advanced southeast, jumping Trout Creek and heading up Ranger Butte Monday night reaching the community of Ashwood. Highway 97 closed Tuesday north of Madras […]

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The Source Wins First Place for Cover Design at National AAN Awards

This award follows the Source’s regional awards from the Society of Professional Journalists
by The Source Staff

The Source has received national recognition for its cover art, earning First Place in Cover Design at the 2025 Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) Awards. The winning entry, which included three individual covers, were created by art director Jennifer Galler and illustrator Adrian Galler. Judges praised the designs for its bold visual storytelling, clever wordplay […]

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Redmond’s Neighborhood Art Walk Puts National Talent on Display

Some 63 sculptures are scattered across Redmonds streets and parks
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Taking a stroll through Redmond to discover sculptures tucked into parks, neighborhoods, and public spaces offers a unique way to experience art without any admission fees. This free outdoor gallery lets people explore at their own pace, whether out for a morning walk or planning a dedicated art tour around town. “What I like about […]

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The New Reality of Power Outages in Fire Season

How safety settings are changing the electrical grid in Central Oregon
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After several power outages hit thousands of residents over the past few weeks, many people are frustrated. Long outages during peak summer heat can put vulnerable residents at risk, disrupt daily routines, and spoil food as refrigerators and freezers sit without power. According to Simon Gutierrez, a spokesperson from Pacific Power, Bend and Redmond experienced […]

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Leah Blevins Headlines Summerfest Saturday Night

The Kentucky musician just released her second album
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The music lineup for the First Interstate Bank Summer Festival features a lot of talented local musicians, but Saturday night’s headliner, Leah Blevins, comes from Sandy Hook, Kentucky. She’s described as having the grit of vintage country music with the grace of gospel. Her debut album, “First Time Feeling,” feels like the diary of her […]

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Ten Businesses can Apply to Connect Security Cameras with Bend Police

Applications are due August 3
by Libby Findling

The Bend Police Department has partnered with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office to help Bend businesses tackle Organized Retail Theft. Made possible through the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission’s Grant Program, ten Bend retailers can apply for the grant will win a security system device known as FususCore. That connects up to four existing cameras […]

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Dark Sky Lighting Changes Could Be Coming to Rural Deschutes County

Planning commission seeks public input
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Deschutes County is taking steps to protect our night skies from light pollution and wants to hear what you think about it. The Deschutes County Planning Commission is hosting a public hearing this Thursday, July 10, to discuss some significant changes to rural lighting rules.  The big changes on the table The proposed updates are […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Katie Chipko 🎧

Executive Director of NatureConnect Central Oregon
by The Source Staff

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katie Chipko, Executive Director of NatureConnect Central Oregon. Since joining the organization in 2012, Katie has been a champion for outdoor access, working to build partnerships and create inclusive nature-based programs for youth and families. She and Aaron discuss the vital role […]

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Journalists at ‘The Bulletin’ Have Had Enough

Unionized reporters and photographers urge readers to cancel their subscriptions if owner Carpenter Media Group doesn’t forego layoffs, provide living wages
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Reporters and photographers at The Bulletin are mad as hell and aren’t going to take this anymore.  In a news release the Source obtained July 8, unionized staffers at The Bulletin detailed their ongoing struggles to convince Carpenter Media Group, which obtained the daily from when it purchased EO Media Group in October 2024, to […]

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