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Local Legislators Address Health Care, Education, Wildfires and Other Concerns at Town Hall

Around 200 people attended a local Legislative Town Hall, largely focused on how the state is responding to federal decisions
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Central Oregonians packed the seats at Oregon State University-Cascades on a snowy Sunday to hear from local legislators about state efforts around health care, education, public safety, wildfire and more. The March 16 town hall included state Rep. Emerson Levy (D-OR53) and Rep. Jason Kropf (D-OR54), along with Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-OR27). Answering questions submitted […]

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OSU-Cascades Announces New Child Care Center

The Bend Campus will open a new center this summer and close its current child care program, Little Beavs
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A new child care center is currently under construction on the Oregon State University-Cascades campus, the college announced this week. The Little Kits Early Care and Education Center will serve infant children through preschool and is anticipated to open in August. The 7,200 square-foot building, on the southwest corner of the OSU–Cascades campus, will include classrooms […]

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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend, Trever Hawman 🎧

Owner + Brewer of Bridge 99 Brewery
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We sit down with Trever Hawman, owner/brewer of Bridge 99 Brewery in northeast Bend’s “Brewers District” to discuss Bridge 99 Taproom’s recent 10-year anniversary and how the taplist has evolved over the past decade including how and why nearly every beer is now gluten free. (But you can’t taste the difference!) And why there’s a […]

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Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

Mt. Bachelor Offers Weekend Programming for Women Mt. Bachelor announced it will offer multi-day programming this weekend, March 15 and 16, specifically for women and girls, including individuals who identify as cisgender, transgender and nonbinary. The Women’s Progression Sessions offer a chance for women to connect, progress and have fun on the slopes, according to […]

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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch Announces Leadership Changes

Administration adjustments at the nonprofit prompt a more focused approach to its mission
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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, a local nonprofit serving veterans by creating connections and helping them find purpose, announced this month that it has finalized a leadership transition that it hopes will cultivate stability and maintain the organization’s mission. COVR is a 19-acre working ranch that allows veterans a safe space to heal and build camaraderie […]

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Local Officials Remain Engaged on Repeal of Wildfire Maps

Discussions around repealing the state wildfire hazard maps continue to move forward in Deschutes County and the state
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Nearly a month ago, discussions around repealing the state’s finalized wildfire hazard map started to gain momentum, with legislators calling for a repeal of the map, citing community frustrations. Today, the state legislature is working to find solutions that balance the need for fire mitigation strategies, while attempting to alleviate concerns from those in “high-hazard” […]

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Painting as Performance

Enjoy live painting and music from local artist Eli Be and friends at Lone Pine Coffee Roasters
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An exhibition at Lone Pine Coffee Roasters will feature live painting accompanied by live music, an innovative way to experience art and community. Local artist Eli Be will showcase her craft at the coffee shop alongside performances from a variety of musicians on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 8pm. According to Be, music and […]

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The Childhood Dream of Becoming an Artist

Two creatives living in the forest town of Sisters share how they make it work as full-time artists
by Sloane Earl

Katie Daisy describes her work as being led by her inner child — a child who was raised in a 100-year-old farmhouse being lulled to sleep by the sight of fireflies and the sound of coyotes. This nostalgic feeling is at the heart of all her pieces. She is an illustrator, author, muralist, shopkeeper and […]

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Spring Arts Issue

by The Source Editorial Board

What’s blossoming in the Central Oregon arts scene? On stages and screens and gallery walls, the Source staff has gathered the season’s arts performances — from theater, dance and opera to classical and jazz concerts — as well as gatherings for authors, artists and cinema buffs. What’s blossoming in the Central Oregon arts scene? Two […]

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Spring Arts & Culture

What’s blossoming in the Central Oregon arts scene?
by The Source Editorial Board

Performing Arts COCC Big Band Jazz Group’s Salute to Duke Ellington With 17 musicians currently enrolled in Central Oregon Community College’s performance class, this jazz winter concert will showcase their talents in tribute to Duke, plus the concert will also include the premiere performance of a new big band arrangement by local composer and band […]

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