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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Katy Brooks 🎧

Katy Brooks, CEO and President of Bend Chamber of Commerce
by The Source Staff

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katy Brooks, the dynamic CEO and President of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Katy shares her fascinating journey from working in economic development for the Port Authority of Vancouver, Washington, to her current role in Bend, Oregon. The conversation delves into Katy’s […]

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Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney Dies at 81 On July 16, former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney passed away at age 81 from complications related to cancer. Courtney was the longest serving legislator in Oregon history, serving 14 years in the Oregon House and 24 years in the Senate. He retired in January 2023 […]

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Redmond City Council Adjusts Public Comment Rules

Redmond City Council aims to conduct city business before public comment, noting an uptick in objectively offensive remarks
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At a July 9 Redmond City Council meeting, Mayor Ed Fitch announced that the City will modify its rules on public comment, allowing it to only occur at the end of council meetings, once official City business has been completed. Before July 9, individuals were allowed the opportunity for public comment both at the beginning […]

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Race Your Way Around Central Oregon

Outdoor races are abundant this summer. Here’s where to get your fix.
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For this year’s Summer Health and Fitness issue, we’ve compiled a roundup of race events happening through the end of summer. From 5K fun runs, to full trail running marathons to mountain bike races, a diverse assortment of outdoor events are happening in Central Oregon. The Horner Cycling Foundation four-week Bend Summer Series – July […]

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Keeping Staff and Customers Healthy… and Cool

Central Oregon food trucks note the effects of extreme heat on their businesses
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The first two weeks of July brought record-breaking heat to Central Oregon and across the state. With daytime temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for consecutive days in Bend, on July 3, Gov. Tina Kotek urged Oregonians to take extra precautions in advance of the heatwave. During the extreme heat, several local businesses shifted their hours to […]

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Skipping the Beat

Heart arrhythmia is more common than you think
by David Sword

My first experience with a heart arrhythmia was as a young athlete. Pulling up to a belay after a hard rock-climbing pitch, my heart began to beat abnormally fast. I became slightly dizzy and felt shortness of breath – an awkward and frightening experience, especially as I was cliffside, perched hundreds of feet above the […]

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East Bend Library Will Cease Operations in 2025

The library will transition its East Bend Library operations to the new Central Library at Stevens Ranch
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On July 3, the Deschutes Public Library announced its decision to not renew its lease for the East Bend Library. The library, located on Dean Swift Road near Highway 20, is set to remain open until the lease ends on Dec. 31, 2025. The decision came after a June meeting, where board members voted unanimously […]

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Redmond Voters Set to Weigh In on Local Marijuana Sales

Redmond City Council will seek input on allowing retail marijuana sales in the city
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The City of Redmond plans to let locals vote on whether they want marijuana dispensaries in city limits. On July 9, Redmond City Councilors voted unanimously to present an advisory ballot measure to voters on November 5, seeking input on whether to change the city code to allow for retail marijuana sales in the city. […]

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Psilocybin Therapy, One Year In

Data from one year of legal psilocybin offers insights
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One year into the rollout of Oregon’s legal psilocybin program, providers and regulators are starting to get a look at who’s been using the program, and why. In January 2023, Oregon launched its state-regulated psilocybin therapy program through the Oregon Health Authority. Clients began receiving access to the services in May 2023. Delivered through the […]

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A Global Movement Gains Ground in Bend-La Pine Schools

Cell phone and tablet usage policies are under pressure from local and statewide forces
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It was the last day of school for most students at Bend La-Pine Schools. While many throughout the district celebrated the summer ahead on June 18, a group of concerned parents and healthcare practitioners gathered at the evening’s school board meeting to challenge administrators to urgently reconsider technology use in schools. “I brought in show […]

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