An update on the City of Bend’s climate action plan, the closure of a local bakery-cart and a new meal delivery service, all featured in this week’s Source Weekly Update Podcast.
It’s tough to imagine the traumatizing horrors of being on the frontlines of war—unless, of course, you’ve experienced them firsthand. For Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto, an Iraq combat veteran who fought with the 101st Airborne’s 502nd Infantry and deployed to the “Triangle of Death,” active combat is very much real. After leaving the military, Mezzanatto realized […]
It’s no secret that craft breweries are a high-profile component of the Central Oregon economy—and they’re often a big draw for the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the area each year. Brewpubs are gathering places for many different generations, and they can also be the touchpoints for some high-impact fundraising. From community pint […]
After years of state governments greenlighting hemp production, and following several appeals from numerous members of Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week issued its (paradoxically titled) interim final hemp rules for nationwide hemp farming. Hemp cultivation was (sort of) legalized nationwide by the 2014 Agricultural Act (“2014 Farm Bill”), wherein many states developed pilot […]
Many have heard that owning investment property is a great way to build wealth. There is truth to that statement; however, having investment property isn’t like trying a new food. One can’t just jump on the investment wagon and hope for the best. There are many factors to consider: return on investment, reserves, management, vacancy […]
While drunk driving can be a serious and devastating issue, some locals actually consider DUIIs a “rite of passage,” as suggested by Bend-born Kevin B. In a small community, home to 22 breweries, countless bars and even growler-filling gas stations, the prevalence of drinking and driving seems to make sense. “I think half of the […]
Imagine a forest 50 times the size of the City of Bend—about 1 million acres. This is what would be required to offset the amount of greenhouse gas emissions the city releases into the atmosphere every year from vehicles, homes and businesses, according to scientists who contributed to the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. They […]
Healthy Beginnings has had a “diamond” year, according to Executive Director Diane Murray-Fleck. The BendFilm Festival chose the nonprofit as the subject of a 7-minute documentary shown throughout the event, and the Bend Chamber of Commerce recognized HB as nonprofit of the year. Since coming on board to lead the organization two and a half […]
Even in kindergarten, Josh Rizzo would finish his assignments and then head over to his classmates to help them finish their work. That’s just the way he is. Now 39, Rizzo, a Brooklyn, New York native turned Bend local—has made it his life’s plan to help others. I say “plan” instead of “work” here, because […]
Mt. Bachelor for beginners, new studio replaces Cindercone Clay Center and Church of Neil at Worthy Brewing in this week’s podcast!
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