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Source Weekly Update Podcast 6/6/2019

Roller Sports at the Pavilion. US Cross Country Skiing at Mt. Bachelor. A-Ska-Calypse. In Podcast Form.
Bron Wickum

The Source Weekly Update podcast! Tune in to and listen to stories about what’s rolling into the Pavilion, the A-Ska-Calypse and Mt. Bachelor has some of the best skiing a(cross) the country, from the June 6, 2019 edition. WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR Tunein: https://bit.ly/2JmkRww Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2LRpX6c 

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Getting Some Bend Love

The U.S. cross country ski team trains for its upcoming season
Chris Miller

On a blustery Friday at Mt. Bachelor’s Nordic Center, the Source caught up with U.S. Cross Country Ski Team’s head coach plus some other members to chat about their time training in Bend. “We love it,” Chris Grover, head coach for the cross country team said while sitting inside the Nordic Center. “I mean, it’s […]

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Tariffs Could Rip Sole from U.S. Shoe Companies

Industry insiders say costs will be passed on to consumers, but a local shoe biz says it’s time for manufacturing to return
Chris Miller

On May 14, the Trump Administration announced a proposal to restrict imports to the U.S. on $300 billion in Chinese goods—including higher tariffs against shoe imports. Soon after, more than 170 of the nation’s largest footwear companies—including Nike, Adidas and Converse—sent a letter to The White House warning of the “catastrophic” effects the proposed tariffs […]

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Regional Roundup

found this week in Cascade Reader
The Source Staff

Oregon Restricts Solar Development On Prime Farmland As Oregon’s climate policies steer the state toward renewable energy like solar, its land use laws are putting up roadblocks. On Thursday, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission approved new rules that restrict commercial solar development on millions of acres of high-value farmland across the state. The […]

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Social Equity in Cannabis

Josh Jardine

A positive thing about the implementation of adult use cannabis programs in various states has been assurance that a portion of the cannabis tax/licensing revenue would be allocated for use in specific equity programs. Such programs are designed to address inequities for people of color—from the racist policies that placed the heaviest burden of the enforcement […]

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Coaching Champions

When it comes to learning and achieving, a few successful Bend athletes see themselves as both mentors and mentees
David Sword

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton Teachers, advisors, guides, counselors, coaches, confidants: All people whose role is to bring out greatness in others. The modern world is wrought with crossroads, confusing choices and rapid-fire messages. Mentorship is one way to clear the path toward […]

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Central Oregon’s Housing Crisis

Innovative solutions on the rise
Abbie and Rick Sams

It’s no secret that housing prices continue to rise. In April we saw record highs set for a single-family home in Bend and Redmond, with the rest of the high desert following closely behind. This is great for current homeowners and isn’t deterring the crowds from seeking out Central Oregon as their permanent destination. Most […]

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Roller Sports Coming to The Pavilion

Closure of Cascade Indoor Sports rink opens the door for BPRD to offer more skating
Chris Miller

Coming this summer, Bend Park and Recreation District will offer more to inline and roller skaters, after Cascade Indoor Sports closed its rink to make way for indoor go kart racing. Beginning July 9, The Pavilion will offer a regular schedule of open skate sessions for roller and inline skaters, according to BPRD. “Roller sports […]

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Next Up… NYT

Local writer pens a plug for Bend in The New York Times
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

The New York Times publishes a regular travel column titled “36 Hours,” in which writers offer an itinerary for travelers who have 36 hours to spend in a certain locale. This time, it’s Bend getting the recognition. Bendite Dave Seminara‘s piece, “36 Hours in Bend, Ore. (and Environs)” came out May 30, and features some […]

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New Faces Coming to Local Boards

After the May Special Election, Bend-La Pine School Board will have four new members—all women. Other boards also welcome new peeps.
Chris Miller

Across Central Oregon the voters have spoken—and they’ve mostly spoken for change. The Bend-La Pine School Board will welcome four new members—and will seat a new chair after pastor Shimiko Montgomery defeated incumbent and board chair Andy High. Other new board members—all women—include Caroline Skidmore, Amy Tatom and Melissa Barnes Dholakia. “It’s humbling to follow […]

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