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Traffic Stop Turns Deadly
Timothy Bret Bontrager allegedly committed suicide in the Lowe’s parking lot
Cops say on June 26 at 11:32 pm, City of Bend Police officer Timothy Williams, a three-year veteran of the force, pulled over a red Toyota 4-Runner driven by 36-year-old Timothy Bret Bontrager for failure to use a turn signal. During Williams’ request for Bontrager’s license and insurance, the officer suspected Bontrager of driving impaired, […]
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This perfect day
In honor of the Outdoor Rec issue, an ode to our beautiful outdoors, in six parts.
In honor of the Outdoor Rec issue, an ode to our beautiful outdoors, in six parts. Part One: The Source names a poet laureate of This Perfect Day. Because what’s better than a day doing something you love outside? Doing it with poetry, of course. all the highways END IN SKY by Emily Carr thursday […]
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Big Things at Big Sky Park
The park’s updated Master Plan calls for off-road cycling, a radio-controlled car area, expanded parking and more
Cycling enthusiasts will soon have the chance to ride a new bike park on Bend’s east side—but first, riders may want to kick in some funds. The park is scheduled to open in the fall of 2019 at Bend Park and Recreation District’s Big Sky Park, though park officials say they’re a bit short on […]
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New Redmond Transit Hub Opening Soon
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place June 21. The hub is set to start seeing buses and passengers in July
Standing in the direct sun June 21, Redmond Mayor George Endicott grabbed a pair of comically oversized red scissors, stood in front of a crowd of about 40 and sliced through a red ribbon, signifying the opening of the new Redmond Transit Hub, officially set to open in early July. The new hub will have […]
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Hit and Run
A driver who allegedly hit a cyclist turned himself in to the Deschutes County Sheriff
Cops say on June 23 at around 10:30 am, Roy Holtvedt, 61, was seriously hurt when a pickup truck hit him while riding his bike near Skyline Ranch Road and Macalpine Road on the west side of Bend. On June 25, 21-year-old Travis J. Roberts turned himself in to the Deschutes County Sheriff Office in […]
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Cannabis for Canada
Last week, Canada officially approved legalization of cannabis throughout the country— the first G-7 nation to do so, but the second overall. The first is Uruguay, a nation many of you struggle to pronounce, spell or remember it exists. (Don’t “ooooooh” me, y’all know it’s true.) Uruguay is a country of 3 million, bookended by […]
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3-D Printer Homes Update
Back in March, I wrote a story about 3-D printer homes as an affordable new building technique that could help ease the housing affordability crisis. Being intrigued by this technique and passionate about affordable housing, I was curious if there had been any new developments. Like all new construction alternatives, building officials will need […]
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Graham Fire Nearing Containment
Wildfire near Lake Billy Chinook started by lightning
Lightning strikes that came with thunderstorms that rattled windows and dropped hail and heavy rains June 20 ignited three fires in Central Oregon. The Graham Fire, first reported June 21 near the town of Culver, burned nearly 2,200 acres and was 85 percent contained as of June 26, according to the Central Oregon Fire Information. […]
