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Teacher Hero: Joe Craig

Craig received the Teacher Hero award for his extraordinary work passing knowledge about wildlife and the outdoors to future generations

By Jesse CoronadoApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Joe Craig can be described using many words, but if one were to pinpoint it to just three they would be humble, generous and inspired. These are some of the qualities that make Craig the teacher he is today and why he has been chosen for this year’s Teacher Hero. His passion for wildlife and outdoor stewardship, and his collaborative nature and generosity when it comes to sharing ideas and knowledge have […]

Elections

Vote Morgan Schmidt for Deschutes County Commission, Pos. 5

With four candidates in this race, voters may very well get to vote again in November

by The Source Editorial Board April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Like a lot of the races for the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners this May, the one for Position 5 is a crowded field. Voters will see four names on their ballots for this seat — one of two seats that are being added after voters previously moved to expand the county commission. If […]

Podcasts

LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Blair Nicol 🎧

Co-Owner of StretchLab

by The Source Staff April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Blair Nicol, co‑owner of StretchLab Bend, to explore the often‑overlooked role of stretching in long‑term health, mobility, and vitality. Blair shares how bringing StretchLab to Bend was inspired by the community’s active lifestyle and a desire to offer a simple, effective way […]

Podcasts

LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Clayton Franke 🎧

Reporter for LIOF

by The Source Staff April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Clayton Franke, reporter for the Lay It Out Foundation and The Source, to talk about local journalism, community accountability, and what it means to report from the inside of a rapidly changing city. Clayton shares his path from growing up in Missoula to […]

Elections

Vote Jamie Collins for Deschutes County Commission, Pos. 1

We agree with challenger Jamie Collins when he says what’s needed is a more strategic, thoughtful approach to the challenges ahead

by The Source Editorial Board April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

In a May primary that might have otherwise been ho-hum, voters are selecting candidates in a raft of positions for the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners, after voting previously to expand the commission from three members to five. Each race has a fairly large slate of candidates — except for Position 1, in which […]

Elections

Vote Jason Kropf for House District 54

In the May Democratic primary, the incumbent should keep his seat

by The Source Editorial Board April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Oregon House District 54’s Democratic primary got interesting this election season when Andrew Caruana elected to run against incumbent Jason Kropf. Caruana is a newcomer to being a candidate in the public sector, but his knowledge of the Oregon State Legislative Assembly is surprisingly deep. Andrew serves on the Disability Health and Employment Equity Coalition […]

Podcasts

LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Cash 🎧

by The Lunchbucket Podcast April 6, 2026April 15, 2026

In this episode of the Lunchbucket Podcast, Donna gets a haircut while chatting with her longtime hairdresser/friend Cash about his livelihood. We learn what it’s really like to cut and color hair all day long, what it takes to build a clientele and own your own shop and how to make the perfect PB&J! You’ll […]

Podcasts

LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Kipp Wesslen 🎧

Resilient, Adaptive Mover, & Senior Network Analyst

by The Source Staff April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Kipp Wesslen, an adaptive athlete and instructor with Oregon Adaptive Sports, to explore how movement, access, and community can radically transform health and wellbeing. Living with a rare progressive neurological disease and multiple spinal cord injuries, Kipp shares how discovering adaptive sports […]

Podcasts

LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Casey Andrews 🎧

Executive Director for COTA (Central Oregon Trail Alliance)

by The Source Staff April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Casey Andrews, Executive Director of Central Oregon Trail Alliance, to talk about stewardship, public lands, and the people who make Central Oregon’s trail system possible. Casey shares her path from working in national parks and forests across the country to leading one of […]

Central Oregon Pets

Central Oregon Pets 2026

It’s Here!

by CO Pets Staff March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

I’ve always held a strong belief that my two dogs and cat have unique personalities, but after reading all the entries for the pet contest, I must acquiesce that other people’s fur-babies — and even feathered ones — are just as special. The paddleboarding cat on the cover seems remarkable as does the chicken that […]

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