LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor 🎧
On this week’s episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer, Publisher of The Source Weekly, sits down with Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, to explore the dynamic evolution of Redmond. They delve into the city’s past, its rapid growth, and the ripple effects this expansion has on all of Central Oregon. The conversation also…
A Joint Effort to Appeal Bend’s Tree Code
Pahlisch Homes, a local homebuilding company, submitted an appeal of the City of Bend’s tree code on Aug. 6, calling for the City to pause its newly implemented regulations. On Aug. 28, other local businesses and organizations joined in on the effort, asserting that the new tree code will cause impacts on housing in Bend.…
A Push to Solarize Deschutes County
A new campaign making it easier and cheaper for Deschutes County residents to install solar in their homes started in August. The campaign, “Solarize Deschutes,” will offer savings on solar projects, as well as informational workshops and other incentives to help people make the switch to renewable energy. The project was driven by local interest, according…
New Study Finds Rolling Stops Safe For Bicyclists
Afirst-of-its-kind study out of Oregon State University finds that bicyclists who treat stop signs as yield signs do not increase the danger for themselves or cars. That’s good news for many in Oregon and Washington, states that have among the highest percentages of bicycle commuters in the country. So-called “rolling stops” have been allowed in…
Partners In Care Invites Community to 45th Anniversary Celebration
Partners In Care is hosting a community celebration September 5 to recognize its 45 years of service as Central Oregon’s leading and oldest nonprofit hospice, home health, and palliative care provider. The anniversary party, “Throwing it back to 1979,” celebrates 45 years of hospice care as an organization, as well as 20 years of the…
Heaven Can Wait celebrates 25 years of raising funds for breast cancer
Community members are invited to take part in the 25th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K fundraiser to support breast cancer in Central Oregon. Registration is open now for the event set Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at Redmond High School. Over the years, this family-friendly walk/run has raised hundreds of thousands for Sara’s Project,…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Awarded $285,000 Grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that they have been awarded a generous $285,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation. This substantial funding will enable the organization to provide crucial mentorship and support to over 225 children each year for the next…
Heart of Oregon Corps Hosts Successful Job Fair, Connecting Local Youth to Local Employers
Heart of Oregon Corps, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth and young adults in Central Oregon, proudly announces the successful completion of its annual Job Fair, held on Thursday August 15th. The event brought together Heart of Oregon participants and local businesses, creating a vibrant space for connections and opportunities. Held…
Central Oregon Latino Fest brings cultural pride and family fun to Madras
Pulsating music, swirling dancers, and the aroma of savory food will fill Sahalee Park in Madras on Sept. 14, when the Latino Community Association opens Central Oregon Latino Fest 2024. Since its beginning in 2018, the free festival has grown into the largest celebration of Latin American cultures in Central Oregon. At 10 am, a…
Market of Choice Expands Private Release Wine Collection with Willamette Valley AVA-Focused Line
Independent, family-owned grocer Market of Choice is expanding its selection of exclusive private release wines with Place, a love letter to Oregon’s AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). The new line rolls out in stores this summer, joining the retailer’s CommUnity Cellars, Intersect, and Bubbles Project private release brands on store shelves. As its name reflects, Place…
CASA of Central Oregon Seeks Compassionate Volunteers for Trainings Starting in September
CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, we urgently need dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen a 22% increase in the…
North Drinkware Launches New Pacific Northwest Outdoor Cup Set
North Drinkware, the original mountain drinkware brand, is headed back to Kickstarter on September 10, 2024, to launch a new product category offering their latest creation: The Pacific Northwest Outdoor Cup Set. This new four-pack of 12 oz. unbreakable, BPA-free plastic cups is made from 50% recycled plastic and features accurate 3D data of the…
New Changes Along U.S. 97
A new U.S. 97 Business connector road opened on Aug. 22, offering a new route to the shopping areas along the highway on Bend’s north side. The section of road directly connects 3rd Street, just north of the Empire intersection to Business 97. Additional construction on the road caused closures on Friday, Aug. 23, which will…
POWDR to Sell Mt. Bachelor, Among Other Resorts
POWDR Corporation, the current owners of Mt. Bachelor and several other ski resorts across the country, announced its intent to sell four of its resorts in the coming weeks. The company signed an agreement to sell Killington Ski Resort in Vermont and announced its intent to sell additional ski areas including Mt. Bachelor, Eldora Mountain…
Horoscope Week of August 22, 2024
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A wealthy hedge fund manager named Raj Rajaratnam paid Leo singer Kenny Rogers $4 million to perform at his epic birthday party. But the night turned nightmarish for Rogers when Rajaratnam insisted that he sing his hit song “The Gambler” over and over again. Finally, after 12 repetitions, Rogers refused to…
Letters to the Editor 08/22/2024
Paris Olympics A big shoutout and thank you to France for the spectacular job with the 2024 Olympics. Not only were the venues thoughtfully constructed and the athletic competitions beautiful to watch; the backdrop of Paris was a feast for the eyes and heart. Surely the city lives up to its sobriquet: The City of…
Haven Bagel Opens
Haven Bagels + Coffee is now open in the southeast corner of Bend. The spot held its soft opening Aug. 16, featuring the bagels the company has become known for, along with some other special treats. For breakfast, try any number of the flavored bagels. On the day we visited, options included favorites such as…
New Rules in Effect
The National Association of Realtors recently introduced a significant rule change concerning buyer -broker agreements, marking a pivotal shift in the real estate industry. This new rule is designed to enhance transparency, empower consumers and elevate the ethical standards by which real estate transactions are conducted. At its core, the rule requires buyer agents to…
San Diego Style Burritos for Bend
A new food truck on Bend’s west side is serving up burritos, Southern California style. Those familiar with SoCal style burritos will know the signature ingredient: french fries, hand-cut, served in nearly every version of the burrito. SDiego’s opened this summer in the Old Iron Works complex, near Café Des Chutes and The Workhouse. Classic SoCal…
Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges Battle Suspected Botulism and Bird Flu Outbreak
A combination of botulism and bird flu has led to estimates of thousands of birds dying in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex this summer. Birds are dying at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in far Northern California. Last week, refuge staff deployed in a boat and collected 500 dead birds from Sump 1A,…
Source Warmup
City of Bend Seeks Input for Street Safety Project The City of Bend will hold an open house on Aug. 22 from 4-6pm, inviting the community to learn more about the Franklin Avenue Safety Project. The project aims to improve access for walking, biking and rolling on Franklin Avenue, between Harriman Street and Fifth Street.…
Thought Tree Codes are Tough? Wait Till Home Hardening Codes Happen.
Take a quick glance at Bend’s new tree code and you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a bit confusing. You can cut this number of trees at this diameter – or cut a certain percentage at a certain breast height… or just pay to cut down what you want. The ifs, ands or buts that…
In Space, No One Can Hear Your Chest Bursting
Depending on what you think of the “Alien” franchise, the following statement will either sound like a huge compliment or damning with faint praise: “Alien: Romulus” is the third best film of the franchise by a hair. Set between 1979’s seminal sci-fi/horror masterpiece “Alien” and James Cameron’s 1986 action extravaganza “Aliens,” director Fede Álvarez has…
Trabajadores técnicos de St. Charles en línea de huelga
Varios trabajadores técnicos de St. Charles Health System salieron en línea de huelga el 15 de agosto, haciendo campaña para un nuevo contrato sindical enfocado a garantizar un personal seguro y salarios dignos para los trabajadores del sector salud. Por varios meses, técnicos quirúrgicos, terapeutas respiratorios y ecografistas han estado negociando su próximo contrato sindical.…
The Psychedelic Frontier
Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and guide. She helps individuals explore psychedelic realms for self-discovery, healing and growth. Through this column she aims to answer reader questions, dispel myths and disinformation around psychedelic substances and their potential, creating a more empowered and well-informed public. Q: You have been fairly critical of the license…
Pickled Peppers: The Common Denominator
Sometimes the truth takes a moment to sink in before finally ringing true. Like when Chloe suggested that a sandwich is basically America’s version of sushi. At the time I happily took it as a compliment on the chicken sandwich I’d just made for her. But the more I got to thinking I realized she…
Bigstock: A Music Festival with a Cause
In 2008, Dr. Brett Gingold had an impulse to throw a backyard concert and fundraiser. The goal was simple: build community by giving back to it, all while listening to great music. At the time, he was living on a hill and the backyard felt like “a natural amphitheater overlooking the mountains,” he describes. “It…
The Third Act
Don’t tell me if you don’t want to, but I bet it’s true…red, blue or RFK Jr. (that’s a new color on the spectrum), aren’t you feeling a little cheerier now that the political gloom and doom has lifted slightly? No one was smiling a few months ago. I mean, we, all of us, have…
Bend’s Ellen Waterston Named Oregon Poet Laureate
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has named Bend’s own Ellen Waterston the state’s 11th poet laureate. “The Oregon Poet Laureate fosters the art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, addresses central issues relating to humanities and heritage, and reflects on public life in Oregon,” according to the governor’s office. Locals may know Waterston from any number…
Two Years In, the County-Wide Houselessness Office Plans to Evolve
In June, regional leaders and service providers entered a large board room with a purpose, eager to discuss solutions addressing the large concentration of unsheltered populations living on forest land. Members of the county-wide effort to address houselessness, the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, along with local partners and state and federal agencies, swiftly made their…
Gnome-Inspired Fun Awaits at The Little Woody
Labor Day weekend in Bend is about to get a whole lot more whimsical with the return of The Little Woody Festival. This beloved event blends the best of aged beer, cider and whiskey with gnome-inspired costumes, live music, a beer run and interactive games, all while celebrating the community spirit of the Northwest. “The…
Jeshua Marshall’s Oregon Folk Fest Debuts in Bend
Longtime Bend musician Jeshua Marshall, known for his dynamic presence in the local music scene, is launching the inaugural Oregon Folk Fest at Silver Moon Brewing. The two-day festival, running from Aug. 23-24, is set to celebrate local talent and redefine what folk music means. I spoke with Marshall to discuss his vision for the…
