Deschutes County Phases in Deflection
A statewide law rolling back portions of Measure 110 officially started on Sept. 1, recriminalizing drug possession and connecting people to treatment as an alternative to court and jail. Deschutes County plans to slowly introduce its deflection program over this next month, to ensure officers and treatment coordinators are trained and prepared for this new process.…
Redmond Airport Offers Update on Expansion Project
An expansion to the Redmond Airport is coming closer as the design, cost and timeline continue to take shape. On Aug. 27, Redmond Airport Director Zachary Bass presented an update on the expansion to Redmond City Councilors, highlighting design options, construction, funding and timelines. The airport is about 40% through the project’s design phase, said…
Public Art Designs on Display for Sculptural Wall and Campus Entry Sculpture – City of Bend Public Works Campus
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) will display the design renderings for the proposed concepts for two works of art for the City of Bend Public Works Campus. Art designs include a large-scale Sculptural Wall to be installed along Cooley Road and a smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture to be…
Crooked River Roundup Foundation Awards 10 Scholarships to Central Oregon Students
The Crooked River Roundup Foundation is proud to announce that it has awarded 10 scholarships to deserving students in Central Oregon who are pursuing careers or learning in the fields of ranching, farming, agriculture, and rodeo. The scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, will provide financial support to students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to…
15th Year to Fight Sex Trafficking in Central OR
Oregonians looking to support a positive cause creating a safer world for children in the community are invited to nonprofit IN OUR BACKYARD’s Annual Freedom Fundraiser, Saturday September 28th at the Boys and Girls Club gym. An evening out on the town filled with fun and a positive way to protect children and save lives.…
Bethlehem Inn Elects New Board Members
Bethlehem Inn announced today that its Board of Directors has elected two new board members: Erika McCalpine and Scott Nelson. The Board of Directors is led by Rev. Dr. Steven Koski (Lead Pastor at First Presbyterian Church) as President, Kevin Link (Dir. of Preconstruction at SunWest Builders) as Secretary and Vice-President and Melissa Williams (Exec.…
BPR Foundation hosts Pavilion-Palooza event on Sept. 8
To mark the end of summer, the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation invites community members of all ages to Pavilion-Palooza, a live music and roller-skating event at The Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The first-ever Pavilion-Palooza promises to be a fun afternoon with live music from Jeshua Marshall and…
Bendable Therapy Receives $50,000 Sponsorship from Dr. Bronner’s to Expand Access to Psilocybin Therapy
Bendable Therapy, a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, effective, and affordable psychedelic-based therapies for serious mental health concerns, is thrilled to announce a generous $50,000 sponsorship from Dr. Bronner’s, the renowned family-owned maker of natural soaps and body care products. Bendable helps clients access legal psilocybin services in Oregon within a holistic care model…
Source Warmup
New Changes Along U.S. 97 A 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. U.S. 97 and U.S. 20 are primary routes…
Savage in Bend: Kesey and Worthy
After taking an ambitious road trip through the United States this summer, I’m excited to return to Central Oregon. The reasons are many, but beer is one of them. When traveling, I like to visit breweries. I often find some special spots, but very few compare to Bend. Not only is the beer better here,…
Latin Cuisine with Soul
The thing about the Bend restaurant scene is that people opening new spots tend to see what works, and then they do something similar. A lot of safe bets. That’s why Central Oregon has so many breweries, pizza places and Mexican food restaurants. The cynic might say that we have enough of those types of…
This is 40, circa 2024
PBS is in my top five television stations. My best friend is my mother. I finally understand that there is magic everywhere, especially on a memory foam mattress with three accompanying pillows. This is 40. The good news (thank you, print newspapers) is that I shared turning middle age in 2023 with the company of…
At Fire Basecamp
In a Land Birthed By Fire The final installment of our three-part series exploring how Central Oregon can safely live with fire. A lightning storm on July 22 lit up the sky over Ochoco National Forest about 5 miles north of Paulina, Oregon. The resulting strikes set off a fire that would eventually grow to nearly…
Central Oregon Gears Up for Annual Heroes on the Run 5K
This September, Central Oregon’s vibrant dog-loving community will come together for a day of fun and fundraising as Street Dog Hero hosts its 5th Annual Heroes on the Run 5K Fun Run at The Athletic Club of Bend. The event, set for Sept. 8, is a celebration of community, movement and the shared love for…
The Cider Janes: Uniting in Harmony and Friendship
The Cider Janes, a Portland-based musical trio consisting of Naomi Morton, Heather Schrock and Aliyih Bristol, is known for their harmonies, covers and warm inviting performances. As the band prepares for its upcoming Central Oregon tour over Labor Day Weekend, its members shared insights on the band’s formation, their evolving sound and the joy of…
Horoscope Week of August 29, 2024
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When an infant giraffe leaves its mother’s womb, it falls six feet to the ground. I suspect that when you are reborn sometime soon, Virgo, a milder and more genial jolt will occur. It may even be quite rousing and inspirational—not rudely bumpy at all. By the way, the plunge of…
Letters to the Editor 08/29/2024
RE: Jen Sorensen cartoon, 8/22 I am responding to your comics of Donald Trump. I read the Source quite often and get a lot of information out of it. I am a Trump voter and read your comics and kinda laugh at all the things you come up with. I’ve listened to that stuff you…
Ramenology
Who among us does not have a trick or two up their sleeve for when they make instant ramen? A vegetable or egg in the pot, your special sauce or powder, and if you’ve got some game perhaps a garnish on top. All good. Congratulations. But there are levels to this soup. My breakthrough happened…
Bend to Update Vehicle Sheltering Rules
The City of Bend is looking to update its rules on sheltering in vehicles, recommending changes that could create some heightened restrictions. At an Aug. 21 meeting, city councilors discussed a number of recommended rule changes aimed at more clearly enforcing issues with people congregating in areas around the city. The current rules for sheltering…
Is Local Control for Mt. Bachelor Even a Remote Possibility?
The news that broke this week about the possible sale of Mt. Bachelor sent an avalanche of speculation barreling down on Bend. Could Mt. Bachelor once again be a locals’ mountain, owned by locals? The simultaneous news that one of the other resorts owned by POWDR, Killington Ski Resort in Vermont, was purchased by a…
May the Source Be With You: August Edition
Whelp, I used a blanket for the first time in months this weekend, so that must mean fall is around the corner and the summer that seemed like it lasted two weeks is almost over. That’s OK for me since it doesn’t change my routines too much (until winter and my Seasonal Affective Disorder rears…
From Farm to Stage: A Q/A with Gregory Alan Isakov
The Appaloosa horse is known for its leopard complex spotting, a beautiful pointillistic coat that ranges from Dalmatian to two-tone ombrés. This majestic, impressionistic exterior covers the equine’s solid, sturdy structure. “There are all these tools made out of the bones from that horse because they have really strong bones,” Gregory Alan Isakov tells. “I…
POWDR venderá Mt. Bachelor, entre otros centros turísticos
La empresa POWDR, propietario actual de Mt. Bachelor y otros centros para esquiar en todo el país, anunció su intención de vender cuatro de sus centros turísticos en las próximas semanas. La compañía firmó un acuerdo para vender Killington Ski Resort en Vermont y anunció la intención de vender otras áreas para esquiar, incluidas Mt.…
Let’s Talk Real Estate Professional Service Fees
On Aug. 17, several new rules went into effect in the real estate industry. These changes involve the way agents are paid for the work they do during a real estate transaction and how the fees are communicated between all parties involved. While the changes seem significant to the industry, the bottom line of what…
