Angeles Wound Care Institute Partners with Angel Flight West to Provide Advanced Wound Care to Rural Patients in Oregon
This past weekend marked the inaugural flight for a new partnership between the Angeles Wound Care Institute (AWCI), a division of Bend Plastic Surgery, and Angel Flight West, a 501c3 nonprofit that provides free medical transport to people in need. A volunteer pilot with Angel Flight West flew Dr. Adam Angeles, owner and founder of…
Work of Art Designs on Display for Headquarters Lobby & Terrace – City of Bend Public Works Campus
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) will display the design renderings of the proposed concepts for work of art for the two-story lobby and third-floor lobby and terrace in the City of Bend’s upcoming Headquarters Building on the Public Works Campus. The concept designs from two artists will be…
Seasonal Farmers Market Taste Testings: A Celebration of Local Food
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA), a regional nonprofit serving Central Oregon, is delighted to announce a series of exciting taste testing events as part of its regional marketing campaign, “Get a Taste of This Place.” HDFFA will hold these events at farmers markets across Central Oregon to promote consumer awareness of the exceptional…
OSU-Cascades hosts 23rd Commencement Ceremony, celebrates 355 graduates
Oregon State University-Cascades hosted its 23rd commencement today, honoring 355 graduates of the class of 2024. More than 270 students participated in the ceremony, receiving bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. OSU Provost Edward Feser led the ceremony processional with OSU-Cascades Chancellor and Dean Sherm Bloomer. The ceremony took place on the Oval Green at OSU-Cascades.…
LISTEN: Ryan Houston, Executive Director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association 🎧
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Ryan Houston, the executive director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA), as he chats with Aaron about his extensive history in Central Oregon’s conservation efforts and his work in the nonprofit sector. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey of protecting natural spaces, highlights ONDA’s recent successes…
A Coordinated Effort to Expand Shelters
Central Oregon agencies are working together to expand outdoor shelters to better serve Deschutes County’s houseless population. After voting to move forward with four outdoor shelter proposals, members of the Coordinated Houseless Response Office are working to establish funds for these projects. In March, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in partnership with CHRO, released a Request…
LISTEN: Jo Franco, Owner of Americana Food Truck 🎧
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer sits down with Joe Franco, owner of The Americana food truck and recent recipient of the Best Food Cart of the Year award. They discuss Joe’s journey with The Americana, from its humble beginnings to becoming a beloved local favorite. The conversation delves into the challenges and…
New Owners of Seventh Mtn Rafting Hope to Make Business More ‘Local’
Previous General Manager of Seventh Mtn rafting, Andrew Soriano and his wife, Carlene, purchased the Seventh Mountain Rafting Company in 2023, partnering with Soriano’s stepfather Troy Gallagher. Seven days a week, the company offers whitewater rafting adventures with class 3 rapids on the Big Eddy section of the Deschutes River. Guests can also take flatwater…
Horoscope Week of June 13, 2024
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Though 2024 isn’t even half over, you have already earned the title “Least Boring Zodiac Sign of the Year.” Or maybe a more positive way to frame it would be to award you the title “Most Scintillating, Interesting, and Stimulating Zodiac Sign of the Year.” Please keep doing what you have…
Letters to the Editor 06/13/24
Bend’s identity crisis Bend’s identity crisis is self evident when it cannot complete a tree preservation code. Trees are vital to carbon sequestration and cool cities of concrete. Bend spouts it needs housing but then stalls the housing to build a second windowless big box Costco on a site with extraordinary mountain views now scraped…
Westside Taco Co. Relocates to Tumalo
When the Source Weekly’s Best of Central Oregon ballot rolls out in the July 4 issue, take note of a change: Westside Taco Co., the repeat winner of Best Food Cart in Redmond many years running, has moved its operations to Bend — er, Tumalo, that is. Chef/Owner Amber Amos moved her giant black food…
Bend Brewfest Canceled for 2024
Another year, another cancellation for Bend Brewfest. Organizers announced June 10 that the long-standing fest — which has effectively not come back in its original form since the pandemic — is canceled in 2024. The festival was scheduled to take place in the Old Mill on Oct. 4 and 5. “It’s a heartbreaking decision,” wrote…
Celebrate Pollinators During National Pollinator Week
The importance of pollinators is often overlooked. Bees, butterflies, moths, and beetles play a huge role in pollinating agricultural and horticultural plants, while bats and hummingbirds also get in on the pollination action, too. This year’s theme for National Pollinator Week 2024 is: “Vision 2040: Thriving ecosystems, economies, and agriculture,” which shines a spotlight on…
A Dangerous Road
The main artery through Central Oregon, U.S. Highway 97, serves many purposes. It’s a popular route for long-haul truckers and a tourist thoroughfare. And for those who live in rural communities along the 670-mile highway, it serves as a main street, the way to quickly get from one end of town to the other. As…
Celebra el 16 de junio durante el 4to Jubileo Anual Juneteenth del Centro de Oregón
El 4to Jubileo Anual Juneteenth del Centro de Oregón será una celebración de dos días en Drake Park el sábado 15 y domingo 16 de junio. Este evento familiar comunitario, presentado por la organización encabezada por comunidad Negra, The Father’s Group, tiene como propósito honrar y celebrar la historia y cultura Negra con música, baile,…
A Lot is Riding on Drug Deflection. As It Gets Going, We Have Questions.
Over the past several years, Oregon has gotten a great deal of attention for its attempt at drug decriminalization, which was plagued by a shortage of treatment beds, no real “teeth” to push people into treatment and the surge of fentanyl that saw our state having the highest rate of increase in fentanyl overdose deaths…
Source Warmup
OHA Supports LGBTQIA2S+ People with Summer Resources The Oregon Health Authority is reaffirming its commitment to its LGBTQIA2S+ youth by sharing resources to promote their well-being, safety, security and inclusion. Since 2022, OHA has highlighted resources available to LGBTQIA2S+ youth every summer. OHA lists national resources like The Trevor Project, which promotes suicide prevention and…
Point Breakin’
OK, it’s officially hot outside, which means most of you are going to start summer adventuring. I’ve heard of such things, but being that I am what the experts call an “indoor kid,” I will continue living vicariously through all of you while you do all those outdoor things that would definitely break me in…
Understanding Intimacy: Faking It
I have an embarrassing question for you. I’ve heard that a lot of women fake orgasm. I don’t think anyone has ever done that with me, but I guess you never really know. My wife and I have been together for about five years now. We have an 18-month-old son and I think our relationship…
Take a Plunge at Suttle Lake to Kick Off the Summer Concert Season
A year ago, Bart Budwig was exactly where he wanted to be: ripping off his clothes, running down the big lawn and jumping into the refreshing waters of Suttle Lake in the middle of a set with his band. In fact, that glorious scene of rose-tinted, summertime euphoria represents his two favorite things in life. “Playing…
Prepped for Adventure
I think I took for granted how good the Luckey’s Woodsman food truck was when it was over at the PowderHouse. Since closing the doors of the truck May 19, if you want the Woodsman’s special blend of hearty, healthful and foraged food, you have to go to the Trailside Kitchen in Sisters to luxuriate in…
Honeybee Hive Tour With Bend’s Broadus Bees
Stacks of boxes two and three high neatly placed atop well-weathered pallets occupy a section of land between the fence line and a hoop house at Fibonacci Farms. These Russian honeybees arrived back in Bend, their home base from June through January, after an annual trek to California for almond pollination in February and a…
Desert to Desert
If you are searching for a different Oregon experience, put on your adventure shoes, take a couple days off and drive toward the rising sun. Plunging eastward down from the 9,738-foot summit of the Steens Mountains sits a world unique to the typical Oregon landscape. Located in the southwest corner of the Beaver State and…
A Beautiful Five
The adventure-filled, sunny days of Central Oregon are calling. Whether you’re a solo adventurer looking to get outdoors or a family visiting Bend for the first time, this region offers an abundance of natural beauty. From scenic hikes, to breathtaking viewpoints, I’ve curated a short list of outdoor places to explore that showcase Central Oregon’s…
5+ Essentials for a Bend Summer
1. Bedrock Sandals Cairn Evo Sandals $120-$140 Mountain Supply 2. Ombraz Armless Sunglasses $160 Mountain Supply 3. Hydro Flask 40oz All Around Travel Tumbler $39.95 Mountain Supply 4. Innova Discs for Disc Golf $10-$20 The Gear Fix 5. Farm to Summit Backpacking Meals $10-15 The Gear Fix According to the team at The Gear Fix,…
Celebrate Juneteenth at the 4th Annual Central Oregon Jubilee
The 4th Annual Juneteenth Central Oregon Jubilee will be a two-day celebration at Drake Park on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. This family-friendly community event, hosted by the Black-led organization, The Father’s Group, aims to honor and celebrate Black history and culture with music, dancing, food and educational activities. Juneteenth, a combination of…
Elk Lake Resort’s Music on the Water
As the days get longer, the sun shines brighter and summer in Central Oregon kicks into full swing, there’s nothing better than spending a day outdoors followed by a warm evening of live music. Elk Lake Resort brings its 11th Annual Music on the Water Series this summer, offering tunes from a variety of talented…
Avoiding First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
Buying a first home is an exhilarating endeavor, but it is not without its potential pitfalls. I have been helping people with their real estate needs for over six years now, and I have assisted in counseling clients on things to consider prior to going under contract on their first home. I am a big…
