Rotary Club of Greater Bend Awards $100,000 to ReVillage Co-op for Childcare Expansion
Rotary Club of Greater Bend (RCGB) announced a gift of $100,000 to ReVillage Childcare Center, for a Signature Project to address fundamental challenges faced by children and their families in our community. This funding supports a new, third site operated by the nonprofit, which currently operates two sites in Bend for 31 children, age 2-5.…
Bend Chamber Receives National Recognition as Finalist for Chamber of the Year
The Bend Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2024 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Va., with over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000…
Bend BMX To Hold Annual State Qualifying Race, Drawing Hundreds Of Riders June 8 Event At Big Sky Park
The Bend BMX Association, a local organization run by a dedicated team of volunteers with the aim of providing a positive and safe place for kids to race BMX in the Bend community and all of Central Oregon, announces it will host the state qualifier race at Big Sky Park on June 8, 2024. The…
COCC to Break Ground on New Building for Madras Campus
A groundbreaking ceremony for Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) transformative Madras campus expansion will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 17, at the Madras campus, 1170 E. Ashwood Rd. The event is closed to the public. The campus expansion is a response to Jefferson County’s needs related to early childhood education and health…
County Clerk invites middle and high school students to enter the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Contest
The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office invites local middle and high school students to enter the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Contest before the June 30 contest deadline. Students in grades six through 12 are encouraged to design an original “I Voted” sticker, which can be hand-drawn or created digitally. The winner will be announced later this…
Deschutes County Moves on Deflection Programs
Deschutes County is one step closer in its process of implementing drug addiction and behavioral health treatment programs, a state-funded diversion model that came out of the rollback of Measure 110. The county, which just accepted the first portion of grant money to create its deflection program, announced that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will…
Redmond Recognizes Pride
Several community members attended a May 28 Redmond City Council meeting to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. After a lengthy public comment period, the Council voted 6-1 to approve a Proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month for the first time. According to Mayor Ed Fitch, the recognition was something members of the community had…
Becoming a Master Gardener in Central Oregon
Just what does it mean to be a Master Gardener? No, the “Master” doesn’t imply these individuals know everything there is to know about plants and gardens, but people who become one certainly have a strong desire to learn. They love to spend time outside, discover new plant types and get their hands dirty in…
Voters Say ‘No’ to School Measures
After all the ballots were in and counted last Tuesday, schools lost big in Central Oregon with significant fundraising attempts failing in Deschutes and Crook County. In Crook County, a district bond to repair and update schools failed with 52.9% voting against. Snowstorms earlier in the year prompted the $11.5 million bond for repairs at…
It’s Smoke Now or Smoke Later… and Hopefully Not Both
You’re not imagining it: there’s been more smoke in the air this year. Where once locals would joke about swapping the name for “summer” with “smoke season,” that unwelcome season appears now to include spring. As Jennifer Baires’ May 23 feature story, “Treating the Forest,” outlined, a pilot project happening around Bend is allowing for…
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: As a practitioner of psychedelic experiences, how do…
Chasing Anya
I don’t think this is a controversial opinion, but “Mad Max: Fury Road” is one the best action movies of all time and George Miller is still one of the most innovative and fearless filmmakers at 79 years of age. Just look at the breadth of his filmography going back to 1979. 1979: “Mad Max” 1981:…
Savage in Bend
Hello! Thanks again for joining me on this exciting journey through Central Oregon. This month’s question was sent anonymously, and what an interesting inquiry it is. Q: “What’s the deal with China Hat?” A: Very broad indeed, but significant and a question I was eager to explore. Because the reader did not go into specifics,…
Uniting Central Oregon’s Music Industry
If you’re reading this, you likely live in Central Oregon. So it’s not news to you that Bend is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Based on U.S. Census Bureau population data from 2017 to 2022, Bend ranks at number 59—that’s out of “344 of the largest cities [that were analyzed in a…
Sizzle on the Grill
Editor’s note: If you’re not already subscribed to our foodie newsletter, Cascades Eats, you’re missing out! Our weekly update on all things food and drink in Central Oregon is the best place to get caught up on the openings (and closings), events and reviews from the culinary scene. Oh, and did we mention there’s exclusive…
Redmond aprueba medida de anti-nepotismo, entre otras
Votantes de Redmond aprobaron tres medidas electorales que la ciudad tenía en su boleta electoral del mes de mayo, enmendando las reglas relacionadas con nepotismo y los periodos de mandato. Los habitantes votaron contundentemente a favor de una medida electoral que agregaría un requisito al fuero de la ciudad de Redmond, prohibiendo a una persona…
Summer Sips
If Bend loves anything, it loves a patio — but not just any patio. It has to have this mercurial composition made up of the right vibe, solid alcoholic/beverage choices, a perfect view of the splendor of the high desert and the right spot to bask in the long-awaited Central Oregon sunshine. Sure, there are…
New Construction
When looking to either purchase new or build your dream home, one of the most significant decisions you’ll face is choosing between a national (large) or regional home builder (smaller). National home builders are large companies with operations across multiple states. They’re known for standardized processes, extensive resources and brand recognition. Reasons to select a…
A Conversation with Best-Selling Author Lisa See
One day in October, seven months into COVID lockdown, Lisa See was wandering her Brentwood home, feeling the isolation and gloom of not being able to do the thing that drives her historical fiction writing: the research. The libraries, the archives, the countries were all closed. But on this day, she glanced at her wall…
Source Warmup
Bend City Councilors Vote on Pay Raise Bend City Council voted on May 1 to increase compensation for city councilors. The pay raise, which was recommended by the Council Compensation Review Committee, will not go into effect until the next election cycle. The increase will adjust the mayor’s compensation from $19,540 a year to $50,000…
Restoring a River
We’re pulling up to the offices that sit above Iron Gate Dam, now more of a shrinking pile of rubble than a tool of impoundment for millions of gallons of water, when I notice that the map in the truck, showing us how to get there, is no longer accurate. On the screen is a…
Ultimate Scavenger Hunt Returns to Bend
Bend’s beloved scavenger hunt returns for its fourth year, ready to kick off summer of 2024! This city-wide adventure invites participants to explore the best of Bend through Scout Ultimate Scavenger Hunt, a lively and interactive expedition featuring both familiar landmarks and exciting new discoveries. Whether you form a team of four or embark on…
Denver Rapper Performs Live For The First Time in Bend
Denver-based conscious rapper Malcolm Whye, known by his stage name Malcolm Whyz3 (pronounced “wise”), is set to perform in Bend for the first time at Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room as part of his national tour with rapper Mark Battles. Whye discovered his true passion for music three years ago, inspired by his friends breaking into the…
Horoscope Week of May 30, 2024
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): All of us periodically enjoy phases I call “Freedom from Cosmic Compulsion.” During these times, the Fates have a reduced power to shape our destinies. Our willpower has more spaciousness to work with. Our intentions get less resistance from karmic pressures that at other times might narrow our options. As I…
Letters to the Editor 05/30/2024
RE: Endorsements Matter. Opinion, 5/16 I think the Source has done an amazing job, not only with the candidate analysis and primary endorsements this year, but with the breadth and depth of journalism covering local issues throughout the year. Bend is very fortunate to have such a weekly publication. —Dwight Gaudet Primary elections conclusion Another…
Neighbor Rotisserie Opens in Former Kebaba
Foodies in Bend have had their eyes on the former Kebaba location on Newport Avenue for quite some time, wondering what would fill the big shoes left by the beloved Mediterranean spot that closed in 2021. Last week, the new concept was fully revealed with the opening of Neighbor Rotisserie. Opened by the former owners…
Brunch is on the Menu at Sunriver Brewing Eastside
Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location now has more to offer on the early side, including a new coffee bar, and weekend brunch. The brewery’s location on NE Cushing Drive, near St. Charles Medical Center, began offering coffee bar service as of May 20. The “Pub and Coffee Bar” is open daily from 8 to 11am…
