Deschutes County Expects Progress on Public Defender Crisis
After nearly a year of facing a local shortage in public defenders, Deschutes County may finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, as staffing increases. Throughout 2024, the local court system has struggled to represent individuals waiting for their day in court, due to a local shortage in attorneys. A loss of…
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Redmond Mayoral Candidates Outline Plans for the Growing City ▶ [With Video]
During our interview with current Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch and Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker, the two struggled to find anything they didn’t agree on when discussing a variety of topics that are important to the City of Redmond. The candidates started the interview by agreeing the biggest challenge facing Redmond was growth. The Source…
Ridgeview High School a Finalist for T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights
T-Mobile announced that Ridgeview High School is one of 16 schools across the country to receive a $25,000 grant as part of the company’s “T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights” competition which launched in early August. “We feel honored to be a finalist for the T Mobile FN5GL! This is a huge opportunity for our community…
Roundabout Books to Host “Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking” Author Matt Wastradowski
One of Roundabout Books favorite travel guide writers, Matt Wastradowski, will be back at the store on Nov 7 at 6:30 pm to talk about the newly published second edition of “Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking”, available Oct 1. The book covers diverse hiking options across Oregon and Washington with maps, directions, and expert advice from…
Bend-La Pine Schools Hires Elementary Programs Director
Bend-La Pine Schools has hired Karen Rush as one of the District’s two Executive Directors of Elementary Programs. She will begin on November 4 and work alongside Executive Director Tammy Doty in overseeing the District’s 19 elementary schools. Rush is in her first year as the Program Director for Medical, Mental Health, and Prevention Initiatives…
Central High School Seniors with a 3.0 GPA Guaranteed Admission and Scholarships at Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University and Central High School announce a new direct admission program for graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. These students are guaranteed admission to Western and will receive an automatic merit-based scholarship. Students will be admitted without completing the traditional college application process, making the transition to college seamless and accessible.…
RootedHomes Breaks Ground on Rooted at 19th in Redmond
RootedHomes proudly announces the groundbreaking of Rooted at 19th, a new affordable housing community in Redmond. On September 27th, local leaders, including Commissioner Patti Adair, Mayor Ed Fitch, and Councilors Evelyn and Zwicker, joined to celebrate the construction start of 22 homes for families earning below 80% of the Area Median Income. The two-acre site…
Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Autumn Family Faire is Bringing the Fun to Bend
Get ready for a fall-tastic day of family fun as Camp Fire Central Oregon hosts its 3rd Annual Autumn Family Faire on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Troy Field in Bend. This is not your ordinary day out—it’s a community-powered, super-fun celebration of youth and everything to love about autumn,…
Internal Investigation Documents Against Sheriff Candidate Kent Vander Kamp Made Public
On Wednesday, Kent Vander Kamp, a sergeant with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and one of two candidates running for Sheriff this year, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against Deschutes County, DCSO, Sheriff Shane Nelson, Undersheriff Paul Garrison, Oregon Public Broadcasting and OPB reporter Emily Cureton Cook to stop the public release…
Heat and Wind Spark Growth for Little Lava Fire
The Little Lava Fire, west of Bend and south of Mt. Bachelor, saw increased growth and activity in the last week due to warm and dry conditions, coupled with strong winds. The Little Lava Fire was one of several fires that make up the Bachelor Complex Fires, which started in early September. Additional crews were…
Source Warmup
Mail-In Voting in Deschutes County Deschutes County will mail the 2024 General Election ballots to voters on Oct. 16. According to a press release, more than 160,000 General Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed to Deschutes County voters. Residents with a valid Oregon divers license, permit or ID card can still register to vote…
Understanding Intimacy
Dear Dr. Jane, I’m a 39-year-old single woman. I have a great job, a nice place and a really cute dog. Overall, I’m happy. The problem’s been dating. The men my age don’t usually have the maturity I’m looking for and most older men seem incredibly entitled. A while back, I connected with a mid-50s…
Birria, Boba, Bowls, Burgers and More
So many food carts in Central Oregon and so little time to try them all. We at the Source Weekly spend so much time writing about the Bend food scene that we sometimes forget to check in on what is a thriving and vibrant culinary town filled with a robust depth of regional and cultural…
Hemp Beverages Reach New Summit
Just three months ago, I wrote about the three Bend beverage makers who noticed how the 2018 federal Farm Bill spelled out that products containing 0.3% dry-weight volume of THC are legal to produce, distribute and sell. It essentially translates to being able to consume drinks that boast a low-key 2 milligrams of hemp-derived (but…
For Redmond’s Food Scene, the Sky’s the Limit
Fun fact: According to the 2022 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, Redmond is the youngest city in Central Oregon — by a lot. Redmond’s median age was 36.4 in 2022, compared to 38.3 in Madras, 41.7 in Bend, 42.4 in Prineville, 47.9 in La Pine and 49.4 in Sisters. Oregon’s median age…
A Picture-Perfect Pumpkin Patch
As the crisp autumn air sweeps through Central Oregon and the leaves transform to vibrant hues, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by wandering through a pumpkin patch framed by the Cascade mountains. Whether you’re seeking that perfect pumpkin or simply looking for a peaceful place to connect with loved ones and…
Mystery and Magic at the Masquerade
Redmond’s Pangaea Guild Hall transforms into a masquerade ball on the evening of Oct. 12. This one-night-only event, hosted by owners Chris and Kari Trulsen, offers a dose of role play, cocktails, food and fun games. Pangaea Guild Hall, known for its vintage charm, serves as a unique tabletop gaming space by day and a…
Horoscope Week of October 10, 2024
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 2010, Edurne Pasaban became the first woman to climb the world’s tallest 14 mountains, reaching the top of Shishapangma in China. In 2018, Taylor Demonbreun arrived in Toronto, Canada, completing a quest in which she visited every sovereign nation on the planet in 18 months. In 1924, explorer Alexandra David-Néel…
Letters to the Editor 10/10/2024
Guest Opinion: City Council candidates agree there’s a housing crisis; new tree code suggests otherwise By Kirk Schueler and Jesse Russell On Monday, Sept. 30, the candidates for Bend City Council gathered to share their views at a forum on affordable housing. Despite their differences, the candidates all agreed that Bend is facing a serious…
In Redmond, a Vegan Potluck Tradition
Every month, a group of foodies with a plant-based mentality gather in Redmond to share good food and build community. The Redmond Vegan Potluck was started a number of years ago by Holly and Andrew Hoeksema, who held the meetings first at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and later at the Redmond Library, current group…
Celebrate the Fungus Amongst Us
Mark your calendar for the 8th annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show which kicks off Thursday, Oct. 10 in Sunriver. This is a family-friendly event which celebrates the fantastic world of fungi. Budding mycologists and ‘shroom enthusiasts will have various opportunities to engage in programs that cover subjects such as: cooking with mushrooms, field trips,…
Proposed School Bond to Fund 'Critical' Repairs in Redmond
A renewal bond will go before Redmond voters in November, looking to fund a variety of renovations, repairs, upgrades and expansions in the Redmond School District. The proposed $97.7 million bond is a continuation from a previous 2004 bond that concludes this year. It’s aimed at continuing to maintain several aging buildings, facilities and systems. The…
Vote Emerson Levy for House District 53
In this race we have two elected officials and working parents who are passionate about creating the best-possible community they can. Keri Lopez is a Redmond home builder who serves on the Redmond School Board; Emerson Levy is a Bend attorney who is rounding out her first term as the state representative for House District…
The Bend Film Festival Primer
The hardest thing about attending a film festival is building the schedule. It’s a terrible feeling spending all that time and money to catch a bunch of films across three or four days of a fest and then find out that you missed all the ones garnering the most buzz. FOMO hits hard when everyone…
Local Love: Q/A with Impactful Singer/Songwriter Alicia Viani
Alicia Viani is a storyteller who can transport you to places — places you want to savor and places that push your limits. On her self-titled debut, she sings of blissfully dancing with family under “North Carolina Skies” or soaking up the sun and conversation by the river on “Wounded Healer.” Yet album opener “Good…
Propuesta de bono escolar para financiar reparaciones críticas en Redmond
Un bono de renovación irá ante los votantes de Redmond en noviembre, buscando financiar una variedad de renovaciones, reparaciones, mejoras y ampliaciones en el Distrito Escolar de Redmond. La propuesta de $ 97,7 millones de bonos es una continuación de un bono anterior 2004 que concluye este año. Su objetivo es seguir manteniendo varios edificios,…
Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly
Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years. A recent post from Realtor.com notes…
