New Multi-institution Earthquake Center Aims To Advance Understanding Of Cascadia Subduction Zone
Oregon State University researchers will play key roles in a new multi-institution earthquake research center dedicated to the study of the Pacific Northwest’s Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is capable of producing earthquakes comparable to the largest recorded globally. The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $15 million over five years to the Cascadia Region Earthquake…
Avelo Airlines Offers Nonstop Flights To Vegas
Avelo Airlines is now offering exclusive nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Las Vegas. Vegas is Avelo’s fourth route from RDM, joining three popular California destinations: Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Sonoma / Santa Rosa. The route to The Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and…
Bend Pet Express Expands Services With Acquisition Of Muddy Paws Bathhouse
Bend Pet Express, a destination for pet supplies and services with two locations in the Bend area, announces its acquisition of Muddy Paws Bathhouse, a pet grooming establishment on Bend’s west side. The merger of Bend Pet Express and Muddy Paws Bathhouse represents an alignment of two companies dedicated to providing comprehensive, top-quality pet services…
Early Stage Bend Venture Conference Semifinalists Presenting At Central Oregon PubTalk
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for the 20th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC), which will take place at the Tower Theatre in Bend on Thursday, October 19 – Friday, October 20, 2023. In the next round of competition, the following Early Stage semifinalists…
Three From Central Oregon Win 2023 Sunset Travel Awards
Sunset Magazine has picked three from Central Oregon among its 2023 Sunset Travel Award winners, placing all three among this year’s best West Coast travel experiences. Redmond was among the destinations picked for “Best City Getaways,” Visit Central Oregon’s own Central Oregon Astro Tourism initiative was selected among the West’s “Best Adventure Trips,” and SCP…
Fire Hiring Starts In October For The Bureau Of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management is hiring various jobs in wildland fire across Oregon and Washington. Jobs will open for firefighters, dispatchers and to work at airtanker bases starting in October. This is an opportunity for a career that helps protect local communities and public lands. The BLM manages over 16 million acres of forest…
Deschutes Children’s Foundation Unveils New Playground on Redmond Campus
Deschutes Children’s Foundation has completed construction on an improved playground at the Becky Johnson Community Center in Redmond, located at 412 SW 8th Street. “We are so happy to have such generous community support for this project,” says Stephanie Powell of DCF. “Our nonprofit partners serve many children on this campus. This refreshed and improved…
Howard Friedman Awarded The 2023 Oregon Real Estate Association Good Neighbor Award
On September 13, Compass Commercial Real Estate Services broker Howard Friedman was awarded the 2023 Oregon REALTORS Good Neighbor Award at the 2023 Fall Convention in Salem, OR. This award is a testament to his nearly 17 years of unwavering service to Bend’s Bethlehem Inn. The Good Neighbor Award recognizes those who have demonstrated an…
Inaugural High Desert Innovation Week Showcases Entrepreneurs And Startup Support Organizations Throughout Oregon
This October, organizations from across Oregon are gathering to showcase the unique startup resources and collaborative culture that make Oregon a hub for entrepreneurship as part of the Inaugural High Desert Innovation Week, October 16-20, 2023, an event organized by Bend Startup Central, Cultivate Bend, Built Oregon, Bend Outdoor Worx, VertueLab and Economic Development for…
Linnius Construction Promotions And Hires
Linnius Construction has announced the following promotions and hires: Alexandra McCrea – Promoted to General Manager. Greg Fitzgerald – Promoted to Lead Estimator. Christopher Zonta – Promoted to Estimator. Sean Laimbeer – Promoted to Project Coordinator. Joelle Fanger – Joins as Sales Manager. Colin Fitzgerald – Promoted to Carpenter. Hector Ortega – Hired as Crew…
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Musician Faisal Abu-Nawwas 🎧
An intimate conversation between Source Weekly Publisher Aaron Switzer and Musician Faisal Abu-Nawwas. Faisal grew up in the PNW and has been performing since he was a youngster. Hear stories from his early days and what happens in his head when he performs. Get to know Faisal a little better in the podcast then catch…
LISTEN: Grand Craft Beer – Three Creeks Brewing 🎧
On this episode of Grand Craft Beer host Brian Yaegar welcomes Jeff Cornett and Emily Richmond of Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters. Crack your own can of Conelick’r Fresh Hop IPA (brewed with ultra-fresh Centennial hops) and drink alongside Brian and his guests as they talk about the brewery’s 15 years of brewing and hosting…
Homemade 7-Layer Dip
Enjoy having people over but get stressed out about what to feed them? Here’s a very simple dip, perfect for game day or any other casual occasion when company’s coming, that’s a real crowd pleaser and so easy to make ahead of time. This is a homemade version of the classic Tex-Mex 7-layer dip. It…
Stevens Road on Track for New Neighborhood
The City of Bend is close to annexing more land into the city’s Urban Growth Boundary, aimed at adding more affordable and workforce housing inside city limits. The concept plan for the 262-acre Stevens Road Tract includes roughly 147 acres for affordable housing, as well as space for employment, commercial services, open spaces and a…
The Rollout of Alyssa’s Law *with podcast 🎧
Emerson Levy is an attorney and politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 53rd District, which covers the north side of Bend, Tumalo, Sisters and the southwestern part of Redmond. Levy championed an effort she called “Alyssa’s Law,” which passed as part of House Bill 5014, giving $2.5 million…
Amid Rising Costs of Living, Should We Spread Transportation Fees Around?
In a city where a burger without fries is around $18 and costs seem to be rising for residents every day, it’s tough to go whole-hog on the notion of a transportation fee being tacked on to Bend residents’ water and sewer bills, to the tune of around $180 per year. The City of Bend…
Bend, A Trail Town
Spend time around Bend at all in the summertime and you may notice an influx of dirty, skinny, disheveled-looking people carrying backpacks around town. These are thru hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile trail that spans from Mexico to Canada. Nearly 1,000 people from all over the world set out to do this…
May the Source Be With You: September Edition
For last month’s May the Source Be With You column, I gave you some ways to become less overwhelmed by the sheer staggering number of podcasts and tips to cut through the noise and find the ones you actually want to enjoy. It’s even harder when trying to parse what to watch on streaming services,…
Not So Kinky
My partner has some ideas about sex that just aren’t a fit for me. He recently shared that his kink is being a sexual dominant. He wants me to be his submissive. I guess he’s experienced this in the past with a former lover and really liked it. I get it that it’s hot for…
Put Bend Roots Revival on the Calendar this Weekend
What is known to be a grand celebration of culture and live music in Bend, Bend Roots Revival, takes place this weekend, Friday through Sunday. Located in the “Midtown Corridor” the festival has coordinated eight different stages: Three at the hip hostel Bunk+Brew, four at the lively Silver Moon Brewing and one stage at the…
Farm-Fresh Food Year Round from Agricultural Connections
Shifting seasons and the winding-down of local farmers markets doesn’t have to mean eating lower-quality food shipped in from faraway locales. Fresh, seasonal, authentically and organically grown, custom-harvested food delivered year-round is a possibility, thanks to Agricultural Connections. Founded in 2010, Agricultural Connections is a specialized food distributor working with local and regional farmers. Its…
Alcaldesa aborda el crecimiento de la ciudad en su informe anual
La ciudad de Bend realizó su informe anual en una reunión comunitaria el día 8 de septiembre en el parque Alpenglow. Además de ofrecer música en vivo, comida, actividades e información sobre varios departamentos de la ciudad, la alcaldesa Melanie Kebler platicó con la comunidad sobre los objetivos y prioridades de la ciudad. Kebler analizó…
Deschutes’ New Brown Ale is its Old Brown Ale
In 2008, craft breweries were still on the verge of tapping into beer’s wild and wooly past. Historical styles were truly all the rage. You literally (not figuratively) weren’t guaranteed to find an “India Pale Ale” on taplists! So-called sour beers were on the cusp of becoming A Thing. Allagash Brewing in Portland, Maine, built…
Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market
Generation Z is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors, 30% of Gen Z buyers transitioned straight from living under their parents’ roofs to owning their own…
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Fall Style ▶ [With Video]
For this Fall Style issue, we reached out to two locals that exude unique and funky “festival” vibe for their take on fashion trends. These looks are a fusion of Caroline Kim and Tehwehwas (Teh) Sanchez’s perspectives for this fall, featuring their favorites from local shops and designers paired with their own favorite go-to pieces.…
Heart of Oregon’s Endless Summer
As we bid farewell to the lazy days of summer and embrace the vibrant colors of fall, Heart of Oregon’s Endless Summer Nights festival promises to be a grand finale to an event-packed summer. This year’s celebration not only provides an opportunity for families and friends to come together, but also a chance to make…
Catching Up with Erin Cole-Baker
Erin Cole-Baker’s musical journey is a tapestry woven with threads from different corners of the world. Her childhood saw her move from California to New Zealand, a transition that left her feeling out of place and searching for a piece of the world she could make her own. Her love affair with music began early,…
Horoscope Week of September 14, 2023
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Virgo writer Caskie Stinnett lived on Hamloaf, a small island off the coast of Maine. He exulted in the fact that it looked “the same as it did a thousand years ago.” Many of the stories he published in newspapers featured this cherished home ground. But he also wandered all…
Letters to the Editor 09/14/2023
Global Warming From the “Built Environment” After reading an article about Global Warming in “The New York Times,” I thought I would send some figures reported in the article concerning environmental emissions. As Bend is one of the top four fastest-growing cities in the U.S., we are likely one of the top four causes of…
Bo’s Falafel Reopens in the Century Center
Fans of Bo’s Falafel Bar have had to sate themselves with occasional popups and promises of a new location since April, when the spot on the corner of Galveston and 14th closed its doors in anticipation of a new space. That wait is now over, after the new location of Bo’s Falafel opened this month…
More Teacupfuls for Bend
Colorful, indulgent drinks from Teacupfuls have been available at its downtown location for quite some time – but now Teacupfuls is a franchise and has two new locations in Bend. A west side location opened in July in Westside Yard, and on Sept. 1, the new eastside location opened on NE Cushing Drive, near St.…
Mayor Addresses Growth at State of the City
The City of Bend held its State of the City in the form of a community gathering on Sept. 8 at Alpenglow Park. In addition to offering live music, food trucks, activities and information on various City departments, Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke to the community about City goals and priorities. Kebler discussed the future of…
