LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend with Camille Cavan ๐ง
We sit down with mixologist Camille Cavanโ who specializes in mocktailsโto discuss all facets of the zero-proof movement from who the various customers are to the range of flavors, pricing, and benefits of going semi-sober, completely sober, or โCalifornia sober.โ LISTEN NOW Related Stories
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Crista Munro ๐ง
This week on Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Crista Munro, Executive Director of SFF Presents, to talk about the rich history and evolving mission of the Sisters Folk Festival. More than just a weekend event, SFF Presents now offers year-round programming designed to bring art, music, and creativity to the Centralโฆ
Washington Teen Dies in Mt. Bachelor Accident
A 13-year-old boy, from Anacortes, Washington, died Wednesday morning after crashing into a tree while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, according to a press release by the Deschutes County Sheriffโs Office. Sheriff deputies, along with Bend Fire and Rescue and AirLink Critical Care Transport, responded around 11:16 am after the boy was reported missing toโฆ
The Gas Tax Already Hits Rural Oregonians Disproportionately. Lawmakers Want to Raise it 50%.
Last week, the Legislatureโs Joint Committee on Transportation released its long-awaited funding proposal for the Oregon Department of Transportation. The proposal, which would raise nearly $1 billion a year, includes a slew of ideas, such as higher title and registration fees, a sales tax on vehicles, a road-use charge on delivery vehicles and gradually movingโฆ
Thornburgh Resort Once Again Denied Access to Deschutes River Basin
T he developers of a disputed resort were handed the latest in a series of setbacks in their attempt to tap the Deschutes River Basin. On March 31, the Deschutes County Circuit Court dismissed Thornburgh Resortโs attempt to overturn an earlier denial of a previous limited water use license application. The proposed 2,000-acre Thornburgh Resortโฆ
After Living for Two Years in Forest, Bend Man Finds Home
Up until a few months ago, Mark Jenkins didnโt consider himself lucky. The seventh child born to Floyd and Willie Lee Jenkins, he was born on the seventh day of the seventh month. โAnd I was all of seven pounds when I was born,โ Jenkins told FORJournalism on a rainy afternoon in early March. โTheโฆ
County Solid Waste teams up with local students to raise awareness about plastic pollution๏ปฟ
While much of the conversation around plastic pollution focuses on recycling and cleanup efforts, these approaches address the symptoms, not the root cause. The true solution lies in reducing plastic production before it starts. Inspired by the global movement #TurnOffthePlasticTap, Deschutes County Solid Waste invited local middle school and high school students to create theirโฆ
COCCโs Latinx Fiesta a Feast for the Senses
With dancing, crafts, piรฑata-breaking and a banquet-style meal that showcases the flavors of Brazil, Cuba, Perรบ, Colombia and other Latin American countries, Central Oregon Community Collegeโs (COCC) Latinx Fiesta Celebraciรณn will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Coats Campus Center on the collegeโs Bend campus. This isโฆ
City of Bend Hosting Design Open House for Neff Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements Project
Community members are invited to the pre-design open house for the Neff Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project on Monday, Apr. 7, 4-6 p.m. at the Deschutes Childrenโs Foundation, East Bend Campus, 2125 NE Daggett Lane. An online option will be available starting on Apr. 7 โ 21, 2025, at bendoregon.gov/neffpedbike. The open house is anโฆ
Think Wild Performs Life-Saving Surgery on Injured Bald Eagle
Think Wild, Bendโs wildlife hospital, is optimistic about the recovery of a young injured female bald eagle following life-saving orthopedic surgery. A Powell Butte resident found the eagle lethargic and unable to fly in a field on March 16. They captured and kept the eagle warm and safe overnight, then an Oregon State Police officerโฆ
Space Available In Bend’s Newest East Side Development, Reed South
Reed South, a brand new commercial center located at 21175 Reed Market Road in Bend, is growing in popularity as the east side community enthusiastically welcomes much-needed commercial services to this underserved area. Strategically positioned at the corner of Reed Market Road and 27th Street, the development offers exceptional visibility and high traffic counts, makingโฆ
Bend Emerging Talent Program Supports Employee Development
Retaining top talent is challenging in Bend and Central Oregon. The lack of affordable and available housing, childcare capacity issues, and increases in competitive wages are all acting against employers. Itโs critical to retain high-achieving employees in Central Oregon, and many employers are wondering how. The answer is simple: invest in their development. Year overโฆ
POWDR Stays the Course with Mt. Bachelor
POWDR Corp., the current owner of Mt. Bachelor, announced on April 4 that it will keep the resort. The decision comes after the company announced in August that it would sell four of its resorts, including Mt. Bachelor. โThere are numerous factors involved in evaluating a sale. After considering all facts and circumstances, POWDR hasโฆ
Neighbor Rotisserie Waves Goodbye
We double-checked โ this isnโt an April Foolsโ joke. Late Wednesday evening, the owners of Neighbor Rotisserie announced theyโre shuttering the popular Newport Avenue restaurant, which specializes in rotisserie meats, vegetables, soups and sandwiches. Neighbor Rotisserieโs last day will be Friday, April 4. โWe are so thankful to those of you who have supported thisโฆ
A Library, But for Tools
A local group is working toward creating a tool library in Bend, offering a simple way for residents to utilize a variety of tools for their DIY home improvements, yard work or other projects. Tool libraries typically work like traditional libraries, but instead of books, they lend out home-repair and gardening tools free of charge. Bendโฆ
Wildfire Wise, Wildlife Friendly: Smart Landscaping
Central Oregonians today are navigating a difficult balance between home fire protection and local wildlife habitats. Stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife were why many of us relocated to this unique area. Those who love insects and birds take it further by planting and retaining wildlife-nurturing native shrubs and wildflowers. Research shows native plants support significantlyโฆ
Turn Your Yard into an Edible Garden
I first found Bend Urban Gardens, also known as BUG, last spring at downtown’s Earth Day Fair. I’ve been gardening for the last six years, but in a very different climate than what we have here in Bend. I was immediately drawn to BUG’s vendor booth because I’m a fish out of water when it comesโฆ
Shakti Farms
If Shiv Shakti isn’t yet a household name in Central Oregon, he should be. The man is on a mission. His goal? To put Bend on the map as a model of self-sustainability where citizens have access to fresh, healthy and locally grown food. Shakti’s passion for agriculture began in Punjab, India, a region knownโฆ
In This Together
When brainstorming a title for her latest book, Ellen Waterston, along with Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer, knew they had to hit a bullseye. Composed of columns from her monthly series, “The Third Act,” which Waterston has been penning since 2021, the central thesis of ageing and ageism necessitated something punchy. She recalled her children’sโฆ
Source Warmup
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit, according to an April 1 press release. Based on current rates, out-of-state visitors pay $12.50 per day, or $37.50 for an annual parking permit. The change would begin July 1, ifโฆ
Fresh Foods and Local Vibes
More than just a place to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, local farmers markets are vibrant community gatherings where local farmers, artisans and marketgoers come together to celebrate the bounty of the season. The Central Oregon market season kicks off in late April and runs through October and includes several markets in Bend as wellโฆ
Cultivating the Homebuyer’s Mindset
Purchasing a home is a milestone, a significant financial and emotional undertaking. But the journey from open house to closing table is rarely a smooth, linear path. Navigating this complex process requires more than just financial readiness; it demands a resilient and adaptable mindset. Firstly, embrace the understanding that perfection is a myth. No transactionโฆ
24 Ways to Do Life Better
Something inspired me to write this list of ways to do life better. I hope to closely follow my own advice: 1. Forgive regularly. Resentment is a deep and sneaky poison. Do whatever it takes to send it on its way. 2. Offer sincere apologies… with no buts. “I am sorry” is one of theโฆ
Old 97’s: Three Decades and Counting
Tony Bennett once said, “Fame comes and goes. Longevity is the thing to aim for.” Apparently, Rhett Miller and the rest of the Old 97’s were paying attention to Mr. Bennett. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Dallas quartet, which formed in 1992 when Miller joined forces with guitarist Ken Bethea, bassist Murryโฆ
Satired
How smart does a satire really need to be? This has been on my mind since the release of Bong Joon Ho’s fun but flawed “Mickey 17” when I realized that if an explosive filled with ideas is dropped on America, maybe there’s no room for subtlety anymore โ especially if it needs to landโฆ
Bucking Bend’s Tree Code in the Name of Affordable Housing Sets a Poor Precedent
When a City of Bend committee crafted the City’s tree preservation code, it was nothing if it wasn’t a community-driven process. Developers were among those represented on the committee that eventually came up with various means for large developments to handle the big trees on a given plot of land โ preserving some of themโฆ
Not Even Cheaper by the Dozen-Dozen
If a bacon, egg and cheese Hot Pocket is the Cadbury Egg of breakfast pastries, Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery’s bacon, egg and cheese pocket is the Fabergรฉ egg. On a recent morning in the bakery off Newport Avenue, owner Katy Clabough made mention of the skyrocketing price of eggs. Would all of Nancy P’sโฆ
Sunriver Brewing Company Expands to Redmond with New Pub
Big news for Redmond beer lovers: Sunriver Brewing Company is bringing its award-winning brews and beloved pub fare to town with a brand-new location opening this summer. “We are thrilled to introduce the Redmond community to Sunriver Brewing Company,” said Travis Downing, Sunriver Brewing’s restaurants director, in a press release. “Our team has worked tirelesslyโฆ
Letters to the Editor 04/03/2025
Save the Bees Oregonians have a unique opportunity to help Oregon’s pollinators, wildlife and ecosystems. HB 2679 is currently proceeding through the legislature. This bill would reclassify neonicotinoids (neonics) as a restricted-use pesticide and would limit their application to licensed professionals only. This measure would significantly reduce the prevalence of neonics in the environment whereโฆ
Horoscope Week of April 3, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Have you ever been part of an innovation team? Its goal is not simply to develop as many new ideas and approaches as possible, but rather to generate good, truly useful new ideas and approaches. The most effective teams don’t necessarily move with frantic speed. In fact, there’s value in “productiveโฆ
Home & Garden Issue
Even amongst the snow flurries, spring is in the air. Waxy green stems are starting to poke through the soil in gardens around Central Oregon and those impulsive, frosty morning bursts are melting faster. Our Home and Garden Issue celebrates all these seasonal changes while encouraging you to spruce up your surroundings, inside and out.โฆ
Grow, Create, Inspire: Home and Garden Workshops This Spring
Spring is the perfect time to try something new and get creative. Whether you’re interested in gardening, crafting or hands-on DIY projects, these upcoming workshops and events offer a great way to learn and embrace spring while adding creativity to your home and garden. The Cottage Craft Club Bring a craft, in-progress project or garmentsโฆ
