In just eight days Central Oregon Community College’s class of 2026 will be celebrating at graduation on Mazama Field. Ray Randall, COCC student and current intern for the Source, will be one of 300 at the event. He will be receiving his diploma at commencement and be among the ceremony’s speakers, offering a reflection on the scholarly journey and personal privileges. “I feel like people, now more […]
COCC Journalism Student to Give Graduate Commencement Speech
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New Roundabouts and Traffic Signals Slated for Midtown Bend
A planned $15.4 million project will bring two new roundabouts and two new traffic lights to Olney Avenue and Revere Avenue in midtown Bend, with an estimated completion date in 2028. The project includes swapping a pair of four-way-stop intersections for traffic signals along Fourth Street, and another at Eighth Street and Revere. At Eighth and Olney Avenue, the City tentatively plans to replace a stoplight with a roundabout. Those […]
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RootedHomes Opens 23 Permanently Affordable Homes in Redmond
RootedHomes will mark the completion of Rooted at 19th, acommunity of 23 permanently affordable homes, with a public ribbon cutting on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Redmond. Community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters will be present to recognize a major milestone in the expansion of affordable homeownership across […]
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Oregon Law Expands ‘Tobacco Products’ Definition to Prevent Underage Use
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding Oregon’s 3,700 tobacco retailers that a new state law expanding the definition of tobacco products takes effect June 5. People must be 21 to purchase tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems in Oregon and nationwide. Senate Bill 1571, signed into law in March, expands the state’s definition of tobacco products […]
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Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director
Kate Sinner, a director at Business Oregon with connections throughout state government, was selected Wednesday to take over as the executive director at Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism promotion agency. Greg Willitts, chair of the Oregon Tourism Commission, said in a statement: “Kate strikes the right balance between government executive leadership and private-sector acumen. She […]
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Bend into Balance: The Power of Water
As I was getting out of the Juniper pool after my regular swim, I couldn’t help noticing the lively masters team getting ready to start their “Fast Friday” session. While Coach Bob was writing the workout on the dry board, swimmers ranging from early thirties to mid-eighties were stretching on land, putting their swim googles […]
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Parker McCollum is Just Being Himself
In June 2025, Parker McCollum released his fifth album, a self-titled effort that’s finished raw and real, leaning into personal songs and a straightforward delivery that moves him into the realm of his songwriting heroes. “Parker McCollum” is also, in his opinion and that of many critics, the best record he’s made in a fast-moving career […]
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How to Raise Kids and Stay Lovers
Dear Dr. Jane, I’m a married mom of three great kids. My husband and I love each other and we’re working hard to keep intimacy alive in our marriage — but it’s been a real challenge. We both work incredibly hard, at our jobs and at home. We appreciate each other, but somehow we end […]
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Help Hang Downtown Bend’s Flower Baskets
Every summer, people walk through Downtown Bend and admire the beautiful flower baskets hanging from our streets. What many people don’t realize is that those baskets don’t magically appear. They happen because community members like YOU show up. On Tuesday, June 16th, we’ll be hanging more than 100 flower baskets throughout Downtown Bend—and we need volunteers […]
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Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools Partner for Free Summer Bus Passes for Students
Cascades East Transit (CET) and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide all current Bend-La Pine Schools students with free summer transit passes from June 8 through August 31, 2026. The partnership is designed to help students explore their communities, get to jobs, activities, parks, libraries, shopping, and connect with friends and family, while building confidence and independence through public […]
