This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on […]
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Posted inLocal News
Pattie Gonia’s Provision to Patagonia: ‘I’ll Drop the Pattie Gonia Trademark, You Drop the Lawsuit’
The trademark dispute between drag queen Pattie Gonia and outdoor brand Patagonia has reached a boiling point in recent days, with the clothing giant’s CEO and Pattie swapping video statements since the most-recent reporting by the Source on May 28. In a widely shared video last week, Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert said the company has […]
Posted inNews
Try Transit Week Event Calls Public to Use Alternative Forms of Transport
Cascades East Transit officials are inviting the public to discover public transportation during Try Transit Week. The pop-up event is the first of its kind and comes as a way for CET to remind people about Central Oregon’s often-overlooked transit system. On June 3, community members will meet at the new Central Library on Southeast Santorini to participate in games and indulge in ice cream […]
Posted inOpinion
Local Law Enforcement is Right to Be More Cautious of New Video Surveillance Technology
In recent months, local law enforcement agencies, including the Bend Police Department, Redmond Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, have considered adding new video surveillance technology — or replacing cast-off technology — that helps them monitor the community and ostensibly better solve crimes. Given the breadth of information coming at us about privacy and […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor, Week of June 4
Egg 0iling program I’ve just read the latest issue of the Source and the letter of the week enlightened me to the fact that Bend Park and Rec has been doing a goose egg oiling program. I reached out to Parks and Rec and the person who is in charge is Zara Hickman, with whom […]
Posted inOutside Features
Friday Night (Rodeo) Lights
I’d never given much thought to the logistics of wrestling a 500-pound cow, but as I rolled around in the dirt, arms locked around a pair of clipped horns and a swinging bovine head, I gave the strategy some serious thought. To end up in this precarious position, I’d volunteered — maybe foolishly — to […]
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Deschutes County Finds Provider for East Redmond Managed Homeless
Deschutes County may have found a service provider to support people in a developed homeless campground in East Redmond, but it’s unclear how much money will be left over for other operations like security, trash removal and porta potties. In March, Deschutes County and the City of Redmond completed construction on a 36-site fenced campground with gravel roads, campsites, power and water. But it’s been sitting vacant after initial calls to run it went unanswered by Central Oregon’s largest homeless service nonprofits, which said the County was asking too much for […]
Posted inBusiness News
Commencement at COCC to Award 865 Degrees, Certificates
Central Oregon Community College’s graduation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Bend campus’s Mazama Field. A reception follows the ceremony; tickets are not required for guests. For the 2025-26 academic year — including summer term 2025 — the college will be awarding 865 degrees and certificates: 651 degrees […]
Posted inBusiness News
Race Prompts Temporary Closure of Portions of Millican Plateau, North Millican OHV Trail Systems
The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican off-highway vehicle trail systems June 5-7 for an annual side-by-side race. The racecourse and several access points into the area will be closed for the safety of participants and the public. Security personnel will be stationed at entrance points […]
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Spotlight Chamber Players Present “Pop-Up Concerts” this Weekend
High Desert Chamber Music presents this season’s “Pop-Up Concerts!” this weekend. This performance is FREE to attend and open to all. This event takes place on Sunday, June7, 3:00 pm, at Watershed Coffee Roasters (formerly Looney Bean Coffee) in Downtown Bend. The Spotlight Chamber Players will feature a piano trio, violin duo, and violin/cello duo […]
