The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) invites the Central Oregon community to celebrate the launch of “Where Flavor Is Central to the Heart,” a regional campaign highlighting the farmers, ranchers, chefs, and food businesses shaping the region’s unique high-desert food culture. “This campaign represents an exciting opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on […]
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Invites Community to Celebrate Launch of New Taste Central Oregon Campaign
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Informational Online Open House for Aune Safety and Connectivity Project
Community members are invited to participate in the second open house for the Aune Safety and Connectivity Project. This informational open house will be held online only and will be open for three weeks, from now to May 4, 2026, for public input. The online open house can be accessed at bendoregon.gov/aune. The open house includes a summary of what we […]
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Gravel Cycling Website Dirty Freehub Goes Analog
In today’s hyper online world, a website begetting a book — and a series of them, no less — might read like putting the cart before the horse. Yet, delightfully, the popularity of Dirty Freehub — the result of a married duo’s passion for route scouting, mapping and storytelling — has inspired this retro-tech arc. […]
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What Paula Poundstone Loves About Comedy
When Paula Poundstone called in for her interview with the Source, she said she was feeding her cat Larry who was on a weight-loss journey. She says the moments she spends with him are some of the more serene moments in her busy life. In less than a month, she will be on tour with a stop in Central Oregon. Poundstone will perform at […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Dr. Matthew Ingrassia🎧
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Dr. Matthew Ingrassia, an internal medicine physician and owner of a private primary care practice in Bend. Dr. Ingrassia shares his journey from hospital medicine to building a patient centered practice rooted in prevention, connection, and whole person care. Together, they explore […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Jason Stein🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Jason Stein, Executive Director of Opera Bend, to talk about building and sustaining an opera company in Central Oregon. Jason shares his journey from studying acting in New York City and performing on major stages to putting down roots in Bend and helping […]
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Bend to Close Wilson Avenue Near 9th Street April 27 for Three Months
People who use Wilson Avenue for cross-town travel will soon have to find a new route. The City of Bend announced Tuesday that an estimated three-month closure of the Wilson Avenue railroad crossing near 9th Street will begin April 27 to replace track and signal equipment. It’s the final phase of work on the Wilson Avenue corridor, where the City has piloted new protected designs for roundabouts and intersections. The Burlington Northern […]
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Earth Heroes of Central Oregon
Preserving the earth is something that benefits us all and ensures future generations a certain quality of life. Some Central Oregonians are more dedicated and passionate on that subject, making it their career or serving as volunteers. In this week’s Earth Heroes issue, we reached out to local nonprofits for “hero” nominations. Read the […]
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St. Charles Opens New $65 Million Cancer Treatment Center in Redmond
For patients in north Central Oregon, a new Redmond cancer center is making care closer to home. The St. Charles Health System this week is opening a new $65 million, two-story, 53,000-square-foot cancer center in Redmond, offering nine times the space of its current facility. The new cancer center will offer radiation, chemotherapy, surgery and other services, matching the capabilities of St. Charles’ cancer center in Bend 17 miles to the south. It’s a big step for […]
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Two Restaurants Close, Two New Restaurants Are Opening in Their Place
Olive and MayThe Drake in downtown Bend is no longer. New owners are currently remodeling the space and plan to reopen it later this spring under the name, Olive and May. One of the owners, Peter Kost, who also is one of the owners of Ken’s Artisan Pizza, told the Source the food will be […]