A trio of petitioners aims to repeal a new law that would require paddle-boarders and flatwater kayakers to pay state permit fees starting in January. “I think it goes against our constitutional rights,” says Angela Epperson, a Hermiston resident who enjoys kayaking on the Columbia and Umatilla Rivers. “I just think they’ve gone too far.” In […]
Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal New Permit Fees on Paddleboards & Kayaks
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Fact-checking local claims about unhoused residents in the Bend Central District
Source readers may have read Julianna LaFollette’s story about plans to make the so-called underutilized Bend Central District a walkable community hub. While stakeholders on the project say it’s off to a slower-than-desirable start, they explain this renovation is still underway, while also paying attention to unhoused residents and crime in the BCD. Sheila Miller, […]
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Candidate List for Five-Seat Deschutes County Commission Growing
The 2026 primary race for an expanded Deschutes County Commission from three to five seats continues growing. Four of the five seats are up for election. Two of those are held by incumbents Tony DeBone and Patti Adair. The two new seats are at-large. Commissioner Phil Chang’s seat in Position 2 is not up for […]
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Canning Salsa Safely with OSU Extension5
Do you want to learn how to can salsa that is safe to eat? Come join a hands-on workshop taught by Master Food Preservers on Wednesday, August 13, 9:00 am to noon at the OSU Extension office in Redmond. Participants will learn how to process canned foods with a boiling water canner or a steam […]
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Tenley’s Top Ten
Buying in Central Oregon is more than a transaction—it’s a lifestyle choice. With sun-drenched high desert views, snow-capped mountains and an ever-growing community spirit. But before you dive in, take a moment to reflect. Here are my Top Ten Questions to ask yourself before making a move. 1. Why Central Oregon and why now? Are […]
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The Music We Need Right Now: Yächtley Crëw
I count myself as part of one of the fortunate generations that got to grow up listening to the music that is now known throughout the world as Yacht Rock. The term for this genre of music was coined by some comedians in 2005 and now Yacht Rock boasts multiple radio stations, as well as a […]
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Something Witchy This Way Comes
For Bend locals, certain names have been a part of the arts and culture scene for so long that it’s hard to imagine the evolution of the scene without them. Jesse Locke has been directing, shooting and editing features, documentaries and music videos as long as there has been a burgeoning film community here and […]
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Jack Ryan: From Paralyzed to Peaks
“I had a goal in mind, I’m gonna walk out of this hospital. That’s the only goal.” Jack Ryan is defined by grit, determination and unwavering will. His life has unfolded through bold adventures, intense sports and even guiding surfers in Nicaragua. That all took shape before a life-threatening injury radically transformed everything. He faced […]
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Woman Arrested After Setting Two Small Fires Bend Police arrested a 45-year-old Bend woman in connection with two brush fires near Sawyer Park. Shortly after 11pm on Saturday, July 26, multiple callers reported a fire on the west side of the Deschutes River. Bend Fire & Rescue quickly contained the fire, then requested law enforcement […]
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Will “Criminalizing Homelessness” Come with Funds that the Big Beautiful Bill Just Took Away?
For years, Oregon’s leaders have sought to address the crisis of homelessness with a compassionate approach. At least since the pandemic, funds — largely contributed by the federal government — have helped cities, including Bend and Redmond, vastly build out shelter capacity and expand wraparound services and treatment, all in an effort to ultimately move […]