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 an […]
City of Bend Hosting Design Open House for Neff Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements Project
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 officer […]
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, making […]
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 over […]
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 has […]
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 this […]
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 the […]
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 well […]
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’s […]
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 known […]

