How smart does a satire really need to be? This has been on my mind since the release of Bong Joon Ho’s fun but flawed “Mickey 17” when I realized that if an explosive filled with ideas is dropped on America, maybe there’s no room for subtlety anymore — especially if it needs to land […]
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Old 97’s: Three Decades and Counting
Tony Bennett once said, “Fame comes and goes. Longevity is the thing to aim for.” Apparently, Rhett Miller and the rest of the Old 97’s were paying attention to Mr. Bennett. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Dallas quartet, which formed in 1992 when Miller joined forces with guitarist Ken Bethea, bassist Murry […]
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Cultivating the Homebuyer’s Mindset
Purchasing a home is a milestone, a significant financial and emotional undertaking. But the journey from open house to closing table is rarely a smooth, linear path. Navigating this complex process requires more than just financial readiness; it demands a resilient and adaptable mindset. Firstly, embrace the understanding that perfection is a myth. No transaction […]
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Source Warmup
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit, according to an April 1 press release. Based on current rates, out-of-state visitors pay $12.50 per day, or $37.50 for an annual parking permit. The change would begin July 1, if […]
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ODOT’s Alternative to the Gas Tax Is Stuck in Neutral
On March 25, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation discussed two related problems that could turn its future into roadkill. First, the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget calls for spending far in excess of projected revenue. What’s more, ODOT over relies on revenue from the gas tax, which is vulnerable to inflation, greater fuel efficiency […]
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Advocates Fear China Hat Closure Will Exacerbate Homelessness and Cause a Strain on Services
A planned forest restoration project in south Bend, near Cabin Butte, is set to begin May 1, leading to a temporary closure of 34,600 acres. The Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project, which includes fire treatments like forest thinning and prescribed burning, will restrict access to the area for at least one year. As the closure looms, […]
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‘No Burger Left Behind’
There was excited, salivating chatter around the Source’s office in preparation for Burger Week, presented by Steakhouse Elite. With imaginations running wild for smashed or thick patties, bite-sized sliders topped with oozing cheese or beef balls infused with onions and bacon, this Thursday, April 3 to next Wednesday, April 9 will see 26 Central Oregon […]
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Redmond Launches New Tourism Campaign
The City of Redmond launched a new tourism campaign last week in an effort to increase year-round visitation. The new campaign, Destination Redmond, promotes Redmond as “Oregon’s Basecamp,” giving visitors the opportunity to experience everything the region has to offer, due to its location in the heart of Central Oregon. The first major part of […]
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COCC’s Madras Expansion Loses Federal Funding
Central Oregon Community College lost $3 million in federal funding for the construction of its new campus expansion in Madras. The expansion project will increase COCC’s academic offerings in health care and early childhood education. While COCC plans to continue moving forward with its construction, which is currently underway, the college is working to quickly […]
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SELCO Community Credit Union Teams Up with SMART Reading to Host Community Book Drive
Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading and SELCO Community Credit Union are partnering to support SMART Reading programs by hosting their second annual community book drive. The goal is to collect new and gently-used children’s books, which will be sorted, cleaned, and gifted to local children to ensure they have books to read over the summer. […]