After a school shooting threat in Bend this week, police discovered the suspect’s list of targets, and contacted each one to let them know. That’s just one of the revelations the Bend Police Department issued Thursday, following the arrest of a Pilot Butte Middle School student on Monday. The 12-year-old student told a teacher on […]
Pilot Butte Gun Suspect Had List of Targets, Bend PD Says
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NeighborImpact Reports Hundreds of New Child Care Slots
An update from local nonprofit NeighborImpact reported improvements within the local childcare industry. The nonprofit shared its accomplishments at an October 21 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting, highlighting how funding helped it create 224 new childcare slots in the region. Deschutes County approved American Rescue Plan grant awards to NeighborImpact in 2021 and 2023 […]
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Local Officials Agree on Plans for Juniper Ridge
Deschutes County will continue working with the City of Bend on establishing a semi-managed camp in Juniper Ridge. After voting to reject a resolution last week, and receiving pressure from Mayor Melanie Kebler to come to a agreement on this project, County Commissioners voted unanimously on Oct. 23 to approve a resolution establishing the proposed […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Emily Kirk 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Emily Kirk, a familiar face on Central Oregon Daily News, to talk about her journey into local television and her deep connection to the Central Oregon community. Emily shares what drew her to journalism, her favorite parts of the job—like trying new foods […]
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Source Warmup
County Commission Set to Continue Deliberations on Juniper Ridge Sanctioned Camp After Deschutes County and the City of Bend agreed to establish a semi-managed camp in Juniper Ridge, County Commissioners voted last week against a resolution authorizing the area as a “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” potentially stalling progress on the plan. At a Oct. 16 […]
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No Matter Where You Go
I think most of us know the feeling of either loving an alcoholic or being one. I’ve been in a relationship with someone struggling with alcoholism and will never forget the gut-churning fear of watching the person that put fire to my blood, subtly shift into an unrecognizable other that made being in public a nerve-wracking […]
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We Know Bend Like the Back of Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor, the youngest of the Cascade volcanoes, has a history that spans more than 10,000 years, and its modern legacy is one of transformation and adventure. Starting with just two rope tows, the mountain has grown into a world-class destination, now offering over 101 ski runs. Each run tells a story of its own. […]
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Five in the Running for Three Redmond Council Seats
Ahead of the election, the Source Weekly sat down with three of the five Redmond locals running for three open seats on the City Council. With three openings on the council, the three candidates with the highest number of votes will win. Current Councilors Tobias Colvin, Clifford Evelyn and Shannon Wedding agreed to meet with […]
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The Psychedelic Frontier
Mary Casanave Sheridan is a dedicated psychedelic coach based in Bend, OR, assisting individuals in delving into the depths of psychedelic realms for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. With a fervent passion for advocacy and education in this field, she seeks to enrich the public’s knowledge by addressing inquiries and dispelling misconceptions surrounding psychedelic substances […]
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Los errores del DMV suscitan dudas sobre la integridad de las elecciones
El mes pasado, la División de Servicios de Conductores y Vehículos Motorizados de Oregón anunció un error que provocó que 1.561 personas se registraran indebidamente para votar sin demostrar su ciudadanía. Tras este descubrimiento, el Secretario de Estado de Oregón llevó a cabo una investigación más profunda sobre el error y tomó medidas para garantizar […]