In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Abby Rowland, Executive Director of Saving Grace, to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the vital services Saving Grace provides to survivors. Abby shares her journey, explaining what drew her to Saving Grace and her passion for working in direct services. They explore […]
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Posted inFood & Drink
Birria, Boba, Bowls, Burgers and More
So many food carts in Central Oregon and so little time to try them all. We at the Source Weekly spend so much time writing about the Bend food scene that we sometimes forget to check in on what is a thriving and vibrant culinary town filled with a robust depth of regional and cultural […]
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Source Warmup
Mail-In Voting in Deschutes County Deschutes County will mail the 2024 General Election ballots to voters on Oct. 16. According to a press release, more than 160,000 General Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed to Deschutes County voters. Residents with a valid Oregon divers license, permit or ID card can still register to vote […]
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Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly
Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years. A recent post from Realtor.com notes […]
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Propuesta de bono escolar para financiar reparaciones críticas en Redmond
Un bono de renovación irá ante los votantes de Redmond en noviembre, buscando financiar una variedad de renovaciones, reparaciones, mejoras y ampliaciones en el Distrito Escolar de Redmond. La propuesta de $ 97,7 millones de bonos es una continuación de un bono anterior 2004 que concluye este año. Su objetivo es seguir manteniendo varios edificios, […]
Posted inMusic
Local Love: Q/A with Impactful Singer/Songwriter Alicia Viani
Alicia Viani is a storyteller who can transport you to places — places you want to savor and places that push your limits. On her self-titled debut, she sings of blissfully dancing with family under “North Carolina Skies” or soaking up the sun and conversation by the river on “Wounded Healer.” Yet album opener “Good […]
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The Bend Film Festival Primer
The hardest thing about attending a film festival is building the schedule. It’s a terrible feeling spending all that time and money to catch a bunch of films across three or four days of a fest and then find out that you missed all the ones garnering the most buzz. FOMO hits hard when everyone […]
Posted inOpinion
Vote Emerson Levy for House District 53
In this race we have two elected officials and working parents who are passionate about creating the best-possible community they can. Keri Lopez is a Redmond home builder who serves on the Redmond School Board; Emerson Levy is a Bend attorney who is rounding out her first term as the state representative for House District […]
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Proposed School Bond to Fund 'Critical' Repairs in Redmond
A renewal bond will go before Redmond voters in November, looking to fund a variety of renovations, repairs, upgrades and expansions in the Redmond School District. The proposed $97.7 million bond is a continuation from a previous 2004 bond that concludes this year. It’s aimed at continuing to maintain several aging buildings, facilities and systems. The […]
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Celebrate the Fungus Amongst Us
Mark your calendar for the 8th annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show which kicks off Thursday, Oct. 10 in Sunriver. This is a family-friendly event which celebrates the fantastic world of fungi. Budding mycologists and ‘shroom enthusiasts will have various opportunities to engage in programs that cover subjects such as: cooking with mushrooms, field trips, […]