Tom Fessler and his son, Kyle, are trying to do the right thing, but the right thing is about to get a lot more expensive. Inside Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas’ sprawling greenhouses—they enclose space the size of 94 football fields—the Fesslers recently installed 48 high-efficiency natural gas heaters that cost $6,200 each. It is the […]
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program Costs Far More Than Other States’—and Is Far Less Accountable
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ClearPath Healthcare Launches In-Home Primary Care Service Across Central Oregon
ClearPath Healthcare, a nonprofit and hospice leader in Central Oregon for more than 40 years, has launched its new In-Home Primary Care service. This program was launched to help Central Oregonians who find it difficult to physically get in to see their primary care doctor. ClearPath Healthcare’s aim is to bring quality, unhurried care right […]
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The Butterfly Effect
After listening attentively to the first episode with Cornelius Edison, my 10-year-old daughter said to me, “Mama, you forgot to say your name!” Even though it was her first time ever listening to a podcast, she was completely right. I had forgotten to present myself. I humbly nodded and she immediately asked me, “But, why?” […]
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Mountain View Roadhouse Opens
Mountain View Roadhouse, in the former location of the Phoenix Restaurant on NE Bellevue Drive in Bend, is now open after several months of renovations. “There’s a new, comfortable, private lottery area, a 21+ bar, and we took out just a few of the booths to allow for banquet seating and groups of 20+,” […]
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Scientist to Songwriter
Texas-based songwriter Mark Winters has added Central Oregon to his Good Vibes Highway Tour this spring with a stop at Bend’s The Commonwealth Pub April 29. Winters began his career as a “Bonafide rocket scientist” and found inspiration through the connection created through music as he recently explained to the Source. the Source: When did […]
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The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Sell in Bend
The buzz I hear a lot from homeowners in Bend: “We’re thinking about selling, but we think we will wait until rates drop and the market to heat back up again.” It sounds like a safe move. But for many sellers, waiting quietly comes with a cost that’s easy to miss. You have to consider […]
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Lay It Out Foundation and The Source Present “Ink & Insights” Speaker Series Featuring Central Oregon Earth Heroes
The Lay It Out Foundation and The Source are launching a new community conversation series this spring, kicking off with an evening focused on environmental leadership in Central Oregon. The first event in the Ink & Insights Speaker Series—A Conversation with Central Oregon Earth Heroes—will take place on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Roundabout Books & Cafe.Moderated […]
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy July 20 – 24
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy is a week-long course designed for youth ages 9-14. The course, taught by Crook County Sheriff’s Deputies, provides kids with opportunities to learn about a career in law enforcement. The instructing deputies closely interact with participants through fun and educational activities. Participants will receive demonstrations from and […]
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COCC Hosts Spring ‘JobFest’ Across Three Campuses
With nearly 40 local companies and agencies set to participate, Central Oregon Community College is staging JobFest events for career-seekers at its Bend (April 9), Redmond (April 14) and Madras (April 22) campuses, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. These events are free and open to the public; no registration is required. Employers from a […]
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Bend Police Department Receives Two Awards From the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force
The Bend Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 Enforcement Agency of the Year by the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force. In addition, Bend Police Officer Zachary Childers was named the 2025 DUII Officer of the Year. Officer Childers has been an officer with the Bend Police Department since 2017 and in […]