The Hudson at 900 NW Wall Street in downtown Bend will begin taking reservations on Tuesday, Feb. 17 for its official opening on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Hudson is a live-fire chophouse and social club. Steaks, chops, seafood and vegetables are prepared over flames fueled by wood and charcoal. The Hudson is led by Dale […]
The Hudson Opens to the Public Wed., Feb. 18
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Lawmakers Consider Raising Retirement Benefits for Some Public Safety Workers
Oregon lawmakers are currently wrestling in Salem with federal cuts for health care and food assistance programs. At the same time, some legislators are also trying to expand retirement benefits for some public employees. Senate Bill 1569 would significantly boost benefits for juvenile court counselors, police fingerprint technicians, deputy attorneys general doing criminal work, and […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Ryan Atagi 🎧
In this episode, we meet Crux Fermentation Project’s head brewer, Ryan Atagi. While Japanese lagers (or rice lagers) are gaining steam, Atagi’s Japanese heritage brings something extra to Crux’s Bochi Bochi lager and an array of other beers including a new dark Japanese lager he created in conjunction with OSU called OSSU. LISTEN NOW:
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Holly McCown Harris 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Holly McCown Harris, Health Services Director for Deschutes County, to explore the realities of providing public and behavioral health care in a rapidly growing region. Holly shares her journey from juvenile probation work in rural Texas to leading one of Central Oregon’s most […]
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From Trauma to Triumph: Two Young Men Overcome Childhood Homelessness with Poise and Perseverance
The annual Point in Time homeless count just wrapped up, with results expected in March. During last year’s count, on Jan. 27, 2025, 268 people under the age of 25 were reported unsheltered in Bend. Each of those young people have a history that many of us will never hear. Two young Bend men, one who just turned 18 and one in his early 20s, agreed to talk with the Source about their experience growing up without a […]
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The Faces of Homelessness – More Than Numbers
Central Oregon is no exception to the issue of folks without permanent housing at any given time throughout the year. On a single night in January each year, the Point-in-Time Count takes place nationwide to count sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. In Central Oregon, this takes place in La Pine, Sisters, Bend, Redmond, Madras, […]
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Free Will Astrology, Week of Feb. 12
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Poet Mary Oliver asked her readers, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” This Valentine season, I propose a collaborative version of this prod: Ask those you care for to help you answer Oliver’s question, and offer to help them answer it […]
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Central Oregon Caucus, Announces2026 Legislative Priorities
Oregon State Senator Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) and Representative Breese-Iverson (R- Prineville) co-chair the bipartisan, bicameral Central Oregon Legislative Caucus, to facilitate collaborative policy-making and improve the livelihood of Central Oregonians. The caucus priorities for the 2026 session focus on the region’s needs in Economic Development, Housing and Community Services, and Emergency Preparedness. “These caucus priorities reflect our focus on continuing […]
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Shares Results of Natural Hazards Survey
In December of 2025, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management asked local residents to share their experiences, concerns, and priorities related to natural hazards and emergency preparedness in a community-wide survey. The response was strong: 771 citizens participated in the Natural Hazards Survey, providing valuable insights that will help shape the 2026 Deschutes […]
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My Journey Through Homelessness
I am the current face of homelessness in Bend and Central Oregon. I am 67 years old, highly educated and without a place to live. Thankfully, I found Shepherd’s House Ministries Lighthouse – a shelter for the homeless in Bend. Initially, it began as the 2nd Street Shelter as a low-barrier emergency shelter in June […]