The commission conducts random checks as well as targeted operations prompted by community complaints. So far in 2026, the agency has made 125 decoy visits, down from 845 over the same period in 2025. It says it is rebuilding its undercover program, and by 2027 plans to have the same number of minor decoy operations […]
State Liquor Commission Undercover Stings Plunge
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James McLaughlin, Candidate for Deschutes County Sheriff, Says He’s Been ‘Politically Targeted’
James “Mac” McLaughlin outed himself as one of three Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office employees Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert placed on paid administrative on June 5, stemming from allegations of misconduct. He calls it “political theatre.” A DCSO Lieutenant and the SWAT commander, McLaughlin published a social media post on the subsequent evening of June 6, […]
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Three Employees for Alleged Misconduct
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has placed three employees on paid administrative, stemming from allegations of misconduct, as of June 5. According to a press release similar to the email Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert sent to DCSO staffers earlier in the day, the allegations stem from two formal citizen complaints related to the same incident. […]
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COCC Journalism Student to Give Graduate Commencement Speech
In just eight days Central Oregon Community College’s class of 2026 will be celebrating at graduation on Mazama Field. Ray Randall, COCC student and current intern for the Source, will be one of 300 at the event. He will be receiving his diploma at commencement and be among the ceremony’s speakers, offering a reflection on the scholarly journey and personal privileges. “I feel like people, now more […]
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New Roundabouts and Traffic Signals Slated for Midtown Bend
A planned $15.4 million project will bring two new roundabouts and two new traffic lights to Olney Avenue and Revere Avenue in midtown Bend, with an estimated completion date in 2028. The project includes swapping a pair of four-way-stop intersections for traffic signals along Fourth Street, and another at Eighth Street and Revere. At Eighth and Olney Avenue, the City tentatively plans to replace a stoplight with a roundabout. Those […]
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RootedHomes Opens 23 Permanently Affordable Homes in Redmond
RootedHomes will mark the completion of Rooted at 19th, acommunity of 23 permanently affordable homes, with a public ribbon cutting on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Redmond. Community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters will be present to recognize a major milestone in the expansion of affordable homeownership across […]
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Oregon Law Expands ‘Tobacco Products’ Definition to Prevent Underage Use
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding Oregon’s 3,700 tobacco retailers that a new state law expanding the definition of tobacco products takes effect June 5. People must be 21 to purchase tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems in Oregon and nationwide. Senate Bill 1571, signed into law in March, expands the state’s definition of tobacco products […]
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Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director
Kate Sinner, a director at Business Oregon with connections throughout state government, was selected Wednesday to take over as the executive director at Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism promotion agency. Greg Willitts, chair of the Oregon Tourism Commission, said in a statement: “Kate strikes the right balance between government executive leadership and private-sector acumen. She […]
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Bend into Balance: The Power of Water
As I was getting out of the Juniper pool after my regular swim, I couldn’t help noticing the lively masters team getting ready to start their “Fast Friday” session. While Coach Bob was writing the workout on the dry board, swimmers ranging from early thirties to mid-eighties were stretching on land, putting their swim googles […]
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Parker McCollum is Just Being Himself
In June 2025, Parker McCollum released his fifth album, a self-titled effort that’s finished raw and real, leaning into personal songs and a straightforward delivery that moves him into the realm of his songwriting heroes. “Parker McCollum” is also, in his opinion and that of many critics, the best record he’s made in a fast-moving career […]
