At a Dec. 15 public hearing on the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, government employees who have been working for years to replace the I-5 bridge over the Columbia River told a bistate committee of lawmakers they did not have new cost estimates for the project. Project staffers first said back in January 2024 they planned […]
Interstate Bridge Staff Hid Information About Ballooning Cost of Giant Highway Project
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Bend ‘Will Not Renew’ Flock Camera Contract in May
“Keep the applause to a minimum, please,” Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler directed the public at the Jan. 7 Bend City Council business meeting. Most council meeting audiences aren’t so noisy, but the community members and privacy activists in attendance Wednesday had something to cheer about. Per Kebler and City Manager Eric King, the City of Bend will commit to a de-Flock — suspending the usage of Flock Safety surveillance cameras at […]
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20/40/60 — Purposely Sweating, Shivering Outside our Comfort Zones
Bendites, we’ve got our outdoor sports dialed. The means by which we sweat and socialize is so often wrapped up in our identity, we might as well introduce ourselves not by what we do for money but what we do to stay happy, healthy and outside. But what happens when those roles feel limiting? I […]
Posted inOutside Features
Health At Every Size and All Movement Counts
Michelle Poirot is no stranger to exercise and running. She’s coached local running groups for a dozen years and is certified by the Road Runners Club of America. But aging and some health challenges led her to refocus her mission. About six years ago, she started Ceiling: Unlimited, a health and running coaching business, specifically […]
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The “Frontiers in Science” Lecture Series Nurtures the Growing Sisters Science Community
On the third Tuesday of every month, the Sisters Science Club packs The Belfry, an old church in Sisters turned performance venue, with curious minds eager to learn about the next “Frontier in Science.” What began in 2011 as the dream of Cal Allen, Bob Collins, and Dave Hiller, three passionate members of the Sisters […]
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Ida’s Cupcake Cafe is Closing its Galveston Location
Ida’s Cupcake Cafe is closing its NW Galveston location in Bend on Saturday, Jan. 10. In a news release to the Source, owner Autumn Lodge Persinger explains that the closure is due to an unexpected family emergency. She writes, “Family comes first for us, so we find it necessary at this time to optimize our […]
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Free Will Astrology, Week of Jan. 8
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming months are ripe for sacred audacity: boldness with a conscience and courage guided by kindness. Imagine you’re a Benevolent Initiator, whose superpower is to kindle beginnings without causing disruption and unease. Practice brilliant, incremental nudges and tweaks rather than grand interventions. If you’re hesitating to say what needs to […]
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Drug Detection K-9 “Dozer”
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome its newest working dog, K-9 Dozer, a 16-month-old Springer Spaniel specially trained in drug detection. K-9 Dozer has been assigned to the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team and will work primarily in undercover and drug operations throughout Deschutes County and the tri-county region. Dozer was […]
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COIC Welcomes Sean Keithly as Community and Economic Development Director
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) welcomes Sean Keithly as its new Community and Economic Development Director, beginning January 12, 2026. Keithly brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development and urban planning across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with a career spanning regional planning, private-sector development, and public service. His work has […]
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Bend Filmmaker RA Beattie Brings New Film to Tower Theatre
Bend-based filmmaker RA Beattie will bring his latest documentary film, Let’s Make a Fishing Movie, to the Tower Theatre on January 10, as part of the 2026 International Fly Fishing Film Tour (IF4). The screening marks a hometown moment for Beattie, whose work has screened internationally while remaining deeply rooted in Central Oregon. Produced by […]