The Source sits down with newly elected Rep. Cliff Bentz to talk about life in Washington, D.C.โand of course, his vote against certifying Pennsylvaniaโs electoral college votes.
Bend News
Coronavirus Q&A: Practical Guidance for the Pandemic
Can I spread COVID-19 after vaccination? What’s with the new strains of the virus in Bend? Get info on these and other common COVID questions.
Listen: The Source Weekly Update Dec 2 ๐ง
In this week’s update, we’re reviewing the conditions of the extended state shut down and reporting on city policing of Thanksgiving and other social gatherings. Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon ยท The Source Weekly Update Dec 2
Limited Outdoor Dining Allowed Under Updated COVID-19 Framework
Central Oregon’s Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties are in the “extreme” risk category in Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s new health and safety frameworkโmeaning that for Central Oregon and much of the state, the lockdown that began as a Two-Week Freeze could very well stay in place longer than expected. State health officials took a look […]
Listen: The Source Weekly Update Nov 25 ๐ง
In this week’s update, we’re discussing the conditions of Oregon’s unemployment payments and the push to extend the eviction moratorium. Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon ยท The Source Weekly Update Nov 25
Listen: The Source Weekly Update Nov 19 ๐ง
In this week’s update, we’re discussing the new, temporary warming shelter that has opened in response to the tragic death of a Bend citizen. Also, we are taking a look into the guidelines of the two week statewide shut down. Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon ยท The Source Weekly Update Nov 19
A Takeout and Delivery Pivot, Part Deux
Bars and restaurants in Oregon have been through this before: For the second time this year, starting Nov. 18, dining rooms and bars around the state will close to the public as part of Gov. Kate Brown’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Cases have spiked considerably throughout November, with record-setting daily case counts […]
Winter Warming Shelter Open in Temporary Location; New Location Opening Nov. 23
Bend’s winter warming shelter opened in a temporary location the weekend of Nov. 14, following the death of a man due to cold weather exposure. David Savory died Nov. 10 in Bend. “This is a real tragedy for our town,” wrote Bend Mayor Sally Russell in an email Nov. 13. “I know we can do […]
Nine Months into the Pandemic, It’s Time to Restore Representative Governance
This past week, with coronavirus cases rising, Oregonians are facing yet another shutdown of bars, restaurants, fitness centers and more. Now nine months in, going back to more restrictions is a tough adjustment for manyโamong them, hundreds of thousands of hospitality workers who may find themselves once again on the unemployment line. This pandemic is […]
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A Perfect Fit “Masks for Children Project” donates 15,000 masks Recognizing that children need to have access to comfortable pediatric-sized face masks, the “Masks for Children Project” which is a partnership between Central Oregon Pediatric Associates, Pacific Source and Central Oregon Health Council, recently donated 15,000 masks to children in Central Oregon. COPA doctors in […]

