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While you were preparing for your Earth Day festivities last week, firefighters in the tiny country of Nicaragua were celebrating the arrival of a big gift, courtesy of the Bend Fire Fighters Foundation. Last week, the Condega Bomberos Project, part of the Bend Fire Fighter’s Foundation, delivered over 7 tons of used, but usable firefighting […]
Happy Earth Day! In honor of Mother Earth, WalletHub determined that Oregon is the 3rd most eco-friendly state in the country for 2017. Not only is Oregon the 3rd most eco-friendly state in the union, Oregon is first in percentage of energy consumption from renewable resources. Hydroelectric power provides nearly two-thirds of electricity generated in […]
Light April showers are in no short supply this year. Though this week has seen rain several times, the weekend will boast only a slight chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. Friday will be partly cloudy with temperatures around 61 degrees. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high around 62 degrees, […]
Speaking to a welcoming crowd at Summit High School, Sen. Ron Wyden addressed several hundred constituents Monday evening– a town hall noticeably smaller and more subdued than Rep. Greg Walden’s last week. Wyden’s answers were received warmly and with a round of applause with one attendee evening apologizing for the noticeably smaller turnout. Still, Wyden […]
While Easter Sunday may not be the most ideal night for booty shaking, there are few good excuses for missing Diego’s Umbrella when they come through town.
Scenes from Thursday’s Town hall where Sen. Greg Walden took questions from an often irate and rowdy crowd. Questions ranged from the 1st Amendment to the failed repeal efforts of the Affordable Care Act, gun safety, transportation and the gas tax single payer insurance plans and more. Check out our photos and snippets of our […]
The Reproductive Heath Equity Act (House Bill 3391) gained steam Friday, Apr.14 when it was passed from the Oregon House Healthcare Committee to the Joint Ways and Means Committee. The bill aims to remove financial barriers for reproductive health and would require all insurance plans to cover the entire spectrum of family planning services, including, […]
Want another way to find out what’s happening in Central Oregon each week? We’re starting a new segment with our friends at 92.9 FM, in which we tell you a little bit about what’s in the Source this week, and give you a listen to some of our musical picks. Enjoy!
What are your weekend plans? Whether you are headed up to the mountain to enjoy spring skiing, or hitting the trails with your four-legged friend, check out the National Weather Service’s weekend forecast for Central Oregon. Friday will be cloudy with highs around 47 degrees, with chances of snow before 11am and possible rain and […]
Beat the Bunny 5K & Easter Egg Hunt Enjoy an easter egg hunt, live music, face painting, pony rides, hay rides, petting zoo and food vendors. Enjoy a 5K trail course by beating the bunny for a chance to win a 100% grass fed beef package. April 15, 9am-3pm. DD Ranch, 3836 NE Smith Rock […]
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