A federal court jury has found Ammon Bundy and the other six defendants in the Malheur Wildlife Refuge trial not guilty of conspiracy charges. The defendants were charged in connection with their involvement in the 41-day takeover of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in January 2016. As the trial wrapped up, defendant Ammon Bundy’s attorney Marcus […]
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Senator Wyden Talks Tuition Relief with OSU Cascades Students
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden met with students at OSU-Cascades today to discuss growing concerns over high tuition costs and student loans. The Senator said he supports legislation to freeze college tuition by providing incentives to states to do so. He is also looking at legislation to allow students to repay their loans by re-directing debt […]
Ice Season Opens at The Pavilion on Halloween
Bend, OR โ The Bend Park and Recreation District will kick off The Pavilionโs ice season on Oct. 31. On Halloween, The Pavilion will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for open skate, giving community members their first chance to get on the ice. A special opening day fee of $6 per person […]
Dine Out to End Domestic Violence this Week at Strictly Organic & Cuppa Yo
Bend, ORโSometimes, making a difference is as easy as grabbing a cup of coffee or a tasty treat. As we close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Strictly Organic Coffee and Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt are giving community members a simple and sweet way to support survivors of domestic violence. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Strictly Organic […]
Local Band Parlour Releases Second CD
Carol Sternkopf Photography Bend, OR โ Bend-based folk band Parlour is set to release an 8-song CD of original music called “Seeing the Elephant.” The CD release party is scheduled for October 26 from 7-10 pm in Father Lukeโs Room at McMenaminsโ Old St. Francis School in Bend. The event is free, open to the […]
When Man Becomes Monster
Most guys don’t relish the thought of going bald on topโand neither does the Source’s Arts & Culture editor Jared Rasic. But when it’s required of you in order to play a part in a local play, you do what you can. Jared started off his week getting his head and face shaved, in preparation […]
Jive Coulis Halloween CD Release Party
Jive Coulis sound like the band playing in a room before the Terminator walks in and starts chasing Sarah Connor: Fuzzy guitar, a dancing bass and animal-like drums. There is a straightforward attitude in their music; an unpretentiousness that is refreshing in an age where so much music sounds like manufactured product. Jive Coulis play […]
NorthWest Crossing To Welcome Roundabout Books
BEND, ORโNorthWest Crossing, a mixed-use community on Bend, Oregonโs west side, will welcome a new bookstore and cafรฉ next week. Roundabout Books is a neighborhood bookstore founded by Bend resident Cassie Clemans, and will feature a carefully curated selection of books for all ages and a cafรฉ. In addition, the new shop will host a […]
Measure 97: Opposed by Bend City Councilor Sally Russell
Sally Russell who is running for re-election to the Bend City Council and would like to be chosen Mayor by her council colleagues has come out in opposition to controversial tax Measure 97. The measure would tax gross sales rather than income for large corporations doing business in Oregon. Her full statement is found below. […]
Local Businesses Win Big at Bend Venture
CushCore, Cascade Wellness Technology, and Sudara are among the winners of this year’s Bend Venture Conference.

