“We’re not done — whether it’s in Camp Polk or one of the other properties. We see these fisheries coming back, but I want to see whole beaver colonies restoring these flood plains. And some day I hope to see sandhill cranes nesting in one of these meadows.” Brad Chalfant, a founding member of the […]
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Oregon’s Teacher of the Year in 2016
Heather Anderson
“Teaching is hard work. We get pulled in a lot of different directions. I believe we should empower our teachers and help them to become highly accomplished.” —HEATHER ANDERSON An ordinary fall day in 2015 turned into an extraordinary day for Bend teacher Heather Anderson. She walked into Juniper Elementary School, where she teaches special […]
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Attack of La Niña
Because we know you love to talk about the weather, here’s a look at what just happened and what’s next.
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Fuel for the Fires, Inside and Out
A look at biomass as an alternative fuel source
Wildfires are a constant concern. Coal-fired power is on its way out. With biomass technologies, some say they may strike at both issues at once.
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Introducing Sourcecast, the Source Weekly’s new podcast
Discover Central Oregon with Brian Jennings, host of Sourcecast, a new podcast from the Source Weekly. Listen in on interviews and get the backstory to epic outdoor news like the new Oregon Desert Trail, Central Oregon’s caves, Bend Whitewater Park and more.
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Sourcecast Audio: Smith Rock Interview with Mike Volk, by Brian Jennings
Brian Jennings interviews local legend Mike Volk of SmithRock.com in this podcast about the history and local lore of Smith Rock, one of Central Oregon’s greatest wonders.
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Smith Rock Podcast Interview with Mike Volk, by Brian Jennings
Brian Jennings interview local legend Mike Volk of SmithRock.com in this podcast about the history and local lore of Smith Rock, one of Central Oregon’s greatest wonders.