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Brown Issues Executive Order on Respiratory Illness

It’s not COVID, but its surge could be linked to public health measures adopted during the pandemic
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order deploying volunteer healthcare professionals, designating emergency health care centers and freeing up state employees to respond to a surge of respiratory viral infections, namely the respiratory syncytial virus. Since the start of RSV season in late October the pediatric hospitalization rate in the state has more than […]

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Bend’s Mayor-Elect on Making Bend Better ▶ [with video]

After Melanie Kebler’s Election Day victory, she chats with the Source about her agenda for the future
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Bend City Councilor Melanie Kebler became Mayor-Elect Melanie Kebler Tuesday night, besting rival Chris Piper in a two-person race for the city’s top elected position. Kebler was elected to the Bend City Council during the 2020 election, and now, with two years left in that term, one of her first tasks as mayor will be […]

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A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes

Thoughtful reads for kids to bust the winter break blues
by Nicole Blume

As the snow drifts outside the frosty window, what could be more appealing than curling up by the fire (or space heater) in cozy holiday pajamas to lose yourself in a good book? Reading is the perfect, low-cost activity that both young and old can enjoy together.    Broadening a child’s worldview and exposing them […]

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New Year, New You!

Local gyms offer parents and kids time to move together
by Nicole Blume

As the new year approaches, many local parents are making resolutions to get more physically active and improve their health. As difficult as it can be to schedule self-care time and childcare, indoor gyms can be a real lifesaver when it comes to meeting those new goals. Not all gyms are created equal, though. At […]

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Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?

Creating comfort and joy, while listing through the holidays
by Karen Malanga, Principal Broker RE/MAX Key Properties

Even though the weather can be challenging this time of year, the holiday season is a terrific time to list your home. With an average of 20,000 visitors per day and all the snow enthusiasts that descend upon Bend once winter arrives, you have a captive audience. Buyers that are shopping in winter are serious […]

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Shepherd’s House After The Lighthouse

Shepherd’s House opened up its navigation center in June, and has been expanding services since. Next stop: Redmond
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Shepherd’s House opened the Lighthouse Navigation Center in July, just four months after the City of Bend approved plans to convert its overnight shelter into a full-fledged 24-hour service center. The renovated shelter has more sleeping space, a lounge area for meals and meetings and a computer lab. About 100 people can stay during the […]

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Bend’s Growing Partner Dance Scene

Lessons to get dance newbies moving and grooving
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The Bend social partner dance scene is growing. With so many new dance lesson events coming through the Source Weekly calendar, we thought it would be nice to do a little roundup of options out there. “There’s a lot of technique and connection that goes into social dances, because it’s about lead and follow. You […]

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Doing the Fall Cart Shuffle

An update to Bend’s local food trucks
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Fans of some of Bend’s favorite carts may find themselves doing the “cart shuffle” to find those good eats this fall. Several popular food carts have moved (or closed) in recent months, so here’s a little update. The Podski has seen lots of changes in recent weeks, with The Tin Pig, beloved for its Nashville […]

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Adam Calhoun’s Bend Show Canceled

Show moved after activists called for the cancellation of a controversial country-rapper's local appearance
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I first learned about Adam Calhoun’s show in Bend, originally scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Midtown Ballroom before its cancellation, from a local artist. The artist, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated they were worried about the potential for hate speech and an aggressive crowd entering the Bend community. For those who aren’t familiar, Adam […]

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