Wake up seven days a week with the Cascades Reader. Get local news, event information, podcasts, discounts and more. Sign up now!
The City of Bend is extending the state of emergency that banned non-professional firework use and provided services to unhoused communities until August 31. The emergency order went into effect on June 28 and was originally set to expire on July 9, but was extended due to continued fire risk. “We appreciate the community’s assistance […]
Independence day is here, ladies and gentlemen. That means fireworks, cookouts, fun in the sun and more. Here’s a list of a few things happening that can help you plan out your day and properly celebrate the USA. Pet Parade/Old Fashioned Festival 10am-4pm – Downtown Bend Sunriver 4th of July Festival 10:30am-4pm – Village at […]
Fireworks are part of the American DNA. They’re how we celebrate Independence Day, New Year’s Eve and other milestones. Used responsibly, they can garner oohs and awes from people sitting in lawn chairs watching the colors explode overhead and listening to the sonic booms. However, if used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause property damage and even […]
We brought you our Summer Music Guide last month—now, we’re getting you sorted for all of the other local events happening this summer, broken into sections including food, arts and more. Keep this guide handy to have your summer all planned out. THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER BEND ELKS BASEBALL More than 20 years of baseball in […]
The annual fireworks display at Pilot Butte often ends with a small brush fire resulting from the professional pyrotechnics—which usually gets put out quickly by the Bend Fire Department. This year, fire came early— allegedly started by an illegal mortar-style firework, spewing ash across neighborhoods and causing road closures and traffic delays. Cops believe two […]
The summer solstice has come and gone—and with it, the flareup of the first wildfires of the season for Central Oregon. If you were in the area for last year’s smoky showing, then you’re acutely aware of the impact a significant fire season like that can have on a region’s economy, and on the well-being […]
It seems like every year, someone blows off a body part—or accidentally kills themselves—with illegal fireworks. The City of Bend’s Fire Department Public Information Officer Dave Howe says in Oregon, legal—or consumer—fireworks can travel no more than 6 feet, fly no more than 12 inches and must not be designed to explode. Bend is a […]
More dogs are lost on July 4 than any day of the year. At BrightSide Animal Center, we urge pet owners to follow the safety tips recommended by the Humane Society of the United States, which is published below. Act now, before the holiday, to protect your pet. Your veterinarian can dispense medications that will […]
thursday 2 – saturday 4 La Pine Frontier Days PARTY—While it is doubtful that any of the contestants in the lawn mower race will reach the world record speed of 116 mph, the annual race is one of the roaring events happening for the Fourth. Other events include: apple pie competitions and a beard & […]
June 20 Central Oregon Pride 2015 Bend isn’t topping any lists of “Gayest Cities” anytime soon, but the small community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender folks and their friends pools its time, energy, and resources to create a vibrant annual Pride celebration, complete with popular local and regional musical acts, vendors selling all things […]
Get the best of The Source - Bend, Oregon directly in your email inbox.
Sending to:
