Search and recovery efforts at Dillon Falls continued this week for a man swept over Dillon Falls on July 19. Two women died in the same incident. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says swift water experts worked in and around Class 5 rapids, tethered to safety systems while navigating hazardous conditions near the waterfalls. Professional […]
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Ty Rupert, Long-Serving Captain,Tapped for Deschutes County Interim Sheriff
County Commission appoints Rupert to lead the agency through the 2026 election cycle
The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners appointed veteran Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Captain Ty Rupert to the role of Interim Sheriff on July 29. All five candidates for the position, which will run 18 months through the 2026 Election Cycle, were present for Tuesday’s vote of the Board, including James McLaughlin, Paul Kansky, Deron […]
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Brewing Up Expansions
Initiative Brewing, Sunriver Brewing Company and Wild Ride Brewing grow regional
Three Redmond-based brewpubs have expanded throughout Central Oregon in the last several years. Wild Ride Brewing expanded to Prineville in 2022, with Initiative Brewing and Sunriver Brewing Company expanding more recently. Brian Mitchell, co-founder of Wild Ride Brewing, agrees that production and taprooms have felt economic challenges but says, “In general, both of our Taprooms […]
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Historic Run of the Klamath Inspires Global Commitment to Dam Removal
Native youth and guides complete the historic “first descent” on the undammed Klamath River, and sign an accord advocating for more restored rivers
Hundreds of miles from its source in Oregon, the Klamath River takes a hard left before finally spilling into the Pacific Ocean near Requa, California. A sand spit serves as the last barrier for the sweet waters of the river to finally merge with the salty brine of the sea — the river waters pressing […]
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Interim Deschutes County Sheriff Candidate List
Five applicants meet deadline with letters of interest
Five candidates officially applied for and met the July 11 deadline for the position of interim Deschutes County Sheriff. The applicants include Deputy Chief of Bend Police Paul Kansky, DCSO Detective Lieutenant James McLaughlin, former DCSO Captain Deron McMaster, DCSO Detective and Special Services Commander Ty Rupert and current DCSO Undersheriff Aaron Wells. Applicants filed […]
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Redmond’s Neighborhood Art Walk Puts National Talent on Display
Some 63 sculptures are scattered across Redmonds streets and parks
Taking a stroll through Redmond to discover sculptures tucked into parks, neighborhoods, and public spaces offers a unique way to experience art without any admission fees. This free outdoor gallery lets people explore at their own pace, whether out for a morning walk or planning a dedicated art tour around town. “What I like about […]
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The New Reality of Power Outages in Fire Season
How safety settings are changing the electrical grid in Central Oregon
After several power outages hit thousands of residents over the past few weeks, many people are frustrated. Long outages during peak summer heat can put vulnerable residents at risk, disrupt daily routines, and spoil food as refrigerators and freezers sit without power. According to Simon Gutierrez, a spokesperson from Pacific Power, Bend and Redmond experienced […]
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Journalists at ‘The Bulletin’ Have Had Enough
Unionized reporters and photographers urge readers to cancel their subscriptions if owner Carpenter Media Group doesn’t forego layoffs, provide living wages
Reporters and photographers at The Bulletin are mad as hell and aren’t going to take this anymore. In a news release the Source obtained July 8, unionized staffers at The Bulletin detailed their ongoing struggles to convince Carpenter Media Group, which obtained the daily from when it purchased EO Media Group in October 2024, to […]
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BLM to Address Human-Caused Fires in La Pine Basin
Higher than Average Number of Fires in the Area Prompted Response
The Bureau of Land Management has announced the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address human-caused fires in the La Pine Basin. It’s composed of fire prevention specialists from the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. Zach Ellinger, the team lead for the fire prevention team, told the […]
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Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most States
Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody.
When President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, every hospital CEO in Oregon got heartburn. That’s because the bill focused heavily on cuts to Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income Americans called the Oregon Health Plan here. Estimates from Princeton University indicate that about 11% of Medicaid […]