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Cascade East Transit Workers Rally for Better Pay During Contract Bargaining Session

Local 757 union members cite inflation, spiked health insurance premiums for the proposed pay bump
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This story was updated April 15. Unionized public transit workers rallied for livable wages in Bend on April 11. Picketing on NE Third Street near the Hawthorne Station, about a dozen workers and supportive residents hoisted signs that read “Support Your Transit Workers!” Passing cars honked in support. “Transit workers deserve a living wage,” they […]

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Redmond Welcomes Marijuana

The City of Redmond voted to allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits, with certain limitations
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The Redmond City Council voted in favor of allowing marijuana dispensaries within city limits on April 10. The vote implemented a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items, and applied time, place and manner restrictions to how dispensaries can be operated within the City. The vote comes after a November advisory ballot measure, gauging […]

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Washington Teen Dies in Mt. Bachelor Accident

13-year-old snowboarder was found Wednesday in a wooded area
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A 13-year-old boy, from Anacortes, Washington, died Wednesday morning after crashing into a tree while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, according to a press release by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff deputies, along with Bend Fire and Rescue and AirLink Critical Care Transport, responded around 11:16 am after the boy was reported missing to […]

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Photographing Desert Wildlife

A guide to thoughtful wildlife photography in eastern Oregon’s high desert
by Story and Tara Lemezis

Eastern Oregon’s high desert is a land of striking contrasts — sunbaked plateaus meet rugged rimrock, deep canyons surround rushing rivers and green meadows and marshes thrive next to miles of sagebrush. It’s a place of untamed beauty, where wildlife moves with the seasonal rhythms of the land. Capturing compelling images here requires more than […]

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Bend’s HomeGrown Music Festival: No Longer Just for Locals

The homespun music showcase, bigger than ever, draws bands from outta town
Avatar photo by Peter Madsen

The HomeGrown Music Festival has rolled a super-fatty for Central Oregon music fans this 4/20 weekend. Now in its third year, the local music showcase spans four days, bringing together three dozen bands across five stages, beginning Thursday, April 17 at the Volcanic Theatre Pub. Central Oregon staples — bluegrass and jam bands — are […]

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Fresco & Fryed’s Flavorful New Chapter in Bend

The Latin soul food truck settles in at Open Space serving fresh, soulful dishes with heart
Avatar photo by Savannah Mendoza

Fresco & Fryed, a food truck serving bold and soulful Latin-inspired dishes, has found a new home at Open Space Event Studios in Bend. Founded by James Delarosa and his fiancee and business partner, Kathryn Lippert, the truck balances fresh ingredients with indulgent comfort. Inspired by his Mexican heritage, Delarosa says, “We strive to create […]

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Thornburgh Resort Once Again Denied Access to Deschutes River Basin

A circuit court ruled in favor of state regulators’ previous denial
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T he developers of a disputed resort were handed the latest in a series of setbacks in their attempt to tap the Deschutes River Basin. On March 31, the Deschutes County Circuit Court dismissed Thornburgh Resort’s attempt to overturn an earlier denial of a previous limited water use license application. The proposed 2,000-acre Thornburgh Resort […]

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Neighbor Rotisserie Waves Goodbye

The Newport Avenue fast-casual diner shutters Friday
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We double-checked — this isn’t an April Fools’ joke.  Late Wednesday evening, the owners of Neighbor Rotisserie announced they’re shuttering the popular Newport Avenue restaurant, which specializes in rotisserie meats, vegetables, soups and sandwiches.  Neighbor Rotisserie’s last day will be Friday, April 4.  “We are so thankful to those of you who have supported this […]

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Satired

“Death of a Unicorn” misses the point
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How smart does a satire really need to be? This has been on my mind since the release of Bong Joon Ho’s fun but flawed “Mickey 17” when I realized that if an explosive filled with ideas is dropped on America, maybe there’s no room for subtlety anymore — especially if it needs to land […]

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Home & Garden Issue

Spruce up your surroundings, inside and out
by The Source Editorial Board

Even amongst the snow flurries, spring is in the air. Waxy green stems are starting to poke through the soil in gardens around Central Oregon and those impulsive, frosty morning bursts are melting faster. Our Home and Garden Issue celebrates all these seasonal changes while encouraging you to spruce up your surroundings, inside and out. […]

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