Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with the Family Access Network (FAN), is excited to announce the kickoff of its annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser throughout the month of August. This initiative helps supply K-12 students across Central Oregon with the essential tools they need for a successful academic year. How to Donate: Beginning August 1, community members can […]
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Mt. Bachelor partners with St. Charles on medical services
Starting this winter, health care providers from St. Charles will begin offering services to guests and employees of Mt. Bachelor at the clinic located in the ski patrol building near the West Village area. Providers from St. Charles Urgent Care clinics will staff the St. Charles Mountain Clinic Fridays through Sundays and during holidays. “We […]
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Roundabout Books to Host Workshop on “The Teen’s Guide to Emotions”
Roundabout Books is pleased to host authors Jamie Lockwood and Liz Fletcher to run a workshop for adolescents on their new workbook “The Teen’s Guide to Emotions”. The workbook equips teens with the tools for navigating their emotions, making wise choices and maintaining healthy relationships. As teenagers ready themselves for the new school year, this […]
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Deschutes River Water Levels To Drop Temporarily
Search for missing man who went over Dillon Falls continues
The water level in the Deschutes River will be lowered through Sunday to aid Search & Rescue teams looking for a missing man who went over Dillon Falls on an inner tube July 19. Press Release: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to locating the third victim from the tragic water-related incident that occurred […]
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Oregon Raptor Center Receives Two New Owls
Cascades Raptor Center has one of the largest North American raptor collections in the Pacific Northwest
Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene announced the addition of two new fledgling raptors to its ambassador team: a baby Snowy Owl and a baby Northern Hawk Owl. Despite their small stature, the two owls have big personalities. To celebrate the new ambassadors, Cascades Raptor Center is launching a baby shower campaign. Community members who […]
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Governor Kotek Issues Notice of Potential Vetoes for 2025 Legislative Session
The Governor has until Aug. 8 to take final action
Pursuant to Article V, Section 15b(4), of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she is considering vetoes of the following bills and budget items from the 2025 legislative session. The Governor has until August 8, 2025, to take final action. Policy bills: House Bill 3824 – Allows physical therapists to […]
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Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal New Permit Fees on Paddleboards & Kayaks
A new law levies fees on human-powered vessels to raise money to fight invasive species
A trio of petitioners aims to repeal a new law that would require paddle-boarders and flatwater kayakers to pay state permit fees starting in January. “I think it goes against our constitutional rights,” says Angela Epperson, a Hermiston resident who enjoys kayaking on the Columbia and Umatilla Rivers. “I just think they’ve gone too far.” In […]
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Fact-checking local claims about unhoused residents in the Bend Central District
The Source’s data hub explores calls for service across downtown Bend and the Bend Central District
Source readers may have read Julianna LaFollette’s story about plans to make the so-called underutilized Bend Central District a walkable community hub. While stakeholders on the project say it’s off to a slower-than-desirable start, they explain this renovation is still underway, while also paying attention to unhoused residents and crime in the BCD. Sheila Miller, […]
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Candidate List for Five-Seat Deschutes County Commission Growing
At least seven people are running thus far for the non-partisan positions
The 2026 primary race for an expanded Deschutes County Commission from three to five seats continues growing. Four of the five seats are up for election. Two of those are held by incumbents Tony DeBone and Patti Adair. The two new seats are at-large. Commissioner Phil Chang’s seat in Position 2 is not up for […]
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Immaculate Vibes
It’s a hot patio summer
Look, if there’s one thing that Bendites love, it’s a patio in the summer with a happy doggo, a microbrew and some delectable cuisine. In fact, patios have become so synonymous with the Central Oregon experience that you’d be hard pressed to find a spot without one that doesn’t offer some combination of good beer, […]
