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Fire Evacuation Sparks an Idea: Giving Back to Firefighters

Sisters seasoning company was born out of one family’s experience with evacuation, and gratitude for those who saved their home

by Nicole Vulcan September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

When they’re not running out to battle blazes like this year’s Akawa Butte fire or last year’s Flat Fire, firefighters cook a lot. That’s one fun fact that Sisters resident Leslie Pade picked up in 2025, when she and her family were forced to evacuate their home. While the Flat Fire picked up speed and […]

Best Of Central Oregon

Time to Vote in the Best of Central Oregon 2020!

Vote for your fave local businesses in the region’s most beloved readers’ poll!

The Source StaffAugust 20, 2020June 8, 2025

It’s time to vote for your favorite local businesses and services in the Source Weekly’s 2020 Best of Central Oregon Readers’ Poll! It’s been a tough year—so lets give our favorite local spots some serious love. LINK TO THE SURVEY BELOW—but reading the rules is a good thing to do! The online ballot will open […]

Food & Drink

Local Kombucha Keeps Humming Along

The founders of Humm celebrate 10 years

Nancy PattersonOctober 2, 2019July 18, 2025

Humm Kombucha: it’s a local staple and becoming a nationwide favorite probiotic drink. This year, the company is celebrating 10 years. Originally Kombucha Mama, Humm was founded in 2009 in the home kitchen of Michelle Mitchell. She was new to Bend and had been brewing kombucha for herself and friends for many years. Creating a […]

News

Chamber announces nominees for 2018 Women of the Year

Local women nominated for Woman of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and more

Keely DamaraMarch 20, 2018September 24, 2023

The Bend Chamber of Commerce announced their 2018 nominees for their Women of the Year Awards. On April 5, the Chamber will recognize select Central Oregon women for Woman of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Community Hero and Young Hero (Ages 14-17 and Ages 18-21) and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The nominees for Lifetime […]

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