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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Selects Body Cams

After several months of testing various options, Deschutes County Deputies will begin wearing body cams this spring.
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Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will begin wearing body cams starting in early May, after several months of testing various options for the technology. DCSO began testing body-worn and in-car camera systems in November, with each deputy testing the two brands of camera systems for 30 days at a time, the department stated […]

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‘The Church is Not a Building’ ▶ [With Video]

Local clergy look to the positive side of moving online—including increases in participation
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

On Friday, President Donald Trump officially declared that all houses of worship were to be considered essential services. “Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics essential, but have left out churches and houses of worship. It’s not right. So I’m correcting this injustice and calling houses of worship essential,” Trump said. While he […]

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The Local’s Bin: A Central Oregon Music Playlist for Troubled Times

Listening to local music can soothe your soul right now—plus, it helps musicians stay afloat
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The music scene is hurting right now. For fans, sure. We aren’t able to go out and see shows. But for artists, bands and venues, the struggle is much more acute. Touring and playing concerts are a giant part of a musician’s livelihood, and right now that’s not an option. One thing listeners can do to […]

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Holiday Gift Guide Part 1

Local kids weigh in on local holiday gifts
Chris-T Hodgen

Well, well, well, Central Oregon… It’s that time of year again. Windshields are thoroughly, annoyingly iced up in the morning, asses have been bruised at least once (cuz someone(!) forgot to shovel and salt the walkway last night), and “Shorts Guy” has been spotted in his puffy, sitting outside of [insert favorite bar/pub here], pounding […]

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Shopping Local: Downtown Bend and Beyond

Unique, local gift ideas for the quirky weirdos in your life
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

The holiday season is upon us—time to start stress-eating sugar cookies and compulsively filling/emptying our Amazon.com shopping carts! Forego stress and the fear of generic gift-giving by supporting local businesses. Bend is brimming with local artisans, entrepreneurs and unforgettable experiences. Here are just a few uncommon gift ideas for that special someone, whether they be […]

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Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/24/19

A look inside “Evil Dead,” how Bend Design is aiming to solve community problems and the latest on who’s exempted from the vape ban
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An update on the sale of nicotine vapes in Oregon, how Bend Design is giving back with public workshops and a look inside what’s ahead for this season’s production of “Evil Dead” in Bend—all in this week’s podcast.

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Source Weekly Update Podcast 5/16/2019

Student Success Act. Naked in Nature. Central Oregon Beer Week. In Podcast Form.
Bron Wickum

The Source Weekly Update podcast! Hear the short audio version of stories on the Student Success Act, the rules on being naked in nature and festival season is here with Central Oregon Beer Week, from our May 16, 2019 edition. WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR Tunein: https://bit.ly/2JmkRww Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2LRpX6c Coming soon… Google […]

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