In this week’s podcast: Local reaction to the opening of Chick-fil-A in Bend, and a (somewhat) serious look at what it would look like to have a ski train to Mt. Bachelor.
Podcast
May the Source Be with You
It’s 2020 and I’m once again the luckiest and most privileged person I know. Getting to go into another year writing for the Source Weekly is amazing, but knowing that the people of Central Oregon are reading my super nerdy words never fails to make me feel truly wonderful. I love this community and I […]
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/16/20
A new space for artists in Bend, profiling a men’s mental health advocate and the effort to get a Central Oregon-focused hemp documentary off the ground, all in this week’s podcast.
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/9/20
In this week’s podcast: A new taco spot on Bend’s west side, new facilities for youth sports programs in Bend and big funds raised in the Source’s Central Oregon Gives program.
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/2/20
In this week’s podcast: A futurist looks ahead to flying cars and more ahead in the coming decades, state laws to watch for in 2020, and a local tween represents Bend on the Food Network.
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/26/19
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/19/19
Holiday hangouts that give back, where to reserve your free First Day Hikes with Oregon State Parks and the results of our “Who Did It Better” holiday song battle in this week’s podcast.
May the Source Be with You
I can’t believe it’s been another year of writing for all you beautiful people. We’ve had our ups and downs, learned some valuable lessons and realized that the real treasure was the friends we made along the way. Our hearts were invaded by a Baby Yoda, our internet had deep fakes that were somehow more believable […]
Source Weekly Update Podcast: 11/28/19
In this week’s podcast: A look into native foodways and indigenous farmers and how to shop both local and online in Central Oregon!
Source Weekly Update Podcast 11/21/19
In this week’s podcast: Two local economists report on Bend’s economic forecast (what’s up with housing?!) and a local skate school gets some new murals from a world-traveling muralist.

