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Miller’s Landing Park: A Recently Polished Jewel in the Old Bend Neighborhood

The $1.3 million renovation allows folks — and doggos — several access points to enjoy the Deschutes River
Avatar photo by Peter Madsen

If you find yourself overheating on a summer day, dog in tow, you arguably couldn’t pick a better place to cool off than the newly renovated Miller’s Landing Park, tucked along the Deschutes River in the Old Bend neighborhood. After a six-month renovation that began late last year and involved removing the boardwalk that had […]

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Historic Run of the Klamath Inspires Global Commitment to Dam Removal

Native youth and guides complete the historic “first descent” on the undammed Klamath River, and sign an accord advocating for more restored rivers
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

Hundreds of miles from its source in Oregon, the Klamath River takes a hard left before finally spilling into the Pacific Ocean near Requa, California. A sand spit serves as the last barrier for the sweet waters of the river to finally merge with the salty brine of the sea — the river waters pressing […]

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Local Housing Market Mellows

Months ahead to show if trend lasts The Beacon Report June 2025
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

The housing market in Bend has slowed dramatically compared to last summer. The latest Beacon report states the median price of a home in Bend is now $693,000, down from the peak of $832,000 in April. The number of homes sold in June was 166, which is higher than a year ago with 145 homes […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Amaterra’s Menu Debuts with Some Heavy Hitters

Pork chop, grilled shrimp shine on the Portland-area winery’s Bend menu
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

To those less observant, nothing much appears to have changed at the posh bar and restaurant space on the northwest corner of Bond and Minnesota. There’s still a gleaming bar. A mix of historic charm and updated glam still pervades the space. Bottles of backlit wine stand sentry, the prime pieces of décor. But in […]

Posted inOpinion

Governor’s Cell Phone Ban is Worth Gamble to Improve Student Outcomes

For years, Oregon has struggled to do its best in the arena of K-12 education
by The Source Editorial Board

For years, Oregon has struggled to do its best in the arena of K-12 education. Graduation rates have crept up over the past several years in districts including Bend-La Pine Schools, but overall, the state continues to lag behind nearly every other state for on-time graduation rates. Many educators and parents can offer reasons for […]

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Still Flying at 52

Justin Homan’s Journey from FMX Legend to training the next generation
by Josh Davis

I train hard, but I’ve also had the consequences of it too. I’ve broken femurs. I have a paralyzed leg still… I have friends that are dead and I have friends that are paralyzed.” Justin Homan is a true FMX (freestyle motocross) legend. In an extreme sport where riders launch 200+ pound dirt bikes dozens […]

Posted inCulture

DD Ranch

Working hard for a dream
by Joshua Savage

Perhaps you’ve seen their beef at the local farmersmarkets, honey at Newport Market or even visited the ranch during their October pumpkin patches, but the true story behind DD Ranch nestled in Terrebonne is one of relentless work and unwavering determination. The Anspach family, owners of DD Ranch, not only manage to somehow maintain a […]

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Gillam Working His Way up the Rugby Ladder

Local rugby player, recently selected to represent the U.S. in a tournament in Mexico and fresh off playing for a New Zealand club, is making his presence known in the sport
Avatar photo by Dallas Finn Calvert

In August, Jupiter Gillam is heading to college in North Carolina. However, the air miles he’ll earn moving across the country, and coming home for holidays and visits, are a drop in the bucket compared to those he’s racked up since graduating from Mountain View High School in 2024. “I just wanted to get out […]

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Celebrate National Moth Week July 19-27

A week-long celebration to shine a little light on moths and biodiversity.
by Damian Fagan

National Moth Week, #MothWeek2025, is a celebration and opportunity to contribute to a global citizen science project focused on primarily nocturnal creatures that flit and flitter through our backyards, local parks, woodlands, and wildlands under the cover of darkness. Fascinating yet often misunderstood, moths evolved over 200 million years ago from butterfly-like insects. With over […]

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Human of Steel

Superman leaps over trolls in a single bound
Avatar photo by Jared Rasic

I‘m tired of having to point this out about movies, television shows and daily life, so I think this is the last time I’m ever going to broach this topic and I’m going to do so in a way I hope isn’t too terribly offensive: If you think the new “Superman” movie is “woke” then […]

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