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Posted inMusic

Dropkick Murphys Won't Fight You, But Will Call Out Any Red Hats

A night of rowdy Celtic punk is blowing into Bend along with Bad Religion
by Nic Tarter

Dropkick Murphys is bringing its bagpipe fracas to Hayden Homes Amphitheater. I spoke with lead guitarist and songwriter Tim Brennan about writing polemical music in a polarized climate, the responsible way to mosh in the pit, and when you should bet all your money on the Red Sox. the Source: Dropkick Murphys released a new […]

Posted inOpinion

Letters to the Editor 07/17/2025

by The Source Staff

Time for tort reform In response to Peter Maden’s article about Oregon ski resorts and how Oregon is close to becoming uninsurable (“Oregon Ski Resort Operations Hang in the Balance” 7/1), I have a suggestion that is way overdue: widespread and dramatic tort reform. I flatly reject trial lawyer Joe Piucci’s assertion that SB 1196 […]

Posted inNews

Building an Off-Grid Home

Lessons from Central Oregon
by Jamie Sinclair, Broker REMAX Key Properties

The dream of building an off-grid home has captured the imaginations of many people, promising independence, sustainability, and a deeper connection to nature. But if there’s one truth we’ve learned firsthand from building our off-grid home in Central Oregon, it’s this: it’s a rewarding journey, but far from simple, and almost always more expensive and […]

Posted inCulture

The Medicine Cabinet Within

Cardiovascular Health: Mind and Body
by Joshua Phillips, ND

For over a hundred years heart disease has consistently been the leading cause of death in the United States. In 2023, it accounted for approximately 22% of all American deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The reasons for this are complex, on one hand having to do with the fact that other endemic […]

Posted inNews

Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Staff

Wildfire Roundup The Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked for two wildfires burning in Central Oregon. The Act has been invoked six times so far this wildfire season. The Cram Fire was reported at 5:30pm Sunday, July 13, north of Madras on Highway 97, south of the juncture with Highway 293. Gusty winds and hot […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Pho Viet's Makeover

The Third Street location has been untouched since opening 15 years ago.
by Sophie Haney

We’re always looking out for the locals,” said Lisa Nguyen, co-owner of Pho Viet & Café, along with her husband, Son. Since buying the restaurant in December 2022, the Nguyens have not regretted the nearly half million-dollar investment. “It’s been a very fortunate decision, no regrets. It’s a nice community, the locals are so nice, […]

Posted inNews

Old Mill Expansion

More shopping, more restaurants and nine apartment units are planned
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

The Old Mill District, known for shops, galleries and restaurants, is adding apartment rentals to its portfolio. In September, construction will get underway to prepare the ground for three new buildings at the northern end of the shopping center. Building X will be 8,700 square feet along the riverfront trail, across from Pastini’s, where the […]

Posted inNews

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 […]

Posted inNews

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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