The sign said “Free Tomato Plants!” Why not, I thought. I randomly picked one. Turning to leave, a voice from alongside the house asked. “Do you know which kind you got?” She was every inch the gardener, this Madam Appleseed…wide brimmed sun hat, trowel, weeder and hand rake sticking out from her apron pockets. She’d […]
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Source Warmup
Quick news for Central Oregon
Pilot Butte Access Limited for Fireworks Show The road up Pilot Butte State Park will close to all vehicle traffic starting at 10pm July 1. It will remain closed until the afternoon of July 5. The closure is to allow preparation and cleanup of the July 4 fireworks display. Walkers and bicyclists can access the […]
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Not a Wine Bar
Portello Wine and Spirits spreads its wings
I‘ve never been much of a wine guy, so I couldn’t really tell you what differentiates one from the other in a town like Bend where it can sometimes feel like every street corner is either a brewery, dispensary or wine bar. For this reason, I had never been to Portello (a cornerstone of Northwest […]
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Deschutes Trails Coalition Stewardship Grant Projects Reach Completion
9 projects funded by local organizations awarded for trail restoration
The $600,000 Deschutes Trails Coalition Stewardship Grant Program funded by Deschutes County unrestricted Transient Room Tax dollars was granted in 2023 to support trail or trail-related infrastructure projects. This 2-year program recently came to a close, resulting in nine projects funded by local organizations. Awardees include: Bend Parks and Recreation District – Shevlin Park […]
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Your Next Beach Read… A History Book
So many books expand horizons and educate along the way
As summer gets underway, you might be looking for the perfect beach read: a book that’s engrossing, entertaining and fun to read. Why not try a history book? History books are ideal for the beach or any other summer destination. Learn something new without sacrificing entertainment. In fact, David McCullough has a new book coming […]
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4th of July Events
A Central Oregon Guide to plan your holiday
Bend A popular annual tradition continues in downtown Bend with the July 4 Pet Parade. It started in 1924 with only three cancellations for World War II and the Covid-19 pandemic. Pet owners are encouraged to dress their furry friends in patriotic costumes to walk a loop starting at Harmon Park. The parade heads east […]
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Horoscope Week of June 26, 2025
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Welcome to a special edition of “What’s My Strongest Yearning?” I’m your host, Rob Brezsny, and I’m delighted you have decided to identify the single desire that motivates you more than any other. Yes, you have many wishes and hopes and dreams, but one is more crucial than all the rest! […]
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Letters to the Editor 06/26/2025
Thornburgh Resort Development This week, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is deliberating again on the proposed Thornburgh resort development. We want our children and grandchildren to be able to call Central Oregon home, and the Thornburgh resort puts that vision in peril. We are concerned that indigenous science and the treaty rights of the […]
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Authentic Mexican Cuisine in a Historic Train Depot
La Catrina Chingona opens July 1 in Terrebonne
A new restaurant is getting ready to open in the historic Terrebonne Depot. The menu at La Catrina Chingona will feature authentic Mexican cuisine. “We understand that our establishment may not appeal to everyone who’s not open to change in the community or new flavors and that’s perfectly fine,” one of the owners, Danielle Nogosek, told […]
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Tourism Could Play a Role in State Economic Recovery — But the Agency Overseeing It Needs More Accountability
A series of articles produced by the Oregon Journalism Project and published on the Source website this past month have highlighted an ongoing concern regarding the state’s tourism promotion agency
A series of articles produced by the Oregon Journalism Project and published on the Source website this past month have highlighted an ongoing concern regarding the state’s tourism promotion agency, Travel Oregon. According to OJP reporting, Travel Oregon’s executive director — who’s formally retiring this week — has earned a salary that far outstrips the […]
