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Burgerville Arrives

Vancouver-based burger chain will serve limited-edition 10 Barrel Cheese Sliders, among other classics
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Central Oregon’s first Burgerville will open Monday, June 23 at the corner of SE Third Street and Wilson Avenue in Bend. A grand opening celebration begins at 7am with a ribbon cutting at 10am. Burgerville menu items include a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, crispy halibut sandwiches and a plant-based burger. The chain offers gluten-free […]

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Kid-Approved Cheap Eats

Local youngsters check in with their favorites
Avatar photo by Sarah Isak-Goode

Going out to eat with kids can be a challenging experience. Someone is bound to be picky, and spending a small fortune on a barely-touched sandwich can be disappointing for everyone. To save your sanity when going out to eat, take the advice of local kids about some kid-approved cheap eats around Bend. Breakfast Mother’s, […]

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Two Bobcat Kitten Patients Admitted to Think Wild

Orphaned bobcats are a first at wildlife hospital and conservation center.
by Damian Fagan

Two orphaned bobcat kittens, estimated to be four-weeks old, were admitted to Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, on May 19. ODFW notified Think Wild that a member of the public had picked up two female bobcat kittens at a rest stop near the Tygh Valley area. The young appeared abandoned due […]

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Cheap Bites $5 or Under

A variety of tasty treats
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

I went on a mission to find substantial food at a price point of $5 or less. Not an easy challenge in an economy of rising prices. Below are some of the options I found in Bend which may not make a meal but are filling enough to satisfy a craving. Sliders Sliders are usually a […]

Posted inOpinion

The Drone Bill May Respect the Rule of Law, But Federal Leadership Doesn’t

This month’s capture of a man suspected of planning a shooting attack in Bend was eye-opening
by The Source Staff

This month’s capture of a man suspected of planning a shooting attack in Bend was eye-opening. It’s always unsettling to know that someone is planning such an act. In this case, what was also noteworthy was how police were able to use drones to identify the man and then go in an make an arrest […]

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Teen Gets His Two Billboards Moment

Redmond high schooler Gavin McConnell won an ODOT billboard design contest dedicated to road worker safety
Avatar photo by Peter Madsen

“Their job is risky. Don’t make it deadly.”  It’s a straightforward concept. The language is concise. Combined with clear illustration, the message packs a punch.  And now it’s one of ODOT’s newest billboards — one that might save road workers’ lives.  The billboard is the work of Gavin McConnell, a recent graduate of Ridgeview High […]

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Bend Police Embraces Drones, Grapples with State Limits

Bend PD sees the use of drones as a key tool for community safety. A proposed bill could broaden drone regulations, allowing for increased usage.
Avatar photo by Julianna LaFollette

On May 30, the Bend Police Department received a report that a Bend resident had threatened to execute a mass shooting in the area. The man, identified as 36-year-old Nathaniel Benjamin Wright, was known to own multiple firearms. Bend PD officers responded to Wright’s home on NE Waller Avenue and saw his white truck parked […]

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The Source Honored with Three First Place Awards

The prestigious Society of Professional Journalists praises the alt independent newspaper
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

The Source won three first-place awards in the 2024 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Northwest Excellence in Journalism competition. The northwest region includes newsrooms from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. The Source placed first in “General Excellence Writing (Small Newsroom), “Graphics & Illustrations (Small Newsroom) and “Environment & Natural Disaster Reporting. “These awards are […]

Posted inOpinion

Bend BCD: The Clash of the Haves and the Have Nots

Developers, along with a few vanguard businesses in the Bend Central District, think the process of revitalizing, aka developing, the area isn’t moving fast enough
by The Source Editorial Board

Last week’s Source feature story, “Promised Land,” made one thing abundantly clear: Developers, along with a few vanguard businesses in the Bend Central District, think the process of revitalizing, aka developing, the area isn’t moving fast enough. Some developers Reporter Julianna LaFollette talked to place not a small amount of blame on the City of […]

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