Roundabout Books is pleased to host authors Jamie Lockwood and Liz Fletcher to run a workshop for adolescents on their new workbook “The Teen’s Guide to Emotions”. The workbook equips teens with the tools for navigating their emotions, making wise choices and maintaining healthy relationships. As teenagers ready themselves for the new school year, this […]
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Deschutes River Water Levels To Drop Temporarily
Search for missing man who went over Dillon Falls continues
The water level in the Deschutes River will be lowered through Sunday to aid Search & Rescue teams looking for a missing man who went over Dillon Falls on an inner tube July 19. Press Release: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to locating the third victim from the tragic water-related incident that occurred […]
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Oregon Raptor Center Receives Two New Owls
Cascades Raptor Center has one of the largest North American raptor collections in the Pacific Northwest
Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene announced the addition of two new fledgling raptors to its ambassador team: a baby Snowy Owl and a baby Northern Hawk Owl. Despite their small stature, the two owls have big personalities. To celebrate the new ambassadors, Cascades Raptor Center is launching a baby shower campaign. Community members who […]
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Governor Kotek Issues Notice of Potential Vetoes for 2025 Legislative Session
The Governor has until Aug. 8 to take final action
Pursuant to Article V, Section 15b(4), of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she is considering vetoes of the following bills and budget items from the 2025 legislative session. The Governor has until August 8, 2025, to take final action. Policy bills: House Bill 3824 – Allows physical therapists to […]
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Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal New Permit Fees on Paddleboards & Kayaks
A new law levies fees on human-powered vessels to raise money to fight invasive species
A trio of petitioners aims to repeal a new law that would require paddle-boarders and flatwater kayakers to pay state permit fees starting in January. “I think it goes against our constitutional rights,” says Angela Epperson, a Hermiston resident who enjoys kayaking on the Columbia and Umatilla Rivers. “I just think they’ve gone too far.” In […]
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Candidate List for Five-Seat Deschutes County Commission Growing
At least seven people are running thus far for the non-partisan positions
The 2026 primary race for an expanded Deschutes County Commission from three to five seats continues growing. Four of the five seats are up for election. Two of those are held by incumbents Tony DeBone and Patti Adair. The two new seats are at-large. Commissioner Phil Chang’s seat in Position 2 is not up for […]
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Meaningful Homecoming
Tyler Parsons returns to Bend for first time after losing bandmate in crash
A musical son of Bend is returning for a homecoming gig at one of his favorite venues. Former Bend resident Tyler Parsons, now of Seattle, is playing Aug. 16 at Silver Moon Brewing. The Source reached out to Parsons with questions through email. Background “I’ve been playing music for the greater part of 15 years, most […]
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Horoscope Week of July 31, 2025
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In ancient China and ancient Greece, the lion was not the king of beasts, but the guardian of gates. The threshold keeper. The one who asked, “Are you ready?” Now is a good time to bring this aspect of Leonine symbolism to your attention. You may soon feel a surge of […]
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Letters to the Editor 07/31/2025
Prioritize Long-Term Recovery We continue to allocate funding toward temporary solutions that fail to address the root causes of homelessness. Rather than investing taxpayer dollars in managing individuals in low-barrier environments where long-term progress is often limited, we should redirect these resources toward high-barrier shelters that provide structured support and require participation in treatment programs. […]
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Farmers Market Finds
Specialty items for sale at the Bend Farmers Market
Farmers markets are no longer primarily produce stands. You can purchase individual items to make a feast by stopping by the Bend Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Dozens of booths spread the length of Brooks Alley, spilling into the plaza in front of The Commons Cafe and Taproom. Start with an appetizer of uniquely flavored hummus […]