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Chia Roadside Stand Offers Sourdough Baked Goods

The Deschutes River Woods stand is an offshoot of Rooted Bakery
by Dallas Finn Calvert

Good sourdough only requires three things, says Liz McCarthy. Flour, water, and salt. Oh, and attention. “You have to take care of your starter. If you don’t, it will not make good bread,” says McCarthy, 55, a longtime resident of Deschutes River Woods, where she has her small home-based Rooted Bakery at 19126 Kiowa Road. […]

Posted inCulture

Savage in Bend

Hospital Hill
by Joshua Savage

“Recently, a local told me she was born on Hospital Hill. I had no idea what she meant. Do you know the story?” Absolutely! When I moved to Bend, I heard the same thing. People born on a hill? Bend was a smaller town not so long ago, sure, but the citizens weren’t that backwards, […]

Posted inOpinion

Will “Criminalizing Homelessness” Come with Funds that the Big Beautiful Bill Just Took Away?

For years, Oregon’s leaders have sought to address the crisis of homelessness with a compassionate approach
by The Source Editorial Board

For years, Oregon’s leaders have sought to address the crisis of homelessness with a compassionate approach. At least since the pandemic, funds — largely contributed by the federal government — have helped cities, including Bend and Redmond, vastly build out shelter capacity and expand wraparound services and treatment, all in an effort to ultimately move […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Immaculate Vibes

It’s a hot patio summer
Avatar photo by Jared Rasic

Look, if there’s one thing that Bendites love, it’s a patio in the summer with a happy doggo, a microbrew and some delectable cuisine. In fact, patios have become so synonymous with the Central Oregon experience that you’d be hard pressed to find a spot without one that doesn’t offer some combination of good beer, […]

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Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Staff

Woman Arrested After Setting Two Small Fires Bend Police arrested a 45-year-old Bend woman in connection with two brush fires near Sawyer Park. Shortly after 11pm on Saturday, July 26, multiple callers reported a fire on the west side of the Deschutes River. Bend Fire & Rescue quickly contained the fire, then requested law enforcement […]

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The Dry Canyon Club

Redmond’s newest food cart lot also offers hundreds of beverages
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

A new tap house and food cart lot opened July 1 in the heart of a neighborhood off NW Hemlock Avenue in Redmond. The Dry Canyon Club has six food trucks, a coffee stand and just about any type of beverage a person could think up. The food cart lot is unique in that it’s literally […]

Posted inOutside

Jack Ryan: From Paralyzed to Peaks

Jack Ryan is the only person with a spinal cord injuryto summit Mount Whitney
by Josh Davis

“I had a goal in mind, I’m gonna walk out of this hospital. That’s the only goal.” Jack Ryan is defined by grit, determination and unwavering will. His life has unfolded through bold adventures, intense sports and even guiding surfers in Nicaragua. That all took shape before a life-threatening injury radically transformed everything. He faced […]

Posted inCulture

Something Witchy This Way Comes

Colten Tyler Williams and Jesse Locke create a sensory experiencewith Witch Eyes
Avatar photo by Jared Rasic

For Bend locals, certain names have been a part of the arts and culture scene for so long that it’s hard to imagine the evolution of the scene without them. Jesse Locke has been directing, shooting and editing features, documentaries and music videos as long as there has been a burgeoning film community here and […]

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Governor Kotek Signs Bills to Support Public Schools, Improve Student Outcomes

Bipartisan legislation supports educators to deliver high-quality public education across the state
by The Source Staff

Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of Senate Bill 141,House Bill 2140, House Bill 3037, and House Bill 3040, all bipartisan legislation aimed at improving Oregon students’ academic outcomes. She signed the bills alongside advocates, legislators, and local leaders. “Getting public education right is one of the biggest promises we make to Oregonians. Students […]

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