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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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OBRC Says Big Layoffs at Glass Plant Will Not Imperil Bottle Bill

Despite a partial shutdown, Owens Brockway will continue taking Oregon’s glass for recycling.
by Nigel Jaquiss, Oregon Journalism Project

Owens Brockway, the glass company that operates a recycling and manufacturing facility in Northeast Portland, announced this morning it will lay off 90 workers and close its bottle manufacturing line.  That’s bad news for the state’s wobbly economy and tough for a company that is crucial to Oregon’s iconic Bottle Bill. (Owens Brockway is part […]

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Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, Purcell Boulevard Roundabout
Construction Ahead of Schedule

Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Progress on the Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and Purcell Boulevard roundabout construction is ahead of schedule due to remarkable coordination among the project teams. Crews now anticipate completing the work within this year’s construction season, with no need for an additional intersection closure next spring. Please note the Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and […]

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Two Candidates Announce Intent to Run for Deschutes County Commissioner

Next May voters will elect four commissioners in what will soon be a five-member commission
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Two people have announced their intention to run for a seat on Deschutes County’s Board of County Commissioners next spring. The current three-person commission is in the process of outlining districts for a five-person commission, after voters approved increasing the size of the commission in 2024. One of the people who led the effort for […]

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Swift Water & K-9 Teams Lead Search at Dillon Falls

Floater Missing Since July 19
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Search and recovery efforts at Dillon Falls continued this week for a man swept over Dillon Falls on July 19. Two women died in the same incident. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says swift water experts worked in and around Class 5 rapids, tethered to safety systems while navigating hazardous conditions near the waterfalls. Professional […]

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