Kit Blackwelder, a builder of tiny homes for Tongue & Groove of Bend says tiny homes are an answer for Bend’s affordable housing crisis. But, he says the city needs to take action.
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Sourcecast Audio: Building a Tiny House – Part One
Bend resident Hayley Murphy discusses building a tiny house and what led her to that decision with the Source Weekly, in this first of a two-part podcast.
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Sourcecast Audio: Mountain Biking for Kids
Bend is known as the “Mountain Biking Capital” of Oregon and one of the nation’s premiere destinations for Mt. Biking in the country. Bill Warburton of the Bend Endurance Academy talks about the sport and how to get kids involved. Pics: Bend Endurance Academy.
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Sourcecast Audio: Exploring the Redmond Caves
Close to the Redmond Airport, a series of five caves can be explored on a 40-acre site. The Source Weekly talked with Greg Currie of the BLM and Matt Skeels of the Central Oregon Grotto about the Redmond Caves.
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Sourcecast Audio: Oregon’s growing population of cougars
Oregon wildlife officials estimate over 6,000 cougars roam the state. Corey Heath of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife talked with the Source Weekly about the growing population and what to do if you spot one.
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Sourcecast Audio: Oregon’s Desert Trail
The Oregon Desert Trail spans 800 miles through some of the state’s most rugged terrain and historical places. Renee Patrick is coordinator of the ODT for the Oregon Natural Desert Association and talked with the Source Weekly.
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Sourcecast Audio: The Healing of Harney County, Oregon
For 41 days the sons of controversial rancher Cliven Bundy held the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, in Harney County, Oregon by armed occupation. The county’s top elected official, Judge Steve Grasty talked about the healing process with the Source Weekly.
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Sourcecast Audio: Bend Poly: Supporting Bend’s Tech Mecca
Senator Wyden says Bend is becoming a tech mecca. Bend Poly President Bruce Cleveland and former student Amber Caisse discuss Bend’s tech future.
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Introducing Sourcecast, the Source Weekly’s new podcast
Discover Central Oregon with Brian Jennings, host of Sourcecast, a new podcast from the Source Weekly. Listen in on interviews and get the backstory to epic outdoor news like the new Oregon Desert Trail, Central Oregon’s caves, Bend Whitewater Park and more.
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Sourcecast Audio: Rexpeditions
Bend’s Rex Shepard’s free time is spent outdoors. He made a mark for himself by climbing every Cascade Mountain peak from Canada into northern California in just 43 days…biking between each peak. Hear his story and his love for the outdoors in this Source Weekly interview by Brian Jennings.