Currently in Bend, there’s a broad spectrum of housing development underway, varying from upscale projects in the northwest to more economical options on the east side. Just to the west of Northwest Crossing is a new development called Discovery West, which will have a centralized park streaked through it and will be comparable to Northwest […]
Tiny Homes
Bend Livability Project Housing Sessions
On Saturday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bend Livability Conference will have some interesting housing sessions on affordable housing. The conference will have many speakers including representatives from local government addressing the urban growth boundary and related issues, the need for affordable housing, and even a session on tiny homes, cottage […]
Letters 5/11-5/18
In response to: “Democratic Primary Endorsement: Clinton” (4/29) I am shocked that the Source would recommend Clinton in the primaryโin an article containing specious arguments and half truths. "However nice, smart guys don't always make the best presidents." You mean like FDR or Lincoln? Or are you just thinking of Obama while you aim at […]
Sourcecast Video: Building a Tiny House
LaPine builder Randy Yow describes a tiny house he is building.
Sourcecast Audio: Building a Tiny House – Part Two
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.

