Red Light Cameras While safety is an important goal, spending $2.3 million on just four red light cameras for three locations is not a wise use of public funds. The data cited is national in scope, not Bend specific, and does not prove that these cameras will meaningfully improve safety in our community.The city itself […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
In 1949, George Orwell published a little book called “1984,” a dystopian novel about a totalitarian state under the constant watch of Big Brother. It proceeded to become the most banned book of all time. Why? The most commonly challenged reasons include inappropriate sexual content and controversial social and political themes. This year, Banned Books […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Overview: One year into Bend’s “quick build” redesign of Greenwood Avenue, city data shows improved bike and pedestrian use, but residents overwhelmingly oppose the changes, citing traffic delays, congestion, and safety concerns. Despite mixed results, city leaders remain divided on whether to move forward with permanent infrastructure or revisit the design entirely. One year into […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Blind Boys of Alabama with Cory Henry Recognized world-wide as living legends of gospel music, the Blind Boys of Alabama are celebrated for their soul-stirring harmonies and remarkable blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. With a career spanning over seven decades, they’ve won multiple Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The ancient Mesopotamians believed each person had a personal god called an *ilu* who acted as a protector, guide, and intercessor with the greater gods. You’re in a phase when your own *ilu* is extra active and ready to undergo an evolutionary transformation. So assume that you will be able to […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
The Long Walk and Other Tales| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Reading your first Stephen King book has always seemed like a rite of passage as one transitions from reading young adult and children’s books to novels for grown-ups. The first book aimed at adults I can ever remember cracking open was King’s 1983 “Pet Semetary,” which not only scared the sweet, innocent hell out of […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
There’s nothing quite like the moment when keys to your first home are placed in your hand — it’s pure magic! While the journey of buying your first home can feel overwhelming, working with the right team makes all the difference. Build Your Dream Team First Start with a Lender Before you fall in love with […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Overview: HIV is a hidden epidemic in Central Oregon and is spreading through communities already struggling with isolation, overwhelmed healthcare systems and economic uncertainty. Beth thought the hardest part was over when her COVID symptoms finally cleared in late 2022. Like many Central Oregonians, she had delayed routine health care during the pandemic, focusing instead […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Overview: Local activists in Bend held a hunger strike outside Senator Ron Wyden's office to protest U.S. military aid to Israel. Senator Jeff Merkley announced a groundbreaking resolution asking the president to recognize a Palestinian state. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced in a press release Sept. 18 a groundbreaking resolution asking the President to recognize […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Overview: As Central Oregon grows, so does the demand for more arts. Many local artists and organizations are scrambling to find venues. Despite Central Oregon’s expanding cultural landscape, local artists and arts organizations report being constrained by Bend’s shortage of dedicated performance and rehearsal venues. “One of the challenges we’ve consistently heard from members of […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Maybe it’s just me, but has anyone noticed that clothing styles in Bend have gotten a little bit …hipper? And, to that end, dirtier? I moved back to Bend from Portland in April. In the years I’ve been gone, a lot’s changed — not least of which are the varieties of styles cyclists are rocking […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
High Desert Chamber Music is on the cusp of its 18th season bringing professional chamber music groups to Central Oregon. Founder and Executive Director Isabelle LaForêt Senger is a virtuosic violinist in her own right and a member of the esteemed Crown City String Quartet. She had a successful career in Southern California, playing with […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
For a number of years, I’ve led an autumn nature writing workshop at different locations in the high desert. They’ve been held at ranches in Crook County, including the Rafter Q, where I used to live and ranch, and at the historic GI Ranch next door, where the springs that create the headwaters of the […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
“What can design do in the next five years to increase outcomes for everyone?” This is the question Marley Weedman Lorish, Bend Design’s organizer and executive director of Scalehouse Collaborative for The Arts, poses to the remarkable creatives speaking at this year’s conference. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bend Design, put on by […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
There’s a bounty of local plays, musicals and ballets to ease you into the holiday spirit. The Greenhouse Cabaret is producing the musical, “Once” It’s a love story set against a gritty Irish backdrop. The production won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2008, a Tony Award for Best Musical in 2o012, a Grammy […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
A vision for a walkable, mixed-use community in the Bend Central District is on the horizon, but progress on housing is stagnant as barriers to development remain| The Source - Bend, Oregon
