The tiny homes on the corner of Franklin Avenue and 5th Street in Bend went up quietly enough. The lot was cleared with the help of several local Eagle Scouts and preparations were underway in May. Four tiny homes reserved for families and elderly people were delivered to the site in June. Later that month, […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
By most appearances, Cleveland Commons, Central Oregon’s newest permanent supportive housing facility, was built for someone like Shawn Snyder. A retired professional rock climber and an SUV-dweller before the lifestyle became socially acceptable, Snyder, 55, has lived his life mostly on his own terms. He’s also been a divisive personality in the climbing community, banned […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Back in June, the No Kings protests were clocked as one of the largest single-day protests in American history, bringing nearly 5 million people to the streets in 2,150 locations. Redmond was among them, along with several other cities in Central Oregon. On Oct. 18, Redmond residents are planning yet another action. Like the last […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Federal Grant Supports First-Generation College Students in Bend| The Source - Bend, Oregon
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Free Will Astrology Week of Oct. 9| The Source - Bend, Oregon
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The first thing I noticed about The Crown Curry upon entering is the unpretentious warmth of the vibe. More than the dearly departed Nome Italiano or Balthazar’s before that, The Crown Curry has a casual peacefulness that I appreciated. It doesn’t feel stuffy inside; instead, it asks that you take a load off and relax […] The post A Diversity of Flavor appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
The Hawthorne Bridge Literally Elevates Bend’s Future In response to the letter of the week from October 8th criticizing the City of Bend for investing in safer public transportation via the Hawthorne Crossing and instead suggesting the City and County divert these funds to a performing arts center and “prioritize an investment that directly benefits […] The post Letters to the Editor, Week of Oct. 23 appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
The Central Oregon Disability Support Network has laid off half its staff and is closing its offices after suddenly losing a federal grant. Executive Director Dianna Hansen says she received notice on Sept. 6 at 6:38pm, a Friday night. The Community Parent Resource Center Grant provided $12,500 a month to CODSN. This was supposed to […] The post Local Nonprofit Lays Off Staff and Closes Offices After Losing Funding appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
The “Tron” franchise is an interesting one. The original from 1982 is groundbreaking in terms of filmmaking and special effects, but it didn’t perform well critically or financially. At the time, Disney had to write off most of the budget, and the film was seen as a failure (except by Roger Ebert!). Over the next […] The post Score One For Ross and Reznor appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
When winter arrives in Central Oregon, no two snowfalls are quite the same, just like no two homes. From powder snow dusting Cascade Mountain cabins to glistening hoarfrost on Tumalo ranch properties, the type of snow that settles around a home says everything about the lifestyle it offers. Powder Snow: The Adventurer’s Haven Light and […] The post What Kind of Snow Falls on Your Dream Home? appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
The Central Oregon Mastersingers are celebrating 20 years. The choir, made up of 40 to 60 members, depending on the performance, is preparing for it’s next event, “Rooted in Song,” featuring vocalist and composer Moira Smiley. Her music is described as a blend of traditional folk, classical and jazz. “For this concert, we’ll have […] The post Two Decades of Joy appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
I admit to being a coward when it comes to the horror genre. I don’t even watch horror movie previews. But I can’t deny that this time of year, with the longer, colder nights, Halloween lights flickering from houses and the urge to stay cozy, safe and warm inside, there’s something about a bone-chilling tale […] The post Under-the-Radar Reads for Spooky Season appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
At a recent event, I chatted with a consultant whose area of focus and expertise intrigued me. Long a practitioner of martial arts, he now travels the country to instruct organizations, from corporations to churches, to employ verbal martial arts techniques to create more fruitful communications outcomes between adversarial groups. From what I gathered, an […] The post Where There Is Fire, Manifest Lake appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
As a college student, Mateo Paez commuted on his Vespa up, down and around the hills of San Francisco. However, a collision with a car pulling out of a parking spot set Paez on a path to cycling up mountains, across the globe, that he never saw coming. “I didn’t have any major injuries, but […] The post Mateo Paez cycles his way across the world as an elite competitive bikepacker appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.| The Source – Bend, Oregon
If music was the magical elixir that got Zakk Wylde off the gridiron and on a stage when he was a teenage linebacker, the guitar was the vehicle that got him to the dream gig as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist when Wylde was barely 20. The next three-and-a-half decades have seen the Jersey native not only […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
A new country music bar is opening in downtown Bend. The Coyote is taking over the space vacated by Unofficial Logging Co. on the corner of NW Harriman Street and Greenwood Avenue. Co-owner Jordan Houle says it’ll be a mix of oldtown Scottsdale and downtown Nashville with the pink hue of neon light partnered with […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Jordan and Jacob Bailey are on a mission to build skills and confidence in the youth of Central Oregon, one sport at a time. They’ve owned the Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy since 2021, a sport they became involved with through their daughters. Their boys are active in skateboarding. “Jacob runs action sports camps at all […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
A key sticking point of the current federal government shutdown is something called “the enhanced premium tax credit,” which Democrats want to keep and Republicans want to end. The credit, if not extended, will have an outsized impact in three Oregon counties. An outgrowth of the 2014 Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, the credit allows […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
A new, upscale hotel is being planned on NW Arizona Avenue between Wall and Bond Streets. In addition to overnight rooms, CASCADA Bend will also have a thermal spa and wellness destination with multiple hot and cold thermal circuits, silent spaces for reflection and social spaces for connection. “The goal is to create a restorative […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Deanna Brodsky, who is a licensed massage therapist living and working in Bend, has something to say: No, creeps; she doesn’t offer happy endings. Brodsky has worked as an LMT for a combined 10 years in upstate New York, Colorado and now in Bend. As the owner of her practice, Brodsky registered Sweet Dee Massage, […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
To try and describe the exact vibe of the Bend Film Festival is nearly impossible because no two have ever been the same…and I should know because I’ve seen at least one movie at every fest since the first one in 2003. That year, I sat in a frigid Midtown Ballroom and watched a midnight […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Most old-time logging photos show two loggers standing on either end of some massive redwood, ponderosa pine, or Douglas-fir with a huge notch they’ve sawn into the base of the tree, before continuing the job of felling the old-growth monster. What they rarely show, is the guy back in the shop with a 12- or […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Dr. Adam Angeles, board-certified plastic surgeon, wound specialist and founder of the Angeles Wound Care Institute, a division of Bend Plastic Surgery, partners with Angel Flight West to bring advanced wound care services directly to patients in remote Oregon communities with no means of transportation to specialty clinics. Angel Flight West is a nonprofit organization […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) has been caring for more than 40 poodles rescued from a property in Alfalfa in early September. The dog’s owner, Lorinda Maxwell, is facing 49 counts of felony animal neglect. On Sept. 5, deputies and Animal Control Officers served a search warrant at Maxwell’s home on Elk Lane. […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Senator Janeen Sollman (D–Hillsboro, Forest Grove & the Rock Creek area) was among the state officials and community leaders gathered by Governor Tina Kotek at the State Library for a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 710. The legislation recognizes that survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse deserve a court experience of protection, not further harm. […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
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At first glance, Christine Greene would appear to be living a version of the American Dream. She lives in a camper trailer with her partner, a dog, a pair of kittens and a toad. A white picket fence marks the boundary between their yard and the desert that surrounds it. Greene is friendly with her […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
On Monday, Sept. 29, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed for a restraining order to block President Donald Trump from federalizing 200 Oregon National Guard troops, calling the deployment unjustified and warning it could provoke unrest. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joined the chorus of opposition, arguing that Oregon cities need federal support for basic needs […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
This year marks my 10th year of writing this column on cannabis and cannabis adjacent issues first for the Portland Mercury and Seattle Stranger, then for the Source Weekly. However, like many other creatives, I’ve been bombarded with numerous dire predictions, opinion pieces and alarming analysis that my job may soon be a thing of […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Redmond is set to significantly expand mental health services with two new treatment facilities under construction and ongoing community wellness programs for seniors, marking a major investment in Central Oregon’s behavioral health infrastructure. Youth facility timeline shifts Deschutes County is also moving forward with a 15-bed youth mental health facility, though construction has been pushed […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
The cost of Bend’s planned Hawthorne Overcrossing bridge has jumped by $5 million, throwing a wrench into the City of Bend’s timeline and design plans for the project. The City reports that the Oregon Department of Transportation recently informed them of the cost hike. ODOT is managing the design and construction due to federal funding […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
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
On Monday, Sept. 29, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners discussed using Missoula County, Montana’s model approach for drawing up a new commissioner district map and possibly changing how commissioners get elected. The Deschutes County District Mapping Advisory Committee is also meeting weekly to work on map proposal ideas. The map proposals, developed by […]| 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
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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
Overview: City Club of Central Oregon held a bipartisan conversation on pressing regional issues, federal cuts, and future legislative priorities. In a display of bipartisan unity, lawmakers from Central Oregon gathered in Bend on Sept. 18 for a City Caucus meeting hosted by the City Club of Central Oregon. The event brought together Sen. Anthony Broadman, […]| 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
The City of Bend has given the green light for a vendor to install red light cameras at three intersections. At their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Bend City Council approved a three-year contract with American Traffic Solutions for $2.3 million with the ability to extend the contract two additional years for $780,000. During […]| 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
There are several benchmarks for new arrivals in achieving “local” status in Bend. They include: while floating the river, foregoing flip-flops (or — gag — canvas Vans) for strappy Chacos, knowing that Sizemore doesn’t rhyme with “…That’s Amore!” and being a regular at any of Bend’s fine drinking establishments’ Locals Night. Wait, do places not […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
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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
Wander around Bend on a sunny fall afternoon and it’s clear that the Central Oregon art scene is thriving. Nearly a dozen art galleries do business in Central Oregon, with lively art events popping up on the calendar on constant rotation. Plenty of other shops sell art by local artists or those from far away […]| 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
The Bend Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd year the second week of October. Over a five-day period, viewers can watch 116 films. The average runtime per short film is 15 minutes with several grouped together for a 90-minute block. Feature films are between 80-130 minutes. The movies are spread out among various theaters including […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Overview: Roundabouts Books to host Northwest artist and author Molly Hashimoto as she discusses her new book which explores the beauty of wildflowers. Roundabout Books is excited to host Northwest artist and author Molly Hashimoto to discuss her new book, “Wildflowers of the West: An Artist’s Guide”, exploring the ephemeral beauty of wildflowers. The event […]| 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
Local leader is a DarkSky defender| The Source Weekly - Bend
