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Train’s 2009 hit, “Hey, Soul Sister,” was one of those songs you heard everywhere on the radio back when there were still radios — a mandolin-driven earworm that rode an early algorithmic wave alongside the sunny, acoustic pop of Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson, forcing you to either turn it up or turn it off. […] The post Train on Track With ‘Mad Dog in a Fog’ appeared first on The Source - Bend,…
It’s appropriate that the Go Clean Energy Conference, slated for Friday, Sept. 18, will be held at the OSU-Cascades Edward J. Ray Hall, because the building is a “North Star” for sustainability. In green building, “North Star” means prioritizing energy efficiency and incorporating sustainable principles in the phases of construction and operations. Hosted by 350 […] The post Go Clean Energy…
It’s time to celebrate your best friend! National Dog Day is Wednesday, Aug. 26, and a few fun events are happening around Bend in honor of our canine companions. On Saturday, Aug. 22, check out the Dogs & Lagers Fest at Crux Fermentation Project. From 12-5pm, this family-friendly, fourth-annual event features food, lagers, local vendors and adoptable dogs from Street Dog Hero. At GoodLife Brewing…
If I had to name the one food concept in Bend that is consistently phenomenal yet criminally underrated, it would be Alebrije Oaxaca. For years, it’s been quietly serving up some of the most authentic Mexican food in the region — first from the yard at Bunk + Brew Hostel downtown and now also from […] The post Authenticity in Every Bite appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .
Nearly 200,000 acres in the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests could be subject to road construction and logging as the Trump Administration moves to repeal 25-year-old protections on public forest lands. The United States Department of Agriculture, the federal agency that oversees the U.S. Forest Service, announced on Aug. 18 a filing to rescind the […] The post Forest Protections for 200,000…
Guest Opinion: Map C Fails Deschutes County’s Independent Majority When Deschutes County voters consider Map C this November, they will be deciding the future of our new five-seat Board of Commissioners. Drafted by a seven-member advisory committee, the proposed boundaries simply do not meet basic standards of fair representation. As a retired political science professor, […] The post Letters to…
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is proud to announce that three Central Oregon producers have been awarded scholarships to attend the nationally recognized Ranching for Profit program this October. Made possible through the generosity of private donors, these scholarships are an investment in the long-term success of the region’s ranching community. Ranching for Profit […] The post High…
Families of children with behavioral health concerns often rely on relatives, friends, and other trusted adults for backup and short-term relief, particularly during periods of stress or emerging issues. This informal support, known as respite care, can give parents and guardians a needed break, while helping families stabilize more quickly and avoiding unnecessary visits to […] The post Respite…
Mosaic Community Health, Deschutes County Health Services and Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades are bringing back their annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Ponderosa Park (225 SE 15th St.) in Bend. Now in the fourth year, the free community event continues to […] The post Fourth Annual Health and Wellness Fair Welcomes Latino Families…
For the first time, Sunriver Resort is inviting artists and creatives of all experience levels to design the cover of its 2026 Traditions Guide, the resort’s annual guide to its holiday celebration and programming. The contest offers an artist the chance to have their original work featured to thousands of guests over several months. Illustration, painting, mixed media […] The post Sunriver Resort…
Join thousands of Oregonians this September and October for Walk for Recovery 2026, Oregon Recovers’ largest annual community fundraiser and celebration of recovery. Every registration helps support recovery advocacy, expand access to services, and build stronger communities across our state. Why do you walk?Recovery is personal. Whether you’re walking for yourself, your family, a friend, someone…
Hayden Homes, a Central Oregon-based homebuilder and member of the National Association of Home Builders, has joined the Builder Giving Challenge, a nationwide initiative uniting 17 homebuilders in a commitment to raise $10 million over the next two years for nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening communities, expanding housing access, and improving lives across the country. Together,…
As students across Central Oregon head back to school, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is calling on community members to consider becoming a mentor. Currently, 78 local youth are waiting for a caring adult to step forward and become their Big. For many young people, the […] The post Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Calls on…
Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read launched the Oregon Campus Voting Challenge to boost student voter participation in the upcoming general election. “Our elections decide our future, and no one has more at stake in that future than young Oregonians. However, too many young people don’t vote because they don’t feel connected to the process. That’s why we […] The post Secretary Read…
Several Central Oregon businesses recently received Readers’ Choice awards in the USA Today 10Best annual polls across a plethora of lifestyle and travel categories. Readers vote on the annual awards after a panel of experts, chosen by USA Today, nominates 20 finalists in each division. The news organization adds new categories regularly throughout the year, so people can vote for the top 10…
In as much as the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium rings in summer, the Thrilla Cyclocross Series ushers us toward fall. For racers both wholly dedicated and those trying, at long last, to get back into race shape, the four-date bicycle race series is a place to catch up with teammates, heckle friends and, mostly certainly, […] The post Where Did Summer Go? Thrilla Cyclocross Series is Nigh…
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek this week nominated two people from Central Oregon to serve on the state’s top education policy board. Amanda Page, a Redmond School Board member and recent candidate for Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners, and Sonya Littledeer-Evans, a juvenile justice leader who lives in Jefferson County, were nominated for the […] The post Governor Nominates Two Central…
In this episode of Nighttime Benders, Julia Reed Nichols is joined by local comedian Laura B. Wright to chat about her comedy career, adventures on the Oregon Coast, and what it’s like living in Sisters, Oregon. We also sit down with Tom Achilles, a Brooklyn-based comedian who will be bringing his unique brand of alternative comedy to Bend over Labor Day […] The post LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Tom…
In this episode of the Lunchbucket Podcast, Gail has a compelling conversation with Betsy, who has a very important job at Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon. Betsy has been working at the ski resort for 26 years and currently is the Mountain Operations Senior Manager and Snow Safety Manager. This is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes peak into what […] The post LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Betsy 🎧…
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Bree Beal, Executive Director of BEAT Children’s Theatre. Bree shares her journey from a childhood immersed in theater to studying history, working in the title industry, and ultimately returning to her passion through nonprofit leadership. She discusses joining BEAT in 2014, helping guide the organization through […] The post LISTEN: Bend Don’t…
On a hot August afternoon, Christie Sheffield sits in the shaded corner of a parking lot, in a wide-brimmed hat, waiting for the doors of Bend’s only walk-up overnight shelter to open. Near 6 pm, a line forms outside the door. Others sit quietly nearby. Some carry on conversations, some ride bicycles and play music […] The post State’s New Homeless Shelter Program Leaves Some in Central Oregon…
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In traditional textile making, the selvage is the strong edge that holds the fabric together and keeps it from unraveling. It’s braided more tightly than the rest so it can do its guarding work. I think that’s a helpful metaphor for your life in the coming weeks, Leo. Your main weave […] The post Free Will Astrology, Week of August 20, 2026 appeared first on The Source -…
Head Start is coming to the Oregon State University-Cascades campus. On September 8, it’ll take over three of six classrooms in the 7,200-square-foot building that formerly housed the university’s Little Kits Early Care & Education Center, which abruptly closed its doors in July, citing “ongoing financial challenges.” Head Start is a federal program that provides an umbrella of […] The post Head…
With the release of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on July 31, we have officially left behind the Summer Blockbuster season and are now entering that nebulous August/September space where studios and streamers throw everything at the multiplex wall just to see what sticks. It’s not quite prestige, Oscar-bait season yet, so whatever movies you end […] The post Sex, Drugs and Dinosaurs appeared first…
