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Local News

Volunteers Participate in China Hat Area Cleanup

Public Land Stewards hosted a cleanup event on April 13, bringing in over 150 volunteers to help pick up trash and debris

By Julianna LaFollette
Apr 18, 2024
Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

Cuota de transporte de Bend aparecerá en los recibos de servicios públicos en el mes de julio

By Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido por/Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Apr 17, 2024
Local News

Poetry Contest Winners

Youth Winners Adult Winners in our Annual Poetry Contest

Apr 17, 2024
Local News

Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon

By The Source Editorial Board
Apr 17, 2024
Local News

Contested Apartments Face Resolution in May

A City hearing officer will make a decision about a proposed Awbrey Butte apartment, Compass Corner, at the end of May

By Julianna LaFollette
Apr 17, 2024

Opinion

Editorial

Bend La-Pine Schools Is Already Signaling Job Cuts. The May Levy Brings Them Back.

We value public education before the pandemic shed more light on its importance, and we value it still today

By The Source Editorial Board
Apr 17, 2024
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 04/18/2024

Apr 17, 2024
Editorial

In Oregon, Reproductive Health Moves Forward, Not Back

Oregon begins to offer a birth control pill that does not require a prescription

By The Source Editorial Board
Apr 10, 2024
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 04/11/2024

Apr 10, 2024
Editorial

Parole and Probation House Debacle, Part Three

What a debacle

By The Source Editorial Board
Apr 3, 2024

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Culture

Take Me Home

NAR Mailbag

Answering readers' questions about the recent National Association of Realtors settlement

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Apr 17, 2024
Advice & Fun

Horoscope Week of April 18, 2024

By Rob Brezsny
Apr 17, 2024
Culture Features

Bend's Upcoming BioBlitz

Think Wild hosts inaugural City Nature Challenge

By Damian Fagan
Apr 17, 2024
Smoke Signals

Enter the Stonerverse

4/20 events to enjoy this week

Apr 17, 2024
Advice & Fun

The Medicine Cabinet Within

Keping mind and body healthy while traveling

By Joshua Phillips, ND
Apr 17, 2024

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Food & Drink

Chow

Five Stony Faves

With 4/20 approaching, check out these recommendations from the readers of the Source Weekly

By Nicole Vulcan
Apr 17, 2024
Beer & Drink

The NA Beer Boom is a Boon for Local Breweries

If you're drinking less beer, you'll soon have more near-beer options

By Brian Yaeger
Apr 17, 2024
Chow

JIA is Where the Heart Is

Asian street food elevated to the moon

By Jared Rasic
Apr 17, 2024
Beer & Drink

Spring Sips

Revitalize your taste buds with seasonal cocktails

By Alyson Brown
Apr 10, 2024
Chow

The Ultimate Protein Drink

Spicy lentil water, or rasam, sounds strange, but it's incredibly delicious

By Ari Levaux
Apr 10, 2024

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Screen

Film

Political Prisoners

Alex Garland's newest provocation imagines a modern civil war

By Jared Rasic
Apr 17, 2024
Film

Neo Noir and Action Cinema Unbound

'Love Lies Bleeding' and 'Monkey Man' don't play by the rules

By Jared Rasic
Apr 10, 2024
Film

Godzilla x Kong x Audience Expectations

The Monsterverse remains entertaining, if shallow

By Jared Rasic
Apr 3, 2024
Film

Talking Svengoolie and the '70s with David Dastmalchian

Late Night with the Devil is an absolute spook-a-blast

By Jared Rasic
Mar 27, 2024
Film

May the Source Be With You: March Edition

Canceled shows and cultural 'casts

By Jared Rasic
Mar 20, 2024

Music

Sound Stories & Interviews

'Your Own Sound and Things to Say'

Riley Green reflects on his move from Nashville to his home state of Alabama, his second album and more

By Alan Sculley
Apr 17, 2024
Upcoming Shows

Musical Getaways

Shows to check out this week, beyond Bend

By Nicole Vulcan
Apr 17, 2024
Sound Stories & Interviews

Solid Senders

California Honeydrops bring their swingin' soul sound to Bend

By Aaron Irons
Apr 10, 2024
Upcoming Shows

A Delta Blues Boy's Birthday Wish

A conversation with longtime Bend musician Greg Bryce on his band and the inspiration behind the upcoming Beltane Festival

By Armando Borrego
Apr 3, 2024
Sound Stories & Interviews

Winter Fun with the Cold War Kids

Exploring a sense of freedom with Nathan Willett

By Alan Sculley
Apr 3, 2024

Outside

Outside Features

Where to See Wildflowers in Spring Basin

Find color in one of the least-visited treasures of Oregon

By Scott Bowler
Apr 17, 2024
Go Here

O Hey, Earth Day

Where to celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth this year

By Nicole Vulcan
Apr 17, 2024
Go Here

A Beltane Festival

Looking ahead to the upcoming Beltane Festival; a one-night extravaganza full of art, music and magic

By Armando Borrego
Apr 3, 2024
Go Here

Stargaze at Smith Rock

A new observatory, located a stone's throw from Smith Rock State Park, aims to share the majesty of the stars

By Armando Borrego
Mar 27, 2024
Outside Features

The Gardening Sessions: A Round-Up!

A curation of exciting events from the Deschutes Public Library,just in time to help get your spring gardens going and growing

By Armando Borrego
Mar 27, 2024

More Outside »

Business

Business News

Deschutes Land Trust announces the launch of Nature Kids and free hike series

Apr 15, 2024
Business News

Bobbie Casalino Lewis Joins DeDominic & Associates, Inc. to Head Style & Impact Division

Apr 15, 2024
Business News

Mid Oregon Credit Union Fundraiser to Benefit SMART Reading

Apr 15, 2024
Business News

Ten Million in Grant Dollars Help to Create Resilience in Oregon Communities

Apr 15, 2024
Business News

Playful Paws Cat Café Celebrates 100 Adoptions Milestone

Apr 15, 2024

More Business »

Special Issues & Guides

Central Oregon Pets

Central Oregon Pets 2024

It's not just the humans who live the good life in Central Oregon! The Pets of the region like to have a good time, too.

By The Source Editorial Board
Mar 20, 2024
Central Oregon Pets

2024 Pet Photo Contest!

Meet the winners!

Mar 20, 2024
Central Oregon Pets

A Film About the Pets of the Camps… and CAMP

Companion Animal Medical Project featured in new documentary, premiering March 24

By Nicole Vulcan
Mar 20, 2024
Central Oregon Pets

Your Latest Lunch Date: Alpacas

Alpaca Picnics offers an engaging lunch date, a unique bonding activity, a romantic getaway or a serene escape from the hustle of nine-to-five daily life

By Armando Borrego
Mar 20, 2024
Central Oregon Pets

Kitten Season is Nearly Here!

Volunteer foster homes are always in demand

By Richard Sitts
Mar 20, 2024

More Special Issues & Guides »

Best Of Central Oregon

Intro

Best of Central Oregon 2023

Meet the winners in 200+ categories in Central Oregon's original, biggest and most popular readers' poll!

Aug 23, 2023
Best Of Redmond

Best Lunch in Redmond

Schoolhouse Produce & Provisions

By Jared Rasic
Aug 16, 2023
Drink

Best Bar

San Simón

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 16, 2023
Shopping

Best Home Décor

Lark Mountain Modern

By Julianna LaFollette
Aug 16, 2023
Best of People

Best Local Radio Personality

Dave Clemens, KQAK

By Richard Sitts
Aug 16, 2023

More Best Of Central Oregon »

Bend Nest

Best of the Nest

Best of the Nest 2024

Cast your vote!

Feb 14, 2024
Bookshelf

Nest Bookshelf: Read Aloud Factor

The Read Aloud Factor: How to create the habit that boosts your baby’s brain

By Chandra vanEijnsbergen
Feb 14, 2024
Kid's Corner

Traditional Baskets

Create a traditional reed basket for spring!

By Nicole Blume
Feb 14, 2024
Education

The Power of "Not Yet"

Flexing brain power through growth mindset

By Cherie Gough
Feb 14, 2024
Expert Q&A

Health Expert Q&A

Casey Collins, M.A. CCC-SLP Sonos Neurotherapies

By Casey Collins, M.A. CCC-SLP Sonos Neurotherapies
Feb 14, 2024

More Bend Nest »

Suttle Lodge's Fireside Concert Series: Spencer Marlyn Fireside Show

@ SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Thu., April 25, 6-8 p.m.

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