3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (359+ words) Excerpts from the Q&A with Alli Jorgensen (quotes have been abridged for print version): Adriana Mari'o: How have Bend Parks & Rec's programs evolved with the growing population of Bend? Alli Jorgensen: We just try and keep our finger on…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1656+ words) A few years into her dream job as an elementary schoolteacher in her tiny hometown of North Powder (pop. 563), Ronda Fritz found herself disheartened. Not by the low pay or lack of resources at her tiny school. Rather, Fritz blamed…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (263+ words) COCC faculty have reached day 119 of good-faith bargaining'with'their employer'and only have 26 more to go before they reach the minimum days'required'to exchange a proposal. During this time, some faculty have been outspoken about the financial challenges they face, and the uncertainty…...

6+ day, 55+ min ago  (168+ words) Interview with Owner, Chance Caruso With so many kids" programs and day camps in Bend, what sets R. A. D. Camps apart from the rest? What are some of the advantages for kids who spend their summers with R. A. D. Camps? Kids build confidence, independence…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (131+ words) The challenge: Recreate a historic landmark, either still standing or one lost to history, in LEGO" The place: Enter your creation at the Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave in Bend, on'July 3 When: Creations will be on display starting July…...

1+ week, 41+ min ago  (241+ words) The Source - Bend, Oregon SFF Presents has announced the seven Sisters Folk Festival artists teaching at the 2026 Americana Song Academy music and songwriting retreat at Caldera Arts on September 21 " 26. This year's instructors include Bandits on the Run, Eli West, Jordan…...

1+ week, 46+ min ago  (260+ words) The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Hartke will serve as the next President and CEO of the organization as Dr. Steve Gordon plans to retire later this year. Hartke currently serves as…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (119+ words) Hula Dance, Martial Arts Demos Help Highlight ANHPI Heritage Month at COCC The Source - Bend, Oregon Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May with hula and Filipino traditional dancing, spoken word,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (216+ words) RPD is proud to have Lt. Huey serving as President of OAWCJ and looks forward to supporting her and the association'as they inspire women in law enforcement," Redmond Chief of Police Devin Lewis'stated'in a news release. Huey told the Source…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (435+ words) Students at Central Oregon Community College have revived a literary tradition that hasn't been around for nearly four decades. The Thread, featuring student poetry, prose and art is an online journal curated and edited by students in the Advanced Creative…...