The Source Weekly

Bend’s locally owned, independent weekly newspaper since 1997. News, food, outdoors, music & other coverage for Central Oregon. 🏔🍻👇🏾

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This week, Aaron sits down with Jeff Knapp, the new CEO of Visit Bend, to chat about his inspiring journey from bussing tables to leading a major tourism bureau. 🎙️ Listen now! https://t.co/474cGJqf5Y

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This week, Aaron sits down with Michelle Healy, Executive Director of Bend Park and Recreation District, to talk about why Bend’s parks are so beloved and plans for the future. https://t.co/bRjUhIfjPw

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Join us as Aaron Switzer talks with Bend-based composer and pianist Paula Dreyer. 🎶 Paula shares her journey from learning piano to teaching it worldwide and creating the immersive Piano Flow Live series, combining music, art, and outdoor adventures. https://t.co/6ny6xxH3eM

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This week, Aaron sits down with Emily Kirk, on-air personality at Central Oregon Daily News, to talk about her journey into local TV, why she loves Central Oregon, and the best parts of her job. https://t.co/4TVszyUS0D

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This week, Aaron Switzer chats with Bill Kowalik, PhD, Chairperson of DarkSky Oregon, about the nonprofit’s mission to preserve Oregon’s beautiful dark skies. https://t.co/V00yEOByN1

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This week, Aaron talks with Abby Rowland, ED of Saving Grace, about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Don’t miss this important conversation on the role of direct services in supporting survivors and raising awareness. https://t.co/1CwG6Pg59A

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🎧 New Bend Don’t Break episode! 🎧 This week, Aaron sits down with Kris Arnold, Program Director and On-Air Personality at 92/9FM, to talk about her journey from record production in LA to leading Bend's local music scene. 🎶 https://t.co/K53XfWBQ2T

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This week, we sit down with Zak Boone, VP For College Advancement & Executive Director, COCC Foundation. Zak shares his incredible journey through Central Oregon’s nonprofit world, offering key insights on fundraising, board leadership, and the future of philanthropy. 💡✨

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Meet John Kish, founder of "Somewhere That’s Green" and "The Greenhouse Cabaret." Join us as we chat about John's journey from small-town Oregon to NYC, and how he's helping foster creativity, acceptance, and diversity in Bend’s growing arts scene.

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Join us on Bend Don't Break as Aaron Switzer chats with Lexie Park, Locavore's Outreach Coordinator, about her passion for food access and education. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on building a just and sustainable food system! 🌿 https://t.co/LFstJp21Wm

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🚵‍♂️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of Bend Don't Break as we sit down with Bill Lynch, Board President of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA)! 🌲 Listen now and get inspired to hit the trails! 🎧💥 https://t.co/Sq7qTfbX3g

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Catch up on the latest of the "Bend Don't Break" podcast! First up, join Aaron Switzer as he chats with Dave Clemens, a beloved radio local personality. Then, Aaron sits down with Matt Muchna, the Executive Director of Envision Bend. Find both at https://t.co/Su7S4P96C8!

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Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations issued for Zones BND-288 & BND-289. See zones at link below. 

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Prineville District BLM is now in unified command of the Milemarker 132 fire which started this afternoon & is burning between Bend & Redmond. The fire is showing a rapid rate of spread with spotting ahead. Multiple aircraft have been ordered and air attack is currently on scene.

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New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️🚀

Join us on "Bend Don't Break" as Aaron Switzer sits down with Dr. Laurie Chesley, President of Central Oregon Community College (COCC), for an insightful conversation about her incredible career in higher education. https://t.co/xtcylgQk1V

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Join us on the latest episode of Bend Don't Break as Aaron chats with the inspiring Katy Brooks, CEO of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Tune in to hear about her journey from working for the Port of Vancouver to leading Bend's thriving business community. https://t.co/VIfTplXTCu

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Join us as we chat with Ami Formica, co-founder of Well Wired, about the impact of technology on our kids. Tune in now for a must-listen episode for parents, educators, and tech enthusiasts! https://t.co/ORUnQnGynG

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In our latest podcast episode, our publisher Aaron Switzer chats with Lisa Birk, the new Deputy Superintendent of Bend-La Pine Schools. Tune in now and get a glimpse of the future of education in our community. 🎧✨ https://t.co/r9EapymfmM

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McCaffery 🔥 Update:
- 458 acres, 10% contained
- A Central Oregon Type 3 incident management team took command of fire at 6am
- Level 3 “Go Now” for Sunny Sage Rd off of McCaffery Rd.
- Level 2 “Be Set” for the area of W of Powell Butte Estates & S of Powell Butte Hwy

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New fire 🔥: Incident 356, located just off of Forest Road 4615 approx 2 miles south of Skyliners sno-park on the Deschutes National Forest is approximately 1/4-1/2 acre. Multiple engines and a dozer are responding. Forward progress has been stopped.