Bend Don't Break
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Thu, April 24, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Sharon Maier Kennelly, Executive Director of High Desert Food and Farm Alliance
In this episode, Aaron sits down with Sharon Smith, a passionate nonprofit leader who brings decades of experience in community programming and the arts to her current role as Executive Director of the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA). After relocating from Long Island to Bend in 2019, Sharon quickly immersed herself in the local nonprofit scene—most notably at the Tower Theatre Foundation—before joining HDFFA in 2023.Together, Aaron and Sharon dig into the realities of food insecurity in Central Oregon and explore the many ways HDFFA is working to ensure access to fresh, healthy produce for all. From connecting residents with local farmers to running nutrition incentive programs and education initiatives, Sharon shares how HDFFA is building a more equitable and resilient food system.They also discuss the potential impacts of looming federal budget cuts on these crucial programs—and how community support and advocacy are more important than ever.🌱 Tune in to learn how local food, strong partnerships, and a little creativity are feeding both bellies and hope across the region.
Thu, April 17, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Ed Fitch, Redmond Mayor
On this episode of Bend Don’t Break, we’re joined by Redmond Mayor, Ed Fitch, longtime Redmond resident and dedicated public servant. After growing up just outside of Chicago as the ninth of eleven children, he earned both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in history from Marquette University, followed by a law degree from Willamette Law School in 1978.
Thu, April 10, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Crista Munro, Executive Director of SFF Presents
This week on Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Crista Munro, Executive Director of SFF Presents, to talk about the rich history and evolving mission of the Sisters Folk Festival. More than just a weekend event, SFF Presents now offers year-round programming designed to bring art, music, and creativity to the Central Oregon community.
Thu, March 27, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director of Bethlehem Inn
On this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director of Bethlehem Inn. Since 2010, Gwenn has been at the helm of the Central Oregon-based shelter, leading its mission to provide emergency housing and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. With a background in hospitality and a 20-year career in human resources, Gwenn brings a unique perspective to the nonprofit world.
Sun, March 23, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Kisky Holwerda, Co-Founder of Ponderosa Players
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, we sit down with Kisky Holwerda, the driving force behind Bend, Oregon’s Ponderosa Players. A passionate theater director and educator, Kisky shares how this innovative troupe is fostering creativity, building community, and bringing bold, original performances to life. From the joys of working with young actors to the challenges of independent theater, this conversation dives deep into the power of storytelling and the resilience it takes to keep the arts thriving.
Thu, March 13, 2025
Grand Craft Bend: Trever Hawman, Owner + Brewer of Bridge 99 Brewery
We sit down with Trever Hawman, owner/brewer of Bridge 99 Brewery in northeast Bend's "Brewers District" to discuss Bridge 99 Taproom's recent 10-year anniversary and how the taplist has evolved over the past decade including how and why nearly every beer is now gluten free. (But you can't taste the difference!) And why there's a non-alcoholic beer and an honest to goodness classic root beer made from scratch. We finish chatting about Shorty, Bridge 99's vintage Chevy snub nose tap truck that will be in operation at Bend Brews & Beyond over Memorial Day weekend.
Thu, March 06, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Gregory Deffenbaugh, KTVZ News Director
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Gregory Deffenbaugh, the new News Director at KTVZ-TV, to discuss his journey through the evolving world of news. From his early days in the newsroom to leading award-winning teams across multiple markets, Gregory shares insights into the changing landscape of journalism and how KTVZ’s rebrand reflects the reality that news is no longer just on TV—it’s everywhere. They also explore KTVZ’s rich history, its role as Central Oregon’s news leader for nearly 50 years, and what the future holds for the station. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the past, present, and future of local news in an era of rapid transformation.
Thu, February 27, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Marney Smith, General Manager at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Marney Smith, General Manager at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, to explore her remarkable journey in the live entertainment industry. Marney shares how she navigated her career path to eventually manage one of the most iconic outdoor venues in the Pacific Northwest.
Thu, February 27, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Cate O’Hagan on Public Art and Cultural Advocacy
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with longtime arts advocate Cate O’Hagan to discuss the impact of public art in Central Oregon. Cate shares insights from her decades-long career in the cultural sector, from her work with the Portland Art Museum and Oregon Symphony to her leadership at Arts Central and beyond.
Thu, February 06, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Peter Hoover, Executive Director, Sisters Habitat for Humanity
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Peter Hoover, Executive Director of Sisters Habitat for Humanity. Peter shares his journey from a career in financial services and city management to leading a nonprofit dedicated to creating affordable housing in Sisters, Oregon.
Thu, January 30, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Melissa Burr, Founding Winemaker at Stoller Wine
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer chats with Melissa Burr, Founding Winemaker of Stoller Family Estate, about her fascinating journey from studying naturopathic medicine to becoming a trailblazer in the Oregon wine industry. An Oregon native, Melissa discovered her passion for winemaking while pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree at Portland State University. She further honed her craft through studies at Oregon State University and hands-on experience at local wineries, ultimately setting her sights on a career that would transform the region’s wine scene.
Thu, January 30, 2025
Bend Don't Break: Ellen Waterston, Author and Oregon Poet Laureate
n this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with award-winning author and poet Ellen Waterston, the 2024 Oregon Poet Laureate. With four poetry collections and four literary nonfiction titles to her name—including her most recent release, We Could Die Doing This (2024)—Waterston is a force in the literary world.
Fri, December 20, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Trygve Bjornstad, Co-Founder of Board House Society
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with a passionate Bend local who has turned a love for board sports into a mission to give back to the community. Born in the Pacific Northwest, this week’s guest was drawn to Bend from a young age, inspired by its mountains, rivers, and endless adventures. After 14+ years of calling Bend home, they’ve channeled a lifelong passion for snowboarding, skateboarding, and outdoor recreation into a visionary project: Board House.
Fri, December 20, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Sally Compton, Executive Director of Think Wild
In this week’s episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sally, Executive Director of Think Wild, a Bend-based wildlife conservation center. Sally shares her inspiring journey from working at the Newport Aquarium to leading a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rescue, education, conservation, and habitat restoration across Central and Eastern Oregon.
Fri, December 06, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Aimee Snyder
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer is joined by Dr. Aimee Snyder to discuss the transformative power of integrating public health programs into school systems. Dr. Snyder shares her journey from being a middle school teacher in coastal Georgia to earning her doctoral degree in Public Health and specializing in school-based prevention and health promotion.
Wed, November 13, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Jeff Knapp, CEO of Visit Bend
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Jeff Knapp, the newly appointed CEO of Visit Bend, to delve into his journey from a humble start in hospitality to leading one of Oregon’s most celebrated visitor bureaus. Jeff shares stories of his early days in the industry, moving from bussing tables to managing Direct to Consumer Sales at Sokol Blosser Winery, where he honed his approach to relationship-driven hospitality. He later took on the challenge of founding Visit McMinnville in 2015, transforming it into a model of sustainable tourism that has been widely recognized, including accolades like the McMinnville Mayor’s Community Pillar Award and Travel Oregon’s Leadership Award.
Mon, November 04, 2024
Bend Don't Break Michelle Healy, Executive Director of Bend Park and Recreation
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer speaks with Michelle Healy, Executive Director of Bend Park and Recreation District, about what makes Bend’s parks and trails some of the most cherished community assets. Michelle shares insights from her extensive background in parks and recreation, which spans from lifeguarding and supervising recreation facilities to her current leadership role. Her passion for creating accessible outdoor spaces shines through as she discusses Bend’s commitment to fostering green spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Tue, October 29, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Paula Dreyer, Composer and Pianist
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Paula Dreyer, a classically-trained pianist and composer based in Bend, Oregon, whose distinctive music draws from Romantic, Impressionistic, and Spanish influences. Paula shares her inspiring journey from early piano lessons to becoming an internationally recognized musician, educator, and author of the popular Little Gems for Piano books.
Thu, October 24, 2024
Bend Don't Break With Emily Kirk, Central Oregon Daily Morning News Anchor
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Emily Kirk, a familiar face on Central Oregon Daily News, to talk about her journey into local television and her deep connection to the Central Oregon community.
Wed, October 23, 2024
Bend Don't Break with Emily Kirk, Central Oregon Daily Morning News Anchor
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Emily Kirk, a familiar face on Central Oregon Daily News, to talk about her journey into local television and her deep connection to the Central Oregon community.
Thu, October 17, 2024
Bend Don't Break Bill Kowalik, Chairperson And Founding Board Member Or DarkSky Oregon
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer talks with Bill Kowalik, PhD, founding board member and Chairperson of DarkSky Oregon. Bill shares the mission behind DarkSky Oregon, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Oregon’s dark skies and combating light pollution for the health and well-being of all life. They discuss the importance of raising awareness about environmentally friendly outdoor lighting, the impact of blue light, and the efforts that go into certifying dark sky places.
Wed, October 09, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Abby Rowland, Executive Director of Saving Grace
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Abby Rowland, Executive Director of Saving Grace, to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the vital services Saving Grace provides to survivors. Abby shares her journey, explaining what drew her to Saving Grace and her passion for working in direct services.
Thu, October 03, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Kris Arnold, Program Director, On Air Personality at 92.9FM
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer chats with Kris, Program Director and On-Air Personality at 92/9FM, about her journey from working in record production to becoming a leading voice on Bend's radio scene. Kris shares her insights on the growing local music community, the excitement of discovering new bands, and her passion for bringing a wide variety of alternative and indie rock to the airwaves.
Thu, September 26, 2024
Bend Don't Break Zak Boone, VP For College Advancement & Executive Director, COCC Foundation
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Zak Boone, VP For College Advancement & Executive Director, COCC Foundation, shares his extensive experience working in Central Oregon’s nonprofit sector since 2007. Zak talks about his early leadership roles, including Executive Director of the Bend Ronald McDonald House and Associate Director of the Deschutes Land Trust, and how those experiences shaped his approach to community engagement and fundraising.
Fri, September 20, 2024
Bend Don't Break: John Kish, founder of, "Somewhere That's Green" and "The Greenhouse Cabaret”
In the latest episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with John Kish, founder of "Somewhere That's Green" and "The Greenhouse Cabaret." John shares his unique journey from growing up in small-town Philomath, Oregon, to pursuing passions in plants and musical theater in Seattle and New York City. Now one of Bend’s most prominent queer business owners, John has created a space that blends his love for horticulture and theater, offering one of the most distinctive retail experiences on the West Coast. He and Aaron discuss the evolution of Bend’s theater scene and how it's grown to embrace diversity and creativity. John also reflects on his unexpected path to Bend, which has become a nurturing community for artists and entrepreneurs alike. Tune in to hear about his inspiring journey and the vision behind his two current businesses in Bend's Central District.
Sat, September 07, 2024
Grand Craft Bend: Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Grand Craft Bend podcast talks to Courtney Stevens, co-owner of Bend's Craft Kitchen & Brewery about launching the brewpub with her husband, Mark, and hosting tons of events including open-mic stand-up comedy, where Courtney sometimes performs her own material.
Wed, August 28, 2024
Bend Don't Break Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor
On this week's episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer, Publisher of The Source Weekly, sits down with Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, to explore the dynamic evolution of Redmond. They delve into the city's past, its rapid growth, and the ripple effects this expansion has on all of Central Oregon. The conversation also touches on the cultural differences within the region and how they sometimes lead to clashes as Redmond continues to grow and change. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the future of one of Central Oregon's key cities.
Mon, August 26, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Lexie Park
On this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Lexie Park, the Outreach Coordinator at Locavore, to explore her extensive work in food access and education. With over eight years of experience in the NGO sector, Lexie has worked both domestically and internationally, dedicating herself to addressing food insecurity and promoting a just and sustainable food system.
Wed, August 14, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Bill Lynch, Board President of COTA
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Bill Lynch, the Board President of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA). Bill, who has been an integral part of COTA since 2021 and a full-time Bend resident since 2020, shares his journey from Iowa to the trails of Central Oregon. With a deep passion for mountain biking that started in 2009, Bill brings a wealth of experience from his time on the boards of various non-profits and a successful career in software startups.
Thu, August 08, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Matt Muchna, Executive Director of Envision Bend
In this episode of the "Bend Don't Break" podcast, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Matt Muchna, the Executive Director of Envision Bend. Envision Bend is a nonprofit organization focused on shaping Bend’s future through community engagement and strategic planning. Matt discusses his background in sustainability and community development, sharing insights from his work at Northern Arizona University and the National Center for Women & Information Technology.
Mon, August 05, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Dave Clemens, Local DJ & Radio Host
In this episode of the Bend Don't Break podcast, Aaron Switzer sits down with Dave Clemens, a well-known radio personality in Central Oregon. Dave shares insights about his long-standing history in Bend and what it's like to be a familiar face in a tight-knit community.
Thu, August 01, 2024
GCB Best Brewery Bros
Grand Craft Bend podcast talks to Bend's best beer hunters (as in, they're on the hunt for Bend's best brewery)--Adam, Joe, Justin, and Matt--as we discuss launching their second round of their hunt for the best brewery in Central Oregon based on a largely scientific/entirely fun method of tasting through local beers to determine which is the best local brewery.
Thu, July 25, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Laurie Chesley, President of Central Oregon Community College
In this episode of "Bend Don't Break," host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dr. Laurie Chesley, the esteemed President of Central Oregon Community College (COCC). As she prepares to retire in June 2025, Dr. Chesley reflects on her distinguished career in higher education, spanning nearly four decades.
Fri, July 19, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Katy Brooks, CEO And President Of Bend Chamber Of Commerce
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katy Brooks, the dynamic CEO and President of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Katy shares her fascinating journey from working in economic development for the Port Authority of Vancouver, Washington, to her current role in Bend, Oregon.
Fri, June 28, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Ami Formica, Co-Founder of Well Wired
In this episode of the Bend Don't Break podcast, Ami Formica, co-founder of Well Wired, joins Aaron to discuss the profound impact of technology on children. They explore how smartphones and social media affect kids' development, social skills, and mental health, highlighting the unique challenges faced by the first generation growing up with these technologies. The conversation also delves into the role of technology in schools, emphasizing the need to balance its educational benefits with the potential for distraction and overuse.
Thu, June 27, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Lisa Birk, Deputy Superintendent of Bend La-Pine Schools
Full Summary: In this episode, Aaron sits down with Lisa Birk, the newly appointed Deputy Superintendent of Bend-La Pine Schools. Lisa shares insights into her career trajectory, highlighting her extensive experience and dedication to education within the district.
Wed, June 19, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Ryan Houston, Executive Director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Ryan Houston, the executive director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA), as he chats with Aaron about his extensive history in Central Oregon's conservation efforts and his work in the nonprofit sector. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey of protecting natural spaces, highlights ONDA's recent successes in safeguarding the Owyhee Desert, and discusses their ambitious goals for the future. Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation or simply love exploring the great outdoors, this episode is a must-listen.
Thu, June 13, 2024
Grand Craft Bend: Bevel Brewing
Grand Craft Bend podcast returns with Bevel Craft Brewing's co-owners Nate and Valerie Doss as we discuss Bevel's 5th anniversary party this weekend, their segue from professional disc golfers to pro brewers, and something called a "tropical cold IPA" from one of Bend's most hop-forward breweries that will debut at the Bend Bands & Brewers Bash on June 28.
Thu, June 13, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Jo Franco, Owner of Americana Food Truck
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer sits down with Joe Franco, owner of The Americana food truck and recent recipient of the Best Food Cart of the Year award. They discuss Joe's journey with The Americana, from its humble beginnings to becoming a beloved local favorite. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of running a food truck. They also explore Joe's ambitious plans for the future, including his recent purchase of a brick-and-mortar location to expand operations. The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of the food and restaurant industry, the importance of affordability and quality, and the innovative approaches needed to succeed in today's market.
Wed, May 29, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Judy Stiegler, Former State Representative; Instructor at OSU-Cascades and COCC
In this week's episode of “Bend Don’t Break,” we sit down with Judy Stiegler, former Oregon House Representative for District 54 and current political science instructor at OSU - Cascades. Judy shares her extensive experience in Bend’s political landscape, having been actively involved for over 42 years. Join us as we explore Judy's unique perspective on the evolution of local and state politics, the challenges faced by incoming elected officials, and the lessons she has learned about effective bipartisan collaboration.
Tue, May 21, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Derek Berry, President and CEO of the Central Oregon Sportsplex Alliance
The Bend Don't Break Podcast returns! In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer sits down with Derek Berry, President and CEO of the Central Oregon Sportsplex Alliance. They discuss Derek's ambitious plans for the Central Oregon Sportsplex, a proposed multi-sport facility set to transform the region's sports and recreation landscape. The conversation delves into the project's potential impact on local youth, community unity, and economic vitality. They also explore the challenges of funding such a large-scale development, the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in sports, and the collaborative efforts needed to make this vision a reality.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Grand Craft Bend: Silver Moon Brewing's James Watts
Grand Craft Bend podcast returns with Silver Moon Brewing owner James Watts as we discuss the brewery/venue's upcoming BevFest and Bend Bands & Brewers Bash
Thu, March 21, 2024
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Fri, March 01, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Nate Wyeth, VP Marketing & Communications, Visit Bend
In this episode Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer spends time with Nate Wyeth, VP of Marketing & Communications at Visit Bend. They talk about Nate's long tenure with the organization and how it has evolved over the years. In the lively conversation the pair also talk about destination management, sustainability, AI, golden retrievers and wanderlust!
Tue, February 27, 2024
Grand Craft Bend: Cascade Lakes Brewing
This episode of Grand Craft Bend welcomes Cascade Lakes Brewing's owner, Andy Rhine, and brewmaster, Ryan Schmiege. We discuss what's new with Central Oregon's second oldest brewery that's turning 30 years old, craft beer styles that have come, gone, and come back again during that time, and why the Rhine family recently converted it into Oregon's second-ever not-for-profit brewery.
Tue, February 27, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Laura Handy, Executive Director Heart of Oregon Corps
In this Bend Don't Break episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer converses with the Executive Director of the Heart of Oregon Corps, Laura Handy. Laura has served Heart of Oregon Corps for 16 years, led the organization for over 10 years, and has extensive experience networking in the community and building solid partnerships with local change-makers. She talks openly about what the young people (ages 16-24) the program serves bring to the community and her joy in interfacing with this age group. Listen up and learn more about the Heart of Oregon Corps tremendous programs.
Tue, February 20, 2024
Bend Don't Break: John J. Graham, ED, CBIPD at COCC
Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer visits with the new executive director of the Center for Business, Industry and Professional Development at COCC, John J. Graham. John talks about his new position and why he was lured out of retirement to take it ... and also dives into AI and the exciting ways he thinks it can change our lives for the better.
Tue, February 13, 2024
Grand Craft Bend: Grant McFarren, Crux Fermentation
This episode of Grand Craft Bend welcomes Crux Fermentation Project's assistant brewmaster, Grand, er, Grant McFarren. With a brewery, er, fermentation project like Crux that has so many plates spinning from new beers using new hops to new locations like its pub in Portland (and perhaps another new spot in Bend), to its surprising best-selling offerings, not to mention upcoming fermented beverages, we spend time covering it all.
Tue, February 13, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Thor Erickson, Cascade Culinary Institute, Chef/Educator
Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer and Food Editor Donna Britt have a lively conversation with CCI Chef/Educator Thor Erickson. Winner of the 2013 International Association of Culinary Professionals Culinary Teacher of the Year award, Thor talks about his love of teaching, his trip to the White House, his television escapades on Little House on the Prairie and what his next culinary adventure is going to focus on - BBQ!
Tue, February 06, 2024
Grand Craft Bend: Robin & Todd Clement, Monkless Belgian Ales
This episode of Grand Craft BEND welcomes Robin and Todd Clement, founders of Monkless Belgian Ales. The Clements personify a Hollywood love story, if Hollywood was a beer-soaked high desert town that focused on true and truly lovable characters. Whereas the Monkless Brasserie became the brewing company's sequel, we learn about the upcoming Monkless Abbey to complete the trilogy.
Tue, February 06, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator
February is Black History Month and in this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer visits with Marcus LeGrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator at Central Oregon Community College. The college is hosting events throughout the month including a drum making class, a screening of Blend: On Being Black in Bend and an author event with Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggets among other happenings.
Tue, February 06, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Jason Kropf, State Representative, House District 54
In this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer chats with State Representative Jason Kropf as he's headed into the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly, which convened for the 2024 Legislative Session on Monday, February 5th. Jason represents House District 54 in the Legislature. Elected in November 2020, Jason is currently in his second term of office. Hear Aaron and Jason talk about the issues Jason is focused on and his hope for this current session.
Tue, January 30, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Marieka Greene, MBSEF Events & Financial Development Director
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer hangs out with Marieka Greene, the new Events and Financial Development Director at Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF). She has served in this role since September 1st, 2023, but has been involved in the organization, primarily as a volunteer and event participant, since moving to Bend in 2005. Prior to her work with MBSEF, Marieka was a Bend La Pine educator for 17 years. Marieka talks about the legacy of MBSEF and their tentpole events including Bend's iconic Pole, Pedal, Paddle race.
Tue, January 23, 2024
Grand Craft Beer: Mark & Dana Henion, Van Henion Brewing
This episode welcomes Mark and Dana Henion who make up two thirds of the owners--and one half of the name--of Van Henion Brewing. The Henions, along with John Van Duzer, launched Van Henion in early 2022 and have been making Bend's most celebrated lagers ever since. They brew on a large, 50-barrel system that could be called "Frankensteined" making it less nimble for small batches, but Van Henion's pedigree and affable owners makes them desirable collaboration partners.
Tue, January 23, 2024
Grand Craft Beer: Midtown Yacht Club GM/Beer Buyer Alesha Goodman
This episode welcomes the Midtown Yacht Club's general manager and beer buyer, Alesha Goodman. This beer bar--which is increasingly a "beyond beer" bar for its non-beer inventory from cider to hard and soft seltzers and other non-alcoholic drinks--is centrally located on 4th Street. How convenient for a spot that aims to be the center of Bend Life with large menus at all seven food trucks. It's also the hub for the 2nd annual Flannel Fest on Feb. 3, a winter warmer ale fest that raises money, food, and warm gear for Bethlehem Inn serving Central Oregon homeless families, and every donation gets raffle tickets to win brewery branded flannels every half hour.
Wed, January 17, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Giancarlo Gatto, BendFilm Executive Director
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer chats with the new Executive Director of Bend Film, Giancarlo Gatto. Gatto talks about his lifelong passion for film, how Bend Film contributes to our community's well-being and how you can be a part of this incredible community asset. He also talks about taking the advice he's been giving his kids!
Thu, January 11, 2024
Grand Craft Beer: Vance Wirtz, Brewmaster McMenamins Old St. Francis
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Thu, January 04, 2024
Grand Craft Beer: Matt Van Wyk, Alesong Brewing & Blending
In this episode of Grand Craft Beer, cicerone Brian Yaeger kicks off 2024 with Alesong Brewing and Blending’s Matt Van Wyk, whose many hats include owner, brewer, and runner-arounder to get Alesong’s award-winning barrel-aged beers all across Oregon including Bend. While Van Wyk is accustomed to fitting bungs in bungholes, his real specialty is fitting his quixotic, square peg beers (bourbon-aged stouts, cocktail-inspired sours, and farmhouse-style ciders) into the current beer industry’s IPA-shaped round hole.
Thu, January 04, 2024
Bend Don't Break: Corie Harlan, Central Oregon LandWatch
Corie Harlan is Central Oregon LandWatch's Cities & Towns Program Director and the City of Bend's Core Area Advisory Board Chair. In this lively conversation with Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer, Corie talks about her passion to help create Complete Communities. They also talk about what's coming up sooner than later for Bend's Central District.
Thu, December 28, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Palestinian, Jewish friends in Redmond, Ore. navigate global events
Following the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, two friends in Redmond began to explore a different side of their friendship. Karim Bouris is of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, and his friend Jordan Schiff is of Jewish descent. In this podcast, these two Central Oregonians talk about the challenges and opportunities that the most recent conflict in Israel and Gaza have introduced for them.
Thu, December 21, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, Part 1
Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang converses with SW Publisher Aaron Switzer about county-wide issues. Topics include mental health and other social services, the housing crisis and long-range planning for the future. Chang will be back in January for Part 2 for a deeper dive into Oregon's Measure 110, transportation issues and more!
Thu, December 21, 2023
Grand Craft Beer: Deschutes Brewery Barrel-Master Dustin Jamison
In this episode, Christmas doesn’t come early, it comes year-round via Deschutes Brewery’s Cellar Reserve beers thanks to guest and barrel program manager, Dustin Jamison. Jamison lords over “Oakland,” the portion of Deschutes’ warehouse devoted to oak barrels from which its barrel-aged beers—such as The Abyss, The Dissident, and Black Butte3—emanate from. From bourbon-aged stouts to wine-aged sour beers (to an amphora-aged bockbier), Deschutes’s offerings extend far beyond fresh squeezed IPAs into the realm of decidedly un-fresh wood-aged beers.
Wed, December 13, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Oh ghee! Founder Meredith Telfer
In this episode Source Weekly Food Editor Donna Britt chats with Oh ghee! Founder Merrideth Telfer about her company, Oh ghee! Originally called GheeBD, the company has transformed from a CBD ghee company into a general ghee company literally using ghee (ultra-clarified butter) as the cornerstone ingredient in all of their products from human to pet, edible to topical and even candles! Merredith shares the emotional story behind her company and explains the chemistry behind the magic of ghee.
Fri, December 01, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Cassi MacQueen, Executive Director Deschutes Children's Foundation
On this episode of Bend Don't Break Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer converses with the new Executive Director of Deschutes Children's Foundation, Cassi MacQueen. Cassi's deep passion for public service and commitment to social change is inspiring. She and Aaron get real about what's happening in the nonprofit sector of our community and talk about what each of us can do to lend a helping hand.
Fri, December 01, 2023
Grand Craft Beer: Shannon McMenamin & Rob Vallance of McMenamins
In this episode of the Grand Craft Beer Podcast, we focus on…a different beer podcast. Our guest is Shannon McMenamin—whose father, Mike McMenamin, along with Shannon’s uncle, Brian—founded the McMenamins empire of breweries, pubs, and hotels 40 years ago. Her new podcast, The Red Shed Tapes, focuses on the wealth of stories from all those renowned places and spaces (including Old St. Francis in Bend), managed with the help of Rob Vallance, who also joins the show. Listen to find out more about the 40 year’s worth of stories of this uniquely Pacific Northwest empire.
Wed, November 29, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Artist Teafly
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Mon, November 20, 2023
Grand Craft Beer: Spider City Brewmaster/Co-owner Melani Betti
In this episode of Grand Craft Beer, host & cicerone Brian Yaeger features Bend's all-women owned craft brewery, Spider City this week. Brewmaster/co-owner Melani Betti, along with her twin sister Michele and their friend Tammy Treat, launched Spider City five years ago. Melani discusses how her world-travels with her twin influence the global beer styles always on tap at Spider City.
Mon, November 20, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Jessica Dunaway, Founder of One Loaf
Source Weekly Food Editor Donna Britt visits with One Loaf founder/baker Jessica Dunaway about how she started baking sourdough bread and why she loves it so much. Listen to get tips on making a frozen sourdough loaf come back to life and where you can find One Loaf bread in Bend.
Thu, November 16, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Shanan Kelley, Creator, Producer & Host of The Night Light Show
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer chats with the extremely entertaining Shanan Kelley, creator, producer and host of The Night Light Show with Shanan Kelley and Magnificent Guests. The live variety-style community comedy show which has been running in Bend for a decade. Shanan is also the producer and headliner of She Stands up, an all women’s stand up comedy and music show benefitting several non-profit organizations. She’s an in-demand emcee, auctioneer and moderator as well as a keynote speaker. She’s also a certified yoga teacher and is currently at work on her first book. Listen to this hilarious conversation now!
Wed, November 08, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Emmy Andrews, ED of Central Oregon Trail Alliance
Emmy Andrews is the executive director of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance, whose mission is to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education. Andrews, who began her tenure as ED at COTA in January 2021, has over 20 years of experience in project management, planning, and marketing, and a passion for implementing COTA’s mission and vision. Before becoming ED she was a board member of COTA and served as COTA’s treasurer for three years. She was instrumental in developing COTA’s first Strategic Plan and coordinating the Crew Leader program. Andrews has also been an active trail work volunteer and mountain bike advocate for many years. In this edition of Bend Don't Break, Source Weekly Editor Nicole Vulcan chats with Andrews about the work of trail building and maintenance, the newly updated skills parks at Phil's Trail, Wanoga Sno-Park and Bike Park 242 in Sisters and why mountain biking is so dang fun.
Fri, November 03, 2023
Grand Craft Beer: James Owen of Immersion Brewing
In this episode of Grand Craft Beer, host and cicerone Brian Yaeger welcomes James Owen, brewmaster at Immersion Brewing. They talk about Owen getting to completely overhaul the Box Factory brewpub's recipes when he came on board just two years ago so as to refresh and revive the lager program, the IPA program, the international beer style program and still finding time to both learn how to snowboard AND become an instructor since moving to Bend in 2021.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Alpinist Graham Zimmerman
Source Publisher Aaron Switzer chats with Alpinist Graham Zimmerman on this podcast episode. Zimmerman is a renowned alpinist whose work has propelled him into conservation advocacy, holding leadership roles in nonprofits such as the American Alpine Club and Protect Our Winters. He’s a world-class mountaineer who has received several awards, including the Piolet d’Or, the highest honor in alpine climbing, in 2020. His debut book, “A Fine Line: Searching for Balance Among Mountains,” focuses on pursuing alpinism with social responsibility.
Wed, October 25, 2023
Grand Craft Beer: Joshua Savage
In this episode of Grand Craft Beer Brian Yaeger is joined by the author of “100 Things to Do in Bend”, Joshua Savage. As fellow beer lovers, they explore perfect fall beer styles. As the writer behind the Source Weekly’s series "Savage in Bend: Exploring the Quirks That Make Central Oregon Unique," the pair also explore Bend’s underground brewery, Shade Tree.
Wed, October 25, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Christian Heeb, Cascade Center of Photography
Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer converses with photographer Christian Heeb, owner of Cascade Center of Photography (with his wife Regula Heeb). The Swiss/American photographers have been widely published. They have worked and photographed in more than 90 countries. Their exclusive Photo Tours are legendary worldwide. Christian is the author of more than 200 coffee table books.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Grand Craft Beer: Tim Ensign, Steeplejack Brewing
In this episode of Grand Craft Beer Brian Yaeger is joined by Oregon beer legend, Tim Ensign, Director of Sales & Marketing for Steeplejack Brewing in Portland. They discuss the ins'n'outs of what is a critical, yet perhaps purposefully, overlooked role in the beer industry: sales and marketing, especially when it comes to breweries outside Central Oregon.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Peterson Rock Gardens & Museum
On this episode Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer visits with Marci Wayman and Joe Benevento about the new life they’re breathing into the iconic Peterson Rock Gardens & Museum located between Bend and Redmond. They’re working to create a new community project at the garden, which is now operating under a nonprofit. Listen to learn more about this history of this special attraction.
Thu, October 12, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Kita Café Founder James Gage
Source Weekly Food Editor Donna Britt chats with Kita Café Founder James Gage about his Japanese comfort food offerings. Hear how he landed on the name Kita and why he chose Japanese food and where you can find his delicious sandwiches, noodles, rice bowls, etc. in Bend.
Thu, October 05, 2023
Grand Craft Beer EP 6: Ale Apothecary Founder Paul Arney
Grand Craft Beer EP. 6 welcomes The Ale Apothecary's founder and brewmaster Paul Arney. Since 2011, The Ale Apothecary has been Bend's only all-wild brewery... except it's now launching The AlePharm for non "wild" ales. From batch 1, which was a Finnish-inspired Sahti, to the newest Swedish-inspired Gotlandstrcka made with smoked malt and brewed for the upcoming Diff'rent Smokes Fest, Arney boasts a treasure trove of imaginative, finely-crafted beers for those who drink beyond the mainstream.
Wed, October 04, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Serena Bishop Gordon, Sustainability Director, Visit Bend
Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer visits with Serena Bishop Gordon, Sustainability Director for Visit Bend who also has a background in conservation giving and the outdoor industry. In her current role, she manages the Bend Sustainability Fund, the Strategic Investments & Partnerships Program and strives to weave Visit Bend’s model of sustainability into every aspect of the organization, seeking to find balance between economy, people and place. When not working for Visit Bend, she spends her time on a bike, on skis, or walking her pup, Piper, with a good cup of coffee in hand.
Wed, September 27, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Soundshala Founder Kevin Kraft
Source Weekly editor Nicole Vulcan converses with musician, sound healer and children's book author Kevin Kraft. The Soundshala founder & sounder talks about what got him into 'sound healing' and describes exactly what a 'sound bath' is. Listen to learn more about mindfulness and sound therapy.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Grand Craft Beer EP 5: Three Creeks Brewing
This episode features host Brian Yaeger along with Jeff Cornett and Emily Richmond of Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters. Crack your own can of Conelick'r Fresh Hop IPA (brewed with ultra-fresh Centennial hops) and drink alongside as Brian and his guests talk about the brewery's 15 years of brewing and hosting the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival on September 23.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Musician Faisal Abu-Nawwas
An intimate conversation between Source Weekly Publisher Aaron Switzer and Musician Faisal Abu-Nawwas. Faisal grew up in the PNW and has been performing since he was a youngster. Hear stories from his early days and what happens in his head when he performs. Get to know Faisal a little better in the podcast then catch his deep, rich vocals as he performs in venues throughout Central Oregon.
Wed, September 13, 2023
Grand Craft Beer EP 4: Flanders Brown Ales aka Oud Bruins
Grand Craft Beer Episode 4 dives into the nearly-invisible yet highly-incredible world of Flanders Brown Ales, aka Oud Bruins, the 17th century style of Belgian sour beer that, thanks to breweries like Deschutes, are still around...if you know where to look. Podcasters Brian Yaeger and Donna Britt explore a vertical tasting of The Dissident from 2023, 2019, and 2015."
Tue, September 12, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Oregon District 53 Representative Emerson Levy
Source Weekly Publisher Aaron Switzer chats with Emerson Levy, freshman Oregon House of Representative for District 53, about the new Alyssa's Law which includes funding for all Oregon schools to install panic alarm systems to alert first responders to all types of emergencies to keep schools safer. Levy also talks about feedback from her District 53 constituents and about a trip to Denmark to learn more about renewable energy resources.
Thu, September 07, 2023
Grand Craft Beer Ep. 3 Oblivion Brewing Turns 10
On this week’s episode of Grand Craft Beer, Bend’s premiere beer podcast, we hear from Oblivion Brewing’s founder and brewer Darin Botschy. As Oblivion turns 10, Botschy reflects on the first decade and what we can expect in the next decade. That starts with the upcoming Oblivion Pour House so Bendites in Southeast Bend will get the freshest Oblivion Blonde possible, all while keeping the tasting room running at the production brewery in the Northeast Brewers District where Oblivion will be one of five breweries hosting Radler Fest on Saturday, September 9.
Thu, September 07, 2023
Happiness Expert & Focus on the 40 Founder/CEO Anthony Poponi
Happiness expert Anthony Poponi is the CEO and founder of Focus on the 40. He's an expert in positive psychology and in this episode tells how we can create our own path to more joy, fulfillment and success in our workplaces and in our lives. Listen now to learn more about happiness and how you can get more of it!
Fri, September 01, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Managing Redmond with Keith Witcosky
Born in Oakland, California, Keith Witcosky and his parents moved to Oregon in 1977. After earning his degree from the University of Denver, Witcosky began his career in politics/government in 1993 working for then Mayor Vera Katz in Portland. Since July 2013, he has been serving as the City Manager for Redmond. As City Manager, he’s responsible for overseeing a 250+ person organization, advancing the goals and implementing the policy set by the City Council while establishing and caretaking the culture of the organization. In this edition of Bend Don't Break, Witcosky talks with Source Weekly Editor Nicole Vulcan about future plans for Redmond, what it means to "keep Redmond, Redmond" and more.
Thu, August 24, 2023
Beer2 Bridge99Brewer
Episode 2 of Grand Craft Beer welcomes Trever Hawman, owner/brewer of Bridge 99 Brewery in NE Bend. We discuss his ascent from homebrewer to nanobrewer to the state of his 15-barrel brewery, as well as being situated in the shadow of 10 Barrel Brewing, newly released by AB-InBev. Speaking of his neighbors, we also announce the creation of Radler Fest, taking place September 9, where all five breweries in Boyd Acres (Bridge 99, Craft Kitchen, Oblivion, Van Henion, and 10 Barrel) will be offering radlers (half beer, half soft drink) for radlers (it's the German word for cyclist) who wish to tackle the 1.5 mile trail that connects them all. If you're a fan of his Tiramisu Porter, you won't want to miss this episode.
Thu, August 17, 2023
Patric Douglas
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, hear seasoned tourism veteran Patric Douglas talk about his life’s adventures, how he landed in Central Oregon and why he founded The Bend Social Co., of which he is the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer). Douglas has 30+ years of experience traveling the globe and introducing others to amazing adventures including great white shark cage diving and backcountry helicopter tours. Listen to hear about his deep desire to foster a thriving community with newcomers and locals. The Bend Social Co. is a platform where individuals can come together, find their tribe, and forge meaningful connections.
Fri, August 11, 2023
Grand Craft Beer Episode 1
Franklin Gordon got into craft beer in the early 2000s, and after years in the bar & restaurant industries, at beer distribution companies, and as a production brewer. He became a Certified Cicerone and started his own consulting company, Beer Wise, to plan beer dinners, develop menus for restaurants and tap rooms, and train bar staff on maximizing their effectiveness when working in the craft beer industry. He is currently a beer buyer in Bend, OR and continues to study diligently in the craft beer and gastronomic industries. On this premier episode of Bend's Grand Craft Beer Podcast, host Brian Yaeger and beer buyer Franklin Gordon— two Certified Cicerones—offer a primer on the current State of affairs in the bend brewing scene from trends and sub-trends to tasty new beers.
Fri, August 04, 2023
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council with Tammy Baney
Tammy Baney is the executive director of Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. In this edition of Bend Don't Break, she chats with Publisher Aaron Switzer about COIC, what she wishes people know about the region's intergovernmental organization, her goals for the future and more.
Thu, July 27, 2023
R.L. Garrigus
This episode features a conversation with local media icon R.L. Garrigus, talking about the biggest story he ever covered in Central Oregon, the toughest issue we face in current times and how news coverage has evolved since he began his radio career in Bend in 1979. He also tells the tale of his latest elk hunting escapades. R.L. has won numerous local, state, and national awards for his news coverage and community involvement. He is in the Oregon Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame as a 2004 Heritage Broadcaster of the Year. The Bend City Council and Deschutes County Commissioners honored R.L. on January 22nd, 2004, proclaiming the day to be R.L. Garrigus Day which was celebrated by friends and family for his service to the Central Oregon
Thu, July 13, 2023
A History of Mirror Pond... the beer, with Brian Yaeger
Brian Yaeger is a Source contributor, beer author (including "Oregon Breweries"), beer fest producer and beer-tasting instructor at COCC. Because he’s working on doughnut authorship, you’ll find he occasionally reviews the local doughnut scene. Yes, he absolutely floats all summer long with a beer in one hand and a doughnut in the other. This week, Yaeger penned a cover story about the long and storied history of Mirror Pond Pale Ale -- one of Deschutes Brewery's oldest beers and one of its best sellers. We talk about the hop, developed by Oregon State University, that helped put Oregon (and Mirror Pond Pale Ale) on the map, what brewers had to say about the beer's flavor evolution over time and more.
Thu, July 13, 2023
The Story of Metolius Tea with Amy Stahl
Amy Stahl is the Founder of Metolius Artisan Tea, an ethics-forward, woman-founded tea company crafting exceptional teas, chai, matcha and botanical syrups in Bend, Oregon. Stahl joins us on the Bend Don't Break podcast to talk about her recent tea trip to Nepal — an adventure that inspired her to share more of her tea-stories with the public.
Thu, July 06, 2023
A Sparkling Career with Meteorologist Bob Shaw
After four years in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam era, Bob Shaw met his wife Cheryl while working for a college ministry. They started a family and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where Bob entered the world of recreational vehicle sales and service. After eight years with Beaver Coach – which brought him to Bend - a more serious pursuit of a career, not just a job, began. Bob had been a public speaker for years and secretly hoped for a job where he could speak for a living. A unique chain of events carried him back to college at COCC and a job as a waiter in a casual fine-dining restaurant at the age of 45. He was then introduced to working as talent in commercials by a co-worker that was doing the same. A couple of years of making commercials opened the door for a successful audition as the weathercaster on the live morning news program. A short while later, Bob transferred to Mississippi State University, completed a meteorology training, and is now celebrating years “in the business” and on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise. Viewers will be sad to know that Bob is retiring this summer, and so we just had to have him on the program. In this edition of Bend Don't Break we talk about his favorite parts about doing weather, where he got his slogan "Have a Sparkling Day," and more.
Fri, June 30, 2023
Commuting via bike, walk or roll with Brian Potwin
Brian Potwin is the Executive Director of Commute Options. He has lived in Central Oregon since the year 2000 and loves to ride bicycles and work with the community. Working for Commute Options since 2008, Brian has learned many techniques for outreaching and engaging communities in Central Oregon. He is passionate about creative change and promoting community health, active transportation and a vibrant local economy. In this episode of Bend Don't Break, we chat with Potwin about Commute Options programming and its approach to helping communities stay safe while walking, riding or rolling around Central Oregon.
Thu, June 22, 2023
Delicious provisions with Nancy Zadoff of Wild Petals Provisions
Nancy Zadoff and her husband Paul relocated to Bend several years ago after working and living in various locations around the globe including Australia, Europe and California. They vacationed in Central Oregon for years and always knew they would make Bend their final stop. Nancy, one of seven children, grew up in her parent’s gardens and always loved every aspect of gardening. In her former career Nancy was a creative global marketing leader of high-performance teams in driving product vision, creation, marketing and merchandising within the consumer goods/apparel & fashion arena. She’s now happy to be growing her flowers and curating cheeses, meats and other special foods and gifts from talented artisans and makers both locally and around the world at her shop, Wild Petals Provisions. The shop is located in Brooks Alley in downtown Bend.
Thu, June 15, 2023
Celebrating Juneteenth with Kenny Adams
Kenny Adams is a writer, designer, film maker, and a father. As Executive Director of The Father’s Group, Kenny has bolstered and strengthened The Ujima Youth Program, developed the Night Out With The Father’s Group series, developed and administered The Father’s Group Film Festival featuring his own documentary, Blend, in which he interviews many Black residents of Central Oregon. Kenny has an IT professional background but his life is devoted to the betterment of his family, friends and community, by any means. In this edition of Bend Don't Break, we chat with Adams about the Juneteenth celebration happening June 17 and 18 in Drake Park in Bend, his work with The Father's Group and much more.
Thu, June 08, 2023
Creating a Theatre Community with Craig Brauner
Craig Brauner is a theatre artist and educator who's called Central Oregon home since 2018. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, he has starred in over 80 productions across the country with prominent regional theatres as well as numerous workshops, readings and devised pieces. He obtained his MFA in Acting from the University of California-Irvine and BFA from the University of Evansville. He is a proud Founding Member and current President of Ellipse Theatre Community, a 501(c)(3) arts and education non-profit located in Central Oregon. We chat with Brauner about the theatre's current production, "Fun Home," about its Pride Month events, called Project Pride and what the future holds for Central Oregon theatre.
Wed, May 31, 2023
Summer at the Amphitheater with Beau Eastes
Summer 2023 includes a whopping 51 shows at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, just one show fewer than last year. Ahead of the big season, marketing director for Hayden Homes Amphitheater and the Old Mill, Beau Eastes, chats with the Source crew about the partnership with Live Nation, memorable shows from past years and more.
Fri, May 19, 2023
Bend's Restaurant Scene with Donna Britt
Food writer, food stylist, recipe tester, cookbook editor, podcast producer/host are a few of the creative hats Donna Britt wears. Donna loves to hike, paddle board and spend quality time with family and friends. Oh, and she also collects cookbooks and cast iron cooking vessels. As a revered member of the Source eating team, she was part of the crew that helped to name our Restaurants of the Year for the 2023 Restaurant Guide, out on stands in May 2023. In this podcast we chat at Bend and Central Oregon's restaurant scene, what we want to see in the market and much more.
Thu, May 18, 2023
Building Redmond's Future with Adam Duquette
Redmond, Oregon has a new political action committee aimed at helping quality candidates navigate and fund their efforts in the political process. In this podcast we chat with one of the founders of the Building Redmond's Future PAC, Adam DuQuette. Adam DuQuette lives in Redmond where he works from home full-time as a software engineer. He graduated from Oregon State University-Cascades in 2017, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science, after moving to Bend in 2014 with his wife Denae. Adam and Denae have two children: Evelyn, a 7-year-old second grader at Hugh Hartman Elementary, and Arthur, an 8-month-old mastering how to crawl. In addition to work and family, Adam serves as a board member on the Hugh Hartman PTC and Building Redmond's Future PAC.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Bend Don't Break with Dave Naftalin and Jeanette Small
Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin therapy when voters approved Measure 109 in 2020. The state did so under strict parameters about the use of the drug, and people are only allowed to take the drug under the supervision of facilitators who have undergone a 300-hour course. In a recent episode of our Bend Don't Break podcast, two Central Oregonians who are among the first licensed facilitators in the state, Dave Naftalin and Jeanette Small, spoke with the Source Weekly about their training, how they plan to work with clients and the state of psilocybin research.
Wed, April 26, 2023
Smith Rock New Master Plan with Matt Davey
Matthew Davey, park manager for Smith Rock State Park, joined the Source Weekly for a chat about the recently released draft master plan for Smith Rock. Davey is currently serving as the park manager at Smith Rock State Park. He originally came to the park as a lead ranger in 2012 and took the manager reins in 2019 after a 3 year stint as ranger supervisor at Silver Falls State Park and The Cove Palisades State Park. Davey has been with Oregon State Parks now for 17 years and said he feels very privileged to work for Oregon’s amazing park system.
Wed, April 19, 2023
The Unwearable Blackness of Being with Jason McNeal Graham, aka MOsley WOtta
Jason McNeal Graham, also known as MOsley WOtta, joins Editor Nicole Vulcan on the Bend Don't Break podcast. Graham's professional career spans multiple decades in mediums including, writing, painting and music. His curriculum vitae highlights Creative Laureate for the City of Bend, Oregon Fields Fellow, Oregon Humanities Conversation project leader + Bridging Oregon facilitator, Art Oregon “Black Matter” Visual Artist, Salem Art Association Fellow, Slam poetry Champion for the State of Oregon, NPR, OPB, TED X, The NBA several other three-letter acronyms. His work focuses on making positive connections between the negative space of perceived difference. In this podcast we talk about the lessons learned during his time as Creative Laureate of Bend, the scope and breadth of the term "Black" in its various forms and much more.
Mon, April 10, 2023
Deschutes Defenders with Joel Wirtz
Joel Wirtz is the Executive Director of the nonprofit public defender’s office in Bend: Deschutes Defenders. After serving in the Marines, he moved to Oregon and has been a public defender for nearly 20 years. He has successfully defended accusations from theft to murder. A strong advocate for veterans and those suffering from mentally illness, Joel has served as attorney for those going through Mental Health Court and the Veteran’s Intervention Strategy. A leading proponent of holistic defense, he has worked with local stakeholders to ensure a safer and more equitable community. In his spare time, he runs the trails, often with a headlamp, and tries to expand his emotional intelligence with the help of his daughters and wife, a therapist. In this edition of Bend Don't Break, we talk with Wirtz about the crisis in public defense resources in Oregon and the nation, how Oregon's challenges in mental health care play a role in adequate defense and more.
Thu, March 30, 2023
Supporting Survivors with Cassi McQueen of Saving Grace
A native Texan, Cassi McQueen grew up working with at-risk youth in some of the most impoverished areas of North Texas. Inspired by the resiliency she witnessed in underserved communities, McQueen developed a deep passion for public service and a commitment to social change. McQueen’s career has included leadership positions at non-profit organizations across the country including Director of Outreach & Education at Chamberlain Performing Arts, Director of Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland, and Chief Operating Officer of the Cascades & Alaska Regions at the American Red Cross. McQueen has been at Saving Grace since 2019 and advocating for survivors and women’s rights. She is an avid hiker/backpacker, yogi, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. In this podcast, we talk about the mission of Saving Grace, why McQueen does this work and what the organization is planning for April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Thu, March 23, 2023
Bend Don't Break: Sexologist Dr. Jane Guyn
Dr. Jane Guyn is a world-renowned sex and relationship coach who received a PhD in Human Sexuality. She works with couples and individuals locally and all over the world. Although her work focuses on issues related to intimacy and sex, she also works with people who have fears and/or abuse issues related to sex, as well as a variety of other issues that impair their authentic connection. Jane wrote the simple book "Too Busy To Get Busy", and is the author of Understanding Intimacy, a column she writes for us here at the Source Weekly. When she's not working directly with couples, individuals or groups, she spends her time connecting through her blogs, video blogs and speaking engagements. She's trained as a 200 hour yoga teacher and also enjoys the embarrassing and wonderful experience of doing improv as a beginner. Jane lives here in Bend with her best friend Jim. They have been married for almost 40 years and have 6 grown kids, one grandchild and several unruly pets. We chat with Dr. Guyn about how she got into the work of "sexology," the processes she goes through with clients and her approach to the column she writes for the Source Weekly.
Wed, March 15, 2023
Past, Present and Future of the High Desert Museum with Dana Whitelaw
Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., joined the staff of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon in 2008 and has served as its executive director since 2014. Raised in Oregon, she earned her doctorate from University of Colorado Boulder in biological anthropology, conducting research that took her to Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and China. During that time, Dana became inspired by the work museums do to energize and engage visitors with the learning and discovery of academia. She joined the CU Boulder Museum of Natural History’s Science Squad, teaching science programs in K-12 classrooms across the Denver metro area. Upon earning her doctorate, she brought her passion to the High Desert Museum, which provides visitors close-up experiences with art, cultures, wildlife and history to share critical stories about the High Desert region. Under Dana’s leadership, the High Desert Museum has become a Smithsonian Affiliate, has experienced record attendance and earned the prestigious 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Museum also received the 2019 Western Museums Association’s Charles Redd Award for Exhibition Excellence. Dana serves on the boards of the Western Museums Association, the state Cultural Advocacy Coalition, Visit Central Oregon and Art in Public Places. She lives in Bend with her husband and sons, and in their free time they ski, bike and run together. In this Bend Don't Break podcast, we chat about her research experience, her vision for the High Desert Museum and more.
Thu, March 09, 2023
Bend Don't Break: A Love for Film with Jared Rasic
Jared Rasic has lived in Bend since 1999, when he moved here for college. Since then he’s worked at Westside Video, Boomtown, Hollywood Video, Cascades Theatrical Company, Tin Pan Theater and, on and off since 2010, The Source. Now he divides his time between The Source and helping program films for Tin Pan Theater and shorts for the BendFilm Festival. In this edition of Bend Don't Break, Rasic talks about his love for film, memories of the 1000 articles he has now written for the Source Weekly and more.
Mon, February 27, 2023
Bend Don't Break with Amanda Stuermer
Amanda Stuermer has been producing events, creative projects, and cultural travel experiences for over two decades. She is the Founder of World Muse and Muse Conference and London Editor for Origin Magazine. She has recently co-produced a series of documentary films and her writing has been featured in Origin, Mantra, and Outside Magazines.
Wed, January 25, 2023
Bend Don't Break: The Writer's Life with Ellen Waterston
Ellen Waterston has published four poetry and three literary nonfiction titles, including, most recently, "Walking the High Desert: Encounters with Rural America Along the Oregon Desert Trail." "Hotel Domilocos" is her most recent collection of poetry. She serves on the faculty of OSU-Cascades Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing, and is founder of the Writing Ranch, which conducts writing workshops and retreats, and of the annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize, recently adopted as a program of the High Desert Museum. She lives in central Oregon. In this edition of Bend Don't Break, we chat with Waterston about the writer's life, her column, The Third Act, on ageism and aging (that appears in the Source Weekly), the Waterston Desert Writing prize and more.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Bend Dont Break with District Attorney John Hummell
Since moving to Bend in 1995, John Hummel has worked as a public defender, started a defense firm and served six years on the Bend City Council before being elected as District Attorney in 2014. The self-described progressive prosecutor took a different approach than many DAs, taking public stances on injustice and what he views as flaws in the legal system. Hummel declined to seek a third term, and just days before his departure he sat down with the Source Weekly for a chat about his time in office.
Thu, December 29, 2022
A Chat with Bend's New Mayor Melanie Kebler
Bend will have a new mayor at the start of 2023, with the election of Melanie Kebler to the position. Kebler, elected in 2022, first served for two years as a Bend City Councilor. She is an attorney with a background as a prosecutor and victims’ rights advocate. A Bend High grad, she grew up on the east side of Bend and has always been interested in civic leadership, starting with being elected to the BSH Student Council. Melanie is excited to lead Bend into the future. In this podcast we chat about her goals for the coming year, her thoughts on the outcome of the recent election, ideas around moving City Hall and creating a public town square and more.
Fri, December 16, 2022
Redmond's growth and opportunities with City Councilor Clifford Evelyn
Clifford B Evelyn was born and raised in Harlem, New York by his Caribbean parents. Clifford attended New York University where he studied Business Administration. He later attended Los Angeles Trade Tech where he studied Business Management. Clifford enlisted in the US Navy in 1977 and received an Honorable Discharge as a Petty Officer 2nd Class in 1985. In 1989, Clifford was hired by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, serving as Correctional Deputy, and then Sergeant, Lieutenant, and finally Commander. In 2017, Clifford was asked to be the Executive Board President for New Priorities Family Services, a (501) C3 non-profit counseling service located in Redmond, Oregon. In 2021, Clifford ran and was elected as the first Black person on the Redmond City Council. In this podcast, Evelyn chats about his hopes for the future of Redmond following the 2022 election, reasons to visit Redmond and much more. See more of our work at https://www.bendsource.com
Fri, December 09, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Keeping Downtown Bend safe and beautiful with DBBA's Shannon Monihan
Shannon Monihan is the New Executive director of the Downtown Bend Business Association that makes up approximately 400 businesses downtown. With a 25+ year history in business development, branding and marketing she is focused on applying some of her learned knowledge and wealth of experience to the Downtown Bend district. Prior to her forming her own company she spent 15 + years working with startups in the medical aesthetics industry. With her kids all grown up and after spending a lifetime of just embracing Bend seasonally, she decided to make it her permanent home in spring of 2020. Shannon is a Bend resident and lifetime Oregonian from the Portland area. While Executive director is her full-time (actually more than full time)focus she also comes from the world of tactical training and has owned and operated a women owned small business called Red Frog Team which is a tactical apparel brand and focuses on educating folks on gun safety. In this podcast, the Source Weekly chats with Monihan about her goals for the DBBA, how she works with other partners and more. Find more of our stories and coverage at https://www.bendsource.com.
Thu, September 29, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Talking with "The State of Bend"
We got to speak with Marcus LeGrand and Anthony Broadman, founders of "The State of Bend" podcast, about being a platform through podcasting and being involved in the city of Bend.
Thu, August 25, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Racial Equality in Central Oregon with Riccardo Waites
Riccardo Waites is a local leader dedicated to unifying and empowering the black/BIPOC community of Central Oregon. He is the founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly (C.O.B.L.A.), founder of We Black Radio (WBR), Navy submarine veteran, father of nine, and Central Oregon resident of 22 years. Waites was compelled to organize his efforts in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in 2020. This Episode, Waites discusses C.O.B.L.A. programs, WBR, and the fight for racial equality in Central Oregon.
Thu, August 25, 2022
Bend Votes with Eric Lint
Eric Lint has worked in politics across the Northwest, approaching it from a variety of perspectives. From newsroom to lobbyist, congressional office to campaign trail, Lint now informally consults for civic groups and candidates across Central Oregon with a focus on data and outreach. He maintains the local politics blog Bend Votes at bendvotes.com. In this podcast, Lint talks about the landscape of politics in Bend and Deschutes County and what trends he sees emerging during this 2022 election season.
Fri, August 12, 2022
Bend Don't Break with Nicola Carpinelli
Nicola Carpinelli is the founder of Hearts Unknown Education, a spinoff of the nonprofit, "Dead Poets Foundation." In this podcast, Carpinelli talks about the genesis of Dead Poets from an art exhibit on suicide awareness to a full nonprofit, and details the art therapy work he's now doing with kids in Bend.
Thu, July 28, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Central Oregon's Public Transit with Andrea Breault
Andrea Breault is the Transportation Director for Cascades East Transit. She has 18 years of 18 years of transit, parking and fleet management experience mainly from campus operations, having worked at two universities prior to working at CET. She’s also an avid bike commuter for 18 years. In this podcast we chat about Central Oregon's transit system, plans for expansion and how the staffing shortages felt nationwide are impacting CET's ability to offer more services.
Thu, June 16, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Greater Idaho, Lesser Oregon with Matt McCaw
The Source sits down with a leader the Greater Idaho movement, the effort to move Oregon’s border and fold more counties into the state of Idaho. Matt McCaw is the Crook County Move Oregon’s Border Captain and has been actively involved with both Move Oregon’s Border and Citizens for Greater Idaho for almost two years. I am a lifelong Oregonian raised in Bend, father and foster-parent of 8. He and his wife and own several small businesses. They currently live in Powell Butte.
Thu, June 16, 2022
Bend Don't Break: A new vision for Bend with Steven Ames
The Source sits down with Steven Ames of the Bend Vision Project—Part of Envision Bend—to talk about this new process for envisioning Bend's future. Ames is a consulting long-range planner and principal of NXT Consulting Group of Bend and Portland, Oregon. Author of the American Planning Association’s award-winning Guide to Community Visioning, Steven has worked with more than 80 communities across the U.S. and overseas in planning for the future. Steven is a recipient of the Oregon APA Award for Distinguished Leadership by a Professional Planner. He holds degrees from Drew University and the University of Michigan’s School of Environment and Sustainability, and has studied with faculty of the London School of Economics.
Thu, June 02, 2022
Speaking for the Trees with Roger Worthington
Roger Worthington lives to ride his mountain bike, play with his dog Diggy, and drink beer with friends. He owns Worthy Brewing; Indie Hops - a hop breeding company in the valley and a law firm in Los Angeles that specializes in asbestos cancer. He’s the president of the Worthy Garden Club, a non profit whose mission is to help connect people to the natural world so we can become better stewards. Worthington joins the Bend Don't Break podcast to talk about his environmental stewardship, and his take on the recent extraction of big, carbon-storing trees in the Phil's Trail area of the Deschutes National Forest.
Fri, April 15, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Jill Mahler of KPOV
Jill Mahler recently stepped down from her role as station manager and executive director of KPOV, Bend's local non-profit community radio station. Mahler started her KPOV career in 2008, as part-time office manager of the then-fledgling station, with a passion for community and no media experience. Over the years she aided KPOV in growing from a small low-power station to a Central Oregon institution, overseeing operations with a small staff and about 100 volunteers. Needless to say, it was an exciting ride and a great learning experience. Mahler left her position in 2020, but has stayed involved with the station, assisting the new staff and sharing her institutional knowledge. She's currently focused on reviving her neglected art practice and being a hands-on grandma to her two grandchildren, while staying open to whatever new opportunities and experiences come along. We chatted with Mahler about her experiences at the station and her hopes for the future of KPOV.
Fri, March 18, 2022
Bend Don't Break with Rep. Jack Zika
As Jack Zika finishes up his last legislative session, we talk about some of his biggest accomplishments during his time in office. He tells us about dollars brought back to Central Oregon from Salem, the controversial changes of the boundaries of House District 53 and his hopes for the future of the district.
Thu, February 24, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Russ Grayson, Assistant City Manager and Chief Operations Officer for City of Bend
Bend is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States—yet people here often wonder why certain developments take so long to get off the ground, or why a project not favored by the public got off the ground anyway. In this podcast, Russ Grayson of the City of Bend discusses Oregon's land use policy, the barriers and limitations to developing housing and other properties, the City's challenges in keeping its Community Development Department fully staffed and much more.
Thu, February 03, 2022
Bend Don't Break: Sharing water with Kate Fitzpatrick of the Deschutes River Conservancy
Kate Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Deschutes River Conservancy, talks with Source Publisher Aaron Switzer about the new water bank pilot project for the North Unit Irrigation District, which allows farmers to obtain water from other water rights holders. The program is aimed at easing some of the pain of ongoing drought for farmers who saw field lay fallow in 2020 and 2021 due to irrigation shortages.
Thu, January 13, 2022
Kim Gammond of City Club of Central Oregon
Kim Gammond joins the Bend Don't Break podcast this week, talking with the Source about her vision for the City Club of Central Oregon, its mission, future topics of conversation and the challenges the organization has faced in creating programming around community conversations during a global pandemic. Kim Gammond is the Executive Director at the City Club of Central Oregon. A proud graduate of Bend Senior High School, she continued her education at the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science and Master of Science in Communication from Purdue University. Prior to City Club, Kim was the Communications and Public Affairs Director at the Central Oregon Association of REALTORS. Kim spent ten years working in fundraising and event management at the Pacific Forest Trust, the High Desert Museum and her own company, Specialized Events. She is a previous recipient of Accomplished Under 40 from Cascade Business News and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Redmond City Council for her work on the Redmond Centennial. Kim is deeply involved in our community having served on the Bend2030 Leadership Alliance, Bend Midmarket Housing Workgroup Steering Committee, Bend Livability Conference Steering Committee, OSU Cascades Community Integration Committee and as University of Oregon Alumni Chapter President. While not working hard, she enjoys swimming, cross-country skiing, reading and traveling alongside her husband, young son and a dog of indeterminant breed.
Fri, January 07, 2022
Source Weekly Update 1/6/22
Another skier dies after falling in a tree well at Mt. Bachelor, and omicron rages through Oregon—though it's proving to be less deadly than past variants. Get it all in this week's Source Weekly Update podcast.
Mon, January 03, 2022
Source Weekly Update 12/30
We look back at this year's top stories in this Source Weekly Update Podcast!
Wed, December 22, 2021
Law Enforcement Approach to Homelessness with Bend PD Chief Mike Krantz
In part three of a three-part series of interviews on approaches to homelessness in Bend, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz talks about how officers respond to calls involving people experiencing homelessness, how that work impacts levels of service elsewhere and much more.
Thu, December 16, 2021
Source Weekly Update 12/16/21
A fundraiser in honor of a fallen Bend kayaker, a new space for El Sancho and the rollout of a partnership between the sheriff's office and an addiction treatment center... all in this week's Source Weekly Update podcast.
Thu, December 09, 2021
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/9/21
A plea in the Barry Washington, Jr. murder case, monitoring Bend's sewers for the omicron variant and an effort to assess the impact of short-term rentals on home prices in Bend, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, December 02, 2021
Source Weekly Update podcast 12/2/21
The advent of a new COVID variant, more delays for the ski season and an upcoming legislative session to manage the flood of renters seeking to avoid eviction, all in this week's Source Weekly Update podcast. (Editor's note: this version of the story on the Omicron variant stated that the variant originated in South Africa—a fact we have found to be erroneous. The variant was first discovered by South African researchers, but it is not confirmed to have originated there. We have updated the web version of that story to remove that detail.)
Thu, December 02, 2021
Eliza Wilson of the Homeless Leadership Coalition
Finding solutions for the unhoused is a hot topic in Bend and elsewhere, as housing gets more expensive and income inequality continues to grow. In Central Oregon, the Homeless Leadership Coalition is at the forefront of the effort to find solutions and to support those experiencing homelessness. In this podcast, Eliza Wilson, a member of the Homeless Leadership Coalition and a program manager for Grandma's House talks about her own experiences as a young person experiencing homelessness, the misconceptions people have about the unhoused population and how local people can support their work.
Thu, November 18, 2021
Source Weekly Update 11/18/21
A new name for Bend's biggest venue, and an embattled former executive director of the Bend FC Timbers speaks about the allegations against her, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, November 11, 2021
School boards and public input with Supt. Steve Cook and Board Chair Melissa Barnes Dholakia
School boards across the country have faced increasingly hostile public input this year over the purported inclusion of Critical Race Theory in K-12 schools, indoor masking and a host of other topics—and the school board in Bend and La Pine has definitely seen more than its usual share of this type of input. In this podcast, Bend-La Pine Schools' board chair Melissa Barnes Dholakia and Superintendent Steve Cook talk about the role of school boards and how they manage public input, and offer an open invitation to members of the public to meet with them to discuss more about parental concerns.
Wed, November 10, 2021
Source Weekly Update 11/11/21
Vaccines for kids and more plans for a houseless village for Bend, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, November 04, 2021
Source Weekly Update — 11/4/2021
News about River's Edge Golf Course, a new clinic and housing development and a new building for the Latino Community Association in this week's Source Weekly Update Podcast.
Fri, October 22, 2021
Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/21/21
New food carts for Sisters and Bend, and health workers out of a job after the vaccine mandate, all in this week's news podcast for Bend, Oregon and beyond.
Thu, October 14, 2021
Bend Don't Break: Jeff Eager with the Bend Humanity Coalition
Jeff Eager of the Bend Humanity Coalition sits in for a session of Bend Don't Break with Publisher Aaron Switzer and Editor Nicole Vulcan, talking about the goals for the group and their desire to see more enforcement of the laws around houseless camps in the city of Bend.
Thu, October 14, 2021
Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/14/21
An outcry over the new "Fast Tracks" program at Mt. Bachelor, the closure of a beloved Mediterranean restaurant and a new beginning for the old Sparrow Bakery location, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, September 30, 2021
Source Weekly Update podcast 9/29/21
Local reaction to the shooting death of Barry Washington, Jr., and Bend restaurants appear on Guy Fieri's show, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, September 23, 2021
Source Weekly Update 9/23/21
The death of a young man on the streets of Bend after a bar fight, and a push to make Bend's streets safer through a survey and upcoming conference... all in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Wed, September 08, 2021
Source Weekly Update podcast 9/9/21
Will a managed houseless camp work at the proposed new site between two schools in Bend? And with COVID cases at their highest level ever, officials think they're seeing them peak. All that in this week's podcast.
Thu, September 02, 2021
Source Weekly Update 9/1/21
Schools in Central Oregon are back in session starting Sept. 8. We look at mask policies, vaccination updates and more in this week's podcast.
Thu, August 26, 2021
Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/26/21
Vaccine requirements hit Oregon schools and health care; and a fight against canal piping, in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Thu, August 19, 2021
Source Weekly Update 8/19/21
The National Guard arrives to support the battle against COVID, Redmond opts not to ban Confederate flags and a plug for our Best of Central Oregon issue, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, August 12, 2021
Source Weekly Update Aug 12 2021
Mask mandates are back for Oregon as of August 13. This week's podcast has the details.
Thu, August 05, 2021
Source Weekly Update podcast 8/6/21
A first look at a new village for unhoused people in Redmond and an art show challenging Bend's racial stereotypes, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, July 29, 2021
Source Weekly Update podcast 7/29/21
Listening sessions ahead for a school board overwhelmed by public feedback, plus tackling Bend's housing crisis with American Rescue Plan funds, all in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, July 23, 2021
Source Weekly Update 07/21/2021
Highlights from our Redmond issue in this Source Weekly Update Podcast.
Thu, July 01, 2021
Source Weekly Update 7/1/21
Deaths during a heat wave, cooling centers open and evictions return... all in this week's Source Weekly Update podcast.
Thu, June 24, 2021
Source Weekly Update June 24 2021
A fire in Warm Springs, a chance for Deschutes to collect marijuana taxes and a new parking program in Old Bend in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Thu, June 17, 2021
Source Weekly Update June 17 2021
A proposal for a pedestrian zone in Bend and a new program aimed at supporting juvenile offenders in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Thu, June 10, 2021
Source Weekly Update June 10 2021
A look at the upcoming fire season in Oregon, and a new policy for removing houseless camps in Bend in this week's podcast.
Thu, June 03, 2021
Source Weekly Update June 3 2021
A new proposal for bike paths in Bend, vandals target an irrigation pipe and a new shelter opens, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, May 27, 2021
Source Weekly Update May 20 2021
A change from Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day for Oregon, a new civics requirement and how local businesses are managing the varying mask restrictions in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Source Weekly Update 5/20/21
Masks off, and a look at what pet owners can do in an emergency after the end of 24-hour services in Bend in this week's podcast.
Tue, May 18, 2021
Changing the tide of homelessness in Central Oregon with Gwenn Wysling
BEND DON’T BREAK -- Gwenn Wysling has been the Executive Director of Bethlehem Inn, a non-profit providing shelter and aid to the homeless population in Central Oregon for over a decade. On April 27 it was announced that the organization would be given a grant through Project Turnkey to convert the Greenway Motel in Redmond into temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness. Bethlehem Inn has experience converting hotels into shelters, as they did with their Bend location in 2007. Listen to learn more about the challenges facing homeless people in Central Oregon and how it is being addressed.
Thu, May 13, 2021
Source Weekly Update May 13 2021
A pending end to COVID risk levels in Oregon, changes for how Bend spends tourism money and a gun storage bill passes in the OR legislature, all in this week's podcast.
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source Weekly Update 5/5
In this week’s podcast, we look at La Niña’s deficit of rainfall and what results this will have on the wildfire system, and talk about a golf course that’s being sold to make room for new housing.
Thu, April 29, 2021
Source Weekly Update 4/29
Deschutes County is among 15 counties that will be moving back into Extreme Risk, permanent restaurant parklets in the downtown area, and the Bend Farmers Market opens on Wednesday. We take a look at going back to Extreme Risk, parklet details, and a COVID-friendly farmers market.
Wed, April 21, 2021
Source Weekly Update 4/22
The Environmental Center's annual Earth Day Fair & Parade is getting a COVID-19 remake, including a virtual parade and interactive storytime for younger participants. Find out more details in this week’s podcast.
Thu, April 15, 2021
Source Weekly Update 4/15
A new bill being introduced would provide funds to create mobile mental health crisis intervention teams, and Luke Wirkkala walks free after being acquitted of murder charges. More details in this week’s podcast.
Thu, April 08, 2021
Source Weekly Update 4/8
While eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine is expanding in Deschutes County, the state itself is behind in percentage of the population that has received at least one shot. There has also been a push for equity in vaccinating Latino Oregonians. Find out more in this week's podcast.
Thu, April 01, 2021
Source Weekly Update 4/1
A local coffee shop has been fined $27,470 for violating COVID-19 standards, preregistration for the COVID vaccine is available via a new website, and Central Cascades Wilderness day use and overnight permits are allowed to be reserved beginning April 6th.
Wed, March 24, 2021
Source Weekly Update 3/25
Details of a Bend man being charged with three counts of second-degree murder, and a retrial for an over-eight-year-old murder case.
Fri, March 19, 2021
Last Centrist Standing with former Bend Mayor Bruce Abernethy
BEND DON'T BREAK--A veteran of Bend’s political scene shares his words of wisdom on Bend’s leftward lurch, the City’s rapid growth and his work to help people without homes. On this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with former Bend City Councilor Bruce Abernethy. He is well-known in the community for his service work: He’s served on the board of directors for more than a dozen organizations ranging from nonprofits to government entities to educational institutions. He sat on the City Council for a total of 12 years as was the Mayor from 2007 to 2008. Abernethy first ran for City Council on a “slow growth” platform. In the early 2000s, Bend was growing between 6-7% and many old timers and those who had come in on the first wave of migration in the 1990s were not happy about the way Bend was changing. Abernethy describes why it was nearly impossible to stop the growth because of Oregon’s land use laws which are still in place today. He also provides an honest and refreshing perspective on affordable housing which acknowledges the realities of a free-market economy with the view that the City could be doing more. Abernethy offers a bird’s eye view of local politics and discusses Bend’s leftward shift over the last decade. He shares his thoughts on the way that national politics has influenced the regional discourse, particularly in the last election. Abernethy moved to Bend in 1992. He spent 12 years on the Bend City Council and he also served on the Board of the Bend-La Pine School District and the Bend Park and Recreation District. Currently, he serves on the board of a number of organizations including Central Oregon Community College, Bend international School, Camp Tamarack, Central Oregon FUSE and many others. He attended Swarthmore College with a dual major in Economics and Political Science and then earned his Masters of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is a grant writer for Bend-La Pine Schools.
Thu, March 18, 2021
Source Weekly Update 3/18
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people is growing and has reached epidemic levels for women and girls. Here is what's being done and what challenges advocates face.
Fri, March 12, 2021
A New Vision for Redmond with City Councilor Clifford Evelyn
BEND DON’T BREAK—Born and raised in New York City, Evelyn has lived and worked in predominantly white communities in the Pacific Northwest for most of his life. He’s not afraid to challenge small town paradigms. For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast we talk with Redmond City Councilor Clifford Evelyn. Evelyn won an insurgent victory in 2020 through a campaign of connecting with local business owners and others in the community, despite the constraints of COVID-19. Evelyn talked about how his message resonated with people who want to see more amenities in Redmond like restaurants, stores, movie theaters and even a bowling alley. Right now, even though Redmond’s real estate market is booming, most locals travel to Bend to shop and have fun, Evelyn said. He’d like to see more of that money circulating in Redmond.
Fri, March 12, 2021
Source Weekly Update 3/11
What effects did 2020 events have on trails in Central Oregon? Learn how COVID-19, wildfires, and stay-at-home orders are affecting recreational use in 2021, and find out about implementation of an online, limited-entry permit system from the Forest Service.
Fri, March 05, 2021
Michael Scott Stevens: Buddhism in an Age of Societal Decline
BEND DON'T BREAK-- The founder of the Natural Mind Dharma Center in Bend discusses how spiritual practices increase coping mechanisms and brain health. For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Michael Scott Stevens, a Buddhism teacher and founder of the Natural Mind Dharma Center. When Stevens opened the center in 1996, Bend was a one-brewery ski town. Today, there’s a yoga studio on every corner and a growing community of spiritual seekers that regularly gather to engage with Eastern religions and philosophy. With the rise of Zoom and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stevens now leads Sadhanas (or meditation groups) online for people in Central Oregon and those who live in other areas up and down the West Coast. Stevens told the Source he was initially very resistant to the technology as the some of the energetic aspects of the group practice are lost, but Zoom has also helped grow the community.
Wed, March 03, 2021
Source Weekly Update 3/4
In this week’s podcast, technical employees at St. Charles Medical Center plan to strike on March 4 in hopes of resolving a contract dispute with their employer, and deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office choose body cams to begin wearing in early May.
Wed, February 24, 2021
Source Weekly Update 2/25
The western monarch butterfly population has seen a steep decline in recent years due to loss of habitats. Here are some tips on how to help them this spring.
Fri, February 19, 2021
Kate Fitzpatrick of the Deschutes River Conservancy on Collaborative Stewardship
BEND DON'T BREAK - While there are quite a few environmental organizations in Central Oregon at least partially dedicated to restoring the Deschutes, the DRC is unique in both its mission and structure. Kate explains the history of the DRC: It was founded in the 1990s to function as a collaboration between various interest groups including farmers, recreation advocates, ranchers, environmentalists, loggers, tribal communities and government entities. The goal was to create market-based solutions to restore the Deschutes River. These include opportunities that allow water rights holders to lease or sell their water back to the river, for example. “Bend Don’t Break” is hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher Aaron Switzer and co-hosted by Laurel Brauns. Every week, we feature a guest from the community with a new perspective on living through the COVID-19 pandemic including mental health professionals, economists, educators, artists, business people, local leaders and historians.
Thu, February 18, 2021
Source Weekly Update 2/18
A housing project for veterans that could be used as a model for other homeless programs, a taproom that’s handing over the keys to a wine bar, and a new food cart pod opening in Prineville — all in this week’s podcast.
Fri, February 12, 2021
Surviving the Isolation and Anxiety of the Pandemic with Dr. Sabrina Hadeed-Duea
BEND DON'T BREAK - This week we talk with Dr. Sabrina Hadeed-Duea, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a professor at Oregon State University – Cascades. During this conversation Hadeed-Duea details the benefits of wilderness therapy and explores the challenges and rewards of Zoom counseling. She also discusses the cultural implications of COVID precautions and the long-term impacts of heightened anxiety. Free counseling is available in Bend through the OSU-Cascades Master of Counseling program clinic which is currently accepting new clients. https://osucascades.edu/counseling-clinic
Wed, February 10, 2021
Oregon's U.S. Rep Cliff Bentz Condemns the Violence at the Capitol
BEND DON'T BREAK - Oregon’s District Two U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) represents Bend and all of Eastern Oregon in Washington, D.C. We asked Bentz how he is adjusting to life as an elected Congressman and his take on the riots at the U.S. Capitol. Bentz reiterated that he adamantly condemns violence and still supports the people’s right to peaceful protest. The day after the riots, Bentz joined some fellow Republicans and voted to object to the election results in Pennsylvania on the grounds that he believed the state had violated the Constitution. Throughout this conversation, Bentz discussed his desire to protect recreational and agricultural lands from fires and address water shortages “Bend Don’t Break” is hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher Aaron Switzer and co-hosted by Laurel Brauns. Every week, we feature a guest from the community with a new perspective on living through the COVID-19 pandemic including mental health professionals, economists, educators, artists, business people, local leaders and historians.
Wed, February 10, 2021
Source Weekly Update 2/11
As we approach Deschutes County's move out of the Extreme Risk category on Feb. 12, we talk about what this will mean for restaurants and take a look into the status of vaccines in the county.
Thu, February 04, 2021
Local Music Legend Jeshua Marshall on Going Solo
Jeshua Marshall is known and loved for his energetic theatrics and genre-bending musical genius. He shares the DL on the long-defunct Larry & His Flask that might brighten your day. For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Jeshua Marshall, the bassist and co-founder of the internally known punk band Larry & His Flask. The Flask toured with the Dropkick Murphys and played the mainstage on the Warped Tour and they are likely the most famous act to emerge from the wilds of Central Oregon. Marshall started bands as a high school kid in Redmond with his brother Jamin and spent much of his adult life touring and performing around the world. For a while, he was the campaign organizer for Greg Delgato who ran for the Oregon State Senate in 2016. Marshall is not afraid to take to the streets to rally for the rights he believes everyone deserves and he is a familiar face in the social justice scene around Bend. He’s the head of two bands “Guardian of the Underdog” and “Hot Club of Bend” which have very different sounds, but both are a joy to experience much thanks to Marshall’s charisma and the talent he attracts. In the midst of the pandemic, he released his first solo single “Gogo,” with many more singles to follow, which can all be found on iTunes and Spotify and other online music sellers. “Bend Don't Break” is hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher Aaron Switzer and co-hosted by Laurel Brauns. Every week, we feature a guest from the community with a new perspective on living through the COVID-19 pandemic including mental health professionals, economists, educators, artists, business people, local leaders and historians.
Wed, February 03, 2021
Source Weekly Update 2/4
COVID Q&A with topics ranging from tips on how to not forget your mask to “we need indoor plumbing work done” to the new variants of the coronavirus in Bend. What should and shouldn’t you be doing to keep yourself safe? Find out in this week’s podcast!
Sun, January 31, 2021
Oregon's U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Green Energy, Cannabis and Big Tech
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast we talk with Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden who has been representing the state in Washington, D.C. for forty years. As he begins his tenure as the chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Wyden discusses his plans for investment in renewable energy and a 21st Century Civilian Conservation Core. Wyden comments on his commitment to fight for federal legalization of marijuana, especially in light of Oregon’s robust cannabis industry. We also ask Wyden about his thoughts on Section 230, the famous law that he authored more than twenty years ago. It shields Big Tech from liability based on its user’s posts. Critics on the left say social media companies should be responsible for the incitement of violence and hate speech, while those on the right believe the law allows social media companies to censor right-wing ideologies. Listen to more from Ron Wyden on this week's episode of “Bend Don't Break,” hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher Aaron Switzer and co-hosted by Laurel Brauns. Every week, we feature a guest from the community with a new perspective on living through the COVID-19 pandemic including mental health professionals, economists, educators, artists, business people, local leaders and historians.
Thu, January 28, 2021
Source Weekly Update: 1/28
In this week's podcast, we look into new indoor vs. outdoor guidelines issued by Gov. Kate Brown that will go into effect Jan. 29 and talk about what ahead-of-schedule vaccinations mean for seniors 75+.
Fri, January 22, 2021
Ellen Waterston || Sense of Place - Writing the High Desert
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break,” we talk with Ellen Waterston, an acclaimed Oregon writer who has published numerous works including an essay collection, a memoir, and four books of poetry. One book of poetry “Vía Láctea, A Woman of a Certain Age Walks the Camino,” was converted into a libretto and premiered as a full-length opera. She’s also an advocate of the literary arts and the founder of the Writing Ranch which offers workshops and retreats for established and emerging writers. During this episode, Waterston reads from her most recent book “Walking the High Desert, Encounters with Rural America along the Oregon Desert Trail,” which was published in June of 2020. The book is at once a guide to the 750-mile trail which stretches from the Badlands to Lake Owyhee, and also a loving tribute to the people and places of rural Oregon. Waterston worked as a rancher when she first moved here from New England and her appreciation for the intersection of rural values with environmentalism shines through during this conversation.
Wed, January 20, 2021
Source Weekly Update 1/21
This week, we talk about the plan for vaccinations. Oregon is prioritizing teachers and other school staff over seniors, causing a couple week delay in eligibility for people ages 65-80. Why?
Fri, January 15, 2021
EDCO’s Roger Lee on the Ups and Downs of the Bend Business Scene
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast we spoke with Roger, CEO of Economic Development of Central Oregon. EDCO is a nonprofit dedicated to creating a diversified economy and it helps recruit businesses from outside the area which will provide middle-class jobs for the region’s workforce. Lee has been with EDCO for 21 years and before that he was the director of the Baker City Economic Development Department. We begin this conversation learning about how Lee became interested in economics: He was studying in Germany the day the Berlin Wall came down in 1989 and he got to see the stark difference between a demand economy and a command economy first hand.
Wed, January 13, 2021
Source Weekly Update 1/14
In this week’s podcast, we discuss the plan for returning to school as the hybrid learning program starts up and take a look at the swearing-in of new Bend City councilors.
Sat, January 09, 2021
Ascending Together - Twin Sisters Fiona and Isabel Max on Running Through COVID
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast we spoke with Isabel and Fiona Max. These fraternal twins are record-breaking runners from Bend who started their Freshman year at Princeton University this fall… remotely. They often finish within seconds or split seconds of each other in races, though Isabel is known for wins in shorter sprints, while Fiona has excelled in longer cross-country races. They are the daughters of Sarah Max, who won the Pole Pedal Paddle four times here in Bend. Their father Kevin Max, is the editor and founder of 1859 Magazine.
Thu, January 07, 2021
Source Weekly Update 1/7
This week, we talk about a campaign launched by OHA to help the effects social distancing has been having on mental health, and take a look at a nonprofit organization run by women and queer people of color.
Mon, January 04, 2021
Bend Don't Break: 2020 in the Rearview with Editor Nicole Vulcan
As the Source puts out its last issue of the year, Editor Nicole Vulcan joins Publisher Aaron Switzer for a chat about the paper's top-viewed stories, and the "Boot/Slipper" editorial, giving their take on some of the biggest issues of 2020. See more podcasts, video and news coverage at https://www.bendsource.com.
Wed, December 30, 2020
Source Weekly Update 12/31
This week, we look into Governor Kate Brown's decision to let school districts decide locally when to resume in-person education. What will the district officials choose to do?
Wed, December 23, 2020
Source Weekly Update 12/24
This week, we talk about COVID restrictions and determine whether they are enforceable. Will legal action be taken if indoor dining continues? We also look into the body cam evaluations being done by Bend officers.
Fri, December 18, 2020
The Story Behind Central Oregon Gives
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we spoke with Rys Fairbrother of What If We Could, and Aaron Switzer, the Source Weekly’s publisher and founder of Central Oregon Gives. Both Switzer and Fairbrother have been working to help nonprofits for years through sponsorships, marketing and storytelling. The Central Oregon Gives program combines all three strategies within a simple digital platform that connects local nonprofits with new potential donors with the help of small businesses. Each time someone makes a donation, they receive a “perk” or free prize like a beer or a cup of coffee. Last year, the program raised over half a million dollars for 72 local organizations ranging from children’s advocacy groups to environmental watch dogs.
Wed, December 16, 2020
Source Weekly Update 12/17
The first doses of the coronavirus vaccine are headed to Bend, and details on the upcoming session of the Oregon legislature, aimed at helping renters and businesses affected by the shutdowns, along with wildfire victims, all in this week's podcast.
Fri, December 11, 2020
Anthony Broadman on Getting Kids Back in the Classroom
Anthony Broadman was recently elected to Position Two on the Bend City Council. He's recently helped lead an effort to get Bend-LaPine students back in school as soon as possible. Broadman, along with all of Bend’s current City Councilors, newly elected City Councilors, the County Commissioner-elect Phil Chang and some members of the school board, sent a letter to Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Education Director Colt Gill asking that they make in-person education a higher priority. The letter asked for resources to test teachers, students and staff who want to return. The signatories also asked that elementary school students return to school by January 4, regardless of local testing statistics.
Thu, December 10, 2020
Source Weekly Update Dec 10 2020
Plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Bend and Central Oregon and assessing Gov. Kate Brown's new framework, in which Deschutes County and 24 other counties are in the "extreme" risk category. How do we move out of "extreme?" We suss out the details.
Fri, December 04, 2020
Ryan Houston of the Oregon Natural Desert Association
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Ryan Houston, who has been serving as executive director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association since 2018. Growing up in California, Houston developed an early interest the desert environment and eventually earned a master’s in ecology from the University of Arizona. He has a reputation in Central Oregon as a collaborator and coalition-builder and spearheaded dozens of efforts to conserve the Deschutes Basin during his work with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council where he was the executive director for two decades. Houston framed the conversation by describing the work of the Bureau of Land Management, why it was founded and what it is empowered to do in its current form. One of ONDA’s primary goals is keeping this agency accountable, as the BLM oversees millions of acres in Oregon alone. Over the next few years, the BLM will be updating its management plans for some vital high desert regions in Eastern Oregon.
Thu, December 03, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Dec 2
In this week's update, we're reviewing the conditions of the extended state shut down and reporting on city policing of Thanksgiving and other social gatherings.
Thu, November 26, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Nov 25
In this week's update, we're discussing the conditions of Oregon's unemployment payments and the push to extend the eviction moratorium.
Fri, November 20, 2020
Working Across the Aisle with former Oregon House Rep. Judy Stiegler
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we spoke with Judy Stiegler who served in the Oregon State Legislature for House District 54 from 2009-2011 and is now an instructor of political science at OSU - Cascades. (This district covers the City of Bend and was won by Deputy District Attorney Jason Kropf in the recent election.) Stiegler and her husband Mike Dugan have been involved in Bend’s political scene for the past 42 years and we wanted to hear her historical perspective on the results of the state and local elections.
Thu, November 19, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Nov 19
In this week's update, we're discussing the new, temporary warming shelter that has opened in response to the tragic death of a Bend citizen. Also, we are taking a look into the guidelines of the two week statewide shut down.
Fri, November 13, 2020
The Politics Behind the Local Real Estate Industry with Tyler Neese
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we spoke with Tyler Neese, the government affairs director for the Central Oregon Association of Realtors, also known as COAR. After the recent election, we wanted to catch up with some local PACs that had an impact on the political process. COAR was one of the biggest contributors to candidates in local races. During this discussion, Neese described the state of the real estate industry which has been booming as Bend continues to attract droves of remote workers from affluent West Coast cities. We also asked him about the politics of expanding Bend’s urban growth boundary and how Oregon laws may be contributing to the housing shortage. Finally we dove into policy changes at the state and local level which affect the real estate industry such as inclusionary zoning and real estate taxes to support social programs. Listen to more from Tyler Neese of the Central Oregon Association of Realtors on this week's episode of “Bend Don't Break,” hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher Aaron Switzer and co-hosted by Laurel Brauns. Every week, we feature a guest from the community with a new perspective on living through the COVID-19 pandemic including mental health professionals, economists, educators, artists, business people, local leaders and historians. Subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or wherever you get your podcasts.
Thu, November 12, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Nov 10
In this week's update, parents express anger towards extended school closures and the Bend City Council announces a tax proposal to supplement affordable housing.
Sat, November 07, 2020
Bend's Community Political Action Committee With Luann Abrams
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talked to Luann Abrams who is the Treasurer of the Strengthening Central Oregon Political Action Committee, a new community PAC designed to support underrepresented candidates who will bring diversity, fresh perspectives and nonpartisan solutions to the issues facing the region. The PAC had a lot to celebrate on election night: Most of their candidates won their races. These include future City Councilors Anthony Broadman, Rita Schenkelberg, Megan Perkins and Melanie Kebler and future County Commissioner Phil Chang. The 2020 election was the biggest blue wave in Bend’s history and we wanted to find out if SCOPAC’s influence had something to do with it.
Fri, November 06, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Nov 5
In this week's update, we're reviewing the Bend City Council election results and talking to the winning candidates.
Fri, October 30, 2020
Drug Decriminalization and Measure 110 with Joel Wirtz
Joel Wirtz is the co-executive director of the Deschutes Defenders, the public defense firm for Deschutes County. The agency handles two-thirds of all cases involving people who can't afford a defense lawyer. Wirtz has tried cases from shoplifting to murder, but he said he's most proud of his work as a defense attorney for Mental Health Court, helping people with a history of trauma, mental illness and addiction. We invited Wirtz on to the podcast to talk about Measure 110, the proposal on the general election ballot which would decriminalize hard drugs and shift money from state marijuana taxes towards addiction treatment. Wirtz brings nearly two decades of experience working with drug offenders to explain how the current system of drug convictions and jail time shuts people out of opportunities for employment and housing. He also talks about the success of decriminalization programs in Switzerland and Portugal where the government takes a health-based approach to people struggling with addiction.
Fri, October 30, 2020
Source Weekly Update 10/29/20
In this week's Source Weekly Update, a look back at clashes between Black Lives Matter and Trump supporters, and a change in city policy that allows for a new type of housing.
Sun, October 25, 2020
OSU's Peter Sparks Talks Psilocybin
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Peter Sparks, professor of psychology at Oregon State University Cascades. We wanted to have Sparks on in light of Measure 109 on the general election ballot which would legalize the use of psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms) in a clinical setting. It would make Oregon the first state to allow some legal use of the drug. (Full disclosure: The Source endorsed Measure 109.)
Thu, October 22, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Oct 21
In this week's update, we attempt to ease local paranoia about mail-in ballots. We will discuss what to do in the event that you do not receive your ballot as well as provide some comfort with statistics on voter fraud.
Fri, October 16, 2020
Rivers Need Water with Tod Heisler
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast we talk with Tod Heisler, the rivers conservation director for Central Oregon LandWatch. Two decades ago, Heisler moved to Central Oregon from Washington, D.C., and worked for the Deschutes River Conservancy for 15 years, concentrating on restoring flows in the Deschutes River. Last year in an interview with the Source, he had this to say about his new position at COLW: "I can speak a little more freely on what the river needs and can now represent the river's perspective.”
Thu, October 15, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Oct 15
In this week's update, voting is a hot topic. We will answer questions on how to vote as well as tackle the concern of voter fraud and thrown out ballots.
Fri, October 09, 2020
Oregon's Amazing Vote-By-Mail Elections with Nancy Blankenship
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Nancy Blankenship, who has been serving as the Deschutes County Clerk since 2003. Many of us know her name, but we wanted to find out more about the person behind the ballots in Deschutes County. In short, Blankenship is an expert on voting and ballot counting. In these uncertain times, where false information about voter fraud circles endlessly around social media, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to hear from the county’s top voting official about Oregon’s secure and inclusive vote-by-mail and motor voter systems.
Fri, October 09, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Oct 8
In this week's update, we are covering the controversy of the mirror pond dredging. Is it worth it to dredge a pond that is historically known to refill with sediments? Also, real estate prices in bend are skyrocketing and it begs the question: are increased prices a sign of a stabilized local economy or just bad news for residents.
Sun, October 04, 2020
Bend's Arts and Culture Scene with Cate O'Hagan
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast we talk with Cate O’Hagan, a longtime champion of the arts in Central Oregon and the chair of the Deschutes Cultural Coalition. O’Hagan and her board helped decide how to allocate nearly $1 million that recently flowed into the county to support the arts from a fund the state set aside from the CARES Act. O’Hagan has had a long career in the arts, only taking a break once for a few years to raise cattle outside of Madras. She’s an accomplished mix-media installation artist and cellist. Early in her career, she worked for the Oregon Symphony, Portland Art Museum and the Corcoran Museum in Washington, D.C. She is perhaps most well-known locally for serving as the executive director of Arts Central for 23 years.
Thu, October 01, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Sep. 30
In this week's update, we are talking about school lunches and home evictions. Families who previously received free school lunches can qualify for additional EBT benefits. Also, Governor Brown announces an eviction ban through the end of the year for those affected by the wildfires and or the pandemic.
Thu, September 24, 2020
Source Weekly Update Sep. 23
On this week's update, wildfire evacuees are attempting to emerge back into everyday life. Learn how Bend local businesses are supporting the victims and how you can contribute as well.
Sun, September 20, 2020
Protecting Bend From Megafires with County Forester Ed Keith
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast we talk with Ed Keith, who has worked as the county forester for Deschutes County since 2012. Keith traces the history of forest management in Central Oregon, including the impact of grazing and timber harvest, and describes how decades of fire suppression in Oregon’s forests disrupted the natural cycles of wildfire in the region.
Thu, September 17, 2020
Source Weekly Update Sep 16
On this week's Source Update, we are discussing the raging Oregon wildfires. How were they originated? How can we prevent them? What will happen to the locals?
Sat, September 12, 2020
John Hummel - Deschutes County District Attorney
John Hummel has been serving as the Deschutes County District Attorney since he was first elected in 2014. Before that, he served on the Bend City Council for six years, and then resigned in 2007 to earn his Masters in public policy from Johns Hopkins University. He then worked in Liberia, Africa, for two and a half years as the Country Representative for the Carter Center, the former president’s peace and health organization. Hummel has taken a proactive stance on criminal justice reform and created a number of programs designed to reduce rates of crime recidivism in Deschutes County. He began with a collaborative approach, bringing community members together into a committee to discuss ways his office could prevent crime before it happened. Out of those meetings, Hummel made it a priority to help people suffering from addiction by providing an opportunity for drug offenders to see a doctor who would then determine the right pathway to treatment or mental health interventions. Hummel discusses this and more on this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher, Aaron Switzer.
Thu, September 10, 2020
The Source Weekly Update Sep 9
On this Weeks Update, The Bend City Council moves forward with an ordinance to create a restricted parking district in a small section of the Old Bend neighborhood.
Fri, September 04, 2020
One Superintendent’s Fight to Get Kids Back in the Classroom
For this week’s Bend Don’t Break podcast we talk with Stefanie Garber, the superintendent and elementary school principal for the Culver School District. Garber recently wrote a letter to Gov. Kate Brown arguing that local communities and school boards should decide when to open schools in their own communities. She asked that the state eliminate the “one size fits all” mandates for schools.
Thu, September 03, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast Sep 2
In this week's Source Weekly update we're discussing what this semesters online learning will look like. Learning pods rise as a refined method of focused Education. Bend Parks and Recreation district as well as the Boys and Girls Club offer programs for families struggling with online schooling.
Fri, August 28, 2020
Inside Look at Public Transit with Tammy Baney
For this week’s Bend Don’t Break podcast we speak with Tammy Baney, the executive director of the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. COIC is a group of representatives from each city and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs who work together on economic development, housing, job training and. Most notably, COIC oversees Cascades East Transit, the regional public transit provider for all of Central Oregon. We asked Baney if she felt like public transit was neglected in the Bend Transportation System Plan and in the transportation bond measure that will go to voters in November.
Fri, August 28, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast Aug 26
A recap of the anger and frustration at Bend's City Council meeting; and moving forward on a transportation bond in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Wed, August 12, 2020
Source Weekly Update 8/12/20
In this week's Source Weekly update: A new OSU-Cascades diversity lab, three protestors arrested in Prineville, and a drive for supplies for the tribes at Warm Springs. All in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, August 07, 2020
Saying Goodbye to Former Bend Police Chief Jim Porter
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast, we talk with to Former Bend Police Chief Jim Porter. After 20 years with the BPD and six years as the head of the agency, Porter retired a few weeks ago. His successor has big shoes to fill. We cover a lot of ground in this episode: Beginning with Porter’s program to improve officer wellness, we move on to discuss the challenges of answering mental health calls and being charged with managing people without homes. We then dig deeper into the “Defund the Police” movement, the purpose of School Resource Officers, and then end with Porter’s powerful take on the murder of George Floyd. For those interested in police issues and constructive ideas about reforming the system, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Wed, August 05, 2020
Source Weekly Update 8/5/20
In this week's Source Weekly update: A man dies at Bend's new high school, a local Fred Meyer employee charged with harassment after allegedly shoving trump supporter, and two Bend first responders test positive for COVID. All in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, July 31, 2020
Tourism in the Time of COVID with Kevney Dugan, CEO Visit Bend
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast, we talk with Kevney Dugan, CEO of Visit Bend, the destination marketing organization for the City. Dugan worked in the fly fishing industry before coming on as the group sales manager for the agency 10 years ago. He was then promoted to President, taking over for Doug LaPlaca. Dugan discusses the challenging position Visit Bend is in right now: It is mandated through a City contract to promote tourism, and the state requires that it spends most of its marketing dollars on campaigns to lure overnight guests to Bend. Simultaneously, the Bend City Council has passed multiple “strong advisories” against recreational travel to the region to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, tourism businesses, which employ around 17% of the workforce in Bend, are struggling to stay afloat and recoup their devastating losses over the last four months. In short, Dugan has many different interest groups to answer to at the same time.
Wed, July 29, 2020
Source Weekly Update 7/29/20
In this week's Source Weekly update were focusing on the pandemic and race related crimes: five more people in Central Oregon have died from COVID. Bend man charged in alleged racial bias incident. Alleged "rolling coals" incident leads to charges. All in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, July 24, 2020
Cameron Clark, Founder C3 Events
Cameron Clark is the founder and owner of C3 Events, which produces Munch and Music and the NorthWest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market, among many other beloved events in Central Oregon. COVID-19 has obviously had a huge impact on his business, but instead of focusing on the economics, this conversation explores the topic of social health and the way that the pandemic lockdowns have had a devastating impact on individual mental health and a sense of belonging for those who depend on gatherings to reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. c3events.com nwxfarmersmarket.com
Wed, July 22, 2020
Source Weekly Update 7/22/20
In this week's Source Weekly update were focusing on the pandemic: nine restaurants and bars in Deschutes County that have been reported for violating COVID-19 prevention measures. Additionally, new mask laws, Bend's first death, Bend's nursing home outbreak, and record-breaking case counts. All in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, July 17, 2020
How will automation transform the tourism industry? With Todd Montgomery of OSU-Cascades
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast, we talk with Todd Montgomery, a business and hospitality professor at Oregon State University – Cascades. His research focuses on automation and technology in the tourism industry from both the perspective of workers and customers. He’s the co-host and co-producer of “Tech Trek,” a TV show highlighting innovative automation technology from around the world. He also serves on the board of Visit Bend.
Wed, July 15, 2020
Source Weekly Update 7/15/20
In this weeks Source Weekly update were focusing on water: the Jefferson County drought, and the importance of the North American Beaver to our water system. Finally well finish with a summery of the best movies, shows and books of 2020 (so far). All in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, July 10, 2020
Environmental Watchdog: Central Oregon LandWatch Executive Director Ben Gordon
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast, we talk with Ben Gordon, the head of Central Oregon LandWatch, a local environmental watchdog nonprofit. COLW has been working behind the scenes for decades to mitigate the effects of urban development and wasteful water use.
Wed, July 08, 2020
Source Weekly Update 7/8/20
In this week's Source Weekly Update were focusing on the grey area connected to wearing masks in public. Later, we’ll talk about Bend's tourism and the role it has been playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the economic impacts the city of Bend is facing due to the pandemic. All in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, July 03, 2020
Former Bend Mayor: The Role of Government in Society with Jeff Eager
For this week's "Bend Don't Break" podcast, we talk with Jeff Eager who is a Bend business attorney and former mayor of Bend. He talks with the Source to share his perspectives on the coronavirus lockdowns, the protests against police brutality and the need for competent leadership in the wake of a worldwide pandemic.
Wed, July 01, 2020
Source Weekly Update 7/1/20
In this week's Source Weekly update were focusing on water: we explore the struggles of farmers in Jefferson County during a drought year and importance of the North American Beaver to our water system. Finally we'll finish with a summery of the best movies, shows and books of 2020 (so far). All in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Thu, June 25, 2020
Mental Health Crisis Intervention
For this week’s “Bend Don’t Break” podcast our guest is Holly Harris, the crisis services manager for Deschutes County. She’s worked in the behavioral health field for 17 years with a primary focus on the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. Right now she’s working to get the Deschutes County Stabilization Center up and running, which just opened last week and serves people in the community who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Wed, June 24, 2020
Source Weekly Update 6/24/20
Local runners adjust their training with no Olympic Trials, Juniper Ridge campers move on, and the story behind the "Rock Box," the party bus that rolls around Bend, all in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Fri, June 19, 2020
A Central Oregon "Dreamer" on the Supreme Court's DACA decision
Liliana Bernabe was featured in the 2018 Source Women's Issue, sharing her story of living in the U.S., after coming to the country from Mexico as a young child. The Source checked back in with Bernabe following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the Trump Administration's effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which offered protection from deportation for people who entered the U.S. as children. Bernabe joined Editor Nicole Vulcan and Source intern Miina McCown for a chat about her reaction to the ruling.
Fri, June 19, 2020
Paralytic Economy: Josh Lehner's Predictions for Recovery
This week our guest is Josh Lehner, an Oregon state economist whose work has been published in the New York Times, NPR and the Washington Post. With a particular focus on the outlook for Central Oregon, Josh talks about the region’s strong professional services sector and how these types of jobs will play an insulating factor in the local economy, despite tourism’s devastating decline.
Wed, June 17, 2020
Source Weekly Update 6/17/20
Central Oregon Pride goes virtual, Deschutes County Sheriffs investigating knee-on-neck incident and zero cases found in the OSU COVID TRACES study.
Fri, June 12, 2020
Small Business Survival: Ben Hemson City Of Bend Business Advocate
Check out the latest episode of the Source's Weekly's "Bend Don't Break" podcast hosted by our publisher Aaron Switzer. This week our guest is Ben Hemson, the City of Bend Business Advocate. Ben hasn't gotten much sleep since the pandemic began. He's been doing everything from helping local businesses with their loans from the federal government to managing a new program to allow businesses to move out into the streets to sell goods and serve meals. He said local businesses are still split 50/50 on whether they are feeling hopeful or doomed in the new economic environment. Still, summer tourists should bring some cash into the local economy, hopefully without bringing COVID-19 along with them. We also learned about Bend's remote working trend and how the pandemic may attract even more urban escapists in the months to come.
Wed, June 10, 2020
Source Weekly Update 6/10/20
Body cams for Bend Police, but budget cuts for other departments within the City of Bend, and an update on what researchers are finding by studying Bend's sewers for evidence of COVID-19, all in this week's Source Weekly Update.
Tue, June 09, 2020
Erika McCalpine on anti-racism in Central Oregon
Erika McCalpine, the Source Weekly's 2019 Woman of the Year, a business professor at OSU-Cascades and the leader of the Love Your Neighbor project, sits down with Source Editor Nicole Vulcan to talk about anti-racism work in Central Oregon.
Thu, June 04, 2020
Keys to the County: Commissioner Patti Adair in the time of COVID
Check out the latest episode of the Source's Weekly's "Bend Don't Break" podcast hosted by our publisher Aaron Switzer. This week our guest is Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair. She held the fate of the county in her purse as she drove a paper copy of the region's reopening application directly to Salem last month. We talk hogs, rodeo queens, saw mills and ranchers.
Wed, June 03, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 6/3/20
The tourists are coming out in numbers, St. Charles' financial woes and a recap of Black Lives Matter protests in Central Oregon in this week's podcast.
Fri, May 29, 2020
The Spanish Flu in Bend with Kelly Cannon-Miller
"Bend Don't Break" is a weekly podcast hosted by the Source Weekly's publisher Aaron Switzer that features a variety of local perspectives on how the community is managing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week our guest is Kelly Cannon-Miller, the executive director of the Deschutes County Historical Society which operates the Deschutes Historical Museum in downtown Bend. She shares stories of the 1918 Spanish flu in Bend and the local heroes that arose out of the crisis.
Wed, May 27, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 5/27/20
Deschutes County gets an "F" after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, OSU researchers headed to Bend to do a COVID study, and Bend moves forward on plans for the Core Area—all stories found in this week's podcast. Find more Central Oregon stories at bendsource.com
Thu, May 21, 2020
Source Weekly Update 5/20/20
Phase One reopening in Deschutes County! Is anyone enforcing regulations? Will downtown Bend be car-free? Local heroes!
Wed, May 20, 2020
Internet Inequality with Derek Glasser
Derek Glasser of Yellowknife Wireless joins the Source Weekly's publisher Aaron Switzer to talk about the huge disparities in broadband access here in Central Oregon. While this is an issue that is likely top of mind for anyone without a connection in normal times, during the pandemic, this glaring inequality has proved a challenge for local school districts. Check out the follow-up article at bendsource.com to learn more about why this is still an issue in 2020, and what the federal government is trying to do about it.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 5/15/20
Businesses get set to reopen in Central Oregon after the COVID-19 shutdown, but it's not business as usual.
Fri, May 15, 2020
Dave Clemens, Our Readers' Favorite Local DJ
Local DJ Dave Clemens came on this week to talk about his experiences working as a radio host during the pandemic. He's been in radio since 1990 and won the Source Weekly's 2019 Reader Poll for "Bend Local Radio Personality." Clemens says he's "just the right amount of famous."
Tue, May 12, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 5/9/20
A look ahead to the Oregon fire season, and linking air pollution and COVID-19 in this week's podcast.
Thu, May 07, 2020
Crisis Leadership: Keith Witcosky, Redmond City Manager
Keith Witcosky, Redmond's city manager, talks to the Source Weekly about what its like to run a city after declaring a state of emergency due to COVID-19. We walk through the controversies surrounding the tourism economy, how Redmond Airport factors into the conversation around reopening and the challenge of enforcing rules while respecting constitutional rights.
Mon, May 04, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast - 5/2/20
Some of our top news stories in this week's Source Weekly Update Podcast.
Thu, April 30, 2020
The Central Oregon Economy in a Pandemic
Damon Runberg, a regional economist for Central Oregon, talks to the Source about trends in tourism, unemployment and some hope for the future.
Fri, April 24, 2020
A Call to Reopen: A chat with BJ Soper, organizer of the Redmond demonstrations
Source Weekly Publisher Aaron Switzer and Reporter Laurel Brauns chat with BJ Soper, a Redmond, Ore. activist who helped organize the Town Hall at Redmond City Hall on April 17, calling for Gov. Kate Brown to re-open Oregon businesses ordered closed due to the threat of novel coronavirus.
Wed, April 22, 2020
Source Weekly Update 4/22/20
A Bend nurse who works with COVID-19 patients shares what it's like, and a Redmond man who recovered from the virus tells his story—even while others in his city call for the economy to reopen, in this week's podcast.
Fri, March 13, 2020
Source Weekly Update 03-12-20
Our beer issue is back!
Thu, March 05, 2020
Source Weekly Update 03/06/20
The Women's Issue is back! We discuss women in the world of outdoor sports, the Young Hero award winner, local and national female stars and women in the culinary industry.
Wed, February 26, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 2/28/20
Is Bend getting all the tax dollars it's due from short-term rentals? Plus, the never-ending saga of dredging Mirror Pond in this week's podcast.
Wed, February 19, 2020
Source Weekly Update 02/20/20
Vision for Bend's Central District, Oregonian stuck on a cruise ship because of coronavirus, black history month and chow for cheap.
Wed, February 12, 2020
Source Weekly Update 02/13/20
Love Your Neighbor, wine and chocolate pairings for Valentine's Day, Man VS. Wild - Elk Lake edition and Naughty by Nature at the Oregon WinterFest!
Thu, February 06, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 2/6/20
We pose the question: Is Larry and His Flask still a band? Plus, info on the Meissner Luminaria and a new tiny house village for homeless veterans.
Wed, January 29, 2020
Source Weekly Update 01/30/20
The Cap & Invest bill that could leave Republicans running, gun safety, and LGBTQ inclusion in outdoor sports
Thu, January 23, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/23/20
The Central Oregon LGBTQ community speaks out about the new Chick-fil-A and a local outdoors writer makes a case for a ski train to Mt. Bachelor.
Wed, January 15, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/16/20
A new space for artists in Bend, profiling a men's mental health advocate and the effort to get a Central Oregon-focused hemp documentary off the ground, all in this week's podcast.
Wed, January 08, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/9/20
Upgrades to local youth sports facilities, a new taco spot on the west side of Bend and big funds raised in the Source's Central Oregon Gives campaign.
Fri, January 03, 2020
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/2/20
Oregon state laws to look for in 2020, a tween baker represents Bend on the Food Network and a look ahead to the future, with a self-proclaimed "futurist."
Tue, December 24, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/26/19
It's the end of the decade! In this week's special podcast, we round up things we didn't have in 2010. From Baby Yoda to food cart lots to overpriced real estate, we've gained a lot in the past decade.
Wed, December 18, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/19/19
Holiday hangouts that give back, where to reserve your free First Day Hikes with Oregon State Parks and the results of our "Who Did It Better" holiday song battle in this week's podcast.
Thu, December 12, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/12/19
The City of Bend replies to public outcries regarding regarding traffic suggestion and unsafe walking and biking conditions. Christmas tree shortage hits Central Oregon, and local performers struggle to find adequate performance space.
Fri, December 06, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/5/19
Berm Burden - how is the city handling this winter's snowfall? Gert Boyle, perhaps Oregon's most famous mother, passes away at 95 on Nov. 3. Locally fermented hot sauce! Avid Cider's latest product jumps on the hard seltzer bandwagon.
Mon, December 02, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 11/28/19
A look into native foodways and indigenous farmers and how to shop both local and online in Central Oregon in this week's podcast!
Wed, November 20, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 11/21/19
Two local economists report on Bend's economic forecast (what's up with housing?!)and a local skate school gets some new murals from a world-traveling muralist in this week's podcast.
Fri, November 15, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 11/14/19
Bend's climate action plan moves forward, a new meal delivery service in Bend and the closure of a bakery-cart, all in this week's Source Weekly Update podcast.
Thu, November 07, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 11/07/2019
Mt. Bachelor for beginners, new studio replaces Cindercone Clay Center, Church of Neil at Worthy Brewing in this week's podcast!
Wed, October 30, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/31/19
Mysterious cattle mutilations, an 82-year-old half-marathoner and a slap on the wrist from the state to the Deschutes County Commission.
Wed, October 23, 2019
Source Weekly Update podcast 10/24/19
An update on the sale of nicotine vapes in Oregon, how Bend Design is giving back with public workshops and a look inside what's ahead for this season's production of "Evil Dead" in Bend—all in this week's podcast.
Wed, October 16, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/17/19
In honor of this week's Redmond Issue, this week's podcast includes stories on an effort to keep Redmond's winter warming shelter open every day this winter, a look at how Urban Renewal funds are shaping Redmond's downtown, and a profile on a Redmond-based production company, aiming to bring more live music to the Hub City.
Wed, October 09, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/10/19
In this week's Source Weekly Update, a review of a new "hop water" drink, the battle to keep a cell tower away from a school and info on our upcoming Source Poetry Contest.
Wed, October 02, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/3/19
A new food cart lot for Jefferson County, a new cart for Prineville, and the latest on the vape crisis in Oregon in this week's podcast.
Wed, September 25, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 9/26/19
Comings and goings in the Bend food scene, a preview of two climate change conferences and free outdoors passes for kids in this week's Source Weekly Update Podcast.
Thu, September 19, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 9/19/19
A Bend man completes the Leadville Series, sand volleyball courts closing and a proposal around religious zoning sparks concerns in Deschutes County, in this week's podcast!
Wed, September 11, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 9/12/19
Bend, Oregon's Welcoming Week, neighbors speak out against hunting near their homes and the trash found under the Deschutes River by an intrepid trio of river divers.
Wed, September 04, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 9/5/19
Nicola Carpinelli's art project highlighting Suicide Awareness Week, a library series on knowing your government, and the debut of the Cascadia Adventure Film Festival in this week's podcast!
Fri, August 30, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/29/19
Sustainable Schools, the Expansion of Brown Owl and the Left Coast Burger Company Opens Soon.
Thu, August 22, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/22/19
Planning Effort Affects Southeastern Oregon, Big D.O.L.L.A. by Dame D.O.L.L.A. (Damian Lillard) Comes Out and a Way to Protect Birds from Cats
Wed, August 14, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/15/19
Forest Service Streamlining Prompts Questions, Voting on Marijuana Regulations and the Closing Reception for the Bend Art Center
Wed, August 07, 2019
Source Weekly Update 8/8/19
Concerning Usage of Public Land, Budget Optimism in the DA's Office and a new art gallery in Prineville
Wed, July 31, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/1/19
Investing into Central Oregon newspapers, Changes to Highway 97, and the 100th Anniversary of the Deschutes County Fair.
Wed, July 24, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 7/25/19
Efficient Light bulbs, Beer and Outdoor Sports, and the Oregon Ice Cream Trail
Thu, July 18, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 7/18/19
Central Oregon and the Space Race, the East Trails Project and How Flooding will not stop Library Lovers.
Thu, July 11, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 7/11/19
Meth: Oregon's Biggest Drug Threat, the Departure of Bend Art Center and Atelier 6000 from Box Factory, and Death and Drinking.
Wed, July 10, 2019
Killer Cocktails: A Chat with the Podcasters
In this rough cut, Source Editor Nicole Vulcan chats with Dreya and Jackie from the Killer Cocktails Podcast, which features true crime stories and new cocktails every week. Vulcan sat down with the two ahead of this week’s Culture story, "Death and Drinking," to talk about the Bend-based podcast. Check out Killer Cocktails at killercocktailspodcast.com, and see the story on Killer Cocktails on the Culture page of bendsource.com
Wed, July 03, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 7/4/19
Tense Legislative Session Comes To End, Got Hemp-A Debate in Medical Marijuana Legislation and Farming, and the Opening of Miyagi Ramen.
Wed, June 26, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 6/27/19
Serving S'mores, Wildfire Season and Fireworks--the Do's and the Don'ts.
Thu, June 20, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 6/20/19
Listen in this week on what's going on in the world of pickleball, kicking off Central Oregon's LGBTQ+ Pride festivities, and The Bite's Best, a local cooking competition.
Wed, June 12, 2019
Source Weekly Update Podcast 6/13/19
Legislating better parking, Southern Hospitality food truck-style, and Latino Outdoors.
Wed, June 05, 2019
The Source Weekly Update 6/6/2019
Roller sports at the Pavilion, cross country to ski Mt. Bachelor and the A-Ska-Calypse.
Wed, May 29, 2019
Source Weekly Update 5/30/2019
Afterschool scramble, Foundry Four and a wild scenic paddler.
Wed, May 22, 2019
Source Weekly Update 5/23/2019
Cascade Cycling Classic, Mirror Pond and the fuss with Phylos Bioscience.
Wed, May 15, 2019
Source Weekly Update 5/16/2019
On this edition of the Source Weekly update, the Student Success Act heading to Governor Kate Brown's desk; naked in nature, knowing the rules; festival season kicks off with Central Oregon Beer Week!
Wed, May 08, 2019
Source Weekly Update 5/9/2019
On this week's episode of the Source Weekly update, the Tin Pan Theater bought by Bend Film; smoke is in the air, The American Lung Association claims Bend is among cities with the highest air pollution; over Mother's Day weekend the Ford tri-motor plane will be flying over the city, one of the last planes of its kind in existence.
Wed, May 01, 2019
Source Weekly Update 5/2/2019
A weekly update on the headlines in the Source Weekly newspaper. This week's update contains stories about commercial farmers claiming hobby farmers receiving significant, illegal tax breaks; Bend school districts to participate in statewide "Day of Action" including walk-outs and protests by teachers and students on May 8; General Duffy's Waterhole is now open in Redmond.
Wed, April 24, 2019
Source Weekly Update 4/25/19
A weekly update on the headlines in the Source Weekly newspaper. In this week's update we touch on Mirror Pond and dredging project that is still up for debate; bike trail memoirs; also a grand opening prohibition party!
Wed, April 17, 2019
Source Weekly Update 4/18/19
Project Wildfire, Record Store Day and how some local companies are building zero-energy homes in Bend.
Wed, April 10, 2019
Source Weekly Update April 11, 2019
A weekly update on the headlines in the Source Weekly newspaper. In this inaugural Source Weekly Update podcast, from Bend, Oregon, we cover Paula Bullwinkel's art, censored because it contained words from President Trump; a beer called Blunder Armour, aimed at supporting Cascade Armory—the company facing legal action from Under Armour for its name; and a conversation with Bev Clarno, Oregon's new Secretary of State.
Fri, February 10, 2017
Bend's Backyard Dump
China Hat road is southeast Bend leads to the Deschutes National Forest and a dumping ground with associated drug abuse, crime, and dangerous target shooting.
Fri, January 20, 2017
Extreme Oregon: A Photographer's Story
James Parsons tells the story of chasing sunsets, mountains, beaches, and deserts in capturing a magical Oregon landscape.
Wed, January 18, 2017
Source Weekly Nature Columnist Jim Anderson - Telling His Story
88-year old life-long naturalist Jim Anderson tells his story of how he grew up, came to Oregon, and became a widely respected conservationist. Jim tells his story...
Sun, January 08, 2017
Bend Solar Farms Shine
Not all residents living near a solar farm are happy because of visual impacts. Hear one resident and the voice of a solar power developer.
Sat, January 07, 2017
Source Spotlight: Redmond's Eberhard Dairy
Bob Eberhard of Redmond's Eberhard Dairy talks with the Source Weekly's Brian Jennings about his dairy processing business - the last dairy processor east of the Cascade Mountains.
Sat, December 17, 2016
Preparing For The Big One
How will a major Cascadia Earthquake in Western Oregon impact Central Oregon? The Source Weekly's Brian Jennings talked with two emergency preparedness officials in Deschutes County.
Sat, December 03, 2016
Safe or Disgusting? Bend's Mirror Pond Plaza
Safe or Disgusting? Bend's Mirror Pond Plaza by The Source - Bend, Oregon
Fri, November 25, 2016
Trouble On Oregon's Crooked River
The year 2015 saw a devastating blow to the population of Redband Trout in Oregon's Crooked River.
Sat, November 19, 2016
Should Bend & Redmond Schools offer on site contraceptives?
Bend-La Pine and Redmond Schools offer day care for kids of kids, but do not distribute contraceptives on site. The state recommends onsite distribution, but will allow referral which is what Bend and Redmond schools choose. Should that change?
Tue, November 08, 2016
SE Bend Septic Shock
Southeast Bend residents are getting some costly news that could cost many of them up to 80,000 dollars per household.
Sat, October 29, 2016
Bend's Taxi Wars
Bend and Redmond officials are beginning to gather information that may pave the way for Uber to begin business here. That has local cab companies concerned.
Tue, October 25, 2016
Oregon's Cattle - Wolf Conflict
With Oregon's growing wolf population, there is more conflict with wolves killing cattle. The Source Weekly's Brian Jennings talks with manager's of the Nicholson Ranch in Southern Oregon.
Sun, October 16, 2016
Haunted Bend!
The City of Bend has many haunted locations. The Deschutes Historical Museum offers the "Haunt Walks" that explore the paranormal.
Mon, October 10, 2016
Fish Rescue In The Deschutes!
Fish Rescue In The Deschutes! by The Source - Bend, Oregon
Thu, October 06, 2016
Bend Company Makes Flying Safer - Part II
A Bend company is helping prevent airline - bird strikes. The Source Weekly's Brian Jennings reports.
Thu, October 06, 2016
Bend Company Makes Flying Safer
A Bend company is helping prevent dangerous Airline - Bird strikes. The Source Weekly's Brian Jennings reports.
Wed, October 05, 2016
Oregon's Honor Flight for WWII Veterans
In Bend alone, 125 WWII veterans have been on Oregon's Honor Flight to Washington DC where a grateful nation thanks them for their service in helping save the world. This is one of their most recent flights.
Wed, September 21, 2016
Drone Economy Soaring in C. Oregon
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is helping lead the development of the commercial drone economy in Central Oregon.
Tue, September 20, 2016
The Fishwatcher of Steamboat Creek
Lee Spencer has watched and protected wild summer steelhead in the Steamboat Creek in SW Oregon for eighteen years. This is his story.
Wed, September 14, 2016
Rimrock Draw Rock Shelter - oldest evidence of man in N. America?
BLM archaeologist Scott Thomas may have uncovered the oldest evidence of early man in North America - near Burns, Oregon. This is his story.
Sun, September 11, 2016
Chinese History In Oregon
The Chinese influence in the west was strong in the 1800's and Oregon was no exception where Chinese men helped build railroads and mine gold. This is their story from John Day, Oregon.
Mon, August 29, 2016
Oregon: Biomass energy gaining steam
Biomass energy is helping replace fuel oil in John Day and saving money while burning more cleanly.
Wed, August 17, 2016
OSU Cascades Bike Transit Plans
With the opening of the new OSU Cascades campus this fall, university officials are promoting alternative transportation for students, staff, and faculty. Bikes are king! Produced by Brian Jennings
Tue, August 16, 2016
Restoring the Whychus - An Iconic C. Oregon Waterway
The Deschutes Land Trust is restoring 6 miles of the Whychus Creek to its natural and original state in C. Oregon. Wild steelhead are beginning to show up after 50 years.
Fri, August 05, 2016
Bend Climate Change Podcast
The City of Bend is nearing a decision on a resolution to address Climate Change.
Sat, May 14, 2016
Sourcecast Audio: One woman's story of hiking from Mexico to Canada
Sourcecast Audio: One woman's story of hiking from Mexico to Canada by The Source - Bend, Oregon
Wed, May 11, 2016
Disabled athletes compete in the Pole, Pedal, Paddle Relay Race
Disabled athletes compete in the Pole, Pedal, Paddle Relay Race by The Source - Bend, Oregon
Mon, May 02, 2016
Bend City Councilor Sally Russell
Sally Russell was first elected to the Bend City Council in 2012. She will soon declare her candidacy for re-election and says she would like to be selected as Mayor by the other elected members of the City Council.
Mon, May 02, 2016
The Source Weekly's Woman of the Year - Alice Elshoff
Well known Bend conservationist and educator Alice Elshoff has been named "Woman of the Year" by the Source Weekly. Elshoff led a protest rally against the armed occupation of the refuge in January that many believe changed the course of the discussion and heightened awareness of the value of public lands.
Sun, April 17, 2016
Fishing the High Lakes of Central Oregon
Erik Moberly, a biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife discusses fishing the high, backcountry lakes of Central Oregon.
Sun, April 17, 2016
Bend Lady Roughrider Rugby
The Bend Lady Roughriders have put the sport on the map in the Pacific Northwest and will the only Oregon team in the Northwest Championship series. They will host the series in Bend. The team's website is: www.bendwomensrugby.com.
Sun, April 10, 2016
C. Oregon's Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Four members of Central Oregon's Great Old Broads for Wilderness discuss the group's focus and concerns in the region with the Source Weekly's Brian Jennings.
Wed, April 06, 2016
OHV Summit Trail Controversy: Ochoco National Forest
The US Forest Service is nearing a decision to build a 130 mile off highway vehicle (OHV) trail in the Ochoco National Forest. The trail system is very controversial. Sarah Cuddy of Oregon Wild, Richard Nelson of the Oregon Hunters Association, and Larry Ulrich of the Ochoco Trail riders discuss the issue with the Source Weekly.
Tue, April 05, 2016
Debate: Should Mountain Bikes be allowed in Wilderness areas?
A group called the Sustainable Trails Coalition wants to allow mountain bikes into designated Wilderness areas - where mechanized travel has always been off limits. Should mountain bikes be allowed in wilderness areas. We hear from conservationist Erik Fernandez of Oregon Wild and mountain biker Woody Starr. Both sides explored.
Thu, March 31, 2016
Climate Change Impacts: Central Oregon
Dr. Dave Peterson and Dr. Jessica Halofsky are conducting vital research into climate change impacts in Central Oregon. In this Sourcecast interview, they discuss how increased temperatures will affect the region.
Tue, March 22, 2016
Mountain Biking & Introducing Kids to the sport
Bend is Oregon's Mt. Biking capital. Bill Warburton of the Bend Endurance Academy talks about the growing popularity of the sport and how kids can be introduced to it.
Mon, March 21, 2016
Building A Tiny House - Part II
Kit Blackwelder of Bend's Tongue & Groove builders discusses tiny homes. He says they can be an immediate solution to Bend's affordable housing crisis, but the city needs to take action.
Mon, March 21, 2016
Building A Tiny House - Part I
Bend resident Hayley Murphy and her partner are building a tiny house. In this interview, she describes the process and reasons why.
Sun, March 20, 2016
Exploring The Redmond Caves
Near the Redmond Airport is a 40 acre site containing five caves that can be explored. The Source Weekly talked with Greg Currie of the BLM and Matt Skeels of the Central Oregon Grotto about the Redmond Caves.
Sat, March 19, 2016
Oregon's Growing Cougar Population
Oregon's cougar population is growing. The state estimates over 6,000 cougar statewide. Corey Heath of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife discusses the cougar population and what to do if you sight one.
Sat, March 19, 2016
Oregon's Desert Trail
Oregon's Desert Trail follows an 800-mile path through rugged terrain, and ancient/historic places. Renee Patrick coordinates the trail for the Oregon Natural Desert Association and talked with the Source Weekly.
Sat, March 19, 2016
The Healing Of Harney County, Oregon
After the 41 day armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge there is much healing ahead for Harney County, Oregon.
Sat, March 19, 2016
Bend Poly: Feeding Bend's Tech Mecca
Senator Wyden says Bend is on the verge of becoming a tech mecca. But, can Bend supply the skilled labor to meet the demand? Bend Poly President Bruce Cleveland and former student Amber Caisse discuss Bend's tech future.
Wed, March 02, 2016
Source/Cast: Bend Outdoor Adventurer Rex Shepard
He climbed every Cascade Mountain Peak, skied down them, and biked to all of them from Canada to California in 43 days. Hear Bend's Rex Shepard describe his adventures and his desire to be an outdoor inspiration to others.
Wed, February 03, 2016
Source/Cast: Smith Rock - History and lore
Mike Volk has been Smith Rock's biggest fan since 1971. He talks about this international rock climbing and hiking destination - from an historical perspective - mixed with a bit of legend and lore - with the Source Weekly's Brian Jennings.
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