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Bend Don't Break

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Episodes

Bend Company Makes Flying Safer

A Bend company is helping prevent dangerous Airline - Bird strikes. The Source Weekly's Brian Jennings reports.

Oct 06, 20161 min

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.

Oct 05, 20165 min

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.

Sep 21, 20165 min

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.

Sep 20, 20165 min

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.

Sep 11, 20165 min

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

Aug 17, 20165 min

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.

May 02, 201629 min

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.

May 02, 201625 min

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.

Apr 17, 201612 min

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.

Apr 10, 201620 min

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.

Apr 06, 201615 min

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.

Apr 05, 201620 min

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.

Mar 31, 201612 min

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.

Mar 22, 201614 min

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.

Mar 21, 201611 min

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.

Mar 21, 20167 min

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.

Mar 20, 201611 min

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.

Mar 19, 20169 min

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.

Mar 19, 201612 min

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.

Mar 19, 201620 min

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.

Mar 19, 201617 min
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