Fish Rescue In The Deschutes!
Fish Rescue In The Deschutes! by The Source - Bend, Oregon

Fish Rescue In The Deschutes! by The Source - Bend, Oregon
A Bend company is helping prevent airline - bird strikes. The Source Weekly's Brian Jennings reports.
A Bend company is helping prevent dangerous Airline - Bird strikes. The Source Weekly's Brian Jennings reports.
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.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is helping lead the development of the commercial drone economy in Central Oregon.
Lee Spencer has watched and protected wild summer steelhead in the Steamboat Creek in SW Oregon for eighteen years. This is his story.
BLM archaeologist Scott Thomas may have uncovered the oldest evidence of early man in North America - near Burns, Oregon. This is his story.
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.
Biomass energy is helping replace fuel oil in John Day and saving money while burning more cleanly.
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
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.
The City of Bend is nearing a decision on a resolution to address Climate Change.
Sourcecast Audio: One woman's story of hiking from Mexico to Canada by The Source - Bend, Oregon
Disabled athletes compete in the Pole, Pedal, Paddle Relay Race by The Source - Bend, Oregon
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.
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.
Erik Moberly, a biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife discusses fishing the high, backcountry lakes of Central Oregon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bend resident Hayley Murphy and her partner are building a tiny house. In this interview, she describes the process and reasons why.
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.
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.
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.
After the 41 day armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge there is much healing ahead for Harney County, Oregon.
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.