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.