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Jul 21-27, 2011

Vol. 15, No. 29

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Local News

Out With the Old: old guard feels the squeeze as boomers stake their claim at Bend Senior Center

Earl Williams fights for the senior citizen lunch program which could possibly be relocated.

By Eric Flowers
Jul 20, 2011
Local News

David Wu's Resignation: The Domino Effect

So what happens in Oregon politics after Wu's resignation?

By Miles J. Jackson, II
Jul 26, 2011
Local News

David Wu Resigns: Here are some people who might fill his spot.

U.S. Rep. David Wu of Oregon won't seek re-election, but here's some people who might.

By Miles J. Jackson, II
Jul 26, 2011
Local News

The Traveling Camera: Balloons Over Bend

Balloons Over Bend provides some great photographic opportunities.

By Christian Heeb
Jul 26, 2011
Local News

Ride the Wind: Ballooning over Bend

Balloons over Bend.

By Source Weekly
Jul 25, 2011
Local News

Trails Conditions are Perfect

Rain makes Bend bike trails more awesome.

By The Source Staff
Jul 21, 2011
Local News

Unusually High Number of Human-Caused Wildfires in Central Oregon

Jul 20, 2011
Local News

Mt. Washington/Reed Market Roundabout to Close Tomorrow

The roundabout at Mt. Washington Drive and Century Drive will be closed for 40 days, beginning July 26.

By The Source Staff
Jul 25, 2011
Local News

Staying Put: Story of a little girl lost has a happy ending

Local youth does the right thing while lost on local trails.

By The Source Staff
Jul 21, 2011
Local News

What Ales Ya?: Not making the grade as a beer lover

Woody learns beer babble.

By The Source Staff
Jul 21, 2011
Local News

Astro Reopens at New Location - Tonight

The new Astro Lounge is bigger, shinier and has a patio.

By The Source Staff
Jul 22, 2011
Local News

To Vote for Our Mayor or Not: Let the people decide, says Clinton

Not resolution yet on the mayor question.

By The Source Staff
Jul 25, 2011
Local News

Mmmmm, Hamm's!

You can't beat it.

By The Source Staff
Jul 26, 2011

Editorial

Your Straight Poop Now Available via Streaming Print!

The newest freshest poop around.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Editorial

The National Guard's Cheesy Move

National Guard is given the boot for promising money that was never given.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

What's That, You Say?

Something has become quite clear about the readers of the Bulletin.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

OPEN LETTER TO THE BEND PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

People are becoming angry about issues with the senior center lunch program.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Bait and Switch at the Senior Center

The senior citizens of Bend are being forced to deal with a bait and switch.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Open Your Ears

It's time to open your ears and shut your mouth.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011

Culture Features

Kickball Fever: Putting a foot into a big red ball is no longer just a game for kids

Kickball might be an age old game but it's the coolest new game around town.

By Bob Woodward
Jul 20, 2011
Book Talk

Charles Finn: Pennies from Heaven

The significance of pennies.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011

Chow

Thinking Outside the Cone: The inside scoop on summer treats

Summer in Bend is filled with plenty of options to get your frozen desert fix.

By Amy Belasen
Jul 26, 2011
Chow

Solace from Sausalito: A happenstance discovery of The Pelican Inn

Dining in Northern California.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Beer & Drink

All Good in the Hood (River)

Brewing in Hood River is better than ever.

Jul 20, 2011

Film

Screw You, Voldemort: This Harry Potter fan's last date with the prince of wizards

The final Harry Potter film premieres.

By Jared Rasic
Jul 20, 2011
Film

From Sad to Worse: These Beginners have no luck

Beginners is released giving both experienced and beginner movie viewers an unsatisfactory movie.

By Morgan P Salvo
Jul 20, 2011
Film Events

Terrorists? Prepare to get Terrorized!

Adult Swim has a new show debuting called NTSF: SD: SUV

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011

Sound Stories & Interviews

Viva Voce: THE FUTURE WILL DESTROY YOU VANGUARD RECORDS

Viva Voce's comes out with their sixth record.

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Sound Stories & Interviews

Remember the '90s?: Getting reacquainted with Everclear, 16 years after Sparkle and Fade

It's the 90's all over again as Everclear returns.

By Mike Bookey
Jul 20, 2011

Natural World

Pity the Poor Jackrabbit: Things haven't been easy for these quick critters

A look into the fast world of jackrabbits.

By Jim Anderson
Jul 20, 2011
Outside Features

No More Re-Racks: It's time we came up with some formal beer pong rules

it's time that real peer pong rules are decided upon.

By Mike Bookey
Jul 20, 2011
Outside Features

Cut to the Chase: Lift-served mountain biking, hiking and disc golfing with a view at Willamette Pass

By Source Weekly
Jul 20, 2011
Outside Features

Where to Sit for the Crit: Cascade Cyclings premier public appearance returns to down town

By Michelle Mercer
Jul 20, 2011