Jul 28 - Aug 3, 2011

News

• Local News

  Horner Hospitalized, Season Over

  Bend cyclist Chris Horner was hospitalized with a blood clot in his lung.

  By Michelle Mercer

  Aug 1, 2011

  
• Local News

  Portland's Next Mayor: The Contenders

  A rundown of potential candidates for Portland's next mayor.

  By Miles J. Jackson, II

  Jul 28, 2011

  
• Local News

  Whisker Wars: The new reality show features plenty of Bend

  A look at the new reality show Whisker Wars about competitive beard and moustache growing.

  By Mike Bookey

  Jul 29, 2011

  
• Local News

  On the Mariners Losing Streak

  How have the Seattle Mariners lost 17 games in a row? And why do we keep watching?

  By The Source Staff

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Local News

  Win Tickets to This Weekend's Volcanic Funk Fest

  Win two tickets to the Volcanic Funk Fest!

  By The Source Staff

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Local News

  New Brett Dennen Video Features Bend, Oregon!

  The video for Brett Dennen's Comeback Kid (That's My Dog) features some shots of people in Bend.

  By The Source Staff

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Local News

  Weighing Benefits of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

  Oregon Capitol News takes a look at the possibility of medical marijuana dispensaries in Oregon.

  By The Source Staff

  Jul 28, 2011

  
• Local News

  Trying to Steal Our Stash: Imposters in our garage

  Our beer is not your beer.

  By The Source Staff

  Jul 28, 2011

  
• Local News

  Jerry Joseph Tonight in Bend

  Road warrior songwriter Jerry Joseph plays the Astro Lounge tonight.

  By The Source Staff

  Jul 28, 2011

  
• Local News

  Sam Adams Says He Won't Run for Re-Election

  With pole figures plummeting, Adams opts to not run for re-election.

  By Miles J. Jackson, II

  Jul 29, 2011

  
• Local News

  Volcanic Funk, Mosquito Eruption and More

  Music, mosquitoes and munchies.

  By The Source Staff

  Aug 1, 2011

  
• Local News

  The Shins to Play in Bend Next Week

  Indie rock heroes The Shins play in Bend before heading down to Outside Lands.

  By The Source Staff

  Aug 1, 2011

  
• Local News

  New Wildfire in Central Oregon: 1,600 acres burned thus far

  Hot temps and lightning in the desert is a bad combo.

  By The Source Staff

  Aug 2, 2011

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  Certified Fresh Straight Poop: It's Good For You

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Editorial

  Deschutes County Shoots the Messenger

  By The Source Staff

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Wasca-We Wabbits

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Cutting Kermit and His Friends

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Some Drivers Are Bikers, Too

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Shout Out to Juniper

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  Blowing Hot Air: White knuckling through a ride in a homemade balloon over Bend

  A first-time balloon rider tells his experience flying over Bend.

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Culture Features

  Stranger Than Fiction: Bang! Bang! You're Dead shows a very real side of teen violence

  Bang! Bang! You're Dead show the very real problem of teen bullying and the consequences when it isn't taken seriously.

  By Susanne Flynn

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Picks

  Our Picks for 7/27-8/4: Volcanic Funk Fest, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Attorny General John Kroger and more.

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  

Screen

• Film

  Battle of the Casual Sexes: Friends with Benefits takes on No Strings Attached and both prove there's no such thing

  Friends With Benefits proves better than No Strings Attached with quick wit and comedic ease.

  By Anne Pick

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Film

  Blockbuster Fatigue: How Captain America got me back in my nerd groove

  Captain America is the standard super hero movie but will still make you feel like a kid again.

  By Jared Rasic

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Film Events

  Giant Robot Rumble!: Machines go to battle in Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3

  Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 is a game of mixed morals and a diversity of characters that creates for decent entertainment.

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Film Events

  Weenie Dogs are Worse

  The Discovery Channel should devote a week long program to the weenie dog instead of the less frightening shark.

  By Source Weekly

  Jul 27, 2011

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  High-Elevation Funk: The Volcanic Funk Fest brings a New Orleans-style party to Bend

  Gabe Johnson brings New Orleans funk to Bend with his creation: the Volcanic Funk Fest.

  By Mike Bookey

  Jul 27, 2011

  

Outside

• Natural World

  Rattlesnake Hysteria Calm down, snakes aren't that dangerous

  Rattlesnakes may be animals to fear but if the right steps are taken to be safe, the creatures will not pose a threat.

  By Jim Anderson

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Outside Features

  Locked Back In: I was actually kind of looking forward to a season without the NFL

  The NFL will once again be taking over Sunday afternoons for those fans who can't stand to miss a game.

  By Mike Bookey

  Jul 27, 2011

  
• Outside Features

  Taming the Risk: Fear can be overcome, but accidents will always happen

  Sometimes we over look the danger of outdoor activities but dwelling on the possibility will ruin the excitement to come.

  By Michelle Mercer

  Jul 27, 2011