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Aug 25-31, 2011

Vol. 15, No. 34

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Local News

One Tweet Over the Line: How social media is breeing a new brand of tech addicts

By Source Weekly
Aug 25, 2011
Local News

The Traveling Camera: Crazy Horse

Shooting the Crazy Horse monument in South Dakota.

By Christian Heeb
Aug 29, 2011
Local News

Kanner Fired, Buses Roll

By The Source Staff
Aug 25, 2011
Local News

Why the Haze? Wildfires near and nearer send smoke into Bend

Fires are to blame for the haze and your hack.

By The Source Staff
Aug 24, 2011
Local News

Bulletin Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The Bulletin, citing a dispute with Bank of America over its loans, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.

By The Source Staff
Aug 24, 2011
Local News

Bulletin's Bankruptcy Becomes National News

The Wall Street Journal picks up on the Bulletin's bankruptcy.

By The Source Staff
Aug 25, 2011
Local News

Bon Iver & James Blake Collaboration A Reality

Check out the new collaboration between Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and UK Electro star James Blake!

By The Source Staff
Aug 25, 2011
Local News

Garrison Keillor is in Town Tonight

Garrison Keillor brings his Prairie Home Companion to the mountains of Bend.

By The Source Staff
Aug 25, 2011
Local News

Bachelor Unveils Upgrades

Mt. Bachelor announces $3.5 million in improvements.

By The Source Staff
Aug 25, 2011
Local News

Shakespeare in the Park: A Preview

A look at this weekend's Shakespeare in the Park event.

By The Source Staff
Aug 26, 2011
Local News

My Smokey Drive from Portland to Bend: Wildfires in Central Oregon continue

Fires burn throughout the north-central region of the state.

By The Source Staff
Aug 29, 2011
Local News

Fire Closes Deschutes River

By The Source Staff
Aug 30, 2011
Local News

Mt. Bachelor Announces Season Pass Pricing

Take a look at your season pass options for the 2011-2012 season.

By The Source Staff
Aug 30, 2011

Editorial

COBA's Creative Acounting

By The Source Staff
Aug 25, 2011
Guest Commentary

Out of Work, Out of Office: Obama's inaction on the economy will be his undoing

By Source Weekly
Aug 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Warm Fuzzies

By The Source Staff
Aug 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

CrossFit Critique Was Way Off

By Source Weekly
Aug 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Shut Up and Drive

By Source Weekly
Aug 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Bike Letter Was Right On

By Source Weekly
Aug 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Bend, Briefly

By Mike Bookey
Aug 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Market Move Benefits All

By Source Weekly
Aug 25, 2011

Culture Features

The Bard in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream comes to life in Drake Park this weekend

Shakespeare in the Park comes to Bend August 26 and 27.

By Mike Bookey
Aug 25, 2011
Book Talk

On Mountains and Oceans

The importance of loving the oceans and mountains.

By Source Weekly
Aug 25, 2011

Chow

Little Bites: Brew in Review: The best of the Bend Brewfest

Some hits from the Bend Brewfest, including beers from Ninkasi, Bayern and 21st Amendment.

By Mike Bookey
Aug 25, 2011
Chow

Meet Your Farmer: The Common Table brings you face to face with your food's producer

Fields Farm serves up their fresh goods at the Common Table's Meet Your Farmer Dinner.

By Source Weekly
Aug 29, 2011
Chow

Working Out, Eating Out: Scalon's offers a fitting new menu at the Athletic Club of Bend

Scanlon's at the Athletic club of Bend revamps its menu with calorie counts and more.

By Amy Belasen
Aug 25, 2011

Film

Suspicious Minds: Old school remake of Fright Night exposes its humorous fangs

Fright Night isn't as scary as the '80s original.

By Morgan P Salvo
Aug 24, 2011
Film Events

Shooting in the 23rd Century: Children of Eden provides futuristic arm waving and little more

By Source Weekly
Aug 24, 2011
Film Events

I Hate Hitler

If you watch enough Doctor Who, you'll be able to kill Hitler.

By Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
Aug 24, 2011

Sound Stories & Interviews

Questions for Ben: Things we would have asked Ben Harper about his excellent new album and his show in Bend

We interview Ben Harper without him knowing.

By Mike Bookey
Aug 25, 2011

Outside Features

Clean Football: Want less corruption in the college game? Just get rid of the d-bags

Miami's troubles remind us why slicksters have no place in college football.

By Mike Bookey
Aug 24, 2011
Outside Features

Big Wheels: While not for everyone, 29ers are earning their place on local trails

By Bob Woodward
Aug 30, 2011
Outside Features

A Senior Moment: Masters Road Nationals blows into Bend with MTBs in tow

A preview of the upcoming Masters Nationals Road Cycling event in Bend.

By Michelle Mercer
Aug 24, 2011