The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon
Become a Supporter
The Source Weekly’s reporting is made possible by the power of your support. Be a part of it!
Search
Settings

The Well's Run Dry
Local News

The Well's Run Dry

With the ongoing drought, growing population and piping of canals, Central Oregonians are increasingly seeing their wells go dry. Many may be out of luck.

By Hanna Merzbach Jul 6, 2022

Calendar

See All
Today | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue
Vermicomposting Workshop

Staff Pick
Vermicomposting Workshop - Worthy Garden Club

Sun., July 10, 9-10:30 a.m. and Mon., July 11, 9-10:30 a.m.
View All Our Picks
Kids | Food & Drink | Music | Outside
Submit an Event
Submitting an event is free and easy.

Popular

Vote Now in the Best of Central Oregon!

1. Vote Now in the Best of Central Oregon!

Vote for your favorite local places in Central Oregon's original (and best) readers' poll
Jul. 6

2. Wild Ride's Wild Ride

Redmond Brewery opens second location in Prineville
Jul. 6

3. BODYMIND: Axe Those Allergies

A column exploring the therapeutic applications of the BodyMind
Jun. 29

4. A Taste of the East Coast in Bend

Mimi’s Bagel Deli crafts with precision and care
Jun. 29

5. Khruangbin's Global Sound Happens Naturally

Houston group brings together Thai funk, Iranian pop, Jamaican dub reggae, and American R&B
Jun. 29

The Latest

Gung Ho for Munch & Music

Gung Ho for Munch & Music

The Well's Run Dry

The Well's Run Dry

With the ongoing drought, growing population and piping of canals, Central Oregonians are increasingly seeing their wells go dry. Many may be out of luck.

Noticias en Español

Noticias en Español

Wyden visita Planned Parenthood de Bend

Shine a Little Light

Shine a Little Light

The benefits of our energy expenditure travel beyond our wildest dreams. That's why it's so critical to keep shining.

May the Source Be With You

May the Source Be With You

July edition: "Star Wars," Sympathy Pains and "Stranger Things"

Locavore Program Encourages Helping Out at Area Farms

Locavore Program Encourages Helping Out at Area Farms

Farmer's market quilts and a way to help out local farms

Oregon Mountain Bike Race

Oregon Mountain Bike Race

The 24/12 race loops through some of the most recognizable MTB trails in Central Oregon

More of the Latest

Culture & Chow

Shine a Little Light

Shine a Little Light

The benefits of our energy expenditure travel beyond our wildest dreams. That's why it's so critical to keep shining.

What's Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

What's Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

It's important to understand the context beyond the headlines

Book Talk

Book Talk

Three incredible books by women authors, for your summer reading pleasure

Horoscope Week of July 7, 2022

Horoscope Week of July 7, 2022

Mac 'n Cheese Primavera

Mac 'n Cheese Primavera

With veggies springing from local gardens, a dressed-up veggie pasta is ideal for this time of year

Locavore Program Encourages Helping Out at Area Farms

Locavore Program Encourages Helping Out at Area Farms

Farmer's market quilts and a way to help out local farms

BODYMIND: Axe Those Allergies

BODYMIND: Axe Those Allergies

A column exploring the therapeutic applications of the BodyMind

More Culture
More Food & Drink

Beer & Drink & Smoke Signals

Wild Ride's 
Wild Ride

Wild Ride's Wild Ride

Redmond Brewery opens second location in Prineville

New Synthetic Marijuana Restrictions Will Further Squeeze a Flagging Cannabis Industry

New Synthetic Marijuana Restrictions Will Further Squeeze a Flagging Cannabis Industry

Producers worry regulators are overreacting

The Birth of Beervana

The Birth of Beervana

An excerpt from "A Woman's Place is in the Brewhouse..."

More Beer & Drink
More Smoke Signals

Music & Screen

Gung Ho for Munch & Music

Gung Ho for Munch & Music

May the Source Be With You

May the Source Be With You

July edition: "Star Wars," Sympathy Pains and "Stranger Things"

Jason Mraz Knows Love Songs

Jason Mraz Knows Love Songs

The optimistic wordsmith talks making honest music, his beginnings and what's next

Cal-Reggae Veterans

Cal-Reggae Veterans

Slightly Stoopid brings its sunny brand of reggae mixed with rock, funk, folk, pop and punk rock to the Amphitheater Saturday

Creepy Phone Home

Creepy Phone Home

Ethan Hawke creates a memorable new monster in "The Black Phone"

Khruangbin's Global Sound Happens Naturally

Khruangbin's Global Sound Happens Naturally

Houston group brings together Thai funk, Iranian pop, Jamaican dub reggae, and American R&B

Peter Sumic on Forest Ray's new album, the label, and summer tour

Peter Sumic on Forest Ray's new album, the label, and summer tour

Catch the Seattle psych-outfit at High Desert Music Hall July 5

More Music
More Screen

Video & Podcasts

Listen: Greater Idaho, Lesser Oregon with Matt McCaw 🎧

Listen: Greater Idaho, Lesser Oregon with Matt McCaw 🎧

Nine counties in Oregon have voted in favor of exploring moving Oregon's border. We chat with the Crook County area leader about the movement.

More Podcasts
More Videos

Find Local Businesses

Featured Partners

Poll

How do you feel about the new Bird Bikes around town? 

  • I like them
  • They are nuisance
  • They will help people get around town
  • Impartial
  • Other? Tell us below

View Results

Newsletter Signup

Get Central Oregon daily news
directly in your inbox

Survey

Best of Central Oregon 2022

Best of Central Oregon 2022

Vote for your favorite places in the Best of Central Oregon 2022 contest!

Get Social

  • The Source Weekly

Current Issue

Issue Cover

Source Weekly July 7, 2022

Special Issues

Bend Nest

Summer 2022

bend Nest

Highlights

Want to advertise with us?

For info on print and digital advertising, >> Click Here

Special Issues & Guides

Vote Now in the Best of Central Oregon!

Best Of

Vote Now in the Best of Central Oregon!

Restaurant Guide 2022

Restaurant Guide

Restaurant Guide 2022

The Leaflet - Spring 2022

The Leaflet

The Leaflet - Spring 2022

Central Oregon Pets - Spring 2022

Central Oregon Pets

Central Oregon Pets - Spring 2022

Takeout Guide: Central Oregon Pickup & Delivery

Takeout Guide

Takeout Guide: Central Oregon Pickup & Delivery

Give Guide 2021

Give Guide

Give Guide 2021

Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Email
Newsletters
Instagram
RSS

© 2022 LAY IT OUT INC | 704 NW GEORGIA AVE, BEND, OREGON 97703  |   Privacy Policy

Website powered by Foundation