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A Tale of Two Rentals

Whether it's raised your rent or your home value, the housing crisis in Central Oregon is palpable. These stories tell the tale of renters struggling to find housing—and how one group of neighbors fought back against short-term rentals

By Jack Harvel May 12, 2021

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Listen: Source Weekly Update 5/13 🎧

A pending end to COVID risk levels in Oregon, changes for how Bend spends tourism money and a gun storage bill passes in the OR legislature

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Hail the Hardy Harlequins

Named after the performing clowns of the 17th Century, these ducks make a splash

We Tried All of the Dandy's Shakes So You Don't Have To

We Tried All of the Dandy's Shakes So You Don't Have To

Two locals while away the pandemic in sweet bliss at a Bend drive-in

John Harvey's Debut EP

John Harvey's Debut EP

"Second Chances" is a breezy collection of folk-pop tunes that tackle the complexities of love and relationships

Hard-ly Drinking

Hard-ly Drinking

A roundup of the myriad hard seltzers locals are enjoying in 2021

Light My Fire

Light My Fire

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Explore New Heights and Get Ready to Move Mountains

A rock climbing guide service hopes to inspire anyone to get out there

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We Tried All of the Dandy's Shakes So You Don't Have To

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Light My Fire

Light My Fire

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Wine at the Moon

Wine at the Moon

Pop-up at Silver Moon's production facility in Redmond

Ditch the Millenium Mansion

Ditch the Millenium Mansion

A smaller way to affordability and energy efficiency

From Tacos to Burgers at Worthy

From Tacos to Burgers at Worthy

The new menu includes beef burgers and fries, along with salads, a chicken sandwich and vegetarian offerings

This Modern World—week of May 13

This Modern World—week of May 13

The judgment of history

Free Will Astrology—Week of May 13

Free Will Astrology—Week of May 13

Your main job is to be receptive, and make sure you remember

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Hard-ly Drinking

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John Harvey's Debut EP

John Harvey's Debut EP

"Second Chances" is a breezy collection of folk-pop tunes that tackle the complexities of love and relationships

May the Source Be With You

May the Source Be With You

May's edition of podcasts and shows

Here's Wallace!

Here's Wallace!

Michael B. Jordan launched a new franchise and we're there for it

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Source Material

April tunes bring May grooves—new music from Dalton Bell, Nicholas Tharpe & quickly, quickly

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Listen: Source Weekly Update 5/13 🎧

Listen: Source Weekly Update 5/13 🎧

A pending end to COVID risk levels in Oregon, changes for how Bend spends tourism money and a gun storage bill passes in the OR legislature

Baking the Magic: The making of the Source Weekly's 2021 Restaurant Guide cover ▶ [with video]

Baking the Magic: The making of the Source Weekly's 2021 Restaurant Guide cover ▶ [with video]

The creative force behind our cookie cover shows us how it got done

Listen: Source Weekly Update 5/6 🎧

Listen: Source Weekly Update 5/6 🎧

Lack of rain's effect on wildfire season and a golf course turning into housing

Rookie Food Cart of the Year ▶ [with video]

Rookie Food Cart of the Year ▶ [with video]

NorthFresh Sushi has locals in Tumalo and beyond coming back for more

▶ WATCH: Bend-La Pine School Board Zone 2: Candidate Marcus LeGrand

▶ WATCH: Bend-La Pine School Board Zone 2: Candidate Marcus LeGrand

Endorsement interview for Marcus LeGrand, candidate for Bend-La Pine School Board Zone 4

▶ WATCH: Bend La Pine School Board Zone 1 - Carrie McPherson Douglass

▶ WATCH: Bend La Pine School Board Zone 1 - Carrie McPherson Douglass

Endorsement interview for Bend La Pine School Board Zone 1 - Carrie McPherson Douglass

▶ WATCH: Redmond School Board Pos. 3 - Lavon Medlock & Ron Osmundson

▶ WATCH: Redmond School Board Pos. 3 - Lavon Medlock & Ron Osmundson

Endorsement interview for Lavon Medlock and Ron Osmundson, candidates for Redmond School Board Position 3

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