Central Oregon Pets – Fall 2020
Welcome to another edition of Central Oregon Pets! In tough times, our animals bring us that loving feeling, no matter what is happening out there in the wide world. And with 2020 being as turbulent as it has, we’re stoked to bring this issue to you. Check out a heartwarming tale of the heroes who…
It Takes a Village
As families adjust to a new school year in online education, Central Oregon tutoring businesses, pod networks and child care programs are mobilizing to fill gaps in education and child care.
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My View: Jason Kropf, Oregon House 54 Democratic candidate ▶ [with video]
Jason Kropf, Democratic candidate for Oregon House 54, joins Source Editor Nicole Vulcan on “My View,” a video series inviting local candidates to share their views on a host of topics ahead of the 2020 election, while sitting in front of a view they enjoy. Kropf chose Orchard Park in northeast Bend. Stay tuned for…
Central Oregon Debate Series starts Monday!
In just a few short days, elections officials will begin mailing Oregonians their ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election. To help you prepare, the Source has compiled its “My View” series, offering one-on-one interviews with the candidates vying for seats in everything from the Bend City Council to the U.S. House. In addition, Source…
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My View: Cheri Helt, Oregon House 54 Republican candidate ▶ [with video]
Cheri Helt, Republican candidate for Oregon House 54, joins Source Editor Nicole Vulcan on “My View,” a video series inviting local candidates to share their views on a host of topics ahead of the 2020 election, while sitting in front of a view they enjoy. Helt chose Pine Nursery Park in Bend. Stay tuned for…
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My View: August Paul Johnson Bend City Council Pos. 2 candidate ▶ [with video]
August Paul Johnson, candidate for Bend City Council Pos. 2, joins Source Editor Nicole Vulcan on “My View,” a video series inviting local candidates to share their views on a host of topics ahead of the 2020 election.
Pearl’s Puzzle- Week of Oct. 12
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Listen: Oregon’s Amazing Vote-By-Mail Elections with Nancy Blankenship 🎧
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Nancy Blankenship, who has been serving as the Deschutes County Clerk since 2003. Many of us know her name, but we wanted to find out more about the person behind the ballots in Deschutes County. Blankenship is a third-generation Oregonian who has lived in…
What’s Cookin’ In Sunriver?
Already home to numerous bars, breweries and restaurants, Sunriver has no shortage of options when it comes to settling on a place to dine out. According to Lauren Copelan, however, the quaint town is missing something—and she’s fully prepared to bridge the gap. “There aren’t really any late-night restaurants,” Copelan said in an interview with…
BendFilm: Make Your Own Schedule
This might be completely selfish of me, but I’m pretty glad BendFilm Festival is virtual this year. For one, I’m happy that festival Executive Director Todd Looby and company are doing everything they can to keep us film nerds safe and, two, because I’ve been sick for the last two weeks and I’m lucky that…
Beer Pack to Benefit Fire Victims
The skies may have largely cleared of smoke in Central Oregon—but elsewhere in the state, the damage and the effects of the recent (and ongoing) wildfires around the state will be felt for quite some time. To help out, many of Central Oregon’s beer people are looking for ways to help. For Deschutes Brewery and…
Teton Gravity Research adds second film screening
The action sports media company, Teton Gravity Research, is marking its 25th anniversary this year—and with that, it’s putting out a new film. “Make Believe” already screened once during a sold-out show at the Tower Theatre Oct. 3, but those who missed it have another chance Oct. 9. The film celebrates the athletes who have…
Buy the Pray for Snow Truck, Help with Fire Relief
10 Barrel Brewing is conducting a unique fundraiser to help the victims of the Oregon wildfires. The brewery is selling its iconic “Pray for Snow” truck—used for rail jam events at everything from its Pray for Snow parties to Oregon WinterFest—and donating the proceeds to the American Red Cross to help West Coast fire victims.…
Let’s Hear It for the Fungi
How about we all give a shout-out for one fun-gi? Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves. This week is a big one for local mycologists and your garden variety mushroom lovers, as the Fungi Fest kicks off at Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, in partnership with the Central Oregon Mushroom Club. As is the norm, rather…
“With Spirit” Debuts at BendFilm
Local adventure racers Chelsey and Jason Magness have been at the sport for quite some time now. They founded and currently direct Bend Racing together, competing in some of the toughest races all over the world. For Chelsey, her relationship with the sport started when Jason asked her to run one on the couple’s fourth…
Working with the Spirit of the Times
News flash: Bend Roots Revival, the city’s locals’ music festival, is happening this year, even amid the pandemic. While it won’t be entirely the same, the changes the popular local music showcase is making means more people just may be able to see and hear the action. This year, people will be able to take…
Oh, Boo. Is Halloween Canceled?
It’s officially “spooky season,” though this year’s festivities will undoubtedly look a little different. Halloween itself might not be canceled, but classic door-to-door trick-or-treating is being shunned by many, as handing out candy to strangers has rapidly transformed from a time-worn tradition to a purported health hazard. Local parents and businesses are adapting, bringing Halloween…
Easy Fall Maintenance Checklist
Central Oregonians love this time of year. The temps have cooled but are still comfortable for outdoor activities, with less-crowded trails and waterways. In between all of those rounds of golf, bike rides and hikes, taking care of fall home maintenance items will allow homeowners to enjoy fewer troubles in the winter months, while lowering…
What An Earl Wants & Ex To Grind
What An Earl Wants This new guy I’ve been dating said he wants to keep things casual. I’m bummed because I’ve caught some pretty intense feelings for him. Is it possible he just needs to get to know me better and once he does, he’ll feel differently? —Wishful Pursuing a relationship with this guy is like…
Free Will Astrology—Week of October 8
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Ursula K. Le Guin said that we don’t just naturally know how to create our destinies. It takes research and hard work. “All of us have to learn how to invent our lives, make them up, imagine them,” she wrote. “We need to be taught these skills; we need…
The Bubble That Won’t Burst
“It’s quite extraordinary. Home sale prices increased by 15% just this summer. Historically, it’s 7% to 9% a year,” said Brian Ladd, a principal agent at Cascade Sotheby’s. Ladd grew up in the real estate industry and has been a broker for the past 20 years. “People are panic buying. I’ve never seen anything like…
As Dishonest Attack Ads Infest Local Politics, New Netflix Doc Suggests Another Way Forward
In a presidential election year, every day can feel like a week; every week like a year. It feels like far more than a week ago that Americans watched as the two presidential candidates appeared together for their first debate. The subsequent string of local and national officials announcing publicly that they denounce white supremacy—in…
Letters to the Editor 10/8/20
Editor’s note: This week, inside these pages, we attempt to answer one of the burning questions during this pandemic year: Is Halloween really canceled? And more importantly, will kids tolerate not getting loaded up with piles of candy?! Among other news and commentary that could probably be categorized as more hard-hitting, we attempt to answer…
Noticias en Español
El día Sábado, al compartir las instalaciones del parque Bend, se desató la violencia entre manifestantes a favor de Trump y manifestantes que apoyan la justicia racial cuando la policía no cito ni arrestó a un hombre que apunto con una pistola a la gente Los tensa coexistencia entre ambos grupos en el vecindario de…
The Source Weekly Update Oct 8
In this week’s update, we are covering the controversy of the Mirror Pond dredging. Is it worth it to dredge a pond that is historically known to refill with sediments? Also, real estate prices in bend are skyrocketing and it begs the question: are increased prices a sign of a stabilized local economy or just…
Inside Our Endorsement Interviews: Phil v. Phil
These interviews have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. Phil Henderson, Republican Candidate for Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Source Weekly: Can you give an example of a time you worked with someone with a different ideology than your own and how you came up with a policy solution that worked for all parties…
