Alleged Embezzlement Closes Eugene’s Weekly Newspaper
On Dec. 28, “Eugene Weekly” published an article informing readers why there wasn’t a print edition distributed in Eugene and Lane County for the first time in over 20 years. The article, “Where’s the Damn Paper,” explained that EW discovered embezzlement within the company. We spoke with Eugene Weekly’s editor, Camilla Mortensen, to hear about…
Bend Young Professionals 2024 Opportunities
Now is the time to sign up Bend Young Professionals opportunities for 2024 and enjoy a minimum of 25 chances to attend captivating educational and social events. Individual YP Passports give you exclusive access to all events and perks, with scholarships available. Tailored for a team’s success, Business Flex Passes are the ideal fit for…
“Know Stories” This January With Deschutes Public Library
Ring in the new year with powerful and diverse human experiences as Deschutes Public Library delves into “Know Stories” this January. Explore Oregon’s overlooked Black history and hear first-hand knowledge from a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Enjoy an evening of literary-themed trivia and attend a performance of Fiddler on the Roof.…
Visit Central Oregon CEO Julia Theisen Stepping Down
Visit Central Oregon, the Regional Destination Management organization dedicated to managing tourism programs and driving economic development, announces the departure of President and CEO Julia Theisen. After five-and-a-half years at Visit Central Oregon, Theisen has accepted a new role as the Tourism Director in Snowmass, Colo. “I am so grateful to the dedicated team and…
Becky Johnson Named Interim President At Linfield University
Linfield University has named Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as interim president. Johnson served as Oregon State University’s interim president during the 2021-22 academic year. Before that, she spent 12 years as an OSU vice president and the top administrator at the university’s Cascades Campus in Bend. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wisconsin, and both a…
COCC Project Management Information Meeting
The Central Oregon Community College Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development is holding a free informational meeting on Project Management Tuesday, January 16th. Project management skills are in-demand and employers across industries often require formal project management training. This free informational session is an opportunity to learn about these skills and if you might…
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Palestinian, Jewish friends navigate global events 🎧
Following the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, two friends in Redmond began to explore a different side of their friendship. Karim Bouris is of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, and his friend Jordan Schiff is of Jewish descent. In this podcast, these two Central Oregonians talk about the challenges and opportunities that the most recent conflict…
Crunchy, Flavorful Thai Peanut Salad
With a new year looming and thoughts of lighter, brighter days ahead, plus the fact that my clothes are feeling quite tight at the moment, a fresh salad with lots of crunch and flavor seems appropriate. This particular salad is all about the dressing, which is easy to mix up. You may need a couple…
Volcanic Theatre Pub Opens Regular Pub Hours
Volcanic Theatre Pub is sporting a different look under its new ownership, and now, it’s also boasting expanded hours during non-concert times. New owners, John Davis and 1988 Entertainment, updated the layout of the venue when the company purchased it early in 2023, moving the bar so that it’s visible from the glass garage doors…
SEA Crab Closes; Restaurant with Healthful Options Moving In
SEA Crab House, the southeast Asian-inspired crab boil restaurant has closed, and in its place will soon be a venture with a distinctly different menu. Sandy Egge, a naturopathic clinical nutritionist, and husband Jeff Taber, a longtime athlete and health enthusiast, will soon open Crave, Bend, a kitchen focused on healthful offerings. Egge was also…
Praying for Snow? Blame El Niño
As soon as winter rolls around, many Oregon residents begin hoping for the snow to come. This year, it may not come as quickly or as heavy as past years. The reason is due to a climate pattern taking place in the Pacific Ocean that can affect weather. El Niño describes the warming of the…
Two Friends Explore Common Ground
Not long after the Hamas attack on Israeli citizens of Oct. 7, Redmond resident Karim Bouris, who claims “100% Palestinian, 100% Lebanese and 100% American” descent, came to the Source Weekly with an interesting proposition: An interview with himself and his friend Jordan Schiff, who grew up in a conservative Jewish family in the South,…
An End-of-Year Opinion Lightning Round
The end of a year is typically a good time to take stock, review what’s working and what still needs to change. In this week’s Opinion, we’re doing just that — taking a look at some of the issues we, and our readers, care about. To spare you some precious time, let’s do this in…
Another Year of Greatness
It seems surreal to me that we’re already at the end of another year. This one just started like five months ago. It went by fast, but that’s probably because I spent another year consuming as much pop culture as I possibly could while being lucky enough to write about it for you fine readers…
Exploring the Hemp Industry’s Ups and Downs
In 2015, shortly following the advent of a pilot program, there were 13 registered growers of hemp in Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. In the summer of 2019, there were 1,342 registered growers on 46,219 acres in Oregon – leading Oregon State University’s Crop and Soil Science Department to posit that hemp…
Patrick Lamb’s Venn Diagram of Happiness
Jazz at The Oxford has embodied the essence of musical innovation and tradition in Bend since its inception over a decade ago. The changing lineup of artists slated yearly is renowned for fusing timeless jazz melodies with contemporary resonance, mastery over their instruments and an innate ability to craft music that captivates the soul. At…
Preguntas y Respuestas de fin de año con la alcaldesa de Bend, Melanie Kebler
Antes de fin alizar el 2023, the Source Weekly se comunicó con la alcaldesa Melanie Kebler para enterarse de los logros importantes de este año y las prioridades que encara a futuro la creciente ciudad. A continuación se muestra un fragmento de la conversación del 15 de diciembre. Source Weekly: ¿Cuáles son algunos de los…
The Third Act
Sometimes something happens out of the blue that restores your belief everything is right with the world. Moments like these are precious. I recently had one: a friend emailed, instructing me to drop everything, grab my skates, there’s black ice at Todd Lake! I come by my love of black ice honestly. During the winters…
YIMBY vs NIMBY
YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) and NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) represent contrasting attitudes toward urban development. YIMBY advocatesthe construction of new housing (of a diverse variety), infrastructure and amenities in their communities to address housing shortages, promote affordability and foster economic growth. They argue that embracing change is essential for sustainable urban development and…
Reading for Your Resolutions
In his 2023 book, “Hidden Potential,” Adam Grant tells the story of a polyglot who learned a new language by setting a goal of 200 mistakes a day. I love the idea of setting a goal to make mistakes, as it’s the only way we learn something new. What a wonderful way to approach New…
Source Warmup
Redmond High School Considers Closure Due to Major Repairs A Redmond school facilities assessment found critical maintenance issues at Redmond High School, prompting considerations of closing the school. According to RSD Public Information Officer Holly Brown major issues with the schools’ heating system would cost nearly $10 million to repair. With a $4 million budget…
Year in Review: 10 Impactful Stories from 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, take a look through some of this year’s most impactful stories, exploring topics such as child care, housing, addiction, transportation and more. Coming… To A Pipeline Near You In February, the Source Weekly wrote about Canadian energy company, TC Energy, which plans to pump 50 million additional cubic feet…
Women Who Hike
Set against the backdrop of Swampy Lakes Sno-Park, this upcoming trail event is curated by Women Who Hike and invites women of all backgrounds and skill levels for a morning snowshoe hike in Bend. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan., 13, at 8am, this snowshoeing escapade signifies more than just an excursion, as it embodies a celebration…
“Deadhead” of the Year
For a proper celebration of music, energy and the end of the year, renowned Grateful Dead tribute group, Call Down Thunder, will light up the stage with euphoric rhythm on Friday, Dec. 29, at 7pm. With the shindig going down at the Domino Room, this music/community event promises an unforgettable experience for both die-hard “Deadheads”…
Horoscope Week of December 28, 2023
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn-born Lebron James is one of the greatest players in basketball history. Even more interesting from my perspective is that he is an exuberant activist and philanthropist. His list of magnificent contributions is too long to detail here. Here are a few examples: his bountiful support for charities like After-School All-Stars,…
Letters to the Editor 12/28/2023
Guest Opinion: Your Vote, Your Voice By Karen Spears Zacharias Oregon led the nation in voter turnout in 2022, but just barely — Oregon edged out Maine voters by 0.5%. Oregon’s youth voter turnout was fourth in the nation, at 35.5%. The higher-than-normal mid-term election turnout was propelled in part by two issues most concerning…
