Central Oregon Activists participate in global solidarity hunger strike for Palestine
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced in a press release Sept. 18 a groundbreaking resolution asking the President to recognize a Palestinian state. It’s the first time the U.S. Senate has ever formally called for recognizing a Palestinian state while also supporting a secure Israel. The announcement comes just two days after Central Oregon activists staged…
Based On A “True” Story
Let’s talk about “The Conjuring” Universe for a second, just in case the newly released “The Conjuring: Last Rites” truly is the last film in the franchise. “The Conjuring” Universe is the only successful interconnected series of movies, post-Marvel, that Hollywood has successfully managed to launch (RIP Universal’s Dark Universe). Starting with 2013’s “The Conjuring,”…
Don’t Let These Three Clauses Confuse You
When buying a home here in Oregon, there are several agreements, addendums and the like that are required to complete the purchase and sale of a particular property. The centerpiece of every transaction is the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a document designed to protect both parties and ensure a smooth closing. Yet, over the years,…
Free Will Astrology
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A supple clarity is crystallizing within you. Congratulations! It’s not a brittle or rigid certainty, but a knack for limber discernment. I predict you will have an extra potent gift for knowing what truly matters, even amidst chaos or complication. As this superpower reaches full ripeness, you can aid the process…
Being Bond in Bend
Ordering a martini — shaken, not stirred — can make anyone feel like James Bond. But in a laid-back town like Bend, that classic line might come off a bit too polished. For a drink that nods to timeless style without trying too hard, consider an Old Fashioned. It’s vintage, it’s classy and it fits…
It’s Wine o’Clock Somewhere
Bend may be Beer Town, USA, but the city also boasts a passionate wine crowd. Bend has about a dozen wine bars and tasting rooms, which doesn’t include restaurants. While a glass of wine has always been more expensive than a mug of beer, it is possible to find some deals during happy hour. And…
Raise a Glass at Sisters Saloon
Step through swinging cowboy doors and into a slice of Central Oregon history at Sisters Saloon, a beloved gathering spot in downtown Sisters. Housed in the restored Hotel Sisters, originally built in 1912, the saloon blends Old West charm with a welcoming, modern-day vibe. The establishment features heavy wood furniture, a copper ceiling and western…
Locals Night Ain’t Exclusive if Everyone’s Invited
There are several benchmarks for new arrivals in achieving “local” status in Bend. They include: while floating the river, foregoing flip-flops (or — gag — canvas Vans) for strappy Chacos, knowing that Sizemore doesn’t rhyme with “…That’s Amore!” and being a regular at any of Bend’s fine drinking establishments’ Locals Night. Wait, do places not…
The Source Etiquette Guide to Dive Bars
“Good manners reflect something from inside — an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.” — Emily Post Dive bars. What’s not to love? You get no-bullshit service, (relatively) cheap drinks and chatty regulars with whom you can score in more ways than one! But if there’s one thing we’ve learned the…
Strength in Silks
Lava City Cirque is celebrating its first anniversary at the north end of Bend off O.B. Riley Road with some exciting achievements. One of its students, 11-year-old Margot Tatum-Ling, won the national championship in the Intermediate 2 competition at the Aerialympics Kansas City, MO in July. Three other students won first place awards. Altogether, Lava…
Central Oregon Faces Worst HIV Crisis on Record
Beth thought the hardest part was over when her COVID symptoms finally cleared in late 2022. Like many Central Oregonians, she had delayed routine health care during the pandemic, focusing instead on getting by while the world shut down around her. But months later, a routine blood test at Deschutes County’s health clinic revealed something…
Redmond Fire and Rescue Earns Peds Ready EMS Certification
Redmond Fire & Rescue has earned official recognition as a Peds Ready Emergency Medical Systems agency by the Oregon Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, highlighting the department’s commitment to emergency care for kids. A Peds Ready agency is an ambulance service or hospital emergency room that’s been evaluated and found to have the right…
Wingin’ It at Happy Hour
Fire on the Mountain Happy Hour at Fire on the Mountain means your fill of wings for $1 each from 2-5pm daily. If you can’t make Happy Hour, the restaurant offers 20 wings for $20 all day on Wednesdays. FOTM started frying wings in Portland in 2005. It expanded to Denver in 2012 and opened…
The Big Bend Pickup
Central Oregon seems to have a healthy volunteer network, especially when it comes to preserving the natural bounty of the area. A local business owner is organizing a new community cleanup called The Big Bend Pickup. Danny Goll owns HiBar Cleaning Solutions. He and his wife, Candy, have been active in the Bend Beautification Program…
Baile por la Comunidad at Silver Moon Brewery
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and community! Join us on Sunday, September 28th at Silver Moon Brewing for a high-energy outdoor concert featuring the incredible rhythms of Son de Cuba – a Portland-based band blending Afro-Cuban salsa, timba, and Latin jazz. This celebration is more than a concert – it’s a call to…
Class Prepares Volunteers to Mentor Children of Incarcerated Parents
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and background checks, volunteers are matched with a child that shares similar interests and commits to spending a few hours a week together…
Get Your Hands Dirty and Your Feet Wet!
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council would love to have you join us for our upcoming stewardship day. We are partnering with Wanderlust Tours to restore hundreds of native sedges to a wetland area along the Deschutes River. This is an incredible opportunity for you to join us and get your hands dirty and feet wet while helping protect…
COVID-19 Vaccine Access Limited in Oregon
Since 2021, the COVID vaccine has been available to healthcare providers. However, federal changes to the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine program have introduced strict eligibility requirements and reduced availability, raising concerns among those who currently don’t qualify for the vaccine. In the coming days, state and local officials hope to gain more information about how federal policy…
Let’s Champion Political Debate, Without Fear
A lot has been said this week about the shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Many have made him out to be something of a martyr. Others have said his inflammatory rhetoric made him an inevitable target for political violence. According to the binary political positions that some people live under, he was either…
Will Leather Goods Coming to Bend’s Old Mill District
From Venice Beach boardwalks to flagship stores in Oregon and Texas, Will Leather Goods has built a national reputation for craftsmanship and design. This fall, the Eugene-based brand will be bringing their heirloom-quality leather goods to Bend with plans to open a 1,100-square-foot shop in the Old Mill District in the same building as lululemon…
Celebrating 35 Years of Service
Founded over three decades ago, Rimrock Trails has become a trusted leader in providing high-quality counseling and substance use treatment services across Central Oregon. With a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families, Rimrock Trails continues to fulfill its mission of improving the lives of those struggling with mental health and substance use by offering timely access…
Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky career retrospective opens at High Desert Museum
Place is at the heart of everything artist Joe Feddersen creates. Plateau imagery, such as mountains and animals, is juxtaposed with chain-link fences, high-voltage towers, and power lines. Indigenous themes and contemporary life intertwine on baskets, prints, ceramics and glass. A new exhibition opening September 27, 2025, at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon,…
Free Expert Community Presentation
Free community talk at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 on “Maintaining Mental Health As We Age” at the Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702. Learn more. Mental health is just as important as physical health — especially as we age. We’ll explore how anxiety, depression, and mood disorders can uniquely affect older…
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical therapy that enhances the body’s natural healing process by breathing in 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. It’s used as a treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. By providing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, HBOT delivers 10-15 times more oxygen to tissues within the body.…
It’s Tea’s Time at Wild Ride Brew
Tea is the most popular soft drink in the world while beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage on Earth. Given how many adjuncts — non-traditional ingredients beyond malt and hops — are used in craft brewing, it’s almost puzzling how uncommon tea-infused beers are. Wild Ride Brew’s head brewer, Matt Katakura, tastefully bucks that…
A New Bronze Plaque Will Honor the Life of Barry Washington, Jr.
A bronze memorial plaque for Barry Washington Jr., a man shot and killed in downtown Bend, will be unveiled in late September or early October. Washington was 22 when he was killed at the corner of NW Wall Street and NW Oregon Avenue, on Sept. 19, 2021. Hundreds of people attended a vigil to honor…
Letters to the Editor Week of Sept. 18
The Rhythm of the Seasons Nature moves in cycles—seasons of growth, harvest, rest, and renewal. Yet so many of us try to live as if we are machines, expected to produce and perform without pause. Over time, this leaves us depleted, disconnected, and longing for balance. As a nurse practitioner and trauma-informed coach, I’ve seen how honoring…
Bend’s Welcoming Week is Back
Bend is kicking off its eighth annual Welcoming Week today (September 12-21) with events celebrating the “Stories We Share” — bringing together longtime residents and newcomers through cultural celebrations, conversations and community gatherings. The City of Bend and St. Charles Health System are leading the charge, but dozens of local organizations are hosting everything from…
Sweet Yeli’s Serves Up Decadence Without Guilt
Bend’s bustling farmers markets are filled with delicious things, but lately a certain stall has been pulling crowds in with the scent of chocolate, cinnamon and something just a little bit magical. Sweet Yeli’s, the small-batch dessert company from local baker and entrepreneur Yelina Davis, has quickly become one of those spots people gravitate toward,…
One Day Choir
The benefits of music and singing have long been explored with various research finding it has positive effects on mental and physical health. A study by the University of Oxford says choir singing improves health, happiness and is the perfect icebreaker. Creating connections, community and joy is the idea behind the One Day Choir in…
ELSEWHERE Will Be the Place to Be
A new festival is debuting in October that’s meant to feel like a calming retreat. Even the name, ELSEWHERE, conveys transporting one to another place. Organizer Alyssa Reyes describes it as a nomadic gathering in Central Oregon blending music, art, movement, ceremony and connection. “The event is going to bring together about 30 or so…
In Praise of Wasps
This time of year, when yellow jackets invade a mountain picnic or backyard barbecue, it’s really hard to see the good in these insects and their relatives. But it’s there. “When people think of wasps, they think of only a couple ones that really are bad actors,” said Dr. Jerry Freilich, High Desert Museum volunteer…
