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2026 Poetry Contest Winners
A shout-out to all of the artists who shared their poetry, and thereby a piece of themselves, in our annual contest in celebration of Poetry Month. Our theme, “Community,” can be broadly interpreted and it was, making it all the more enjoyable to read such a wide range of poems. We want to give a…
Another Castle!
I’m not sure what to say about “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” but one thing is for sure: I’m not sure if I like Chris Pratt that much anymore. Which I find strange because his character on “Parks and Recreation,” Andy Dwyer, is one of my all-time favorite sitcom schlubs and he was one of…
Bend Breweries Dominate 11th Annual Oregon Beer Awards
When people compare the Oregon Beer Awards to the Academy Awards, given that it’s a night full of talented people earning well-deserved plaudits for their body of work the past year, what they leave out is that it’s like the entire Oscars experience. The sudsy equivalent of the red carpet is part and parcel of…
Free Will Astrology, Week of April 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Unexpected deliverance? Lucky rides? Beginner’s grace? Dreamy, gleaming replacements? To the untrained eye, it may look like you are bending cosmic law in your favor. In truth, you’re simply redeeming the backlog of blessings you earned in the past—acts of quiet generosity and unselfish hardship that never got their proper reward.…
Vote Jamie Collins for Deschutes County Commission, Pos. 1
In a May primary that might have otherwise been ho-hum, voters are selecting candidates in a raft of positions for the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners, after voting previously to expand the commission from three members to five. Each race has a fairly large slate of candidates — except for Position 1, in which…
Vote Jason Kropf for House District 54
Oregon House District 54’s Democratic primary got interesting this election season when Andrew Caruana elected to run against incumbent Jason Kropf. Caruana is a newcomer to being a candidate in the public sector, but his knowledge of the Oregon State Legislative Assembly is surprisingly deep. Andrew serves on the Disability Health and Employment Equity Coalition…
After 25 Years Together, Is a Tantra Workshop Right for You?
Dear Dr. Jane, My wife and I have been married for almost 25 years. Our youngest is graduating high school in June and heading to the dorms. We love each other very much and have a nice connection, but we’re hoping to spice things up a little. We aren’t into anything like swinging or threesomes.…
Trickster, Satsang & Harkum, Crenshaw & Mastro
Trickster Trickster is about to shake up Silver Moon. The new community band aims to get the crowd singing and dancing on April 11. Trickster is a mix of local talent who share an interest in furthering the American Roots Music Tradition. They play music honoring and inspired by musical greats like Janis Joplin, Jerry…
State’s Housing Watchdog Office Flags Redmond for ‘Livability’ Code Changes
A state office focused on spurring housing production is intervening in a set of code changes proposed by the City of Redmond that developers say would make development of townhomes more difficult and costly. Redmond is the first city in the state to face this kind of enforcement from the Housing Accountability and Production Office, or HAPO, the body created by Gov. Tina Kotek and the Oregon Legislature in 2024 to help knock down regulatory barriers…
Letters to the Editor, Week of April 9
Critique of Land Use Planning in Bend The term “crisis” is often used to describe the current housing situation in Deschutes County. By definition, a crisis is an unstable period that threatens to result in highly undesirable outcomes. While there is a current imbalance between housing supply and demand, it doesn’t rise to the level…
‘60s Band The Cowsills to Perform Benefit Concert for New Madras Museum
The Cowsills, a popular band from the 1960s, will perform a benefit concert raising money to convert a church into a historical museum in Madras. The Jefferson County museum will include exhibits with Native American themes, digital elements, antique photography and artifacts from the Homestead era. The Jefferson County Historical Society begins renovations on the 6,400-square-foot building, known to locals as the Madras Gospel Mission Community Center, this month. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning…
Homelessness Nonprofit Leader, Former Disaster Responder Face Off in Deschutes County Commissioner Position 4 Race
The race for Position 4 on the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners is the only contest on the jam-packed May 19 ballot that’s all but certain to be decided without moving on to the November general election. The leader of a prominent homeless housing nonprofit, Rick Russell, and a former firefighter and emergency responder in his third try for local office, Chet Wamboldt, are vying for the seat — one…
Mt. Bachelor to Helm Motel Previously Known as LOGE Entrada
You can’t move a mountain, as it were. But sometimes, the mountain moves closer to you. Mt. Bachelor has signed a lease agreement with Entrada Lodge, the Century Drive motel previously known as LOGE Entrada. Rebranding the property Trailhead Lodge, Mt. Bachelor will begin accepting reservations for summer 2026, according to a release. That 79-guest-room…
Scientist to Songwriter
Texas-based songwriter Mark Winters has added Central Oregon to his Good Vibes Highway Tour this spring with a stop at Bend’s The Commonwealth Pub April 29. Winters began his career as a “Bonafide rocket scientist” and found inspiration through the connection created through music as he recently explained to the Source. the Source: When did…
Mountain View Roadhouse Opens
Mountain View Roadhouse, in the former location of the Phoenix Restaurant on NE Bellevue Drive in Bend, is now open after several months of renovations. “There’s a new, comfortable, private lottery area, a 21+ bar, and we took out just a few of the booths to allow for banquet seating and groups of 20+,”…
The Butterfly Effect
After listening attentively to the first episode with Cornelius Edison, my 10-year-old daughter said to me, “Mama, you forgot to say your name!” Even though it was her first time ever listening to a podcast, she was completely right. I had forgotten to present myself. I humbly nodded and she immediately asked me, “But, why?”…
The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Sell in Bend
The buzz I hear a lot from homeowners in Bend: “We’re thinking about selling, but we think we will wait until rates drop and the market to heat back up again.” It sounds like a safe move. But for many sellers, waiting quietly comes with a cost that’s easy to miss. You have to consider…
Red Light and Speed Cameras to Flicker On Around Bend
Heads up to heavy-footed drivers and privacy advocates, alike: Red light and speed cameras are just around the corner in several parts of Bend. On April 15, the Bend Police Department launches its Automated Traffic Enforcement program. The intersections include NE 27th and Neff Road, SE Reed Market at Third Street and SE Powers at…
