This morning, representatives from Deschutes County, the City of Bend, Bend La Pine School District and Bend Park and Recreation offered their perspectives on local issues at the Bend Chamber of Commerce State of the Community Address. While the event focused on victories won and challenges faced by the various government bodies (the Urban Growth […]
Erin Rook
Erin was a writer and editor at the Source from 2013 to 2016.
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Newspaper on the Radio 6/11
Editor Phil Busse chats with Mike from 92.9FM about the Source Weekly’s Summer Events Guide and the mermaid featured on our cover. The Who – “Summertime Blues” Phil talks up intern Lucy Ausman’s profile of rodeo star Bobby Mote as well as the profiles of local productions of Sweeney Todd and Communicating Doors and lets […]
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Fields of Fabric
Art quilts capture tangible landscapes
Quilts are generally considered more of a craft than an art. But local quilters like Sheila Finzer are working to change that perception. “Most people think it’s your grand- mother’s quilt,” she says, “but it’s not.” She continues, “I started out making traditional bed quilts like most people start out with, but over the years […]
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Tapped
Concerns bubble up over rate increases
For those receiving City of Bend services, water and sewer rates are about to go up. Just how high will be determined at the upcoming City Council meeting on June 18. The reason for the controversial increase are somewhat invisible infrastructure improvements, such as the Environmental Protection Agency-mandated membrane filtration system. City Manager Eric King […]
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Walking on Water
Stand-up paddle boarding graduates from leisurely to legit
One by one, novice stand-up paddle boarders ease their boards onto the chilly Deschutes River. “If you’re going to try to stand up, you want to do it here or wait until you’re further up the river,” Sue Fox shouts from the water’s edge. She’s leading a group of newbies through a two-hour introductory class. […]
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Out of Town: 6/12-6/19
portland saturday 14 Mystery Box Show Bedtime stories—emphasis on bedtime. A group of storytellers share their best tales of woe and wonder under the sheets and everywhere else things get sexy and strange. More than just a voyeuristic kiss and tell, these brave souls range from bestselling authors to sex industry professionals. Unscripted and totally […]
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Guest Post: Preventing Mass Killings with Kindness
.sarahwynne. By Molly Boyle, Sisters High School Student Our country was devastated by the 2012 Sandy Hook Shooting in Newtown, Conn., where 20 children and six adults were killed in a shooting spree. Schools all around the United States tightened security by installing metal detectors and bulletproof glass, and performing routine lockdown drills. However, regardless […]
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Update: Two Bulls Fire Now 5 Percent Contained
Matt Fox The Two Bulls Fire is now at a 5 percent containment, according to an update from the Central Oregon Joint Information Center. At the moment, the fire is not in the Bridge Creek Watershed and officials say the Outback facilities are not in the path of the fire. About 50 residents are still […]
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Fires Reported Near Tumalo Reservoir
Corbin Gentzler Smoke from the fires can be seen from Bend. KTVZ is reporting that wildfires have broken out near Tumalor Reservoir. According to the station: One fire was said to be due west of the end of Tumalo Reservoir Road, which turns into Bull Flat Road and dead-ends at the north-south Brooks-Scanlon Logging Road […]
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What in the World
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