Holding court in the patch of grass between vegan food cart Earth Below and a picnic table, Ronix looks like a friendly fella. But get close, and the sweet guy is so shy he turns his head away when approached by strangers. Owner Sierrah Umhauer, who runs the cart, says he wishes he could be […]
Erin Rook
Erin was a writer and editor at the Source from 2013 to 2016.
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Canine Colleagues
Local shop and office dogs share their stories
This June marked the 17th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day. (By comparison, Take Your Daughter To Work Day started 23 years ago.) In Bend, however, that “holiday” is celebrated every day at some workplaces. While the impulse may be a simple side effect of Central Oregon’s fondness for canine companions, bringing pups to […]
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Pounding the Pavement
City considers a gas tax to fund transportation improvements
Driving across Bend is a little like playing Minesweeper, only the potholes don’t explode. So it’s not surprising that, in a recent survey by DHM Research, 61 percent of respondents described road conditions in Bend as “poor” or “very poor.” And data backs up that gut feeling. Because road damage has outpaced funding for repairs, […]
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Meet the Shop Dog: Elroy
Sunnyside Sports
There are technically two shop dogs at Sunnyside, but Elroy has seniority. His more junior canine colleague Happy has been spending less time in the office since she suffered a bout of wanderlust that landed her in the slammer for a night. Elroy currently works 30 hours each week and has been coming in with […]
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Session’s Out for Summer
Rep. Knute Buehler reflects on his first legislative session
Freshman Rep. Knute Buehler (R-Bend) just wrapped up an ambitious first session in the Oregon House. He sponsored a bevy of bills, resulting in some bold, bipartisan legislation. We sat down with Buehler to talk about the issues he championed and the challenges he faced. These are some of the highlights from that interview. On […]
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Side Notes 7/22-7/29
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Monday, July 27, to adopt sage-grouse management rules that would cement what are now mere recommendations. The proposal would require developments such as aggregate mining, wind, solar, and geothermal energy plants to engage in mitigation efforts. New rules are also being proposed by the Oregon Land Conservation […]
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Smoke Signals 7/22-7/29
A Prescription For Pot
Starting October 1, dispensaries may be able to sell some recreational marijuana products to people without Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) cards (a bill to allow just that passed the House|Senate|is awaiting the Governor’s signature). But some dispensary staffers are encouraging recreational users to get medical cards anyway, arguing that with a 20 percent sales […]
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Name that otter pup!
We interrupt your workday with this very important message. There’s a rescued otter pup that needs your help…choosing a name. Before your creative juices start flowing, keep in mind it’s not an entirely open-ended question. The fine folks at the Oregon Zoo have narrowed it down to three options. “A lot of the animals here […]
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Interview: Melissa Etheridge talks LGBT equality, marijuana, and spirituality
We caught up with Melissa Etheridge while she was staying in Niagra Falls in preparation for a performance at the Artpark Festival in Lewiston, New York, to talk about the changing landscape for LGBT equality, the future of legal weed, and the role her spirituality plays in her music. She performs at the Athletic Club […]
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OPINION: Bulletin editorial ignores the facts about transgender youth
Editor’s note: Earlier this week, the Bulletin published an editorial urging the Oregon Health Evidence Review Commission or the state legislature to change the age of medical consent for treatments related to gender transition. Jenn Burleton, executive director of Portland-based TransActive Gender Center (which provides advocacy and support for families with transgender and gender non-conforming children), says that […]
