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Isaac is living proof that "Iowa Nice" is actually a thing. A journalism graduate from Iowa State University, he regularly writes about music, the outdoors and the arts/culture scene. Isaac loves the Trail Blazers, backpacking and a good IPA. He plans to one day win Survivor. Your move, Jeff Probst.
One of Bend’s suppliers of tunes both new and old, Recycle Music, has announced the closure of its current location on NW Bond Street. The popular music store was home to a vast selection of vinyl, CDs, tapes, and more. The business announced the closure through Instagram on May 16. “Due to the pandemic, Recycle […]
The Oregon Primary Election is here! If you haven’t mailed in your ballot or even forgot, don’t sweat it. Get it in by 8 pm Tuesday and you’ll be among the many locals who have cast their ballots–even during a pandemic. Voter turnout is on par with the past presidential election year, 2016, said the […]
Usually around this time of year the Source would be putting out its Summer Music Guide, sharing the many live music events coming to Central Oregon for the season. But 2020 is different. This summer, we won’t be going to shows every weekend or setting up chairs early at Les Schwab Amphitheater, just to make […]
Having lived in Bend for almost two years now, I discovered that I still hadn’t tried Riverbend Brewing’s Box Car Rapids, a year-round, award-winning fixture from the local brewery. I’m happy to announce that today, that all changed. Looking for something with a lighter percentage but still packed with flavor, this red ale jumped right […]
With Governor Kate Brown and the State of Oregon’s Phase One reopening plans in effect in Deschutes county, some fitness centers and gyms will start welcoming people back as early as this weekend. How will they make it possible for people to workout safely in the age of COVID-19? Over the course of a few […]
You might remember this crew of river divers from a profile we did here at the Source in the September 2019—when our story prompted a lucky guy to get his wedding ring back. Turns out, more people are catching onto these divers’ unique story—including a local filmmaker. The “Loot The Deschutes” crew hangs on to […]
Next month, Bend Park and Recreation District will resume its summer camp programs. The Districts plans to continue its popular offerings on June 15. And if Deschutes County is approved for Phase One reopening, some popular BPRD facilities may open in early June as well. BPRD is currently finalizing its plans to decide which programs […]
Oregon State University is announcing plans to resume in-person instruction during late summer and fall term at its campuses in Corvallis and Bend, with changes and respect for social distancing. OSU officials said Tuesday the best-case-scenario is to have facilities open and most employees back by September 1. Fall classes begin September 23. OSU’s provost […]
Music brings people together. We haven’t had it in the traditional sense over the last few months, but it’s been great to see how the scene in Central Oregon has banded together to keep music alive. One local band, Honey Don’t, is taking its live streamed shows and using them as a way to give […]
Portland-based filmmaker Lara Jean Gallagher has reason to celebrate. After premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019, her first feature length film, “Clementine,” is now available to watch digitally thanks to Oscilloscope Pictures. Some of you movie buffs may have already had the treat to see the drama-filled thriller, as it won Best Narrative […]
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