The Bunk+Brew hostel, an affordable lodging option housed in the Historic Lucas House in downtown Bend, is expanding. In addition to building an outdoor bath house (complete with sauna), co-owners J. Charles Griggs and Frankie Maduzia are also in the process of applying for permits to allow food carts on the property—and are already greenlighted […]
Keely Damara
Reporter | The Source Weekly
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A Community for Makers
Saturday Market in Redmond offers pop-up storefronts for crafters and entrepreneurs
On any given Saturday, you can find Susan Robertson bustling from booth to booth with her clipboard, making sure vendors in her pop-up market next to General Duffy’s Waterhole have what they need. Her husband, Dick Robertson, describes her as the camp counselor of the Saturday Market—hands-on and always helping. The Saturday Market kicked off […]
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A La Pine Food Cart Lot
A new food cart pod is coming to Morrison Street in La Pine. Owner Denny Morgan says he’s developing the lot in two phases. For now, there’s space for two food carts, but the second phase will make room for more restaurants, and Morgan has plans to convert an old log cabin on the property into […]
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Now Open: Miyagi Ramen
After months of waiting (somewhat) patiently, Miyagi Ramen is now open at the Box Factory in Old Bend.
After months of waiting (somewhat) patiently, Miyagi Ramen is now open at the Box Factory in Old Bend. On July 1, the restaurant masterminds behind the Bos Taurus steakhouse opened their doors to the public. That followed weeks of teasing ramen lovers with tantalizing kitchen test photos via Instagram. The menu is small, but packs […]
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Wildland Firefighter Training
Summer has arrived, with fire season right on its tails—and the memory of last year’s destructive wildfires aren’t far from the collective minds of various state and federal agencies tasked with preventing and responding to Oregon wildfires. Last week, 58 students from various agencies received several days of training organized by the Central Oregon Fire […]
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Bring on the Buns
Bao Down’s coming to The Podski in July
For those who have never tried bao, it’s a delicious, fluffy bun, steamed and often served up with some sort of BBQ-style meat filling. It’s a popular street food in China—and now you can find it in Bend. Bao Down has been popping up at events around Central Oregon since the end of May, and […]
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Preparing for Wildfire Season
In the midst of heightened awareness about the risk of wildfires, dozens train to become qualified wildland firefighters
Summer has arrived, with fire season right on its tail—and the memory of last year’s destructive wildfires aren’t far from the collective minds of various state and federal agencies tasked with preventing and responding to Oregon wildfires. Last week, 58 students from various agencies received several days of training organized by the Central Oregon Fire […]
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A Little Baja in Bend
New in town—A&J’s Fish & Chips looking for permanent home
A new food cart in Central Oregon is offering up a little bit of Baja in Bend—filling the niche for fish and chips in the local food cart scene. James Gage, the “J” in A&J’s Fish & Chips, spent three years working for a fish and chips restaurant in Oceanside, California, before opening his own food […]
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Central Oregon Pride
Local events honor LGBTQ+ community and mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall riots
We’re well into Pride Month, and the main event is kicking off on June 22 at Drake Park in downtown Bend. In addition to an impressive lineup of entertainment and speakers, this year’s event will also join Pride celebrations across the nation in marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots—the 1969 protests that are […]
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Northbound: White River Falls State Park
Tucked away near the Tygh Valley, a moderate, gorgeous hike for sightseers
For those looking to explore north of Bend, this magical waterfall hike just east of Tygh Valley along Highway 216 is ideal. It’s especially good for those who love to sightsee, but aren’t down for a longer trek. The park is just two hours north of Bend, making it close enough for a day trip. Although […]