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Wondering something about the Great American Eclipse? Here are the answers. 1. If you live in Bend, does it make sense to try to go to Madras for totality or should I just stay put? Source Says: It’s the difference between night and day. Pun intended. Expert Says: “A solar eclipse is nature’s grandest spectacles. […]
A private business acquired the land beneath Mirror Pond in 2015, but there are at least 10 different stakeholders, including YOU, the public, who own the waters. Now the pond’s owners want to dredge, and they’re asking taxpayers for $3.5 million to pay for it. They’ll kick in $200,000. THE SCENE IS SET I t’s […]
As the countdown begins, here’s a timeline to better prepare for the Great American Eclipse Wednesday Aug. 16 FOOD Help local businesses weather the coming storm by stocking up on a 10-day supply of groceries by this date, including non-perishables that won’t spoil easily and extra bottled water. Stock up on ice and of course, […]
I f you haven’t had beets, habaneros, dill or shiso leaf infuse your cocktails, then you’ve clearly been missing out on the best libations in town. The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin is known for finely balancing out unique and peculiar ingredients —such as dill, carrots or egg whites — with top shelf liqueurs and spirits, creating […]
Like beautiful women, appetites and phalluses, they come in all shapes and sizes. Mobile homes, that is. Whether it’s a colossal fifth wheel, a janky motorhome or a hip Sprinter van, the rate of those parking — and living—on the street is growing. As is the disdain. “How convenient to have a freshly-changed bathroom for […]
“T he saga of this thing is f**king incredible,” begins Wyatt Gaines, Source Weekly production manager and Bend east-sider. “It all started in the winter when this thing was a 6-foot icy gash in the road. You had to drive to the right — almost onto the curb — to try and avoid sliding into […]
S ssssshhhh…There’s been a not-so-well kept secret in Redmond for the past 20 years. The 7th Street Brew House has some delicious eats — and mighty fine brews that keep locals coming back. “It’s definitely the Redmond version of ‘Cheers,’” begins co-owner Rick Orazetti. “Everyone knows your name at 7th Street.” As the third brewery […]
I n as little as four years, Oregrown — the cannabis dispensary turned lifestyle brand — has doubled its storefront, become its own Tumalo-based supplier and grown sizably in both community support and brand recognition. Its key to success? Unconditional belief in the staff. “We think of ourselves as one big family — helping each […]
Rain, cooler temperatures and hard work by firefighters prevented the fire burning at Warm Springs Reservation, dubbed the Nena Spring Fire, from spreading on Sunday. Crews were able to safely access significant areas of un-contained perimeters, due to the colder and wetter conditions. According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal, firefighters made progress around the […]
On a normal day, about 200,000 folks call Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties home. And in about one week, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s office estimates an extra 200,000 people will begin flowing into the area to experience the Great American Eclipse taking place Aug. 21. Regionally, the Oregon Department of Transportation estimates a whopping 1 […]
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