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Photo by Nicole Vulcan and cover design by Darris Hurst.

Creatives channeling their energy! We tracked down Rachel Cohen, the knitter who “yarnbombed” this mask for "Art," the iconic downtown Bend statue. Cohen said the effort was just “a fun way to be part of our community.” And thanks to Fancywork Yarn Shop for helping us find her!

Mar 25 - Apr 1, 2020

Vol. 24, No. 13

Digital Edition

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Called To Act

In a time of crisis, these Central Oregonians stepped up.

By The Source Staff

May 21, 2020

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Local News

Ripple Effect

How bad are things looking for the local economy? Central Oregon’s economic expert weighs in

By Laurel Brauns
Mar 26, 2020
Local News

SNAP Participants Can Now Buy Food Online

Pilot program launched in March goes live for all Oregonians on assistance—though options are limited in eastern and central Oregon

By Nicole Vulcan
Mar 26, 2020
Local News

And the A-Hole Award Goes To...

The Redmond man who (allegedly) spit at a Bend cop and said he had coronavirus

By Nicole Vulcan
Mar 27, 2020
Local News

Counseling From The Comfort of Home

Central Oregon mental health providers mobilize to offer a range of services online or over the phone

By Laurel Brauns
Mar 28, 2020
Local News

The (Other) Unsung Heroes

A Bend grocery store employee weighs in on her personal experiences with the COVID-19 feeding frenzy

By Cayla Clark
Mar 28, 2020
Local News

Bend is Awesome. Don't Come Here.

In an city dominated by tourism, Bend's city manager makes an order aimed at keeping visitors away

By Laurel Brauns
Mar 28, 2020
Local News

Many Central Oregon School Meal Sites Re-Open Starting Monday

After more limited locations during spring break, offerings increase this week

By Nicole Vulcan
Mar 29, 2020
Local News

The Deschutes Library is Your New Netflix

From crafting courses to classic and foreign films, DPL has resources to deepen the mind or simply escape the chaos

By Laurel Brauns
Mar 30, 2020
Local News

How I Spent My Day: In the era of coronavirus, a lens on lives changing quickly in Central Oregon

Today, hear from Anna Koch, a laid-off ski instructor from Bend

By Nicole Vulcan and Miina McCown
Mar 31, 2020
Local News

Checking In With Sen. Ron Wyden

Wyden pushes for more unemployment benefits, money for hospitals and nationwide vote by mail

By Laurel Brauns
Mar 31, 2020
Local News

Make Masks Cool

Bend nurses dole out PPE for fellow workers, after an angel donation falls in their laps

By Nicole Vulcan
Mar 31, 2020
Local News

St. Charles Puts Out New Call: 10,000 Community Made Masks

Hospital system aims to get its employees masked, then distribute more masks elsewhere

By Nicole Vulcan
Apr 1, 2020
Local News

April 1 is Census Day. Did You Make It Count?

An accurate population count brings in billions in federal funding to Oregon. And it only takes 10 minutes

By Laurel Brauns
Apr 1, 2020
Local News

Crook County Sees Its First COVID-19 Case

After weeks without any cases, health officials in Prineville report one positive case in the county

By Nicole Vulcan
Apr 1, 2020
Local News

Bend Cultural Tourism Grants On Hold

With tourism revenues at an all-time low, Visit Bend cuts grants to cultural organizations and nonprofits

By Laurel Brauns
Apr 2, 2020
Local News

Out of Work? You're Not Alone

Unemployment filings skyrocket—but on the flip side, local professor believes recovery could happen quickly in Central Oregon

By Laurel Brauns
Apr 2, 2020
Local News

Tourism Tensions

With tourism on hold, city and tourism agency budgets are going to be hit hard. With that, local leaders wrestle with how and when to invite tourists back

By Laurel Brauns
May 2, 2020
Local News

Restaurant Workers Encouraged to Wear Cloth Masks

Non-medical-grade masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 from asymptomatic people, health officials say

By Laurel Brauns
May 3, 2020
Local News

A Rally at the Capitol

Hundreds demonstrated Saturday in Salem in favor of re-opening the economy

By Caitlin Eddolls
May 3, 2020
Local News

Source Weekly Update Podcast - May 2

A change of heart on clearing homless camps, a new pass system for Mt. Bachelor

May 4, 2020
Local News

Pandemic Drives Demand for Locally Grown Produce

Regional farmers markets will open in June, most local Community Supported Agriculture shares sold out

By Laurel Brauns
May 4, 2020
Local News

COVID-19 - Myth vs. Fact

A Portland-based epidemiologist and her colleague weigh in on the circulation of COVID-19 misinformation

By Cayla Clark
May 5, 2020
Local News

COVID-19 and Climate Change

Researchers are linking higher air pollution and COVID-19 death rates. So where will that put us during fire season?

By Laurel Brauns
May 6, 2020
Local News

Slowing the Spread

Local wildfire experts weigh in on what to expect this fire season, and unique hurdles the community will face as a result of social distancing

By Cayla Clark
May 6, 2020
Local News

Podcast: Crisis Leadership with Keith Witcosky, Redmond City Manager

New episode of the Bend Don't Break podcast, hosted by publisher Aaron Switzer

By Aaron Switzer
May 6, 2020
Local News

Source Weekly Awarded Grant Funds Through the Facebook Journalism Project

Bend’s family-owned paper is among 144 media outlets garnering funds to support coverage of COVID-19

May 7, 2020
Local News

Brunch, Brews and Baskets for the Mama in Your Life

Central Oregon businesses offer grab-and-go options for Mother's Day

By Cayla Clark
May 7, 2020
Local News

Are We Ready to Reopen?

The governor will decide whether to approve Deschutes County’s proposal to open restaurants, salons and retail stores next Friday

By Laurel Brauns
May 7, 2020
Local News

A Little Normalcy Would Be Chill

From giving a baby a bag of pot for teething on, to stealing a man's leg and dousing him with gas, it's been another weird week in local crimes

By Cayla Clark and Nicole Vulcan
May 7, 2020
Local News

Murder Hornets! Panic! Freak Out!

A local beekeeper weighs in on the recent "murder hornet" buzz

By Cayla Clark
May 8, 2020
Local News

First Friday: Phase One Reopening in Central Oregon

What reopening—which could happen Friday—really means for businesses in Central Oregon

By Laurel Brauns
May 11, 2020
Local News

Testing the Crap Out of Bend

How big is Bend's COVID outbreak? Researchers test the sewer system to find out

By Isaac Biehl
May 11, 2020
Local News

Eat, Drink, Play... But Stay 6 Feet Away

(Now with video!) Local restaurant owners prepare to adapt to new dining restrictions, should Gov. Brown approve Phase One of reopening for Deschutes County

By Cayla Clark
May 11, 2020
Local News

Source Weekly Update Podcast 5/9/20

A look ahead to Oregon fire season and the connection between pollution and COVID-19 in this week's podcast

By Nicole Vulcan
May 12, 2020
Local News

OSU Headed Back to Classrooms in the Fall

Campuses in Corvallis and Bend get ready for fall semester

By Isaac Biehl
May 12, 2020
Local News

Their Own Drum Beat

With cases climbing, leaders in Warm Springs say they may stay closed, even if nearby counties reopen

By Laurel Brauns
May 12, 2020
Local News

Emergency Loans for Local Businesses

Steve Ferber, director of commercial services at Mid Oregon Credit Union, talks to the Source about how the federal relief program played out in Central Oregon

By Laurel Brauns
May 22, 2020
Local News

Finding the Silver Lining

From duck mansions to beginning sobriety, Central Oregonians share their positive experiences with quarantine

By Cayla Clark
May 13, 2020
Local News

Will Deschutes County Reopen? We Still Don't Know (Update: Now we do.)

Deschutes County Commissioners get word from the State about the county's application to begin reopening

By Laurel Brauns
May 14, 2020
Local News

Call for Virtual Event Submissions!

Submit your virtual events for inclusion in our long-anticipated return to print

By Cayla Clark
May 14, 2020
Local News

We’re Open! But This is Not Business as Usual

Deschutes County was among the 29 Oregon counties approved to reopen some businesses on Friday.

By Laurel Brauns
May 14, 2020
Local News

Podcast: Dave Clemens, Our Readers' Favorite Local DJ

By Laurel Brauns
May 15, 2020
Local News

Gyms Are Open, Will People Go?

A quick guide on where to go and how to make it safe

By Isaac Biehl
May 15, 2020
Local News

Paycheck Protection Program Expansion?

Senator Ron Wyden seeks to expand federal government assistance to businesses as they start to rehire their employees

By Laurel Brauns
May 15, 2020
Local News

Where To Vote!

Find all of the 2020 ballot drop sites in Deschutes County right here—just get there before 8 pm!

By Isaac Biehl
May 18, 2020
Local News

Homeschool For Everyone

Parents, kids and administrators weigh in on the hurdles and benefits of mandatory homeschooling

By Joshua Savage
May 19, 2020
Local News

Source Weekly Update Podcast 5/15/20

In this week's podcast, navigating reopening with Central Oregon business owners

May 19, 2020
Local News

Sweet, Sweet Victory... Gardens

South County Gardening works to bring fresh produce to those in need

By Miina McCown
May 19, 2020
Local News

Party Like A Democrat in a Pandemic

Election night Zoom gathering draws Oregon Democratic celebs and rising stars

By Laurel Brauns
May 20, 2020
Local News

Called To Act

In a time of crisis, these Central Oregonians stepped up.

By The Source Staff
May 21, 2020
Local News

May Primary Election Results

Phil Chang moves forward in the County Commission race; Cliff Bentz takes the Republican nomination for House 2

By The Source Staff
May 20, 2020
Local News

The Urban/Rural Divide, Internet Edition 🎧 [with podcast]

Many rural homes don't have internet access—making online school a challenge. Educators and business pros talk about working to change that

By Laurel Brauns
May 20, 2020

Elections

Vote Phil Chang for Deschutes County Commissioner Position 2, Democratic Primary

Three candidates are in the race, but Chang is best prepared

By The Source Editorial Board
May 5, 2020
Guest Commentary

Pros & Cons: Swalley Irrigation District Canal Piping

Is it time to give the viable farms priority access to the public's water?

By Yancy Lind
May 10, 2020
Guest Commentary

Guest Opinion: Clergy Response to Commissioners' Plea to Governor

Central Oregon clergy set the record straight: Churches have not closed during the pandemic

May 13, 2020
Guest Commentary

Memories of the Volcano

A local woman's experience during the Mount St. Helens eruption, which sees its 40th anniversary May 18

By Denise Holley
May 17, 2020
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

GUEST OPINIONS: Getting Through This, Together & It's time to act!

Mar 25, 2020
Letters to the Editor

Guest Opinion: Strokes and COVID-19

Viral infections and their connection with strokes

May 2, 2020
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 5/3/20

A call for more "pedestrianized" streets; support for a Congressional candidate

By Nicole Vulcan
May 3, 2020
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 5/10/20

A call for wearing masks from an essential worker, ideas for the meat industry and more in this week's letters

May 10, 2020

Culture Features

Stay Calm and Look to the Arts

Local options to help Central Oregonians stay creative and plug into the arts

By Teafly Peterson
Mar 25, 2020
Culture Features

Cinco de Mayo, Social Distancing Style

Four local taco joints offer Cinco de Mayo food specials, DIY margarita mix and no-contact pick-up

By Cayla Clark
May 4, 2020
Culture Features

Get Your Basketball Fix with Tremendous Upside Potential

If you're just getting wind of this online basketball phenom, you're just in time to catch its Final Four.

By Isaac Biehl
May 6, 2020
Culture Features

Animal Crossing is the Ultimate Connector

The new Nintendo game has provided bliss for its players and one Source staffer

By Isaac Biehl
May 10, 2020
Smoke Signals

Hygiene and Cannabis

A local grower weighs in

By Lindsey Pate
Mar 25, 2020
Take Me Home

The Joys of Home Ownership

More to it than just a smart investment

By Abbie and Rick Sams
Mar 25, 2020
Take Me Home

COVID-19 Impacts on Central Oregon's Real Estate Market

Are homes selling, and at what price?

By Christin J Hunter, Broker
May 6, 2020
Advice & Fun

Meet Joe Beige & Dawn Of The Dad

The moment you realize you've got the lukewarms for a guy is the moment you should break it off and move on

By Amy Alkon
Mar 25, 2020
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week Of March 26

You should find a way to carry advice by Aries poet Octavio Paz with meditative grace and effervescent calm.

By Rob Brezsny
Mar 25, 2020
Advice & Fun

This Modern World—week of March 26

Life in the Coronaverse

By Tom Tomorrow
Mar 25, 2020
Advice & Fun

What the GOP is doing while struggle to breathe

We must not delay on this "Stimulus!"

By Jen Sorensen
Mar 25, 2020
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of April 2

Covid isn't stopping you from getting your horoscope!

By Rob Brezsny
Apr 1, 2020
Advice & Fun

Adultery Swim & Best of Reflux

Should you date an admitted cheater? Should you keep texting your ex?

By Amy Alkon
Apr 2, 2020
Advice & Fun

Advice Goddess: When Harem Met Sally, Comparison Chopping

Bitter about the ex dating his friend; and how to get over the guy who left two years ago?

By Amy Alkon
May 3, 2020
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology - Week of May 7

Here's this week's Free Will Astrology!

By Rob Brezsny
May 6, 2020
Advice & Fun

Along Came Pawly

When family gets a little too friendly

By Amy Alkon
May 10, 2020
Advice & Fun

Pearl's Puzzle - Week of May 7

Here's your weekly Sudoku, Central Oregon!

By Pearl Stark
May 8, 2020
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology - Week of May 12

If you're a Taurus, be like Salvador Dali!

By Rob Brezsny
May 13, 2020
Advice & Fun

Pearl's Puzzle - Week of May 11

Here's your weekly Sudoku, Central Oregon!

By Pearl Stark
May 15, 2020
Advice & Fun

Advice Goddess: The Son-In-Law Also Rises

Avoid flammable gasses

By Amy Alkon
May 17, 2020
Art Watch

2020 Mother's Day Coloring Contest

Color this artwork for mom, and enter to win a prize!

By Teafly Peterson
May 3, 2020
Art Watch

Mother's Day Coloring Contest Winners!

The winners in our DIY Mother's Day coloring contest

By The Source Staff
May 13, 2020
Book Talk

Get Your Mind Outside with these Books

Nature is calling, and these local reads will get you excited to get back out there doing what you love

By Isaac Biehl
May 8, 2020

Chow

COVID-19 Will Forever Change the Food Industry

Can we help our food community?

By Lisa Sipe
Mar 25, 2020
Chow

Too Soon?

While many local businesses celebrate Phase One reopening, others are taking the slow route to a safe reopening

By Cayla Clark
May 20, 2020
Chow

No Morels? Mushroom Hunt.

Tips to finding delicious fungi this morel season

By Lisa Sipe
May 10, 2020
Beer & Drink

The Key to Virtual Happy Hour: Simplicity

Easy cocktails, hand sanitizer... and liquor—which can now be delivered to your door

By Lisa Sipe
Mar 25, 2020
Beer & Drink

Cans-To-Go: Norwegian Cowboy Hazy IPA

Boss Rambler Beer Club dropped three new beers, so I tried the one with a cowboy on the can

By Isaac Biehl
May 8, 2020
Beer & Drink

Cans-To-Go: Box Car Rapids Red Ale

Better late than never!

By Isaac Biehl
May 15, 2020

Film

May the Source Be With You

A global pandemic edition of the podcasts and streaming shows to catch right now

By Jared Rasic
Mar 25, 2020
Film

What to Watch: "Clementine"

From Tribeca to BendFilm, the Oregon-filmed thriller is now available to rent digitally

By Isaac Biehl
May 11, 2020
TV, Streaming & Podcasts

Bingeworthy: 'Tiger King' is the Other Thing Everyone is Talking About

Go one minute into the opening credits and you'll see why this is the #1 title in the U.S.

By Nick Warren
Apr 2, 2020
TV, Streaming & Podcasts

May the Source be With You: May Edition

Learning to make a latke from TV chefs, junk food Netflix and more in this May edition of what to stream

By Jared Rasic
May 7, 2020

Home Concerts

Brian Craig

Apr 24, 2020
Home Concerts

Evan Mullins

Apr 24, 2020
Home Concerts

Melodi Linette and twin daughters Shiloh and Abby

Apr 22, 2020
Home Concerts

Garrett Miller

Apr 22, 2020
Home Concerts

The Bangers

Apr 20, 2020
Home Concerts

Jake Soto

Apr 16, 2020
Home Concerts

Alicia Viani

Apr 16, 2020
Sound Stories & Interviews

Now Playing: Source Weekly Home Concerts

Local music, from Central Oregon musicians' living rooms to yours. New: Matt Puccio Jr., Jaymi Dickinson, Eric Stracener

By Nicole Vulcan
Apr 24, 2020
Sound Stories & Interviews

Hometown Rockers Make Good After New EP

Forbidden Place Records picks up Scary Busey's latest project, "Tower Peeler"

By Isaac Biehl
May 5, 2020
Sound Stories & Interviews

A New Farewell

Elisha David's new album is a magical set of music inspired by history and an old dream journal

By Isaac Biehl
May 9, 2020
Sound Stories & Interviews

Nothing like Honey Brunches on a Saturday Morning

Local band Honey Don't raises money for St. Charles Meal Mission, while having some musical weekend fun

By Isaac Biehl
May 12, 2020
Sound Stories & Interviews

A Summer of No Live Music? ▶ [With Video]

Central Oregon's music scene will be severely limited through August. Some local venues will stay shut; others chart a way forward

By Isaac Biehl
May 17, 2020
Sound Stories & Interviews

Recycle Music Says Goodbye... For Now

Popular music store in Bend closes doors, looks to a potential reopening

By Isaac Biehl
May 18, 2020
Sound Stories & Interviews

Last Time Out

Musicians remember their last concerts before the pandemic shut things down

By Isaac Biehl
May 19, 2020

Go Here

Some State Parks Open Back Up

Pilot Butte is back, baby! And so are some of its friends, as of Wednesday

By Isaac Biehl
May 5, 2020
Outside Features

A Climate Advocate Considers COVID-19

Let's do what needs to be done. Let's stay at home

By Graham Zimmerman
Mar 25, 2020
Outside Features

Bend's Stay Healthy Streets Could use a Pick-Me-Up

With limited resources available to the City, how safe can Greenways be? And how long will the Stay Healthy Streets initiative last?

By Isaac Biehl
May 5, 2020
Outside Features

Central Cascades Wilderness Limited Entry System Delayed

Visitors to popular trailheads in Central Oregon won't have to get permits this year after all, due to COVID-19

By Isaac Biehl
May 7, 2020
Outside Features

Running Through COVID-19

FootZone's social media manager tells us what life has been like for runners during the pandemic and how he used running to raise over $15,000 for NeighborImpact

By Isaac Biehl
May 9, 2020
Outside Features

A Summer of Play?

Bend Park and Recreation District plans for summer programs; reopening of some facilities

By Isaac Biehl
May 13, 2020
Outside Features

"River Looters" Heads to MountainFilm

Local filmmaker lands her film—about the Bend-based river divers—at the coveted outdoor film festival

By Isaac Biehl
May 14, 2020
Outside Features

Outside Opens Up

Deschutes National Forest opens day use, but don't expect bathroom service. And floating the river? Maybe, and only if it's DIY

By Isaac Biehl
May 20, 2020

Central Oregon Pets

Central Oregon Pets - Spring 2020

A magazine for Bend's best friends

By CO Pets Staff
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

How Much Exercise is Too Much?

With sports such as mountain biking, local experts say less is better for your dog

By Nicole Vulcan
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

Acupuncture For Dogs?

As Eastern medicine gains popularity and credibility among humans, local dogs appear to find the treatment beneficial

By Laurel Brauns
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

Training Truffle Hunting Dogs

Scent-trained dogs sniff out elusive fungi delicacies

By Damian Fagan
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

It's a Dog's World in Bend. Cats Are Just Living in it

A conversation between two of the pet community's most important figures

By Isaac Biehl
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

Planning for Pets

What happens to your pets when you're no longer around?

By John Myers
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

Creepy Crawly Critters

Kelsey Yates has dedicated her life to eradicating stigmas and protecting Oregon wildlife

By Cayla Clark
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

Meet The Pets

Get to know who the CO Pets staff calls their own

By CO Pets Staff
Mar 25, 2020
Central Oregon Pets

Pets' Free Pass By

Sorting out the myths of traveling with the pet you depend on for emotional support

By Laurel Brauns
Mar 25, 2020

Arts & Culture

Are Drive-In Theaters Making a Comeback?

A short-lived drive-in in Prineville offers a nostalgic experience - but are drive-in movies here to stay?

By Cayla Clark
May 16, 2020