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Avlis Leumas

This week's cover art, titled "Firebreather," was created by local Bend artist Avlis Leumas. See the actual art on the side of JC's Bar & Grill in downtown Bend. Check out more of Leumas' work at avlis-leumas.com.

Jul 22-29, 2020

Vol. 24, No. 23

Digital Edition

The Burn Issue 2020

Stories focused on all things "burn"

By The Source Staff

Jul 22, 2020

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Local News

Burnout in the Time of Coronavirus

Precaution exhaustion, fear of being judged and the claustrophobia of quarantine are part of the new normal

By Laurel Brauns
Jul 22, 2020
Local News

The Plague Rages On

New mask laws, first death, outbreak at nursing home, record-breaking case counts and more in the time of COVID-19

By Cayla Clark and Laurel Brauns
Jul 22, 2020
Local News

Sparks and Rec

A westside buffer zone protects Bend from wildfire—but the potential sale of the Skyline Forest could add more risk

By Cayla Clark
Jul 22, 2020
Local News

Listen to Your Heart

Tips and tricks to socially distance yourself from heatstroke, while maintaining that swol' Bend body

By Kyle Switzer
Jul 22, 2020
Local News

Burning One Down, Without Smoke

Last year, the vape crisis was big news. It might be off the front page, but officials have still been working to make vapes as safe as possible.

By Nicole Vulcan
Jul 22, 2020
Local News

The Burn Issue 2020

Stories focused on all things "burn"

By The Source Staff
Jul 22, 2020
Local News

Fines for the Unmasked

Bend City Council puts teeth to the governor's mask orders, with fines for those not in compliance

By Laurel Brauns
Jul 23, 2020
Local News

Three New COVID-19 Deaths in Central Oregon

The Oregon Health Authority reported the deaths early Friday, taking the total death toll in Central Oregon to five

By Laurel Brauns
Jul 24, 2020
Local News

The Social Wellbeing of the Community in the Time of COVID 🎧 [with podcast]

Cameron Clark of C3 Events, takes us on a philosophical journey where we explore the impact of the arts, culture and gatherings on community health

By Laurel Brauns
Jul 24, 2020
Local News

Bend Man Charged in Alleged Racial Bias Incident; Friend Sets Up Fundraiser for Victim ▶ [with video]

An alleged incident outside Bend's Red Robin leads to charges for a Bend man

By Nicole Vulcan
Jul 28, 2020
Local News

Five Central Oregon Deaths Reported in a Single Day

Oregon Health Authority reports five more deaths, bringing state total to 303

By Nicole Vulcan
Jul 28, 2020
Local News

The Source Weekly Update 7/29/20 🎧

Three new COVID related deaths in Central Oregon, and two alleged race related crimes in Bend.

Jul 29, 2020
Local News

Alleged “Rolling Coal” Incident Leads to Charges

Man uses thick plumes of diesel smoke to disturb rally

By Nicole Vulcan
Jul 29, 2020
Regional/National

A Night in Portland, as Federal Troops Remained ▶ [with video]

A Bend journalist spends a night in Portland during Black Lives Matter demonstrations, and tear gassings

By Nicole Vulcan
Jul 23, 2020
Regional/National

Night 57: Federal Troops, Tear Gas, and the Clash for Power

Scenes from the front lines of the 57th night of the Portland protests

By Kyle Switzer
Jul 26, 2020

Editorial

A Curfew Won't Solve Bend's Leadership Vacuum

Bend City Council began a discussion around the possibility of implementing a 10 pm curfew in the city

Jul 22, 2020
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 7/23/20

Guest Opinion: In Response to OLCC Crackdown

Jul 22, 2020

Culture Features

Stay Off My Lawn

Bend Park and Recreation District prohibits all outdoor events, to the frustration of local thespians

By Cayla Clark
Jul 22, 2020
Take Me Home

Real Estate Inventory is at an All-Time Low

What does it mean for buyers and sellers?

By Christin J Hunter, Broker
Jul 22, 2020
Advice & Fun

Blurt Force Trauma & Bleachable Moments

Rejection shouldn't be thrown around like croutons to geese

By Amy Alkon
Jul 22, 2020
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of July 23

You'll be wise to meditate on how to enhance your relationship with all kinds of wild things

By Rob Brezsny
Jul 22, 2020
Advice & Fun

This Modern World—week of July 23

Trump re-election strategy

By Tom Tomorrow
Jul 22, 2020
Advice & Fun

Next Steps in the GOP Strategy

Gag rule making it illegal for doctors to discuss Coronavirus with patients

By Jen Sorensen
Jul 22, 2020
Advice & Fun

Pearl's Puzzle - Week of July 27

Here's this week's Sudoku

By Pearl Stark
Jul 24, 2020

Beer & Drink

Tastes Like Summer

Local breweries GoodLife and RiverBend Brewing tap two favorite summertime fruits for their latest brews

By Isaac Biehl
Jul 22, 2020

Film

Pop-Up Culture

Blockbusters, drive-ins and alleys, oh my

By Jared Rasic
Jul 22, 2020

Sound Stories & Interviews

Local to the Core

Volume one of "High Desert Calling" is finally here, highlighting musicians from all over Central Oregon

By Isaac Biehl
Jul 22, 2020

Go Here

Annual Deschutes River Cleanup takes place July 25

The Deschutes is essential to our economic functioning

By Cayla Clark
Jul 22, 2020
Outside Features

Masks in the Outdoors

New state guidelines require masks outside when physical distancing is not possible. So what's the real risk?

By Miina McCown
Jul 22, 2020

Restaurant Guide

Restaurant Guide 2020

The Source Eating Team makes its picks for Restaurant, Rookie Food Carts of the Year

By The Source Eating Team
Jul 22, 2020
Restaurant Guide

Rookie Food Cart of the Year - Aina Kauai Style Grill ▶ [with video]

Give Aloha, Get Aloha

By Cayla Clark
Jul 22, 2020
Restaurant Guide

Restaurant of the Year - Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails ▶ [with video]

Donating meals, saving jobs and serving the community: Zydeco delivers the fine dining experience to people who need it most

By Laurel Brauns
Jul 22, 2020