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Lauren G.R. Johnson, CEO & President of Newport Avenue Market, with our very own Source dog Toto, aka Agatha.

Sep 16-23, 2020

Vol. 24, No. 31

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Local News

Are We Next?

What local, state and federal governments are doing to protect Deschutes County from wildfire

By Laurel Brauns
Sep 16, 2020
Local News

Listen: Protecting Bend From Megafires with County Forester Ed Keith 🎧

In the aftermath of last week’s mass destruction, we take a deep dive into the history of wildfire and forest management in Central Oregon, with local forestry expert Ed Keith.

By Laurel Brauns and Aaron Switzer
Sep 20, 2020
Local News

Source Weekly Update Sep 16

This week on The Source Update we are discussing the prevailing Oregon wildfires

Sep 16, 2020
Local News

Q & A with Deschutes County Forester Ed Keith

Deschutes County is one of the only counties in the state with a forester dedicated to reducing wildfire risk. We chat with him about what he does—and what homeowners can do to protect themselves

By Laurel Brauns
Sep 22, 2020
Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

Noticias en Español

¿Seguimos nosotros?

By Escrito por Laurel Brauns; Traducido por/translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Sep 16, 2020

Editorial

And I Think to Myself, What a Wonderful World

If there ever was a time when people in this community could use some good news, it's now

Sep 16, 2020
Elections

My View: Phil Chang, Deschutes County Commission Democratic candidate ▶ [with video]

Local political candidates share their views on the issues

Sep 22, 2020
Elections

My View: Phil Henderson, Deschutes County Commission Republican candidate ▶ [with video]

Local political candidates share their views on the issues

Sep 23, 2020
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 9/17/20

Guest Opinion: Welcoming Week

Sep 16, 2020

Culture Features

Bill Hoppe's Works, the Last at the Liberty Theater

Local artist's new works were inspired by his 2017 show in the same space

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
Take Me Home

Purchasing Land to Build a Dream Home?

Things to know before diving into buying land

By Christin J Hunter, Broker
Sep 16, 2020
Advice & Fun

Joan of Arctic

The problem between you started with an error in mind-reading

By Amy Alkon
Sep 16, 2020
Advice & Fun

Matt Wuerker—Week of September 17

Missing the forest for the trees

By Matt Wuerker
Sep 16, 2020
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of September 17

Be candid and transparent and vulnerable about your core truths

By Rob Brezsny
Sep 16, 2020
Advice & Fun

This Modern World—week of September 17

So many hoaxes

By Tom Tomorrow
Sep 16, 2020
Advice & Fun

How to Use Twitter Without Getting Angry

Only click on trending topics that involve K-Pop or WWE Wrestling

By Jen Sorensen
Sep 16, 2020
Advice & Fun

Pearl's Puzzle - Week of Sept. 21

Here's this week's Sudoku

By Pearl Stark
Sep 18, 2020

Chow

Farm (to Box) to Table

As farmers market season comes to a smoky end, several local businesses encourage a continuation of buying local—via produce box subscriptions

By Cayla Clark
Sep 16, 2020
Chow

Bend's Newest Food Cart Additions

Mediterranean, Vietnamese flavors roll in

By Cayla Clark
Sep 16, 2020
Beer & Drink

New Brews

The brews must go on

By Heidi Howard
Sep 16, 2020

Film

May the Source Be With You

September Edition: Were we all raised by wolves?

By Jared Rasic
Sep 16, 2020

Sound Stories & Interviews

The Tables Have Turned

New owner takes over Ranch Records during pandemic and changes name to "Smith Rock Records"

By Hanna Merzbach
Sep 16, 2020

Go Here

Many of Oregon's beloved outdoor spaces are burned out or imperiled right now.

Here are some places to donate to firefighters, evacuees

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
Natural World

It's Sage-Grouse Hunting Season

State officials still allow hunters to grab Greater sage-grouse, despite their imperiled numbers

By Jim Anderson
Sep 16, 2020

Intro

2020 Best of Central Oregon

Toto, we are not in Kansas anymore...

Sep 16, 2020
Food

Best New Restaurant

Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean

By Jared Rasic
Sep 16, 2020
Food

Best International Cuisine & Best Casual Dining

Spork

By Isaac Biehl
Sep 16, 2020
Food

Best Food Cart Lot

On Tap

By Cayla Clark
Sep 16, 2020
Food

Best Patio Dining

Pine Tavern

By Isaac Biehl
Sep 16, 2020
Drink

Best Bar & Best Specialty Cocktail

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin (and its Poco Loco cocktail)

By Jared Rasic
Sep 16, 2020
Drink

Best Happy Hour

900 Wall

By Jared Rasic
Sep 16, 2020
Drink

Best Brewer ▶ [with video]

Nate Doss, Bevel Brewing

By Jared Rasic
Sep 16, 2020
Shopping

Best Grocery Store ▶ [with video]

Newport Avenue Market

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
Shopping

Best Nursery

Eastside Gardens

By Miina McCown
Sep 16, 2020
Shopping

Best Dispensary

Tokyo Starfish

By Jared Rasic
Sep 16, 2020
Shopping

Best Green Business

Central Oregon Locavore

By Laurel Brauns
Sep 16, 2020
Shopping

Best Indoor Plant Shop

Somewhere That's Green

By Cayla Clark
Sep 16, 2020
Services

Best Barber

Bond Street Barber Shop

By Isaac Biehl
Sep 16, 2020
Services

Best Medical Group

Praxis Health/High Lakes Health Care

By Isaac Biehl
Sep 16, 2020
Services

Best Day Care

Cottage Day Care

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
Local Life

Best Place to work, (over 50 employees)

Hayden Homes

By Isaac Biehl
Sep 16, 2020
Local Life

Best Nonprofit

Humane Society of Central Oregon

By Miina McCown
Sep 16, 2020
Arts & Culture

Best Local Radio Personality

Tracee Tuesday

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
Health & Recreation

Best Staycation

Sunriver Resort

By Jess McComb
Sep 16, 2020
Health & Recreation

Best Outdoor Gear Shop

Pine Mountain Sports

By Jess McComb
Sep 16, 2020
Best Of Redmond

Best Food Cart & Best Lunch in Redmond

Westside Taco Co.

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
Best Of Redmond

Best New Restaurant in Redmond

Carnaval Mexican Grill

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
sisters

Best New Restaurant in Sisters

Coco Loco Taco Bar

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020
Best Of Sunriver

Best Bang for Your Buck in Sunriver

The Wallow Bar & Grill

By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 16, 2020