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Art by Patrick Parker

"Energy Source" by Patrick Parker. Located in Hawaii and focusing his art on Fantaseascapes, Parker spends most of his time creating in his studio or live at galleries. When not creating, he’s surfing, swimming or hiking. You can find more of his art online at PatrickParkerArt.com.

Jul 28 - Aug 4, 2021

Vol. 25, No. 30

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Local News

Survivors of Hiroshima in Bend and Redmond

Two "Peace Trees" were quietly planted in Central Oregon at the start of the pandemic

By Nicole Vulcan
Jul 28, 2021
Local News

Listen and Learn

Board members at Bend La-Pine Schools to meet with community members after hearing dissenting voices at its first meeting

By Jack Harvel
Jul 28, 2021
Local News

Timber!

A day in the life of a local arborist—who loves trees with a professional passion

By Jack Harvel
Jul 28, 2021
Local News

Protecting Pines in the Ochocos

Logging areas in sensitive habitats were blocked after an appeal from conservationist groups

By Jack Harvel
Jul 28, 2021
Local News

Protect Bend Trees

One local woman is fighting to make sure the rush for missing middle housing doesn't come at the cost of Bend's trees

By Jack Harvel
Jul 28, 2021
Local News

Bend's Trees

Past, Present and Future

By The Source Staff
Jul 28, 2021
Local News

Source Weekly Update podcast 7/29/21

School board responds to a highly engaged public; more funds for housing

Jul 29, 2021
Local News

Emerson’s Cleared. Now What?

The City’s after-action report from the closing of a camp on Emerson Avenue could guide future closures on City-owned right of ways

By Jack Harvel
Aug 3, 2021
Local News

That Smoke? It'll Be Around Til at Least Friday

Like clockwork, August brings smoky skies to Central Oregon

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 4, 2021
Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

Noticias en Español

El Plan de Ley de Rescate Estadounidense ofrece fondos que Bend utilizara para cumplir los objetivos de vivienda

By Por Jack Harvel Tracudico por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Jul 28, 2021

Editorial

For some, new middle housing is an inconvenience. For others, not having it is devastating. Get ready for change.

Under Oregon House Bill 2001, duplexes, triplexes and other multi-family homes must be allowed on any lot that is currently zoned for those single-family homes

Jul 28, 2021
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 07/29/21

Water Wars, Les Schwab Amphitheater, New School Board and Voting Rights

Jul 28, 2021

Culture Features

Lost Your Marbles?

La Pine glass artist Chris Davis will help you find them

By Amie Cardillo
Jul 28, 2021
Smoke Signals

Hydrology9 NX : Getting High with a Handheld Vaporizer

Put down the paper towels and burn ointment. A new kind of device is here.

By Josh Jardine
Jul 28, 2021
Take Me Home

Self-Managing a Rental Property

Should you do it? It isn't as easy as one might think

By Christin J Hunter, Broker
Jul 28, 2021
Advice & Fun

Hollow Sheldon

Humility or insecurity?

By Amy Alkon
Jul 28, 2021
Advice & Fun

Upcoming culture war battles

Featuring the squeaky voice of conservative indignation Tucker Carlson

By Tom Tomorrow
Jul 28, 2021
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of July 29

Expand your curiosity so that it becomes wildly insatiable in its quest to uncover budding questions and raw truths

By Rob Brezsny
Jul 28, 2021
Advice & Fun

She's So Fine

The olympics have been a remarkable display of gender parity

By Jen Sorensen
Jul 28, 2021
Advice & Fun

Pursuits of Happiness

That we regulate heavily...

By Matt Wuerker
Jul 28, 2021

Chow

Gardeners' Abundance Becomes Food Bank Bounty

HDFFA program allows growers to donate extra produce to hunger relief

By Nicole Vulcan
Jul 28, 2021
Chow

A New Neighborhood Italian Restaurant

BOSA Food & Drink features regional Italian, French, Mediterranean dishes, along with handmade pastas

By Donna Britt
Jul 28, 2021

Film

A Regal Double Feature

"Old" and "Snake Eyes," back to back

By Jared Rasic
Jul 28, 2021

Sound Stories & Interviews

Shireen Amini Breaks Free

The Bend artist releases a vulnerable and empowering album that celebrates finding the joy in being yourself

By Isaac Biehl
Jul 28, 2021

Go Here

New First Friday & Picnic in Prineville

There are plenty of new and free events popping up throughout Central Oregon

By Megan Burton
Jul 28, 2021
Outside Features

Serving up the 2021 Northwest Classic Pickleball Tournament

Four-day competition to feature local and traveling players in this fast-growing sport

By Damian Fagan
Jul 28, 2021