Aug 18-25, 2021

News

• Local News

  Up In Flames

  While wildfires devour parched landscapes this summer, frontline Oregon health care workers are feeling another kind of burn

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Local News

  Redmond Won't Ban Confederate Flags

  The Redmond City Council decided against a resolution that would ban the flying of "hateful symbols"

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Local News

  Big Fire Fully Contained

  With the quelling of a major fire, air quality in Central Oregon expected to improve

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Local News

  National Guard Deployed to Manage COVID surge

  Governor announces new measures to support hospitals around the state

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Local News

  Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/19/21

  The National Guard at St. Charles, Redmond's vote on Confederate flags and more in this week's podcast!

  Aug 19, 2021

  
• Local News

  Vaccines Required

  Oregon to require the vaccination of all healthcare and K-12 workers, as cases soar and positions go unfilled

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 24, 2021

  
• Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

  Noticias en Español

  Guardia Nacional Asignada para Afrontar el Aumento de COVID

  By Escrito por Nicole Vulcan; Traducido por/translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

  Aug 18, 2021

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  Like a Phoenix, We Can Return to a Better, More Selfless Version of Ourselves

  The tales of persistence and creativity in this challenging time remind us of what it means to see a community at its best

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor 8/29/21

  Aug 18, 2021

  

Culture

• Take Me Home

  Solar Possibilities

  Powering your home is attainable + affordable

  By Abbie and Rick Sams

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Shifty-Fifty & On Cloudy Nine

  Shifty-FiftyOn Cloudy Nine

  By Amy Alkon

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  This Modern World—week of August 19

  The New Normal

  By Tom Tomorrow

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Free Will Astrology—Week of August 19

  I expect you will acquire the rest of what you need

  By Rob Brezsny

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Patriotism vs. Nationalism

  The many differences

  By Jen Sorensen

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Matt Wuerker—Week of August 19

  A pipeline runs through it

  By Matt Wuerker

  Aug 18, 2021

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  Inserting Zucchini

  Behold! The season dubbed "the one where we get rid of zucchinis" is upon us

  By Ari Levaux

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Beer & Drink

  High-Ranking Beers

  A few select beers took home titles in our Best of Central Oregon readers' poll. These are some of the others that readers voted for in big numbers

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 18, 2021

  

Screen

• Film

  Different Visions

  "The Green Knight" is a Visual Stunner

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 18, 2021

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Chicago's Out to Blow the Roof Off

  Longtime classic horn band brings the hits to Bend

  By Richard Sitts

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Why Fight Against the Tide?

  Meekoh's "From the River" is a dedication to the love of his life and an ode to home

  By Isaac Biehl

  Aug 18, 2021

  

Outside

• Go Here

  Chalkin' Up the Streets

  Walk The Chalk plans to bring art to the streets this fall

  By Megan Burton

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Natural World

  Got Injured Wildlife? Think Wild

  The feathered and furry wild creatures get help at the region's new wildlife rescue center

  By Damian Fagan

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Outside Features

  La Niña Benedictions

  Pray for snow, well in advance of ski season, because it looks like a wet one could be ahead

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 18, 2021

  

Best Of Central Oregon

• Intro

  2021 Best of Central Oregon

  Rising from the ashes: As tough times continue, join us in celebrating these local winners!

  By The Source Staff

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• People and Places

  Best Bartender(s) ▶ [with video]

  Jon Dude of D&D and Todd Steinbach of J-Dub, with a tie!

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• People and Places

  Best Senior Living Facility

  Touchmark at Mount Bachelor Village

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Goods and Services

  Best Mani/Pedi

  Crescent Nails & Spa

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Goods and Services

  Best Plumber

  Severson Plumbing & Mechanical

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Health and Fitness

  Best Alternative Health Clinic

  Hawthorn Healing Arts Center

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Health and Fitness

  Best Ski and Snowboard Shop

  Powder House

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Health and Fitness

  Best Medical Group ▶ [With Video]

  Praxis Health

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Food

  Best New Restaurant

  Sen Thai Hot Pot and Noodle House

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Food

  Best New Food Cart

  Rush's Squares

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Food

  Best Breakfast Burrito

  Burrito Sunrise

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Food

  Best Asian Restaurant

  Chi Chinese & Sushi Bar

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Food

  Best Falafel

  Bo's Falafel Bar

  By Megan Burton

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Food

  Best Pizza

  Pizza Mondo

  By Isaac Akenson

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Drink

  Best Bar

  San Simón

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Drink

  Best Coffee Shop

  Looney Bean

  By Megan Burton

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Drink

  Best Locals' Night (for discounts)

  Silver Moon Brewing

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Drink

  Best IPA

  RPM from Boneyard Beer

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Shopping

  Best Liquor Store

  3rd Street Beverage

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Shopping

  Best Vintage Clothing

  Revival Vintage

  By Megan Burton

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Lodging in Redmond

  SCP Redmond Hotel

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Bar and Best Music Venue in Redmond

  General Duffy's

  By Jack Harvel

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• sisters

  Best Live Music in Sisters

  Hardtails Bar & Grill

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 18, 2021

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Bar and Best Restaurant in Sunriver

  Sunriver Brewing Company

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 18, 2021