Source Weekly December 16, 2021

News

• Local News

  Addiction Treatment Program Begins

  Sheriff's Office teams up with an addiction clinic to address increased overdose deaths

  By Jack Harvel

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Local News

  Sitting Down With Santa

  The big guy is slated to make an appearance in Bend, high above the entrance to the Tower Theatre. We checked in with him to find out what he's up to.

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Local News

  Gatherings, Back On The Table

  Locals Compare the 2021 holiday with memories of 2020

  By Jack Harvel and Trevor Bradford

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Local News

  A Pilot Program for Houseless Services?

  Rep. Jason Kropf shares details on the program aimed at helping municipalities collaborate on solutions for homelessness

  By Jack Harvel

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Local News

  Source Weekly Update podcast 12/16/21 🎧

  A new addiction treatment partnership in Deschutes County, El Sancho's new space and a fundraiser for a fallen Bend man

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Dec 16, 2021

  
• Local News

  Listen: Chief Mike Krantz on Law Enforcement's Approach to Homelessness 🎧

  How and when officers respond to calls with people experiencing homelessness, affects on calls for service and more

  Dec 22, 2021

  
• Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

  Noticias en Español

  Está previsto que por lo alto de la entrada del Teatro Tower este tipo aparezca en Bend. Nos comunicamos con él para preguntarle que anda haciendo.

  By Escrito por Nicole Vulcan; Traducido por Jessica Sanchez-Millar

  Dec 15, 2021

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  Short-Term Rentals: Let's See the Data

  Cities, popular ones especially, seem to fare the worst

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor 12/16/21

  Housing for Hire: Data collected on short term rentals will look into its effect on housing costs

  Dec 15, 2021

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  Growing with Intention

  Turning a tragic community loss into a benefit for the Kefa Project

  By K.M. Collins

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Culture Features

  Awakening Your Inner Hero

  Kiss your refrigerator

  By Burt Gershater

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Take Me Home

  Real Estate Etiquette

  The do's and don'ts when looking for and at property

  By Christin J Hunter, Broker

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Bed Over Heels?

  It’s easy to believe you’re “in love” when you’re really just in lust

  By Amy Alkon

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Matt Wuerker—Week of December 16

  Welcome summit for democracy

  By Matt Wuerker

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Free Will Astrology—Week of December 16

  Holiness begins in recognizing the face of the other

  By Rob Brezsny

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  This Modern World—week of December 16

  The fundamental right to an abortion!

  By Tom Tomorrow

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Wide Cars

  Introducing widecars... for today's road hog

  By Jen Sorensen

  Dec 15, 2021

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  El Sancho's Super-Secret Space

  The space will largely be used as a commissary kitchen, but this week, it's also home to a three-day pop-up event

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Chow

  Be Their Guest

  Takeaway dinners for the holidays

  By Jared Rasic

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Chow

  Bend Parks Hosts Food Drive

  There is always a need for volunteers to help us in getting donated food out to the community

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Beer & Drink

  Winter is Finally Coming. Drink These Beers to Fend it Off.

  Whether you celebrate Santa or Saturnalia, sip these seasonal suds

  By Brian Yaeger

  Dec 15, 2021

  

Screen

• Film

  May the Source Be with You

  December's Edition of podcasts, shows and other delights

  By Jared Rasic

  Dec 15, 2021

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Erin Cole-Baker Readies For Her New EP

  The singer/songwriter shines with new single "Late Summer" as she takes on the role of a DIY musician

  By Isaac Biehl

  Dec 15, 2021

  

Outside

• Natural World

  Feeding Our Feathered Friends

  What to feed the birds you love seeing at the window

  By Jim Anderson and Elise Wolf

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Outside Features

  Santiam Pass Ski Lodge Shapes Up

  Listed as one of Oregon's Most Endangered Places, the 1940s lodge renovation is well underway

  By Damian Fagan

  Dec 15, 2021

  
• Outside Features

  Winter Solstice Ice Skating Bonanza

  Celebrate the shortest day of the year with ice skating & treats

  By Trevor Bradford

  Dec 15, 2021