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Illustration by Eric Durtschi

This week’s cover, illustrated by Source Graphic Designer Erica Durtschi, combines some of the Source’s most talked-about stories of the year. From the advent of COVID vaccinations, to missing and murdered indigenous women, to the housing crisis and the effect of short-term rentals; from wildfires to the legalization of magic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes… to a randomly placed Joe Biden riding a Bezos-style rocket, we hope you enjoy the last cover of 2021 as much as we do!

Source Weekly December 30, 2021

Dec 29, 2021 - Jan 5, 2022

Vol. 25, No. 52

Digital Edition

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Cover Story

Year in Review

A look back on some of the Source Weekly's most impactful and important stories of 2021

By Jack Harvel

Dec 29, 2021

Cover Story

Notable New Eateries and Eats of 2021

New restaurants and food trucks open and thrive in Central Oregon despite another tumultuous year

By Donna Britt

Dec 29, 2021

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Local News

Year in Review

A look back on some of the Source Weekly's most impactful and important stories of 2021

By Jack Harvel
Dec 29, 2021
Local News

Cold Weather Brings State of Emergency

The summer of 2021 brought record-breaking heat. Now the year ends with "dangerously cold" temperatures

By Nicole Vulcan
Dec 29, 2021
Local News

Daytime Warming Shelters Open in Bend, Redmond

Frigid temperatures mean more indoor spaces for people to go

By Nicole Vulcan
Dec 29, 2021
Local News

Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/30/21 🎧

By Jack Harvel
Jan 3, 2022
Local News

Less Deadly, More Contagious

Omicron makes up nearly 30% of COVID cases in Oregon

By Jack Harvel
Jan 4, 2022
Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

Noticias en Español

Albergues de abrigo abiertos durante el día en Bend y Redmond

By Escrito por Nicole Vulcan; Traducido por/translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Dec 30, 2021

Editorial

Housing, Politics, CRT: Learning from 2021 editorials

If you thought 2021 was a year filled with mere petty partisan infighting, you'd be wrong. Bigger, badder problems are afoot

Dec 29, 2021
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 12/30/21

RE: Mt. Bachelor Fast Tracks: Letters, 12/23, RE: Plowing Sreets: Who Ya Gonna Blame? OPINION, 12/23

Dec 29, 2021

Culture Features

State of the Arts

Looking forward to culture in 2022

By Jared Rasic
Dec 29, 2021
Take Me Home

The Year in Review in Real Estate

... and what to expect in 2022

Dec 29, 2021
Advice & Fun

Rust Issues

We’re sexually excited by the new and out of reach

By Amy Alkon
Dec 29, 2021
Advice & Fun

Matt Wuerker—Week of December 30

Democracy really does die in darkness

By Matt Wuerker
Dec 29, 2021
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of December 30

I believe you’ll have chances to improve on the work of others, generating excellent results

By Rob Brezsny
Dec 29, 2021
Advice & Fun

This Modern World—week of December 30

Hello, it's me, President -- er, I mean Senator -- Joe Manchin!

By Tom Tomorrow
Dec 29, 2021
Advice & Fun

"Right To Be A Jerk" States

But hey, no union dues!

By Jen Sorensen
Dec 29, 2021

Chow

Notable New Eateries and Eats of 2021

New restaurants and food trucks open and thrive in Central Oregon despite another tumultuous year

By Donna Britt
Dec 29, 2021
Beer & Drink

New Year's Eve Cheat Sheet

Champagne toasts, live music and more to ring in 2022

By Nicole Vulcan
Dec 29, 2021

Film

Movies Make Their Return

Source Film Reviewer Jared Rasic's favorite films of 2021

By Jared Rasic
Dec 29, 2021

Sound Stories & Interviews

Source Material: Year in Review

Releases from local artists you don't want to miss

By Isaac Biehl
Dec 29, 2021

Outside Features

"Snowsplore" Santiam Pass

Nordic ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile trails lead winter enthusiasts out into the Santiam Pass area

By Damian Fagan
Dec 29, 2021
Outside Features

Ice Rink Open for the Season in Redmond

Operating hours may be adjusted on holidays and/or due to inclement weather

By Trevor Bradford
Dec 29, 2021