Source Weekly October 26, 2023

News

• Local News

  FERC approves Pipeline Expansion through Pacific Northwest

  A pipeline expansion project, headed by Canadian energy company, TC Energy, was approved on Oct. 19, prompting environmental groups to fight the decision

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Local News

  Remodeled Sisters Library Hosts Grand Opening

  The Sisters library opens up for residents after nine months of construction, offering updated spaces and amenities

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Local News

  Affordable Housing on the Horizon

  New projects and requests for funding in Bend are aimed at helping house residents while addressing rising home prices

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Local News

  Two People Stranded and Rescued in Same Mission

  Search and Rescue crews helped a hiker and a mountain biker, both stranded in the Jeff Park wilderness area after unforeseen heavy snow conditions

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Local News

  “Homeless Consultant” Hired by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Faces 19 Charges in Multnomah County

  Portland resident Kevin Dahlgren, contracted by Sheriff Shane Nelson as a consultant to assess the houseless crisis, was indicted on 19 charges related to his work in Gresham

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Local News

  LISTEN: Bend Don't Break: Alpinist Graham Zimmerman 🎧

  World-class mountaineer Graham Zimmerman talks about new book, climbing and social responsibility

  Nov 1, 2023

  
• Local News

  Teachers Union Continues Bargaining with Full-Day Sessions

  Bend’s teacher union sees progress after meeting with BLPS district for eight hours on Oct. 30 to continue contract negotiations

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Nov 1, 2023

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  A Citizen Initiative, Doomed Before it Started

  In November 2020, a citizen initiative in Oregon got the whole country talking

  By The Source Editorial Board

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor 10/26/2023

  Oct 25, 2023

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  The Benefit of Book Clubs

  Insights, connections, aha moments

  By Cassie Clemans, owner of Roundabout Books & Cafe

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Culture Features

  Halloween Is A Drag!

  So many spooky drag delicacies to choose from

  By Jared Rasic

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Culture Features

  The Halloween Haul!

  From safe trick-or-treat to amazing dance parties, here's a round-up of events that will delight

  By Armando Borrego

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Culture Features

  Everyone's a Barbie. No One's Your Barbie.

  I played with Barbies 'til I had to quit, because junior high. But this Halloween, all us closet-Barbie lovers get to hop off the hate-wagon.

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Take Me Home

  Real Estate Risks

  Why playing the waiting game may cost you

  By Rhonda Garrison and Brittany Barton, Licensed brokers, RE/MAX Key Properties

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Advice & Fun

  The Third Act: A Column on Ageism and Ageing

  Sound Off

  By Ellen Waterston

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Advice & Fun

  Horoscope Week of October 26, 2023

  By Rob Brezsny

  Oct 25, 2023

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  Well-Known Restauranteurs Plan Casual Tapas-Inspired Bar Downtown

  The former Dogwood Cocktail Cabin space is currently under renovation by Renee and John Gorham of Rancher Butcher Chef and the former Toro Bravo in Portland

  By Donna Britt

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Chow

  A Return for Aina Kauai Style Grill

  Former "Best Food Cart" returns after nearly a year-long hiatus

  By Donna Britt

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Chow

  The Wonderful World Of Waffles

  Let the frolicking begin!

  By Donna Britt

  Nov 2, 2023

  
• Beer & Drink

  Bend's Best Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

  Whereas a beer writer moonlights — again — as a doughnut reviewer

  By Brian Yaeger

  Oct 25, 2023

  

Screen

• Film

  Spooky Season is Upon Us

  Five lesser-known horror gems to ring in the season

  By Jared Rasic

  Oct 25, 2023

  

Music

• Upcoming Shows

  Keeping it Mega Mellow

  How a local musician has kept an open mic night as welcoming and supportive as he can for 10 years

  By Armando Borrego

  Oct 25, 2023

  

Outside

• Go Here

  A Phantom Thread

  From churches to board rooms, one actor's mission to unite everyone through story

  By Armando Borrego

  Oct 25, 2023

  
• Natural World

  Watch the Tricks, and the Treats

  Creating wildlife-safe holidays

  By Elise Wolf

  Oct 25, 2023

  

Business

• Business News

  High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Awards Nine 2023 On-Farm Efficiency Grants

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Business News

  Local McDonald’s of Bend, La Pine and Sisters Celebrate 50th Anniversary

  Community to celebrate family-owned McDonald’s in the Bend area for the past 50 years on November 13th

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Business News

  i4Education Re-imagines And Rebrands Central Oregon Educator Talks

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Business News

  Climate Change And Human Migration With David Wrathall, Ph,D.

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Business News

  Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association November Board Meeting

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Business News

  8th Annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry Event

  Oct 31, 2023

  
• Business News

  COCC’s Turkey, Toddler Trots Bring Fun And Scholarship Funding

  Oct 31, 2023