Source Weekly March 7, 2024

News

• Local News

  A Day with the Community Crisis Response Team

  A new Deschutes County program responds to those experiencing a mental health crisis, lightening the load on law enforcement

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Local News

  Bend Continues Transportation Fee Deliberations

  The controversial new fee that may be hitting Bend residents continues public feedback before further consideration

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Local News

  Source Warmup

  Quick news for Central Oregon

  By The Source Editorial Board

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Local News

  Oregon to Roll Out New Drug Use Policies

  A bill modifying parts of Oregon Measure 110 recriminalizes drug possession and increases treatment options

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Local News

  Senate Passes Housing Production Package

  The Oregon Senate passed two bills, prioritized by Gov. Tina Kotek, that will allocate over $350 million in funds to house Oregonians and support housing production

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Local News

  Eastside Neighbors Advocate for Less-Concentrated Houseless Facilities

  A group of neighbors in Bend’s Larkspur area call for more spread-out housing facilities, shelters and services

  By Julianna LaFollette

  Mar 12, 2024

  
• Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

  Oregon pone en marcha la nuevas políticas sobre el uso de drogas

  Un proyecto de ley que modifica secciones de la Medida 110 de Oregon recriminaliza la posesión de drogas y aumenta las opciones para el tratamiento

  By Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido por/Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

  Mar 6, 2024

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  Oregon's Land Use Laws Needed a Little Loosening

  There are no black-and-white solutions to issues as important as housing

  By The Source Editorial Board

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor 03/07/2024

  Mar 6, 2024

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  Sasquatch Seriously

  The High Desert Museum exhibits Sasquatch through the work of Indigenous artists

  By Jared Rasic

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Take Me Home

  The Costs of Buying a Home

  Breaking it down

  By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Advice & Fun

  Awakening Your Inner Hero

  How to "Make" Love

  By Burt Gershater

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Advice & Fun

  Horoscope Week of March 7, 2024

  By Rob Brezsny

  Mar 6, 2024

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  Pinky G's Pizzeria Opens on Third Street

  The former Sergeant’s Cafe on Third Street is now officially a New York style pizzeria

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Beer & Drink

  Boxwood Kitchen Becomes Mill Works Pub

  Name and menu change for Old Mill eatery

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Mar 6, 2024

  

Screen

• Film

  Fear is the Mind Killer

  "Dune: Part II" is a work of epic scope and imagination

  By Jared Rasic

  Mar 6, 2024

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Musicians Inspired by Everyday Miracles

  Two classically trained musicians, Sherry Finzer and Julie Hanney, muse on thehealing power of meditative music and look ahead to a showcase concert in Bend

  By Armando Borrego

  Mar 6, 2024

  
• Upcoming Shows

  A Look Ahead to Summer 2024: Musicians Descend on Bend

  An update on some of the amazing concerts Hayden Homes Amphitheater is offering in the upcoming months

  By Armando Borrego

  Mar 6, 2024

  

Outside

• Go Here

  Central Oregon's Winter PrideFest is Here!

  A conversation with organizers ahead of the largest Winter PrideFest in Central Oregon

  By Armando Borrego

  Mar 6, 2024

  

Business

• Business News

  WinterFest Raises Over $12,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon receives $12,500 boost from return of beloved event to Bend's Old Mill

  By Megan Burton

  Mar 7, 2024

  
• Business News

  Oregon State receives $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American Tribes on hemp economic development

  Project to focus on creating educational and workforce development opportunities

  By Sean Nealon

  Mar 13, 2024

  
• Business News

  Hayden Homes Named 2023 Company of the Year By Idaho Home Builders Association

  Award honors Hayden Homes’ leadership in the home building industry

  By Katy Wooderson

  Mar 13, 2024

  
• Business News

  Near Record-Breaking Levels Of Visitation At Oregon State Parks in 2023

  Estimated 52.2 million visits recorded last year

  By Stefanie Knowlton

  Mar 13, 2024

  
• Business News

  NeighborImpact Announces US Bank's Foodie Crawl

  Popular fundraising event returns April 28

  By Rachel Haakenson

  Mar 13, 2024

  
• Business News

  Oregon State Extension Presents: The Central Oregon Small Farm School 2024

  One-day event will cover a broad spectrum of topics

  By Rachel J. Humpert

  Mar 13, 2024

  
• Business News

  Theater In The Park Returns With Hit, 'Mamma Mia'

  Dates set for August 16 and 17 in Drake Park

  By Megan Burton

  Mar 13, 2024