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Wasted in Bend: Single-Use Face Masks

Protection from COVID creates new source of microplastics

By Suzanne Johnson Jul 21, 2021

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New School Board, Same Problems

1. New School Board, Same Problems

The two issues that dominated the 2021 school board election rear their heads at the Bend-La Pine district's first in-person meeting in over a year
Jul. 21

2. Explore Redmond's Backyard

Dry Canyon and Cline Buttes offer great outdoor opportunities for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and nature enthusiasts
Jul. 21

3. Three Fires

The Grandview, Darlene and Swamp Wells Trail Fires have burned thousands of acres during the early fire season
Jul. 20

4. Water Wars are Here. Let's Work Together.

It's no longer a doomsday proposition to say that water is going to be the reason for many conflicts in the future
Jul. 21

5. Source Weekly Update 07/21/2021 🎧

Jul. 23

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2021 Redmond Issue

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Letters to the Editor 7/22/21

Letters to the Editor 7/22/21

Guest Opinion: My Home is For Sale, and I Want to Cry

Water Wars are Here. Let's Work Together.

Water Wars are Here. Let's Work Together.

It's no longer a doomsday proposition to say that water is going to be the reason for many conflicts in the future

New Ideas At Senior Center

New Ideas At Senior Center

The Redmond Senior Center is returning after the pandemic with a new staff, a new direction and the same mission

From Vaccine Headquarters to Monster Trucks

From Vaccine Headquarters to Monster Trucks

Post-pandemic activities and events are ramping up at Redmond's fairgrounds

Noticias en Español

Noticias en Español

Los incendios de Grandview, Darlene y Swap Wells han quemado miles de acres durante la temporada temprana de incendios

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Culture & Chow

Let's Do Lunch... in Redmond!

Let's Do Lunch... in Redmond!

A roundup of popular lunch spots in the "Hub" of Central Oregon

A "Plant-Forward" Restaurant for Redmond

A "Plant-Forward" Restaurant for Redmond

SCP Redmond soft-launches a concept featuring the foods of regenerative local farms

Wasted in Bend: Single-Use Face Masks

Wasted in Bend: Single-Use Face Masks

Protection from COVID creates new source of microplastics

Firewise

Firewise

Protecting your home in fire-dependent areas

Bond Scare & Haste Crime

Bond Scare & Haste Crime

The Third Act

The Third Act

Order and Counter-Order

Free Will Astrology—Week of July 22

Free Will Astrology—Week of July 22

I suspect you'll have potent agency to get things done—to adeptly manipulate the material world to serve your ideals

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If You're New Here: Redmond Breweries

If You're New Here: Redmond Breweries

The Hub City lost one during the pandemic, but is still pouring plenty of locally made beer

Mecca Grade Estate Malt and Brewing Tastes Like Madras

Mecca Grade Estate Malt and Brewing Tastes Like Madras

Making malt matter to hop heads

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Music & Screen

"Shoot The Moon"

"Shoot The Moon"

Jeshua Marshall's new single is the first step toward the Redmond musician's debut solo album this fall

The Florida Projects

The Florida Projects

Zola deconstructs social media and the modern moment

Spy Game

Spy Game

Marvel's "Black Widow" is too little, too late

Artist Fact Sheet: Madison Cunningham

Artist Fact Sheet: Madison Cunningham

The Grammy-nominee heads to town for a Sisters Folk Festival show

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Source Weekly Update 07/21/2021 🎧

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