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Sep 1-7, 2011

Vol. 15, No. 35

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Local News

Running Wild: A new wilderness proposal on the Middle Deschutes could protect a High Desert oasis, but neighbors aren't convinced

Oregon Natural Desert Association is lobbying to permanently preserve the health of Oregon's native deserts.

Sep 1, 2011
Local News

Stop Motion Jonny Quest

Roger D. Evans recreates the Jonny Quest theme.

By Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
Sep 6, 2011
Local News

More Musings on the Malty Merriment: Little Woody day 2

"Ssampling" at the Barrel-Aged Brew Fest.

By The Source Staff
Sep 4, 2011
Local News

Sagebrush Fundraiser Needs Its Own Cash Injection

By The Source Staff
Aug 31, 2011
Local News

Win Tickets to the Little Woody

Learn how to win VIP passes to the Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brew Festival.

By The Source Staff
Aug 31, 2011
Local News

Horner Back on the Bike

With his Tour de France crash behind him (mostly), Chris Horner is cleared to train.

By The Source Staff
Sep 1, 2011
Local News

Breaking Fire Updates

Fires continue to rage, despite clear skies and cooler temps.

By The Source Staff
Sep 1, 2011
Local News

MadHappy Lounge Moving Out of Downtown

The MadHappy Lounge, one of Bend's most popular night spots, is moving.

By The Source Staff
Sep 1, 2011
Local News

The Little Woody: The Beers

A list of breweries on hand at the Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brew Festival.

By The Source Staff
Sep 2, 2011
Local News

Barrel-Aged is Best: Little Woody, day 1

A short list of favorites after the first day of tasting.

By The Source Staff
Sep 3, 2011
Local News

NewVillager: The Complete Artistic Package

NewVillager have struck artistic gold with their self-titled debut album and video visualizaitons of their songs.

By The Source Staff
Sep 4, 2011
Local News

Masters Road National Champs: Bend racers results roundup

A handful of solid results from local riders after five days of racing.

By The Source Staff
Sep 5, 2011
Local News

Oregon Fires Get Their Own Facebook Page

Stay connected.

By The Source Staff
Sep 5, 2011
Local News

Tire Tariff that Drew Schwab's Ire is Upheld by WTO

By The Source Staff
Sep 5, 2011
Commentary

Bulletin Bankrupcy Chatter

By The Source Staff
Sep 1, 2011

Editorial

Easy One-Stop Shopping for All Your Straight Poop Needs

By Source Weekly
Sep 1, 2011
Editorial

Time to Clear the Air in Redmond

Brian Lemos recently was placed on leave from principle of Redmond High School with no explanation.

By The Source Staff
Sep 1, 2011
Guest Commentary

An Open Letter to Bulletin Publisher Gordon Black

A letter to The Bulletin's publisher on the occasion of the paper's bankruptcy announcement.

By Aaron Switzer
Sep 1, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Eat the Rich

By Eric Flowers
Sep 1, 2011
Letters to the Editor

We Can Count

By Source Weekly
Sep 1, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Pity the Poor Bulletin

By Source Weekly
Sep 1, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Give Visiting Cyclists a Brake and a Thanks

By Source Weekly
Sep 1, 2011

Culture Features

One Canvas Cara Thayer and Louie Van Patten share a marriage and a paintbrush

Cara Thayer and Louie Van Patten's paintings are on display in Ruud Gallery in Bend.

By Kaycee Anseth-Townsend
Sep 1, 2011
Picks

Our Picks for 9/2-9/8

Our Picks for 9/2-9/8.

By The Source Staff
Sep 1, 2011

Chow

We Can Eat Fries, Right?: Inspecting the "all vegetarians are healthy" myth

Vegetarians can as healthy and as unhealthy as the average meat eater.

By Source Weekly
Sep 1, 2011

Film

More Honest than Stupid: Our Idiot Brother stars Paul Rudd as a hippie who sees the good in everyone

Our Idiot Brother is a smart comedy about trusting people and living life honestly.

By Anne Pick
Sep 1, 2011
Film

Horror Done Right: With an assist from Guillermo del Toro, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark proves better than expected

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a decent horror film but could increase the fear factor with keeping the unknown hidden.

By Ross Leonard
Sep 1, 2011
Film Events

Link in 3D: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time makes full use of the Nintendo 3DS

Although the Nintendo 3DS system hasn't gained the intended popularity, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game has impressed many old time fans.

By Source Weekly
Sep 1, 2011
Film Events

Game On!

Videogame addiction is a common and serious disease that not only afflicts the average teenager but the wanna be Desperate Housewife.

By Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
Sep 1, 2011

Natural World

Dogs in the Fast Lane: Don't put your pooch in the back of your pickup truck

Too many dog owners let their dog run loose on the beds of trucks but most never think of the danger they are putting their pet in.

By Jim Anderson
Sep 1, 2011
Outside Features

The Football Disease: You mean there's no football on Tuesday?

Football season is quickly approaching and for those of you with The Football Disease, it's okay to spend your Sunday and perhaps your Monday as well sitting in front of the big screen.

By Mike Bookey
Sep 1, 2011
Outside Features

Get Your Cowbell Ready: Fall means a full calendar of cyclocross events in Central Oregon

By Michelle Mercer
Sep 5, 2011