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Jul 26 - Aug 1, 2012

Vol. 16, No. 30

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Local News

Harnessing Harney: In the tug of war over wind power, Steens Mountain is a line in the sand

Worries spread that another kind of energy development could threaten the unspoiled expanses of eastern Oregon, the way the gas and oil industry did Utah.

By Eric Flowers
Jul 25, 2012
Local News

A Family Affair: Tango Alpha Tango at McMenamins Wednesday

By The Source Staff
Jul 31, 2012
Local News

I'm Tellin' Y'all it's a Sabotage! Arrest made in connection with mtb trail sabotage in Ashland

Ashland mountain bike trail saboteur finally arrested.

By The Source Staff
Jul 25, 2012
Local News

13-year-old girl hates on Source

Anonymous 13-year-old girl is not pleased with the Source.

By The Source Staff
Jul 26, 2012
Local News

What's Your Problem: Horned Hand Goes Volcanic

If you're wondering if it were possible for the Horned Hand to add yet another facet to its multi-layered business, the answer is yes.

By The Source Staff
Jul 26, 2012
Local News

Let's Rock, Bend. Our Age-Adjusted Picks for Thurs Night.

Wondering what to do on a stellar midsummer Thursday evening? Bend has plenty offer tonight, music wise. Here’s our age adjusted recs.

By The Source Staff
Jul 26, 2012
Local News

Local author hits #1 on Amazon

Bend Author Michael Harris’ book “Falling Down, Getting Up” hit #1 on Amazon.com earlier this week in the categories of yoga, alcoholism and stress for the United States and Canada.

By The Source Staff
Jul 26, 2012
Local News

Flasking in School: LAHF celebrated in the hallways of a NJ high school

Larry and His Flask covered by some high-school kids on the last day of school. In the hallway. Well done.

By The Source Staff
Jul 26, 2012
Local News

Redmond City Manager Resigns

David Brandt announced today he is resigning from his post as city manager of Redmond.

By The Source Staff
Jul 27, 2012
Local News

'What the Festival' Starts Today

What the Festival. In White River Canyon. July 27-29. Do it.

By The Source Staff
Jul 27, 2012
Local News

Jackson County Water Hog Gets Jail Time

An Eagle Point man who constructed a man-made lake in his backyard complete with docks, boats and stocked fish, has received a 30-day jail sentence a $1,500 fine for storing the water behind an illegal dam.

By The Source Staff
Jul 27, 2012
Local News

New Thai Restaurant for Old Typhoon Spot

A new Thai restaurant is moving into the old Typhoon! location on Bond Street, on the first floor of Franklin Crossing.

By The Source Staff
Jul 27, 2012
Local News

Get the Folk Outta Here.

By The Source Staff
Jul 27, 2012
Local News

Thomas Bray Convicted of Rape

Thomas Bray, former Central Oregon Community College instructor, was convicted of rape today.

By The Source Staff
Jul 30, 2012
Local News

Hot Spot or Hot Seat: Development position on the chopping block as accolades roll in

Entrepreneur Magazine’s August edition features an article that calls Bend the nation’s next hot spot for entrepreneurship.

By The Source Staff
Jul 31, 2012
Local News

One for the books

By The Source Staff
Jul 31, 2012
Local News

Snoop Dogg Finds Jah: Reincarnated as Snoop Lion

It's only Rastafari and One Love from here on out for the former rapper.

By The Source Staff
Jul 31, 2012

Editorial

Guns Don’t Kill People. The NRA Kills People

The NRA gets The Boot this week after the fatal shooting in Colorado.

By Source Weekly
Jul 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Awbrey Shooting Story Missed the Target

In response to Justified Homicide?: Awbrey Butte shooting raises big questions.

By Source Weekly
Jul 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Alley’s Lame Delegate Play

By Source Weekly
Jul 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Killing Cats Is No Solution

Response to Time for a Cat Management Plan.

By Source Weekly
Jul 25, 2012

Culture Features

The Artists Next Door: Keeping It Local with Etsy

The online marketplace gives readers the chance to understand the artists’ inspirations and peruse hundreds of portfolio pieces.

By Ciree Linsenman
Jul 25, 2012
Picks

Our Picks For 07/26-08/02

Events happening in the area we are sure you will enjoy.

By Source Weekly
Jul 25, 2012

Chow

Level 2 Worth a Visit: Fusion plates, drinks and desserts like nowhere else

And though it may seem a little unbelievable out here in the middle of the desert, the owners are actually pulling off a certain San Francisco swank that transports diners a world that feels like Velvet, Astro and 5 Fusion combined.

By Source Weekly
Jul 25, 2012

Film

We’ll Always Have Paris: To Rome With Love is quintessentia Woody Allen, even if it’s no masterpiece

To Rome With Love is set in the Eternal City and has distinctive, eternally Woody Allen qualities.

By Anne Pick
Jul 25, 2012
Film

In Good Company: Casting young Hollywood in Woody Allen movies

While his style incorporates distinctive dialogue, neurotic characters and beautiful city landscapes—casting has always been Woody Allen's strong suit.

By Anne Pick
Jul 25, 2012
Film Events

The Snore-lympics

A humorous point of view on the upcoming Olympics and beginning events.

By Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
Jul 25, 2012

Sound Stories & Interviews

Two Can Dance At That Game: Thirsty Thursday gives your legs the choice of Russian-rock or electro-roll

A few must-see groups playing in the area this week.

By Ethan Maffey
Jul 25, 2012
Sound Stories & Interviews

The Art of Pickathon: A look inside the Northwest’s most innovative music festival

The relatively small 4,000-person festival, which takes place Aug. 3 through 5 in the bucolic Portland suburb of Happy Valley, is different from other Northwest events when it comes to the experience for bands.

By Sara Roth
Jul 25, 2012

Outside Features

Spoke-en Word: A look at recent bike races and an update on an old friend

Reflecting on some of the recent bike races and catching up with an old friend.

Jul 25, 2012