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Best of Central Oregon 2017

Aug 16-23, 2017

Vol. 21, No. 33

Digital Edition

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Local News

Mirror Pond: To Dredge or Not to Dredge?

That's the $6.6 Million Dollar Question

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 16, 2017
Local News

Bend State Rep. Knute Buehler Announces Run for Governor

Gov. Kate Brown has yet to announce re-election plans

By Shilo Grayson
Aug 16, 2017
Local News

Milli Fire Near Sisters Grows

Residents urged to be ready to leave at a moment's notice.

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 17, 2017
Local News

Eclipse Traffic Has Arrived

Traffic rerouted east of Prineville as influx of visitors causes 14 mile backup.

By Shilo Grayson
Aug 17, 2017
Local News

Water Reduction Encouraged During Eclipse Week

City of Bend encourages water conservation techniques to balance out water usage spike.

By Shilo Grayson
Aug 17, 2017
Local News

Fire Updates: Milli Fire Gets Bigger; Nena Fire prompts evacuations

Fires near Warm Springs and Sisters are keeping firefighters hopping—and keeping the region full of smoke.

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 18, 2017
Local News

Sunday Update: Eclipse Traffic Light; Fires Still Burning

Updates on smoke, fire and the moon blocking out the sun

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 20, 2017

Editorial

Fraught with ongoing issues, we're making progress, Central Oregon

Aug 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: August 7-14

Readers react to "Us vs Them" mentality

Aug 16, 2017

Culture Features

Burning Eclipse Questions Answered

Experts tell you what you need to know about the Great American Eclipse

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 16, 2017
Culture Features

Choosing A Place To Watch An Eclipse

The Dark Side Of The Moon......and how to find it!

By David Blackmore
Aug 16, 2017
Culture Features

A DIY Eclipse Viewer!

Blew it with the eclipse glasses? Maybe not. Use this guide!

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 16, 2017
Culture Features

StreetBeat: We Ask You What You're Doing For the Eclipse

By The Source Staff
Aug 15, 2017
Culture Features

Meet These Profesh Eclipse Chasers

The world-class adventurers who pursue magic moments.

By Renée Alexander
Aug 16, 2017
Culture Features

E-Day: A One Week Timeline for the Eclipse

As the countdown begins, here's how to better prepare for the Great American Eclipse

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 16, 2017
Culture Features

A Noob's Guide to Special Oregon Stuff

The rules on the wacky tabacky, driving and other stuff in Oregon, for you eclipse visitin' noobs

By Josh Jardine
Aug 16, 2017
Smoke Signals

Jeff Sessions Is Going To Hell

By Josh Jardine
Aug 16, 2017
Take Me Home

Real Estate Statistics for July 2017

By Nick Nayne, Principal Broker
Aug 16, 2017
Picks

Pick's Eclipse Picks

Events for the Apoc-Eclypse

By Anne Pick
Aug 16, 2017
Picks

Picks of the Week: August 16-23

Things to do, NOT eclipse related

Aug 16, 2017
Art Watch

Artist Profile: Sweet Pea Cole

Loving the little details of the process

By Teafly Peterson
Aug 16, 2017
Source Spotlight

Tara Bilanski

Executive Director, Bend FC Timbers

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 16, 2017
Book Talk

Science Advice Goddess: Knight Of The Living Dead

By Amy Alkon
Aug 16, 2017

Chow

Scrounge Food

What to eat in an apoc-ecliptic food crisis

By Lisa Sipe
Aug 16, 2017
Chow

Little Bites: The Most Famous Farmers in the World Speaking at Madras Farm

By Lisa Sipe
Aug 16, 2017
Chow

Little Bites: Learn to Brew Your Own Kombucha

By Lisa Sipe
Aug 16, 2017
Beer & Drink

The Eclipse: Another Excuse for Good Beer

Brews to go with the week's once-in-a-lifetime theme—plus Redmond Brewfest!

By Kevin Gifford
Aug 16, 2017

Film

A Post-Apocalyptic Primer, in Honor of the Great American Eclipse

Do you know where your pillows are?

Aug 16, 2017
Film

Child's Play

Annabelle and Chucky Sittin' in a Tree

By Jared Rasic
Aug 16, 2017

Sound Stories & Interviews

Getting Better

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe brings the funk to the Century Center for a soulful pre-eclipse party

By Anne Pick
Aug 16, 2017
Sound Stories & Interviews

Eclipse-Worthy Jams

Funk's Solar Obscuration Celebration brings Portland musicians to Suttle Lake for a weekend of quality music

By Anne Pick
Aug 16, 2017

Natural World

Natural World - The Best of Birding

When it comes to Bests, you can't get much better than the upcoming Great Shorebird Migration at Oregon's only salt lake

By Jim Anderson
Aug 16, 2017

Intro

Best of Central Oregon 2017

The highlights, the winners, the BEST of Central Oregon 2017 is here

Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Asian Food

Noi Thai Cuisine

By Jared Rasic
Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Local Bumper Sticker

By Jared Rasic
Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Grocery Store

Market of Choice

By Lisa Sipe
Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Lunch & Best Salad

Croutons

By Grant Woods
Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Patio

Cabin 22

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Pothole

I'm Not Drunk— I'm Just Avoiding Potholes

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Lunch

7th Street Brew House

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 15, 2017
Food

Best Up and Coming Neighborhood

NE Bend

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Barrel Aged Beer

The Abyss

By Jared Rasic
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Bartender

Rick Swegel—Maverick's Country Bar and Grill

By Jared Rasic
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Place to Park Your Van for Longer Than 12 Days

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Cocktail Menu & Bar

The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Escape for Parents

A Trip with Bend Westy

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Happy Hour

900 Wall

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Locally Brewed Beer: Best IPA

Boneyard RPM

By Kevin Gifford
Aug 15, 2017
Drink

Best Tinder Date Blowoff

By Nicole Vulcan, Magdalena Bokowa and Anne Pick
Aug 15, 2017
Shopping

Best Budtender

Justin McCune

By Caitlin Richmond
Aug 15, 2017
Shopping

Best Clothing Consignment

Cosa Cura

By Anne Pick
Aug 15, 2017
Shopping

Best Way to Defy Gravity

Mt. Bachelor Bike Park

By Grant Woods
Aug 15, 2017
Shopping

Best Way to Get Around

(without your big-ass truck)

By Caitlin Richmond
Aug 15, 2017
Shopping

Best Sign from the Women's March

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 15, 2017
Services

Best Auto Repair

Import Performance

By Anne Pick
Aug 15, 2017
Services

Best Beauty Boutique

Angelina Organic Skincare

By Annette Benedetti
Aug 15, 2017
Services

Best Dental Group

Bend Family Dentistry

By Annette Benedetti
Aug 15, 2017
Local Life

The Best Place to Work (Under 50 employees)

Oregrown

By Magdalena Bokowa
Aug 15, 2017
Local Life

Best Local Fundraiser

Fur Ball

By Annette Benedetti
Aug 15, 2017
Local Life

Best Place to Work (Over 50 employees)

Deschutes Brewery

By Annette Benedetti
Aug 15, 2017
Arts & Culture

Best of Central Oregon Winners 2017

Aug 15, 2017
Arts & Culture

Best Place to Escape the Eclipse Madness

Shakespeare in the Park

By Anne Pick
Aug 15, 2017
Health & Recreation

Best Fitness Studio

Barre3 Bend

By Anne Pick
Aug 15, 2017
Health & Recreation

Best Excuse for Public Nudity

Bend's World Naked Bike Ride

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 15, 2017
Health & Recreation

Best Tour Company

Wanderlust Tours

By Grant Woods
Aug 15, 2017
sisters

Best Bang for Your Buck

Sno Cap Drive In

By Anne Pick
Aug 15, 2017
Best Of Sunriver

Best Coffee Shop

Brewed Awakenings

By Anne Pick
Aug 15, 2017