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Natural World

Building a Nesting Box with Jim Anderson ▶ (With Video)

Make one for pygmy owls. Make one for another bird. But in any case, spend some time with our resident naturalist Jim Anderson.

By Jim Anderson and The Source Staff May 25, 2020

A constantly updated
directory of Central Oregon
takeout and delivery in 2020

1. Cases Spike Right After Reopening

After a spike in local coronavirus cases, Deschutes County gets an F from state health authorities
May. 26

2. Raising the Bar

Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartenders—but customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.
May. 25

3. Are Drive-In Theaters Making a Comeback?

A short-lived drive-in in Prineville offers a nostalgic experience - but are drive-in movies here to stay?
May. 16

4. Coronavirus Study Coming to 30 Bend Neighborhoods

Researchers from Oregon State University may knock on your door this weekend and offer a free COVID-19 test
May. 26

5. The Glass is Half Empty

Restaurants cannot survive on 50% of previous revenues for long. Demand for food delivery and the challenges of rehiring add insult to injury
May. 26

No Sisters Folk Festival in 2020

We'll have to wait till next year to celebrate the beloved music festival

The High Desert is Calling, and It Wants Its Local Music

A compilation album, bringing together Central Oregon musicians

El Sancho Heads West

New location opens in old Longboard Louie's spot

Cans-To-Go: The Beverages of May

A look into this month's installment of our Cans-To-Go series, trying out new beers in the comfort of home

Is the Market Going to Experience a Downturn the likes of the Great Recession?

The question I'm asked almost daily

Boxing Up Owls

Give owls a place to live. Then band them for study

Free Will Astrology—Week of May 28

It'll be especially valuable for you to claim that superpower.

More of the Latest

This Modern World—week of May 28

Way to pass the pandemic.

Smells Like Quarantine Spirit & Trial By Fireworks

You see who people are when they're tested.

Is the Market Going to Experience a Downturn the likes of the Great Recession?

The question I'm asked almost daily

Raising the Bar

Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartenders—but customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.

Free Will Astrology—Week of May 28

It'll be especially valuable for you to claim that superpower.

Empty Stages

Local event professionals move toward new ways of doing events—while also facing the unknown

El Sancho Heads West

New location opens in old Longboard Louie's spot

More Culture
More Food & Drink

Cans-To-Go: The Beverages of May

A look into this month's installment of our Cans-To-Go series, trying out new beers in the comfort of home

Cans-To-Go: Sippy Cup Hazy Pale Ale

A warm afternoon and a few hazy pales, right from Bend

A New Way to Beer Fest

With beer fests—and all fests—only alive in the virtual world, attending events like Portland Beer Fest just got easier for locals

Cans-To-Go: Box Car Rapids Red Ale

Better late than never!

More Beer & Drink
More Smoke Signals

No Sisters Folk Festival in 2020

We'll have to wait till next year to celebrate the beloved music festival

Virtually Together

Tin Pan Theater and BendFilm celebrate one year together—and in the age of coronavirus, they also celebrate getting new movies on the same day as L.A. or NYC