TRUCKER TANTRUM 80% of Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19. Fortunately for them, Canadians aren’t culturally hobbled by a large minority of anti-science, religious fundamentalist flat earthers forcing their foolish faith into law, the way cancel culture conservatives have traditionally attacked American democracy with their nonsense and baseless bigotry. For the most part, Canadian truckers are […]
Letters to the Editor
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Letters to the Editor 2/17/22
This week’s issue is packed with information you are not likely to see covered elsewhere. Jack Harvel’s feature story dives into the effect the current shortage of public defenders can have on those accused of crimes, and on the attorneys who are still doing the work. Damian Fagan takes you on a journey into the […]
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Letters to the Editor 2/3/22
Can it happen in Oregon, too?, RE: Climate Change Letters, 1/20, RE: New Sunriver Station and Trails Funded News, 1/20
Editor’s note: It’s the first week of February, and that means Black History Month. In the coming days I’ll give you some details about events we are sponsoring to mark the occasion—but for now, our Picks page and our events calendar offer more ways to engage and perhaps learn something new. This week we’re also […]
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Letters to the Editor 1/27/22
Guest Opinion: Votes Matter, Bend Park and Recreation, Mr. 47%
Editor’s note: We made it to the end of January—so congrats, all you Dry January participants: your month of temperance is nearly at an end. I tried, then stopped trying because Omicron. Now I’m trying again. Also, where did January go?! For those who, like me, have escaped Omicron’s clutches, I suspect the month flew […]
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Letters to the Editor 1/20/22
Guest Opinion: Butte Dispute Climate Change, RE: New Year, New Villages News
EEditor’s note: Every time an earthquake (or tsunami) happens off the Oregon coast, people begin to wonder once again, “Is the Big One coming?” It’s coming—but no one really knows when, or even if it’s going to be during our lifetimes. Still, Central Oregon is preparing, not necessarily as a place where we’ll experience damaging […]
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Letters to the Editor 1/13/22
RE: Skier Dies on Bachelor News, 1/6Gun Control Walkout A Pandemic Plan RE: So Far, 2022 is Testing Us Opinion, 1/6
It’s the second week of January—have you ditched your resolutions yet? Yeah, yeah—we know that resolutions can come and go, but for many people, the start of a new year is still a time when they’re trying to form new habits and get inspired—and that’s where our Health and Fitness issue comes in. This week, […]
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Letters to the Editor 1/6/22
Threats to democracy, explaining Oregon’s medical psilocybin program, an argument against the Bend Humanity Coalition and more in this week’s Letters.
Editor’s note: This week and the start of 2022 has me appreciating the little things that we often take for granted: a warm home, transportation that functions like it’s supposed to and the health of myself, my family and the staff at the Source Weekly. The year has come in with a fresh round of […]
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Letters to the Editor 12/30/21
RE: Mt. Bachelor Fast Tracks: Letters, 12/23, RE: Plowing Sreets: Who Ya Gonna Blame? OPINION, 12/23
Editor’s note: As we round out another year of pandemic uncertainties and climate crises, I want to thank each of you who picked up a paper, shared a story on social media, commented on our website or even called or stopped by to share your thoughts on our coverage. Sharing information the public needs to […]
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Letters to the Editor 12/23/21
Mt. Bachelor Fast Tracks, RE: Short-Term Rentals: Let’s See the Data…Opinion, 12/16
Mt. Bachelor Fast Tracks Many people of Bend have been upset about the introduction of Fast Tracks at Mt. Bachelor, a new program starting this season where you can pay an additional sum of at least $49 to skip the line. Skiing and snowboarding are already fairly non-equitable sports by nature, due to the necessary […]
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Letters to the Editor 12/16/21
Housing for Hire: Data collected on short term rentals will look into its effect on housing costs
RE: Housing for Hire: Data collected on short term rentals will look into its effect on housing costs News, 12/9 Of course it does! It takes away from long-term renters. Single parents and average people in the work force. Many businesses are short staffed because people have nowhere affordable to live, so people are leaving […]