The popular Thai restaurant Typhoon! could pay handsomely for alleged labor violations related to its imported Thai workforce.
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry (BOLI) Commissioner Brad Avakian announced that he is seeking fines of $250,000 for every worker that was reportedly discriminated against by the Beaverton-based restaurant chain that has a location in downtown Bend.
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Structure Fire Near Downtown Bend
UPDATED at 6:04pm with more details.
We’ve learned more about the house fire that decimated an abandoned home on Colorado Avenue near downtown Bend.
The Dark Knight Rises Trailer is Finally Here
Are you a Batman nerd who’s been waiting impatiently for another look — anything! — about the upcoming Dark Knight Rises, the latest in the series of Christopher Nolan-directed films?
Well, today’s your lucky day. And this film looks crazier than Nolan’s previous efforts.
Christmas in Popayan, Colombia
We arrived in Popayan, a beautiful Colombian colonial town, at night. After a long day driving over bumpy roads and long waits at landslides we were beat, but still game for a look around.
Dunk of the Week: OSU’s Jared Cunningham
Last night’s Oregon State vs. Howard game wasn’t televised, so one of the best basketball plays of the week has gone largely unnoticed.
Think Nordic Skiing is Boring?
You’re not trying hard enough. See below, then go out with your pals and replicate.
Brothers Will Keep Its Post Office
Almost two dozen post offices slated for closure by the Postal Service will remain open, including postal facilities in Brothers, Post, Paulina and Fort Rock.
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Precursor from 10 Barrel: 2011 Small Batch Series
The latest special release from the fellers at 10 Barrel Brewing Company, which received a hearty thumbs-up from everyone here in editorial, is now available for purchase. Precursor Imperial Red Ale—they only made 2,600 of ’em!
Finding the delicious 10%, 85 IBU beer won’t be easy, though.
Former Landwatch Director to Lead Watersheds Council
Former Central Oregon Land Watch Executive Director Erik Kancler is the new director of the Eugene-based Oregon Watershed Councils.
Kancler who helped orchestrate the campaign to stop a pair of proposed resorts near the Metolius River and helped broker the proposed preservation deal for Skyline Forest will oversee policy issues, fundraising and other work to support the watershed network’s around the state.
We Are the Future
This is how tech we are at the Source, USB ports on our outlets.
Can you believe how ahead of the times we are? Yes, the same folks who employ Scoop Lewis, Ace Reporter.

