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County Changes Pot Rules

Commissioners declare an “emergency” to implement new rules sooner
Jaclyn Brandt

The Deschutes County Commission has implemented a series of changes to its rules around growing recreational marijuana—and declared an “emergency” to make sure the rules go into effect sooner than the typical 90 days. The rules, which commissioners voted on Wednesday, include new regulations around odor, noise, lighting and reporting, among other changes. Although a […]

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Student Voices

Local youth weigh in on gun violence, in schools and in the wider community
The Source Staff

Just this week, two incidents involving firearms happened right here in Bend. One incident left two men dead. While neither involved local schools, they serve as reminders that firearms pose a constant threat of violence when left in the wrong hands. In light of the multitude of attacks at schools nationwide, students and teachers live […]

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Trick or Treat?

Separating the fact from fiction in Halloween legends
Chris Miller

Many of us grew up with urban legends surrounding Halloween, from spooky houses that you weren’t supposed to go near, to sharp objects and even poison in candy. But are those yet another case of “fake news?” We wanted to find out. Razor blades in candied apples Author Jack Santino notes in his history of […]

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Curbside Composting?

Knott Landfill is nearing capacity. Can removing food waste give it a longer lease on life?
Chris Miller

Knott Landfill—the only landfill in Deschutes County—is getting stuffed full. County officials estimate that if the current levels of garbage continue, it has a life expectancy of 12 more years. Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone said the County’s not looking for another landfill location yet, and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee is looking at the […]

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Tokin’ Times

The latest in cannabis news
Jeremy Dickman

The overproduction myth What do Iowa corn, Idaho potatoes and Kentucky tobacco have in common with Oregon marijuana? All are home-grown natural resources that the residents of the states from which the crops originate could not possibly consume all by their lonesome. Yet, here in Oregon, where our crop arguably has as much or more […]

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Halloween Picks

The Source Staff

Halloween parties are taking place over two weekends this year—here’s what to see and do this week. See more in next week’s issue! FRIDAY 10/26 FRIGHT NIGHT HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY AVID throws one of the best Halloween shindigs of the season — and it’s free! Portland’s DJ Wicked will be spinning tunes, who has opened for […]

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Home Sales Volume Related to Supply of Affordable Homes

Inventory decline of affordable homes appears to be major factor in sales declines
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

Looking at reports on national statistics relating to the recent home sales decline, I took another look at the inventory levels for September 2017 and compared the figures to September 2018. Both last year and this year, Bend single family residences on 1 acre or less and priced under $400,000 had the highest number of […]

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Source Suggests: These Workshops

BendDesign is headed your way this week!
Chris Miller

In addition to the many workshops and talks aimed at inspiring creative thinking and innovation, The “Bend Design for Good” events are some new or interesting additions to the lineup on Sat., Oct. 27. Design Equity Tournament by Visible A tournament format in which judges and workshop participants develop new branding for the Latino Community […]

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2nd Street Theater is for sale

East side theater listed for sale for $789K
Chris Miller

2nd Street Theater, which is operated by the non-profit Stage Right Productions, is up for sale. The theater is listed with a sale price at $789,000 with **Correction** Compass Commercial Real Estate Services. The east Bend theater—a small venue with seating for 93-100 people that has been in operation since 2001—has hosted past shows including […]

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A New Place to Call Home

A donation from Deschutes County will add 19 more affordable homes to the community
Jaclyn Brandt

The high costs of land and construction labor are some of the factors making housing so expensive in Central Oregon and elsewhere. But recently, Deschutes County stepped in to help. The County just donated 1.85 acres to Habitat for Humanity in La Pine, soon be home to 19 multifamily townhomes—a new type of home for […]

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