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In the Matter of the People vs. Knopp, More Political Gymnastics

For some Republicans (and one Independent) in the Oregon State Senate, the writing is on the wall: Voters wanted them at work
by The Source Editorial Board

For some Republicans (and one Independent) in the Oregon State Senate, the writing is on the wall: Voters wanted them at work. When they didn’t show up 10 times this past legislative session, they were deemed ineligible to run again. There’s a good chance if current legislation holds, they’re out of a job. For legislators […]

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Letters to the Editor 08/17/2023

by The Source Staff

ADAIR FLIP-FLOPPED AGAIN; IT’S TIME FOR A RECALL On Thursday, Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair “flip-flopped” on her July 26th vote to stop new destination resorts in Deschutes County. This isn’t her 1st flip-flop; she also changed her view on a city-approved managed campsite for the south end of Bend. Regarding the managed campsite, during […]

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Letters to the Editor 08/10/2023

by The Source Staff

Inflation Reduction Act Throughout U.S. history, we’ve joined across races and classes to ensure our loved ones have what they need to thrive. Unfortunately, Big Pharma prioritizes profits over everyday people. Between 2019 and 2022, many drug companies registered their largest profits in history. To partially counteract this, the Biden Administration passed legislation to make […]

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To Increase Councilor Pay, We Could Decrease Their Numbers

In the City of Bend, leaders recognize that in order to offer sound governance, you’re going to have to lay down some cash
by The Source Editorial Board

In the City of Bend, leaders recognize that in order to offer sound governance, you’re going to have to lay down some cash. City Manager Eric King earns a healthy salary that’s well over $200,000 a year. Many other city jobs pay at least six figures. These are the salaries that allow Bend to attract, […]

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Letters to the Editor 08/03/2023

by The Source Staff

Ignoring The Homeless Will Have Consequences in the Future I attended a county commissioners discussion on homelessness, and one would think that after all this time they would get it. It’s clear that many are oblivious and believe that homelessness is a choice. They feel the homeless don’t deserve help or empathy. It frustrates me […]

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Don’t Like Pumping Your Own Gas? You Still Don’t Have To

Oregonians have embraced the notion of choice
by The Source Editorial Board

This week, Oregonians from the Pacific to the Owyhee have been breathlessly awaiting the news: Will they be able to determine their own fates, and to choose whether they pump their own gas, or not? In what one might have thought was a pretty straightforward bill that a governor might otherwise not think twice about […]

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Letters to the Editor 07/27/2023

by The Source Staff

Guest Opinion: Stop the Hate Were you aware that July is disability awareness month? Do you have any awareness of what disabled people go through to survive and navigate this world? A disabled person’s risk of becoming homeless is much higher than the able-bodied. Our system allows medical bills to ruin people. My son has […]

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Even With AI, People Still Need People to Help Them Understand Their Worlds

This week’s issue delves into artificial intelligence in a way that so far, this newspaper has not yet explored
by The Source Editorial Board

This week’s issue delves into artificial intelligence in a way that so far, this newspaper has not yet explored. Indeed, perhaps we’re late to the party, but here we are. We created this week’s cover — a portion of the paper that encourages people to pick it up off the stands and read a while […]

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Will the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Be Relieved of Its “Culture of Corruption” This Time Around?

After the years of Black Lives Matter protests and a focus on police accountability that we’ve experienced recently, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has faced what we could characterize as less than its fair share of scrutiny.
by The Source Editorial Board

After the years of Black Lives Matter protests and a focus on police accountability that we’ve experienced recently, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has faced what we could characterize as less than its fair share of scrutiny. Perhaps that’s because its reputation of corruption and unfair retaliation has been largely targeted toward employees, rather than […]

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