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Natural Beauty with Bend-Based Axiology ▶ [With Video]

Bend-based, plastic-free, vegan beauty brand prioritizes sustainable practices and honest ingredients
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

Ericka Rodriguez founded Axiology Beauty with a passion for vegan, cruelty-free makeup and a vision for a sustainable future, specifically in the beauty industry. “I was in my mid 20s when I discovered that all of the makeup I was using was tested on animals,” Rodriguez told the Source Weekly. “I was like, ‘OK, no […]

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LISTEN: Deschutes Defenders with Joel Wirtz 🎧

Oregon’s public defense attorneys are stretched thin. A local public defender talks about the challenges in addressing this key problem in the justice system.
by The Source Staff

Joel Wirtz is the Executive Director of the nonprofit public defender’s office in Bend: Deschutes Defenders. After serving in the Marines, he moved to Oregon and has been a public defender for nearly 20 years. He has successfully defended accusations from theft to murder. A strong advocate for veterans and those suffering from mentally illness, […]

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Photographing The Deco Decades ▶ [With Video]

Deco Dream Suite explores and captures the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and Y2K
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

From ’70s to ’80s to ’90s to Y2K, Deco Dream Suite does it all. The photography studio shows the versatility and power of set curation and an artistic approach, allowing people to immerse themselves in an era during a photo shoot. Owner Anya — who goes just by her first name — has over 10 […]

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The Neighborhoods of Bend ▶ [With Video]

If you’re new here, you’ll want to read the pages that follow this one
by The Source Staff

It’s no secret that Bend is a great place to be – as evidenced by the tens of thousands of newcomers who have made the city their home in the past several decades. But while Bend is known for its mountains and lakes, and beer and bikes, not every corner of the city is alike. […]

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LISTEN: Supporting Survivors with Cassi McQueen of Saving Grace 🎧

Executive director talks about April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Saving Grace programs and upcoming events
by The Source Staff

A native Texan, Cassi McQueen grew up working with at-risk youth in some of the most impoverished areas of North Texas. Inspired by the resiliency she witnessed in underserved communities, McQueen developed a deep passion for public service and a commitment to social change.  McQueen’s career has included leadership positions at non-profit organizations across the country […]

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LISTEN: Sexology with Dr. Jane Guyn 🎧

A chat about intimacy, helping couples get closer and Dr. Jane’s column in the Source
by The Source Staff

Dr. Jane Guyn is a world-renowned sex and relationship coach who received a PhD in Human Sexuality. She works with couples and individuals locally and all over the world. Although her work focuses on issues related to intimacy and sex, she also works with people who have fears and/or abuse issues related to sex, as […]

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11 Years of The Workhouse ▶ [With Video]

Studio space, art shop and community, The Workhouse invites the community to its anniversary party
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

This weekend, The Workhouse celebrates its 11th year of cultivating a welcoming, sustainable, creative, collaborative space for makers and buyers. Everyone is invited to the party this Saturday. With local art, sales, live music, pop-ups, creative cocktails and more, attendees will be able to show their love and enjoy the night. The open studios will […]

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LISTEN: Past, Present and Future of the High Desert Museum with Dana Whitelaw, PhD 🎧

A chat with the executive director of the largest museum east of the Cascades
by The Source Staff

Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., joined the staff of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon in 2008 and has served as its executive director since 2014. Raised in Oregon, she earned her doctorate from University of Colorado Boulder in biological anthropology, conducting research that took her to Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and China. During that […]

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LISTEN: A Love for Film with Jared Rasic 🎧

Our film reviewer just penned his 1000th article for the Source. We chat about that long history, love for film and more
by The Source Staff

Jared Rasic has lived in Bend since 1999, when he moved here for college. Since then he’s worked at Westside Video, Boomtown, Hollywood Video, Cascades Theatrical Company, Tin Pan Theater and, on and off since 2010, The Source. Now he divides his time between The Source and helping program films for Tin Pan Theater and […]

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