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She Settled an Excessive Force Case Against the City and Three Bend Police Officers.
On the December 2013 night when a local physical therapist entered a downtown Bend bar, she was a full-time employee who enjoyed snowboarding and surfing and spending time with friends. Following the events in the bar that December night, Kathryn Dailey, who goes by Katie, would no longer have a job. She would isolate herself…
Evidence of Collaboration?
Bend PD Chief says city police did not violate state sanctuary law when allowing ICE officials in their cars
Locals’ Staycation: The Quirky Short-Term Rentals of Bend
Summer vacation canceled? Dreams of escaping to the Grottos of Italy dwindling? As COVID cases in Deschutes County rise, and the reality of an extravagant summertime vacation looks less and less likely, short-term rentals right in our own backyard could be a means of escape. We checked out some of the quirkier spots available. The…
Demonstration Against ICE at Drake Park
Locals gathered Saturday in Bend’s Drake Park to stand in solidarity with the protesters who stood Wednesday against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Bend. Several of the leaders at Saturday’s march discussed the everyday racism against the Latinx community, as well as other topics. The Source captured some of the scene from the protests,…
What we know, and what we want to know about Wednesday’s ICE roundups of two Bend men
By now, Central Oregonians—along with many people across the U.S—have heard the remarkable tale of how a small group of activists rallied a crowd of hundreds Wednesday to stand in front of two buses from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, holding the buses back from driving away with two Bend men inside. Readers interested in…
After ICE Protests, What’s Next?
Hundreds gathered in the parking lot behind the SpringHill Suites in Bend Wednesday night to prevent the removal of two Bend men who were inside two separate white buses. Federal agents were eventually successful in taking the men off the buses by using pepper spray and other intimidation tactics. Janet Sarai Llerandi Gonzalez, the executive…
Pearl’s Puzzle – Week of Aug. 17
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Bend’s Police Chief Recounts ICE Protest Events (con versión en español)
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz—now on his fourth day on the job as the head of Bend’s police force, issued a statement Thursday afternoon, following the protest that erupted in front of two buses from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Wednesday afternoon. A standoff between protesters, there to demand due process for the two men detained…
Teamwork, Coordination and Guts
On July 31, search and rescue teams from five counties were sent into action to retrieve the body of David Freepons, a 68-year-old climber who passed away after a fall on Mt. Jefferson. Freepons, an experienced climber from Kennewick, Washington, was on an expedition July 25 on the mountain with several friends—also experienced climbers—when he…
Save The Music Saturdays
Live music isn’t dead. It’s more like it’s in hibernation, so we’re seeing it less frequently, because we, too, have also been in a form of hibernation the last few months. But when you do get a chance to step out of your cave you might be lucky enough to see some live tunes. Especially…
May the Source Be With You
Well, I initially thought this month’s column should just be me repeating, “Everything is fine!” 500 times while everything burns down around me, but I’ve decided to bottle it all up until I have a nervous breakdown three or four months from now. Sound like a plan? Good! With that said, since theaters (live and…
Free Will Astrology—Week of August 13
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the dictionary, the first definition of “magic” is “the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand and deceptive devices.” A far more interesting definition, which is my slight adjustment of an idea by occultist Aleister Crowley, doesn’t appear in most dictionaries. Here it is:…
If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Probably Going to Cost Something
Last week, the Bend City Council voted 6-1 in favor of setting up Tax Increment Financing that will support the City’s Core Area Plan—effectively bringing in millions of dollars in funding to help revitalize areas of inner Bend that are ripe for more housing, more businesses and better infrastructure. Bend is growing—that’s not a secret—and…
Trumpeting a Success Story
Good news, swan lovers, and those who believe in private landholders helping species at risk. There are now more wild Trumpeter Swans to go into the breeding pool. Several residents of Aspen Lakes, under the leadership of Robin Gold, have been helping the two trumpeter swans, Eloise and Pete, raise a family. A small group…
Letters to the Editor 8/13/20
Editor’s note: More than two months after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of cops, we’ve explored and learned a lot about policing in the U.S. and in our own little part of the world. This week—tucked before and after our Best of Central Oregon ballot, our hugely popular readers’ poll—you’ll find perspectives…
The Devil Eats Purina
The Devil Eats Purina My girlfriend got a dog six weeks ago — a Chihuahua. I don’t hate the dog, but I’m not wild about him. I’ve almost stepped on him twice in the kitchen, and my snuggle time on the couch with my girlfriend has now become me watching him sit in her lap…
Donations for Warm Springs
Jefferson County Public Health partnered with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to collect donations for people who live in Warm Springs, including people who don’t have homes. Donators can drop supplies at the Jefferson County Public Health Building at 715 SW Fourth Street in Madras from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. As of Aug. 10,…
Three Arrested at Prineville Black Lives Matter Protest
On Saturday around 6pm, Prineville police officers arrested three people at a Black Lives Matter protest, at the corner of Third Street and Court Street in downtown Prineville near the courthouse. Michael Satcher, 42, Ronald Campbell, 57, and Jasmine Barnett, 40, were arrested for disorderly conduct. Satcher and Barnett, members of the Central Oregon Peacekeepers,…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lab at OSU-Cascades
Erika McCalpine, a business faculty member at OSU-Cascades, will lead a new laboratory designed to advance social equity and inclusion in Central Oregon by helping local business owners and managers build diversity in the workplace. The lab will provide two diversity and inclusivity trainings this summer. It will also offer consulting services to advise employers…
Saying Goodbye to Bend Police Chief Jim Porter
After 20 years with the Bend Police Department, including six years as chief, Jim Porter retired last month, leaving behind a legacy of innovation that improved his officers’ physical and mental health, and garnered the department national recognition. When Porter was hired on as interim chief in 2014, morale was really low among officers, he…
Ahoy, Matey!
Midtown Yacht Club, Bend’s newest food cart lot and taproom, officially opened its doors in early July. The lot is home to several brand spankin’ new carts, including Cowboy Pasta and TOTS, as well as some long-standing local favorites including Barrio and Alley Dogz. Rounding out the six cart line-up are Lively Up Yourself and…
Blue Wall of Silence
As the Portland protests against police brutality rage for the 10th week straight, legislators met in Salem Monday to discuss incremental police reforms. Chokeholds, tear gas and tweaks to the new statewide police disciplinary database were all on the table. Ultimately ,only House Bill 4301 passed, which tightens rules around chokeholds and limits the use…
Dillin’ like a Belarusian
Canning the harvest should be a joyous and rewarding experience, but if you are in over your head it can be stressful and overwhelming, even dangerous. Aspiring or novice canners should not wait for the so-called Harvest Season to get started. Midsummer is a great time to ease into the groove, work on your skills,…
Go Here: Three Chill Lakes
You’ve got the sunscreen and the towels and the swimsuits. You packed the cooler filled with cold drinks and snacks. Maybe your stand-up paddleboard or kayak is strapped to the rig. But hey—did you remember the mask? With orders around face coverings in place for outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, packing that…
Passing on the Grass?
Since recreational marijuana grow operations were first legalized statewide in 2015, land-use disputes have overwhelmed Deschutes County officials. An ongoing influx of controversial applications prompted the enforcement of a county moratorium in August of last year, prohibiting new grow and operation applications. On the upcoming November ballot, local voters will have the opportunity to opt…
The Karens of Central Oregon Have Something to Say—and It’s Not, “Can I Speak to Your Manager?”
Earlier this month, my mom called me in tears. “I’m a… I’m a Karen,” she dejectedly wailed. My sweet mother has been a literal Karen since birth. Now, however, her given name has taken on an unfortunate new meaning. Karen has quickly become a pejorative term for a privileged, middle-aged white woman perceived as relentlessly…
Food Fails!
Admit it. You have failed more than once in the kitchen while challenging yourself during this pandemic. Your soufflé flopped. Your sourdough boule refused to rise. Your duck à l’orange disappointed. Don’t despair. You are not alone. Even professionally trained chefs fail spectacularly. In fact, a few local chefs have shared stories of their favorite…
More Time Inside
Humans take about 20,000 breaths each day and Americans spend a majority of their time indoors—spending about 90 percent of the day in their homes, cars or at work. Now that we are in a global pandemic, this rate of staying indoors has increased, according to Kenneth Mendez, CEO and president of the Asthma and…
Advocating for Black Lives, in an Internship
You might already recognize Maxwell Friedman: He’s a prolific musician with loads of talent and his own band. Oh, and he happens to still be in high school. With an entire future ahead of him, Friedman, energized by the new activity around the Black Lives Matter movement, recently began interning with the Central Oregon Black…
Is a Big Win for Conservation a Blow to Climate Action?
On July 22, Congress passed the biggest public-lands spending bill in half a century. The bipartisan bill, called the Great American Outdoors Act, puts nearly $10 billion toward repairing public-lands infrastructure, such as outdated buildings and dysfunctional water systems in national parks. It also guarantees that Congress will spend the $900 million it collects each…
