Mother pflücke-r, fall is almost here
pflücke – Bavarian Grillhaus and Biergarten There’s a new bratwurst in town. Northwest Crossing’s newest culinary addition is now open for full-service dining, takeout and local delivery. The Grillhaus and Biergarten is serving up traditional sausage paired with housemade mustards and a wide variety of craft brews, making for a pfün evening out with pfrïends.…
Did Bend Leave Public Transit in the Dust?
Soon, the Bend City Council will approve the City of Bend’s Transportation System Plan, which will then head off to the state. In Salem, Bend will be judged by its ability to accommodate the flood of newcomers (another 100,000!) that will arrive in the next 50 years. The 150-page document is a result of years…
Pearl’s Puzzle – Week of Aug. 24
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Statement from Mayor Sally Russell Regarding ICE in Bend
The last few days have been difficult for all of us in Bend. I feel deeply for those families who have had – without alleged due process – family members taken without warning. No one anywhere in the United States should ever experience this. I stand with our Latinx community and other BIPOC members. I…
Power Check
The anger hangover from last week’s ICE raids was aimed directly at Bend City leaders during Wednesday’s Bend City Council Meeting. Along with a heated visitor’s section and two public hearings, a number of big-ticket items were also on the agenda, including a human rights commission, a 20-year transportation plan and a transportation bond measure.…
A Change Will Do Us Good
It was 1902 when “Le Voyage dans la Lune” (“A Trip to the Moon”) by Georges Méliès was released, changing cinema and the way humans relate to the world forever. Sure, it’s widely considered to be one of the earliest examples of the science fiction genre in film and changed the way narratives were told…
The New Ambassador
There is no larger owl on the European continent than the Eurasian Eagle-owl, Bubo bubo. You have to travel several thousand miles to see one in the wild. In appearance, it looks like our native Great Horned Owl on steroids. But now, you can drive to Sunriver Nature Center and ask to see its new…
The Public Wants to Know More About the ICE Roundups. Public Records May Help Us Deliver.
Even before the events of last week, we have known that we are living in unusual times. The ongoing pandemic, the unrest stemming from the deaths of George Floyd and so many others and the growing economic uncertainty are all coalescing into a tense time. There’s no template for what we are witnessing right now,…
Letters to the Editor 8/20/20
Editor’s note: Wow, what a week. Do I find myself saying that a lot lately? Very likely, yes. These are unprecedented times, and it seems that each week, they get a little more unprecedented. Inside these pages you’ll hear a plea from two undocumented students, asking you to vote and why it matters more than…
State Land Use Board Rules in Favor of Two New Marijuana Operations
In November, voters in Deschutes County will decide whether to continue to allow new marijuana farms to open up in the county. Meanwhile, two hopeful Deschutes County marijuana farms have received word from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals that they can move forward in building their operations. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners…
Capitalization Rates Explained
Ever wonder how real estate investors determine what properties they are going to buy and how they determine if the property is a “good” investment? Contrary to owner-occupied real estate investments, which are generally purchased to suit the comfort, style and size of the purchaser’s desires, real estate investment property purchases are primarily based on…
Heirloom Addiction
The brief, glorious moment when tomatoes are everywhere marks the culinary apex of summer. This drawn-out, tomato-ey solstice is especially fleeting for heirloom tomatoes, the high-maintenance wing of the tomato clan. Too watery and delicate to preserve, heirlooms can only be enjoyed raw. Which means they must be enjoyed now. Heirlooms have shorter shelf lives…
Little Sips
Pucker Up 10 Barrel Brewing Co. will make an appearance at a virtual tasting of sour beers on, Thursday, Aug. 20 at 5pm. During the tasting, certified brew experts Mick O’Halloran and Rob Jeffrey will walk participants through a flight of five pucker-worthy beers (which participants will need to pick up beforehand), including 10 Barrel’s…
Free Will Astrology—Week of August 20
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible,” says Leo politician Carol Moseley Braun. I agree with her, but will also suggest there’s an even higher magic: when you devise a detailed plan for achieving success by challenging the impossible, and then actually carry out that plan. Judging from the current astrological…
Noticias en español: Lo que sabemos y lo que queremos saber sobre la detención de dos hombres de Bend por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE)
A estas alturas, los habitantes de la zona centro de Oregon, junto con muchas personas alrededor de los Estados Unidos, han escuchado la notable historia de cómo, el día miércoles, un pequeño grupo de activistas reunió una multit ud de cientos de personas para pararse enfrente de dos autobuses del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de…
Catty Litter
Catty Litter I’m a woman who just turned 30, and so is my best friend, who just got out of a three-year relationship. She’s now on the rebound hard — hitting on her co-workers, going on multiple dates every week, hooking up with different guys all the time, etc. I can’t decide whether to admire…
The Dreamers Who Do
“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach Liliana Bernabe was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and crossed the border with her parents as soon as she turned five. After short stints in California and Colorado, her family moved to Oregon, where…
Primer on Immigration Law
In the aftermath of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement standoff with hundreds of Bend protesters on Aug. 12, the Source dug into the local, state and federal laws which led to the arrest and detainment of two Bend men. Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said the detainment was not an anomaly. “Not only…
Locals’ Staycation: Signature Bend – A Hidden Trend
There’s a new boutique hotel in town, and chances are you’ve never heard of it. In January of 2018, what was once the Red Lion Inn on Third St. was purchased by Third Street Ventures and underwent $3.1 million worth of renovations. “And that’s just the beginning,” said Debra Jolma, the Director of Sales and…
Locals’ Staycation: Meandering Along the Metolius
Camp Sherman often falls off the radar of many of Bend’s road warriors because it’s so close to home. But in the spirit of following the Governor’s orders, which recommend not traveling more than 50 miles for recreation, this lush oasis by the Metolius River offers plenty of space to distance from other travelers while…
Fun Farm Pole Needs a Home
Gene Carsey, Jr. was loved by many. This became exceedingly apparent while talking to his close and long-time friend, Michael Bailey. As Bailey looked back on time spent with nothing but palpable admiration, one thing became clear: honoring his memory had become a common, communal goal among those who knew him. Carsey, the eccentric artist…
Pack that Crap Up
In the era of COVID-19, along with a recommendation from the governor not to travel more than 50 miles from home, dispersed camping on public lands—typically allowed for up to 14 days on various federal lands—may be the ideal staycation for those determined not to interact with others. But as one recent dispersed camper reported,…
Green Ridge Fire Evacuation Orders
The Deschutes and Jefferson County Sheriffs’ Offices issued Level One and Level Two evacuation notices for people who live in forested areas of Central Oregon between Crooked River Ranch and Camp Sherman on 12:42pm Wednesday. Level Two notices are now in effect for houses north of Indian Ford Road; east of Green Ridge Road 11 and…
Locals’ Staycation: The Sky’s the Limit (er… well, maybe not)
Grant Tandy, Worthy Brewing Hopservatory manager and NASA Solar System Ambassador, knows a thing or 5,000 about stargazing. While outdoor, nighttime excursions will not be viable for very much longer (how is it almost September?!), one of the most awe-inspiring staycations has to be finding a dark and peaceful place to take it all in. …
High Desert Chamber Music Returns
Central Oregon can expect two nights of classical music performed by some of the most talented musicians in the area this weekend. High Desert Chamber Music’s two-night showcase, Listen to the Music, features Spotlight Chamber Players and alums including John Fawcett, Mateo Garza and even HDCM’s executive director, Isabelle Singer. Special guests include solo pianist…
