Bend Weighs in on Homelessness
How would you solve the homeless crisis? Samantha Mooney “Most of Bend right now does not have a lot of money, so there’s really nothing we can do ourselves. I think we need to approach the government. We can say, ‘Here’s what’s happening in Bend, Oregon’. Depending on the person, if you can mentally have a job and…
Where’s Walden? Hundreds picket Rep. Walden’s Bend office
Demonstrators call for Rep. Greg Walden to hold an in-person town hall in Bend.
Source Picks 2/16/17
The Source Weekly with Angela Moore and Jared Rasic present a weekly podcast in which we talk about the Picks of the Week. This week we discuss Death by Design: The Dirty Secret of our Digital Addiction, Polar Plunge, The Vagina Monologues, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Moon Room, Sacred Leadership Workshop, 6th Annual Tour…
Stalking the Florida Weisse
Given their “rich uncle” in Belgium, it’s perhaps no surprise that 10 Barrel’s beer can now be obtained in parts of the U.S. that are quite a distance away from Galveston Avenue. Fans can find brands like Joe and Apocalypse in bars in such far-off and exotic places as Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh…and even at…
The Love Issue 2017
It’s a day of love — or maybe just an excuse to buy some really good choclate. Whatever your take on Valentine’s Day, it’s here again. If you’re already in a relationship, read on to find out how staying healthy together can mean a healthier relationship. And if you’re not already coupled up, peruse the…
Cougar killings back in the news
There is no question that this is what a lot of people are calling a tough winter. Recently, there was a dead deer lying on the south side of the Bend/Sisters Highway, out behind the old Lazy Z headquarters. You couldn’t miss it because there were usually at least one or two bald eagles partaking…
Looking for Love?
Passing notes in high school may have helped you score your first kiss or your first true love, but the dating world has become a bit more difficult to navigate in the years since “Beverly Hills 90210” or even “Gilmore Girls” taught us the ins and outs of l-u-v. If you’re looking to find love…
Charter Review
Ever wonder why we’re the largest Oregon city without an elected mayor, or speculated on why there are only two council members representing the east side compared to the five from the west side? Thought about running for council but economic factors barred you from considering it, since it’s essentially a volunteer position? All of…
The Builders’ Biggest Lobby Just Landed a Spot on the Bend Planning Commission
Last Wednesday, the Bend City Council voted five-to-two to admit Jeff Payne, owner of Panterra Homes and the president of the Central Oregon Builder’s Association, to the city planning commission. According to COBA’s website, its mission is to “represent the building industry before government and the community.” There is always concern when an individual who…
Onto the Next Adventure
Early one morning, a friend and I agreed to meet at Mt. Bachelor for some sweet turns. The roads were clear of snow and it was a beautiful sunny spring day. Commuting to our mountainous destination, I noticed a motorcyclist in my rear view mirror, skis attached to his backpack. He waited until it was…
Picks 2/8-1/15
Death by Design: The Dirty Secret of our Digital Addiction Thursday 9 FILM— While your smartphone hangs out in your pocket and your desktop and television gently hum, consider the environmental impacts of your electronic toys by attending a screening of this poignant film. Exploring the health and environmental risks of our digital age, this…
One Ring to Fool Them All
Suspension of disbelief in the horror genre is a tricky thing. Horror movies are mostly about rules. Michael Myers is an unstoppable killing machine, but we don’t know why…he just keeps getting up. Freddy Krueger kills in dreams, but can’t do much damage in the real world. Jason Voorhees can take a lot of damage,…
The Fault in Our Mars
As a human male grown to maturity, I am not the target demographic for “The Space Between Us.” Judging from the trailers, I would have thought the demo would be teenagers, spinsters or possibly cats left at home with the television on. Instead, I now believe the film is for no one. It should be…
The Accidental Owls
Visually too. If you need specifics, call her a fantasy writer/illustrator/painter/ cartoonist. Not bad for someone who left kindergarten after six months and didn’t fully learn to read until age 12. Instead, her parents opted to teach Ogawa and her little brother at home. “I’m off the deep end of non-traditional [education],” she says. “I…
Side Notes 2/8-2/15
Jenny Green Appointed to Oregon Arts Commission Bend artist Jenny Green is known for setting up pop-up contemporary art galleries in Bend and beyond—but now, she’ll also be serving in a key role in Salem. On Jan. 30, the Oregon Arts Commission announced Green’s appointment to the Commission, filling the position previously held by Lawrence…
Love Don’t Cost A Thing
Last week we took a brief look at ways to celebrate the day without breaking the bank. That’s one way to go about things. While expressing love isn’t necessarily about celebrating materialism or who can buy the biggest and brightest thing, sometimes it’s also nice to mark the day as special by getting a little…
Zombie Kush Isn’t a Thing
Do you like zombies? Based on the ratings of all the shows that feature flesh-eating former humans having their rotting domes blasted off by sweaty survivors with 12-gauge shotguns, probably yes. Based on that info, would you be excited to hear that we have a drug on the market that is causing people to actually…
Combating Violence Against Women with Art
In 1994, playwright Eve Ensler broke new ground with the play, “The Vagina Monologues.” What started out as a piece of art aimed at addressing women’s sexuality and the social stigma surrounding rape and abuse spawned the non-profit organization V-Day—an activist movement that works to end violence against women and girls by raising funds and…
Anything but Leftover
Leftover Salmon has spent the last 27-some years amalgamating. On New Year’s Eve 1989, Vince Herman’s the Salmon Heads haphazardly joined forces with Drew Emmitt’s The Left Hand String Band, a momentous event that merged Herman’s old-timey, Cajun-and zydeco-inspired jug band with the progressive bluegrass stylings of Emmitt. Although unplanned, the pair immediately felt an…
Ladies of Lead
More than 4,200 people applied for a concealed gun permit in Deschutes County last year—many of them women. One local woman is on a mission to ensure they’re properly prepared. “I support a woman’s right to choose. Revolver or semi-automatic. Come train with me.” That’s the opening statement on the website run by Sharon Preston,…
A Winter of Great Music
A quick glance at the events calendar for any given weekend typically reveals one thing: We have a lot of options for music on the regular in Central Oregon. At the upcoming Oregon WinterFest, however, you won’t have to venture from one side of the city to the other to see lots of great acts…
GUNG HO FOR SHOWS
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. 4 Peaks Music Festival June 15 – 18 FESTIVAL — Jam band and new grass enthusiasts rejoice! Your local go-to festival is celebrating its 10th year by announcing a stellar lineup that includes 90s progressive rock greats, moe. and Americana-bluegrass favorites, Railroad Earth. Expect the sets…
Oregon’s Teacher of the Year in 2016
“Teaching is hard work. We get pulled in a lot of different directions. I believe we should empower our teachers and help them to become highly accomplished.” —HEATHER ANDERSON An ordinary fall day in 2015 turned into an extraordinary day for Bend teacher Heather Anderson. She walked into Juniper Elementary School, where she teaches special…
Letters 2/8-2/15
In Response to, Connecting the Disconnect. (2/1) MORE STORIES LIKE THIS. We need to shed more light on the stories that aren’t pretty or comfortable or cater to tourists. Our citizens give the flavor and spice that is Bend. Thank you for doing on the ground journalism with stories like this. — Allison Murphy via…
The Key to Long-term Love
Before you met “the one” and coupled up, there’s a good chance you spent your days munching on greens and hitting the gym so you would look your best when you bumped into your true love. Now that your nights have gone from hitting the clubs to cuddling on the couch, maybe you’ve both noticed…
Chocolate is for Lovers
Not that you needed an excuse to eat chocolate, but since Valentine’s Day is upon us, the chocolate-loving team at the Source—who can sniff out a bar of chocolate, milk or dark, in the dark, from five miles away—is here with your all-things-chocolate Little Bites. Here’s what’s ahead in the world of chocolate this Valentine’s…
First Time Buyer Challenges for the Coming Year
According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, first-time buyers comprised 32 percent of the nationwide home sales in 2016. Low inventory, rising home prices, rising rent costs, and rising mortgage rates are the biggest challenges facing first-time homebuyers. The report states that 2016 housing inventory declined by 11 percent compared to…
