Deschutes County Dems Pull Support for Boddie
On July 22, during the Deschutes County Democrats Central Committee Meeting, the committee voted to affirm the Executive Committee’s decision to withdraw support for Nathan Boddie in the House District 54 race and called on Boddie to withdraw his candidacy. If Boddie decides to stay in the race, state and county bylaws prevent the Deschutes…
Food Preservation Hotline Open
It can happen to anyone. You buy too many ripe strawberries so you try your hand at canning. Once in the jars you wonder if they are sealed properly, and if they are, how long will they last? Have no fear: the food preservation toll-free hotline is open from Oregon State University Extension Service. “There…
Wood-Fired Roasted Beans at Bohemian Roastery
Coffee beans have been roasted over fire for centuries, but modern technology has made it so almost all beans are roasted using industrial machines. Bohemian Roastery built a custom roaster so it could slow roast beans in small batches using seasoned hardwood. To try a cup of coffee or cold brew nitro coffee made with…
We Win!
The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association has awarded us, the Source Weekly, three awards in its annual newspaper contest. The Source won 1st place for Best Feature story, 1st place for Best Editorial/Column and 2nd place in the Target Audience Publication General Excellence category in the ONPA Associate Member Publications Contest. Editor Nicole Vulcan’s story, “Portrait…
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Summer in Bend often means putting up with smoke from wildfires that burn in Oregon—and this year is no different. On July 22 at about noon, fire spotters reported a fire 8 miles south of Bend. The Bessie Butte fire quickly exploded to 50 acres before crews halted its movement with a dozer line around…
Q&A: Reckless Kelly
Reckless Kelly, an alternative country rock outfit from Austin, Texas, is no stranger to Bend. Brothers Cody and Willy Braun met their drummer at an open mic night at Pasha’s Lebanese Restaurant in downtown Bend in the mid ‘90s, where they began playing as the first iteration of the band, The Prairie Mutts. In October…
Does your pet have what it takes to run Bend?
The race for Bend mayor is going to the dogs! (and cats, and other friendly pets…) One cat is already running for mayor in the November election, so we though, why not encourage more pets to put their paws in the ring? HERE’S WHAT TO DO: 1) Take a photo of your pet, ideally in…
The War Wages On
The United States is being crippled by a growing—yes, growing—opioid crisis. There was a staggering 21 percent surge in drug overdoses in 2016, the last time the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released official figures on record, with 64,070 deaths attributed to drug overdoses in the U.S. Of those, 75 percent were from opioids.…
The Gift of Music
A new nonprofit in Sisters is working to connect underprivileged children with the world of music by providing them with musical instruments. The Foutz Foundation is a labor of love founded by husband and wife team Brian and Genny Foutz. Following the death of his brother Travis Foutz in May 2017, Brian Foutz created the nonprofit…
Inside Deschutes’ Virginia Pub
As Deschutes Brewery recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in Bend, there was one beer that no one in town could sample. It was available only in Roanoke, Va., site of Deschutes’ eastern foothold. The Roanoke tasting room isn’t quite a year old, but it’s already a fixture in Roanoke’s burgeoning craft brew scene. On a…
Helping People and Gaining Experience
Hundreds of employees keep Central Oregon’s nonprofits and support organizations running. But many also rely on volunteers. AmeriCorps fills a gap in between—providing opportunities for those looking to gain experience and help an organization in need. Sierra Mayer and Taylor Smith are two members of the Notre Dame AmeriCorps in Bend. Mayer is serving with…
Dock Dinners
Spend enough time hitting Central Oregon’s dining scene, and eventually, you may find yourself needing a little extra spice. Turns out, a need for variety happens to people on the other side of the mountains, too. “I think a lot of us chefs up in Portland have a tendency to just get stuck in the…
Housing Bubble Concerns
With the increase in home prices reported in last week’s article, I have been asked by many people if we are staged for a correction or whether we are in a housing bubble. While recessions are inevitable in our economy, whether there will be one in the housing market is highly debated. Most real estate…
A New Way to Stay Cool
When contemplating ways to cut down on the consumption of plastic, cutting out straws, take-out containers and grocery store bags may be some of the first things to come to mind. Another big one—though not often in the mind of the average consumer—is to cut out the bags used to transport produce or bulk items…
The Sweet Tunes of Sustainability
Zero Waste Concerts draw enormous numbers of people to Bend’s venues. In recent years, artists such as Norah Jones, Jack Johnson, Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward and many others have played for large crowds—which also have the potential to leave large amounts of waste. Organizers for concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater and the Athletic Club…
Start Whining: Sip is Closed
Goodbye, Sip Wine Bar. You had a great summer patio. Those black-striped canvas curtains made us feel like we were in a high desert cabana with no pool. The business started in 2014 and had two sets of owners. The most recent owner, Chelsea Whitaker, made the tiny restaurant more upscale and revamped the menu—but…
Boneyard: The Brewpub
For nearly eight years, Boneyard Beer has been slinging brew out of its first location, in a former auto shop in what’s otherwise a residential neighborhood near Bend Parkway. It was a place with lots of charms—lots of weird stuff on the walls, people visiting it from all over the world and a brewing space…
Opening Soon
If you’ve spent any time near the Mill Quarter over the past several months, you’ve probably noticed the construction happening at The Box Factory. The 100-year-old former box and crate factory has been rejuvenated with a plethora of local businesses, each hand-selected by Portland-based real estate developer Killian Pacific. For those who haven’t stopped by…
Canine First Aid Clinic
Owning a dog is a basic part of the Central Oregon lifestyle. Have you ever wondered what you would do in a medical emergency for your dog out in the backcountry? Dr. Alan Kelley, owner of Alpine Veterinary Clinic, is hosting a class to help Central Oregonians learn Canine First Aid. “You love your dog…
Prepping for the Big One
Friday the 13th is supposed to be spooky, so maybe it was fate that on that day, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management held two training sessions for homeowners, builders and other professionals to learn about seismic retrofitting for detached, single-family, wood-framed dwellings—better known as houses—in case the Big One hits. But let’s back up.…
Free Will Astrology—Week of July 19
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Self-described skeptics sometimes say to me, “How can any intelligent person believe in astrology? You must be suffering from a brain dysfunction if you imagine that the movements of planets can reveal any useful clues about our lives.” If the “skeptic” is truly open-minded, as an authentic skeptic should be, I…
Support a Bike Park on the East Side and Let Sanctuary Law Stand
Support a Bike Park on the East Side In a town as bike-crazy as Bend, it stands to reason it would have a facility allowing people to hold world-class bike events. That’s exactly what we’ll get should Bend Park and Recreation District move forward with its plans to expand the facilities at Big Sky Park…
Letters to the Editor
Naked Bike Ride The Bend Second Annual Naked Bike Ride began while the sun was still well up, a nice improvement from the Bend First Annual Naked Bike Ride. But why did only ten people express their disdain of the overuse of fossil fuels? Why did only ten Benders show up to BE TOTALLY FREE?…
A Thorny Devil Kind of Guy
Brad Smith of Paulina Springs Books went out among the stars on May 20 of this year. But if reincarnation works, he’ll be back; not as Brad Smith but—as he wanted, believe it or not—as a thorny devil stick insect. If that goes as he planned, however, we’ll have to visit the Solomon Islands to…
Halfway There
Now that we’re a little over halfway done with the year, it’s nice to look back and see the highlights, lowlights and skid marks so far. It hasn’t been a classic year for film yet, but there are still plenty of upcoming releases that could make 2018 something really special in the realm of cinema.…
A Lucky House
Greg Amanti, the local artist who painted the new mural on the My Lucky House building on Third Street, between Norton and Lafayette Avenues, said he landed on Greek pottery for inspiration after looking for iconic images that would read at a glance. Amanti said the mural took two full weekends and a couple of…
Into the Weird
Planet Earth is a mysterious place. New discoveries happen daily, and age-old questions still remain unanswered. Our home in Central Oregon has its fair share of enigmas. If you’re open-minded, enjoy a good story and like to embark on adventures, you may find a lifetime of mysteries in which to pursue, right out your front…
Weed Replacing Wine
When living in Northern California, I spent many weekends doing the most Northern California thing possible, (aside from practicing nude goat yoga and crafting small-batch organic, free range chia kombucha), which was visiting wineries. Some of my favorite memories involve downing bottles of delicious, jammy Napa reds. Some of my least favorite memories were the…
There’s Only One
When I called the last Blockbuster on Earth to set up a discussion with general manager Sandi Harding, a clerk had to take a message because she was in the middle of an interview with CBS. About 48 hours earlier, I was in there returning a copy of “Sicario” and buying Season 2 of “Mr.…
10 Years of “Furr”
For some bands, certain albums in its catalogue warrant a little more hype and celebration—especially when the 10-year anniversary of its debut rolls around. Be it a debut album, a best-selling album or an album that made a cultural imprint on the music industry, those albums tend to mark a breakthrough for the band. For…
Credible Fret and Netflix And Kill
I’m a 34-year-old woman in a two-year relationship with a guy. I’ve never been the jealous type. Yet, I do feel oddly possessive and jealous in this relationship, especially lately. My friends say this a sign I need to “work on” myself. Really? If so, how? What do I need to do? —Worried “Hey, where’s…
Common Thread
For a long time, Sarah Shook felt her songwriting was cathartic, giving her perspective and allowing her to look at her feelings and experiences from a different view. Over the last couple months, she’s realized songwriting is a whole lot bigger than her. Shook’s latest album, “Years,” takes on themes of depression, anger, exhaustion and…
Sheila Dunn: Painting Bikes
Bend artist Sheila Dunn has a new canvas these days: bikes! Approached by David Marchi, owner of Crow’s Feet Commons, to customize the Open brand bike frames they were selling, Dunn has taken her unique style to create these one-of-a-kind bikes. Taking her style of broad colorful brushstrokes and translating that style to a clean…
