Sen. Ron Wyden pledges to defend women’s reproductive rights at Planned Parenthood press conference in Bend
On July 28, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) made a stop at Planned Parenthood in Bend for a brief press conference before heading to a town hall meeting at Sisters High School Auditorium. Voicing his support for women’s health care, Sen. Wyden pledged to defend “Roe vs. Wade” in the wake of President Trump’s nomination of…
Paddling into Our Hearts
In Bend, dogs are totally socially acceptable during business hours. A sizable symbol of puppy workplace mainstreaming: This annual Dog Days of Summer issue, brought to you by the Source Weekly. Whether as staff work companions or as petting opportunities, animal therapy can be good for morale, productivity and sales. Around these parts, Old McDonald would…
Beerfest Mania
It’s late July, and that means one thing—time to go out, swelter under the hot sun and trade wood tokens for craft-beer pours, over and over again. This upcoming weekend features a couple huge events for Oregon brew folks, not least of which is the largest fest in the entire state. The Oregon Brewers Festival,…
A Clucking Politician
It all started when we did a recent Source Spotlight on Dave Danek at 9th St. Village, who told us in passing that a resident cat at Bright Place Gallery, Leonardo F. Bend, was in the running for mayor of Bend. It’s not a joke—and judging by the letter we received from Leonardo this week,…
The Nature of Our Planet Earth
In this week’s Natural World, columnist Jim Anderson shares some of his favorite photos from his years as a naturalist, educator and all-around critter-loving life. Birthing aphids: Those tiny garden pests that suck the life out of landscaping and veggie plants can be a beautiful sight if you happen to be at the right place,…
Fore! the Animals
“It’s a great day to be a caddy,” I said to my best buddy and Caddy Master Bruce LeGoat as we walked up the gentle grade from the livery stable to the caddy shack at Silvies Valley Ranch to eat our breakfast of organic antelope brush and juniper, and sip on spring water, like the…
Animal Magnetism
Many people seek alternative means of health care. We do yoga, visit naturopaths, try acupuncture — anything that leans away from more pills and more masking of pain and suffering, rather than invoking the natural healing that occurs within our own bodies. And why shouldn’t we do the same for our pets? Pulsed electromagnetic field…
Don’t allow the notion of short-term financial gain threaten the Endangered Species Act
Editor’s note: Our Dog Days of Summer issue conveniently—or perhaps, unfortunately—coincides with the U.S. Department of Interior and Department of Commerce’s recent announcement that the agencies would seek to weaken some of the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. In light of the proposed changes, we could imagine no one more qualified than our Natural…
Keeping Geese at Bay
As recently as 10 years ago, Bend parks were being overrun by Canada geese. The birds pluck out lawns, erode riverbanks, soil the ground—and can scare off visitors. Former Bend Park and Recreation District Natural Resources Manager Paul Stell was troubled by the once-prevailing method of eradicating—translation: euthanizing—the offenders. He approached the Oregon Department of…
Wet Dogs Rock
It’s not just a novelty intended to get tourists to snap photos of you as you pass by the Old Mill. While some dogs won’t ever get the hang of it, other pups love nothing more than getting close to some water-loving wildlife while you’re paddling them aboard a watercraft. In honor of the Dog…
Dogs Who Drink
Every streetwise dog in Bend knows where to find the canine-friendly restaurants and hotspots. From spacious patios stocked with ice cold water dishes to friendly servers who welcome you with treats in hand, there’s no shortage of chill spots for a mutt to hang out. Word on the street is new kid on the block,…
The Sequalizer
I really don’t ask for much when it comes to action movies. Give me some characters to feel invested in and some hot, sweet explosions and gunfights to cheer at and I will go home feeling like my time wasn’t wasted. I don’t care if the dialogue is terrible or if the performances are laughable; just…
Don’t Shop, Adopt
SHELTERS & RESCUES Lead and Love Dog Rescue Call for appointment leadandlove.org 541-788-1406 Three Rivers Humane Society1694 SE McTaggart Rd., Madras Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm threerivershs.org541-475-6889 Humane Society of Central Oregon61170 SE 27th St., Bend Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30pm, Sat: 10am-5pm hsco.org541-383-3537 Brightside Animal Center1355 NE Hemlock Ave., Redmond Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm brightsideanimals.org541-923-0882 Cascade Canine Rescue East…
May the Source Be With You
It’s so hot outside. Not the good kind of hot, but the muggy, all-day sweat fest that is July in Central Oregon. I’m normally an indoor kid to begin with, so I mostly compensate by drinking lots of mint juleps by my air conditioner while listening to podcasts and streaming goofy things from Netflix as…
Bend to hold first mayoral debate
Update: Candidate Brian Douglass, advocate for Disabled Americans and Pacific Crest Trail Angel Program manager, will also take part in the debate. Douglass has been a disability rights advocate in Central Oregon since 1990, according to Bend Chamber. Bend will hold its first mayoral debate on Aug. 14, as candidates begin their campaigns for the November…
Prohibition Arguments Cannalyzed
You know something that truly bothers me? Yes, high treason by a flaccid, racist, sociopathic Nazi lover who lost the popular vote by 2,864,974 votes, of course. But I’m none too wild about the arguments used by prohibitionists in their opposition to a regulated cannabis program, either. Now that legalization has had a few years…
Dark Humor
As a music writer, as a music lover, you can only hope that on your birthday that a band you adore plays a concert nearby — at least that’s what I cross my fingers and wish for when I blow out my candles. This year, I finally lucked out; a band whose most recent album…
Jamming to Beat MS
If you would have told me in high school that a rad music festival would be held annually at the Diamond Stone Guest Lodges in the Lazy River South neighborhood of La Pine, I would have been stoked, but may not have believed you. I grew up minutes from the festival grounds and would have…
When Western Medicine Fails, Vet Looks East
“I’m a very scientific person. You have to prove something to me to believe,” Veterinarian Dr. Scott Shaw said as he described his first exposure to holistic medicine. “I had to take a leap of faith at first.” Shaw had a few veterinary cases in which traditional Western medicine didn’t provide a cure. “I tried…
Phil’s Trail
It’s where it all started—all 400 miles of it—the most famous and popular single track in Bend. Named after Phil Meglasson, one of the insightful few who built trails for locals back in the 1980s, the Phil’s complex is ground zero for the “fast and flowy” nature of Central Oregon mountain bike trails. Phil’s Trail…
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
The most important factor in buying a home is probably financing. Once you make the decision to buy a home, the first step should be to get loan approval and find out how much you can afford. Working with a good lender or broker who is resourceful is very important. Many prefer working with a…
Free Will Astrology—Week of July 26
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As you wobble and stumble into the New World, you shouldn’t pretend you understand more than you actually do. In fact, I advise you to play up your innocence and freshness. Gleefully acknowledge you’ve got a lot to learn. Enjoy the liberating sensation of having nothing to prove. That’s not just…
Buddha Heat and In The Mood For Shrug
My husband and I are lucky— like that couple in their 70s you wrote about—to have a satisfying sex life after 23 years together. Still, to be honest, there are times when we’re just going through the motions. I guess it’s natural that it isn’t as exciting as it was that first year or so.…
Letters to the Editor
The Bend Hum: Hwy97? Trains? Industrial? I’ve noticed over the last year a distinctive, incessant industrial-like hum/pulse in NE Bend and at my house particularly. I’ve tried everything to find it to no avail until last night. Some of my neighbors can hear it and so I wonder how many other people can hear it…
Christian Brown: The Hidden Hypotenuse
Often the question for the artists is, “What do you do?”—meaning the viewer needs the world wrapped up in a tight little bow labeled watercolor, painter, sculptor, or something equally vague and understanding. Christian Brown is not one of those artists. His high level of craftsmanship paired with his delicate and intellectual whimsy brings a…
Craft Kitchen Brewery Opens Food Cart
If you miss eating at Craft Kitchen & Brewery, they’re back! They’ve added a food cart to the brewery on Layton Avenue. “Our food cart is one of the biggest in Central Oregon, at 29 feet long,” said owner Courtney Stevens. “Because of the size we are able to execute most of our menu from…
Chefs and their Pets
Do chefs dogs have a culinary advantage? Do they dine beyond the kibble and get special chef-made meals? Do they get leftovers at their humans’ restaurants? In honor of the Dog Days issue, we did some investigating to find out. Big Ski’s Pierogi Rich Winiarski and Finn Finn is a 7-year-old Lab Pointer mix whose…
