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Send in the Clown
Rodeo fans need little introduction to JJ Harrison, one of the most sought-after rodeo clowns on the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuits. His quick humor and walk-and-talk antics have made him a fan favorite at rodeos from Central Oregon to Louisiana. Catch Harrison and his “act” each night during the…
Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/8/19
The Source Weekly Podcast! Tune in on how the usage of public land has become a problem, the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office receiving a greater budget and a new art gallery opening up in Prineville — all in the August 8, 2019 edition of the podcast. WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR…
Turf Times
The Bend FC Timbers have acquired phase I permitting to move forward with construction of their sports complex, which includes two turf fields.
Get Your Local Road Improvement Ideas Ready
Those looking to make changes to roads in their Bend neighborhoods can get their proposals ready. A new city program targets small-scale residential street projects, focusing on pedestrian and bike safety, speeding, intersection crossings and other issues, according to information from the city. The Bend City Council in June had approved an $800,000 two-year budget…
Police Identify Body
A body found early this week west of Sunriver is that of 48-year-old Curtis Fredrick Pagel, according to a news release from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. A camper walking a dog reported the decomposed body on Sunday. Authorities suspect foul play in the case. Lt. Chad Davis with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Friday…
Smart Homes for Smart People
The smartphone is one of the most influential and widely used technology devices today. We’ve watched them grow in popularity since the early 2000s, and now everyone—and their kids—seem to have one. It’s predicted that within this coming decade we’ll see the rise of the smart home—a “connected home” that works together as one system.…
Free Will Astrology—Week of August 1
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Let’s check in with our psychic journalist, LoveMancer, who’s standing by with a live report from inside your imagination. What’s happening, LoveMancer? “Well, Rob, the enchanting creature on whose thoughts I’ve been eavesdropping has slipped into an intriguing frontier. This place seems to be a hot zone where love and healing…
Letters to the Editor
Communication Breakdown Last year around this time my wife and I were camping at Newberry Crater’s East Lake where I left my kayak on the beach and went on a mtn bike ride. When we came back my kayak was gone. Since I was in a national monument I reported it to the Rangers. The…
#TB: Cork & Barrel
Eat Drink Bend’s Nancy Patterson filed this report—and photos—from the KIDS Center Cork & Barrel fundraiser July 20. At the Grand Cru Gala, four winemakers featured a pairing for the four dinner courses provided by Chef Franco Console of the Neuman Hotel Group. Tables were presented with an array of cheeses and jams served family-style…
Highway 97 Changes Advance
Long-planned efforts to improve US 97 at Bend’s north end have moved a step closer to construction with a $60.4 million federal grant. The project to reroute US 97 on the north side of the city will complete the final segment of the Bend Parkway. The money from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure for…
Filling a Void
More public housing will open over the next year or two, providing a much-needed supply of homes for a growing Central Oregon population that faces rising housing costs and incomes that fail to keep up. In an annual update to Deschutes County commissioners July 24, David Brandt, executive director of the local public housing authority,…
Regional Roundup
Oregon State Marine Board warns of river dangers due to low water levels The Oregon State Marine Board issued a warning Thursday about the dangers of floating and boating Oregon rivers due to low water levels. According to the Marine Board website, it’s common for rivers to carry downed trees and debris flows the winter…
Lewd Awakening & Having A Bawl
Lewd Awakening A guy I don’t know well sent me a creepy Facebook message with pervy language. Next, he messaged me a bunch of tantra memes — sex as a celebration, blah, blah, blah. It grossed me out. Why would a guy think he can be so blatantly sexual out of nowhere? What should you…
Central Oregon needs its watchdogs. Here’s hoping for a new era at The Bulletin, Spokesman
There’s no doubt that here at the Source Weekly, we believe local news is important. It’s been our mission since we opened our doors in 1997, and it’s the ship we man every week in our print and digital publications. And because we understand journalism that watchdogs local governments, agencies and business is good for…
Work in a Beautiful Place
Artist residencies can be excellent opportunities for artists to spend focused time on their work in an environment away from the demands of daily life. In addition to studio facilities or basic work space, they can offer place-based inspiration: an environment in which artists working in divergent fields can exchange ideas and give artists a…
The Hummingbird Wannabe
Well, good people, hummingbird moths are in season. Yes, they can fool you; some people think they’re actually hummingbirds, while others don’t know what they are, as evidenced by an email I received the other day with the question, “What, pray tell is this?” But before we go into the what, why, where and when…
Culinary Daytrip: Madras
Foodies can delight in a host of Central Oregon culinary excursions—and the Madras area is no exception. Check out these recommendations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the hours in between. Breakfast in Madras Our daytrip to Madras begins at Eagle Bakery, at the corner of 3rd Street and the Old Culver Highway, owned and operated…
California Dreamin’
I think Quentin Tarantino is a misunderstood filmmaker. He’s an unembarrassed cinephile who regularly comes under attack for his movies containing sexism, racism, brutal violence, a deep-seated foot fetish and enough bad language to make a sailor blush. Yeah, most of his movies contain those things, but they exist to serve a purpose, not to propagate…
For the Love of Coffee
Brent Kennedy didn’t always intend to be in the coffee business, but when an opportunity to purchase a small coffee house presented itself in 1998, he and his wife, Bonnie, decided to take over. At the time, Bonnie was working as a barista and it felt serendipitous. After leaving their respective jobs in the small…
CBD: Super legal and great
Cannabis, and the devil’s cannabinoid, THC, are all the rage, but hemp and CBD are rapidly gaining as just as much attention and investment . The passage of the Farm Bill in December, which made hemp farming legal, led many to assume that hemp and CBD would immediately be freed from the concerns and regulations…
Source Suggests These Books
Before you stroll the streets of First Friday, check out these book suggestions, courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Then head down to the shop for a discount on the books! “Edge of Awe: Experiences of the Malheur-Steens Country” Edited by Alan L. Contreras Forget for a moment that William Kittredge wrote the foreword or that…
Fairly Established
E Roland, singer/guitarist of Collective Soul, feels the band’s new album, “Blood,” is the strongest album from start to finish his group has done. He became convinced of that after a band get-together that was intended to reach a consensus on what song should be the album’s first single. “When we decided to release a single,…
From Potato Show to Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, which is no small feat. The first annual Deschutes County Fair was actually held in October 1920, just a few years after Deschutes County was officially recognized in 1916, when it broke off from Crook County. Originally called the Potato Show &…
Source Material
The summer time just begs for music to be played at all times. Whether you’re cruising the Cascade Lakes Highway or out for a day hike, everyone needs a good soundtrack to back their fun-in-the-sun activities. Get plugged in with the best music from the month of July that you might have missed with this…
Our Beer Issue Crossword Was Missing Some Clues…
Sometimes this happens… The crossword titled “Area 51” in the July 25, 2019 issue was missing some clues. It was our bad. Here are all the clues—including the missing ones that include 34 and 35 down. Enjoy! Across 1. Lollipop flavor 6. The Globe’s river 10. Nibble (on) 14. Return the favor, say 15. One…
