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Woman of the Year: Betsy Warriner
At first glance, Betsy Warriner is demure, soft spoken and reserved. Her thoughts are well constructed, presented in a calm tone. Meeting with the Source in her home on the banks of Mirror Pond, the woman, her life and her surroundings point to another era – one of service, solitude and simplicity. But there’s something…
BREAKING: Deschutes River Trail bridge off the table, at least for now
The dream of a pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River along Bend’s southern boundary may have slipped downstream—at least for the foreseeable future. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Lisa Sumption announced this morning that she will not pursue a rule amendment on the Upper Deschutes State Scenic Waterway. State parks rules currently dictate that…
“Save the Trees” just became a reality — the Elliott State Forest remains public
At a time when public lands are up for debate — and potential sale — a major win was touted by Oregon environmentalists, hunters and conservationists, when the State Land Board voted to keep all 82,500 acres of the Elliott State Forest in the public domain. The vote ends any further movement that would see…
Close Call — BASE jumper rescued at Crooked River Gorge
A base jump went awry this morning when a 27-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries after completing the 300-foot jump. The Crooked River Fire Department completed an extraction of the man reportedly from New Zealand, with crews rappelling down into the river bed and lifting him up onto the old footbridge, where he was then…
Amid a Housing Crisis, Central Oregon Faces a Steep 31% Increase in Homelessness
If you had noticed an influx of homeless on our streets these past two years, then you would be correct in assuming that those experiencing hardships and finding themselves without shelter was rising. By 31 percent to be exact. The single biggest barrier participants marked? “Couldn’t afford rent.” The second most recorded answer was “unemployment.”…
U.S. House passes American Health Care Act
Members of the U.S. House passed their version of a health care bill today, in an effort to roll back the efforts of the Obama administration and the Affordable Care Act. If passed by the Senate (and signed by the president) the House bill, titled the American Health Care Act, would offer tax credits to…
Sunny weekend ahead? Weather update for 5/4-5/6
Wondering if the sun will stay through the weekend? Whether you’re planning on hitting the trails or trying out the White Water Park, check out the weather report from the National Weather Service before planning your days! Friday will likely be rainy with a high of 59 degrees. Saturday may see some rain in the…
Love & Hate
At the end of my recent interview with SeepeopleS band leader Will Bradford, he mentioned that before me he’d spoken to Fox Radio News in St. Louis. Knowing that, it explains why, when I asked about the influences for their latest EP, “HATE,” he cautiously said, “Certainly what’s going on in the world today had…
Chill Pills
Discussions about Central Oregon’s reptiles don’t typically turn philosophical, but Bend artist Abney Wallace has just managed to negotiate that rather sharp curve. “It’s easy to see a snake or lizard and think snake or lizard,” says Wallace. “Really though, they are all so different. When we begin to notice the subtleties of the world…
She Flies With Her Own Wings
She flies with her own wings. Could Oregon have a more fitting state motto? In 1987, then-Secretary of State Barbara Roberts introduced a bill to change Oregon’s motto from the previous Latin version, Alis Volat Propitis, to its English version, “She flies with her own wings.” Kind of a fitting move for the woman who…
Downward Dog Not Required
In the restaurant industry, you don’t often find women at the top. But Sunny Yoga Kitchen stands out with two female owners, Amy and Courtney Wright. The couple has found a way to create a business around both of their passions: cooking and yoga. Amy runs the kitchen and Courtney runs the front of the…
The F Word
“Those bra-burning, hairy-arm-pitted women! Leaving their husbands to try and make statements! Those FEMINISTS!” 180 years. That’s how long women have (officially) been fighting for equality. Since its early European incarnation, feminism and the women’s movements have been responsible for: a women’s right to vote, work, divorce and choose. Thousands of women (and men) pounded…
Fight Club (The Musical)
A game, a dance, a fight, a song, a way of life. Just some of the many ways to describe “capoeira,” a centuries-old African-Brazilian musical martial art form. Unlike other similar pursuits, this has the feel of a festive South American street party—even though we’re inside a North Bend karate studio. That’s where you’ll find…
Will a Baby Boomer Sell-Off Cause the Next Housing Crisis?
There have been several recent articles in industry literature on the possibility of our next housing crisis occurring as baby boomers sell off their homes en masse. Other literature sees this as a good thing, saying that this will open up the starter home inventory for millennial buyers. A recent report from the Harvard Joint…
ENDORSEMENTS: Dr. Stuart Young
In the race between Stuart Young and Richard Asadoorian for the south county Bend-La Pine school board spot, we must preface by saying that it was exceedingly difficult to choose between these two candidates. That’s a good problem to have in any race. Experienced educators are able to set sound, experience-based educational policy. Both men,…
Inside Planned Parenthood
As the threat of defunding Planned Parenthood looms on the national stage, we sat down with the staff at the only Oregon Planned Parenthood east of the Cascades to find out how they spend their days. Every Thursday, a group of demonstrators stand on a sidewalk on Bend’s NE Division Street, holding signs in protest…
Letters to the Editor: April 22-May1
In Response to, Who’s Local Anyway? (4/26) I would encourage a read of Harvard Professor Robert Putnam’s “Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis.” He profiles Bend and the way that it has developed since the 2008 recession. There are undeniable economic differences between those who have moved here as lifestyle change and those who…
Little Bites: Tough Cookie Podcast Celebrates Badass Women in Food
Have you ever been in a restaurant and overheard a really interesting conversation? The new Tough Cookie podcast feels like just that. Darlene Veenhuizen of Pickle Jar Studios interviews women in all areas of the food industry, from product makers to chefs, and all the lady bosses in between, about what it’s like to be…
Bend Brewsters
It is no longer a great novelty to see women in professional brewing—especially in Oregon, where the sheer size of the scene dictates that at least a few must be involved, statistically speaking. Among Bend’s breweries, though, women still stand out, thanks to the roles they’ve taken as brewmasters focused on research and development. “I…
Women Activists of C.O
Beverly Clarno Oregon’s first female Republican Speaker of the House and (retired) 20-year politician ” But I do believe the men who believe women should be in the kitchen baking cookies are now in the minority.” “I went into politics essentially after seeing the needless and ridiculous restrictions and limitations I saw government put on…
Tough Contender
Smiling uncontrollably at Riverbend Park, the paddle leg put-in for the U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle, Lauri Powers lays out her hand-crafted clay chalices. Only the top three finishers in each class of the multi-sport race earn a chalice, but unlike some winners, Powers says: “My mugs aren’t displayed, they are my daily drinkers.” Powers,…
Picks May 4-10
Tour des Chutes Registration Kickoff Thursday 4 PARTY — For 13 years, Tour des Chutes has been one of Central Oregon’s most beloved charity races. The bike section is for cyclists of any experience level as participants can ride anywhere between 7-100 miles. The kickoff party provides snack, drinks and raffles with all registrants getting…
Start Looking at ‘Tomorrow’
At the beginning of “Tomorrow,” a new environmental documentary by French filmmakers Mélanie Laurent and Cyril Dion, the message seems incredibly alarmist. The filmmakers bring in a pair of scientists who say that we have 20 years to start turning things around when it comes to climate change or else the world will face another…
Shoot ‘Em Up
After “Pulp Fiction” came out in 1994, action films were basically reinvented for years to come. As soon as Quentin Tarantino unleashed his masterpiece, filmmakers attempted to capture that same lightning in a bottle by making movies combining sudden violence with characters spouting pop-culture heavy dialogue over hyper-stylized imagery. Films including “Things to do in…
Topical Treat
I produced an event last week called “Toke Talks,” and while I used the magic that is social media (#pleasecometomyeventorIwilldie), I also recognize that not every single person with an interest in cannabis is on Facebook or Instagram. While I’m no Luddite, some people actually get their information through analog channels—and few things are as…
Feminine Growl
In honor of the Women’s Issue, The Source staffers were polled on their favorite female musicians and singers of all time. Here’s a shout out to the lady leaders who’ve filled our album collections and been pioneers for women in music. When you lay eyes on Anna Rose, you may not instantly think, “I bet…
