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One Will Do, Thanks
Most people can remember what it was like to learn to ride a bike. The skinned knees. The crying. In some cases, a mild concussion. But imagine learning to ride a cycle twice your size, with only one wheel. That’s exactly what 78 students at Pine Ridge Elementary do four times a week before school,…
Farmer’s Diary: Why Is My Food So Damn Expensive?
In the latest installment of Farmer’s Diary, chef Lindsay D. Mattison weighs in on the cost of food—good food, that is. You may have noticed: going out to eat is pretty damn expensive. The $8 half-pound burger is a thing of the past and casual chain restaurants that used to offer two-for-one dinners are dying.…
Get Your Free Camp On
Saturday June 2 is State Parks Day and parks across Oregon will be celebrating with free camping, free parking and a whole host of other events you can be a part of. Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department will offer free camping for all tent, RV and horse campsites at over a dozen parks June 2…
It’s Nearly Summer!
Lap swimmers rejoice, as the cover is coming off the outdoor pool at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. Starting May 14, the more than 50,000 square feet of tent material is being taken off the 50-meter pool, according to the Bend Park and Recreation District. The District said it hopes the six to eight employee…
Farmer’s Diary: Soil, Seeds and Other Beginnings
Welcome to the first installment of Farmer’s Diary, a locally-produced series from farmers in Central Oregon. Check out the column Saturdays here at BendSource.com, for tips and insider info about growing food in our unique region. What you should know about soil: Long before a seed can be planted, soil must be built. Let’s be…
Deschutes Brewery’s Year of Collabs
Anything in Bend that’s been around long enough to celebrate its 30th anniversary is unusual, really. When that something is the city’s best-known brewery, it calls for a celebration. This summer marks 30 years since Gary Fish set up Deschutes Brewery downtown on Bond Street, back when Bond Street was a much emptier place. Deschutes…
Hjelp humlene med bolplass!
I never know what my wife and I will come home with when we go out on our seasonal look-see at the 150+ golden eagle breeding sites we’re responsible for watching over. Sometimes we’ll come home with only one American badger sighting for the day, or none, which is very sad. Other times we’ll witness a…
Endship Ring and To The Bitter Friend
I was roommates with a girl five years ago. I was a spoiled brat for many years, but I’ve worked very hard to change. She, on the other hand, is still supported by her father, has no job or interests, and just wants to get married. Whenever she calls, she wants advice on the same…
Where Can Your E-Bike Go?
You’ve just pulled over to take a sip of water. Your heart is pounding from pedaling out of the saddle up a steep, rutted and dusty hill. Looking down, you see the reddish-brown streak running from where the nobs on the platform pedals hit your shin like a shark bite. Back in the saddle you…
Moms Love Art
Remember when you were a kid and for Mother’s Day you’d make a Georgia O’Keefe-inspired flower painting? Or maybe you’d cover your hands in paint, smack ’em down on a piece of paper with a poem, give it to mom and call it good? Mom loved that. She loved your art. Your mom still loves…
Primary Election: May 15, 2018
Important dates: May 10 – Last day to mail absentee or replacement ballots May 15 – Drop off ballots by 8 pm. (Mail-in voting date has already passed) Endorsement Recaps See our endorsement interview videos and full endorsement write-ups on the Opinion page at bendsource.com Measure 9-115 City of Bend Five-year Fire and Emergency Services…
Moms on Kid-Friendly Dining
Even if you don’t have kids, you’ve probably dined with a munchkin who had a meltdown or couldn’t find anything they wanted to eat. Sometimes that kid was just having a bad day. Other times though, the restaurant didn’t meet their needs. We asked local moms where they take their kiddos to eat and what’s…
Sculpted to the Wave
Local river surfers could find any old surfboard at a number of commercial retailers—or, they could get a river board created to the specifications of Bend Whitewater Park’s beloved Green Wave (second wave down river, looking from the footbridge). Fifth generation Oregonian, Conway Bixby, hasn’t been content riding waves on mass manufactured boards, ever. Rewind…
Stormy of the Century
For the space of about two hours, I thought I might get an interview with Stormy Daniels. She’s coming to Bend in order to spend an evening dancing at Stars Cabaret, so this was definitely a local interest piece. Having received alleged hush money from associates of #45 following an alleged affair, she’s occupying a…
Queen Mom
We take Charlize Theron for granted. I mean, sure, she’s been nominated for awards and is definitely on the Hollywood A-list, but her versatility should put her among greats including Daniel Day-Lewis, Meryl Streep and Joaquin Phoenix. If the U.S. had a queen, Theron could pencil in some time for crown fittings. Start by looking…
Mommy Dearest
I know lots of people have complicated relationships with their mothers, but mine has always been pretty laid back. The first time I was pulled over by a cop, she randomly drove by, hopping out of her car like it was on fire and getting all up in the cop’s face. Priceless. Regardless of your relationship…
Who Needs a Stinkin’ Car?
If you thought the only way to tote your kids around town was by car, it’s time to branch out. In honor of the Bike Issue, we tested out four ways to commute with kids, with some help from Bend Electric Bikes. The staff there knows what’s possible—many of them rarely, if ever, drive cars……
Lights Out on Cannabis Channels
Recently, people with cannabis-related content channels on YouTube began seeing a purge, losing content, an audience and for some, a revenue stream. The reasons why are open to speculation, as YouTube has made no statement on the matter. You know who’s awesome at stoned speculation? (Points to self, forgets I’m holding bong, drenches lap. Again.)…
Sharing the road
As the weather warms and Central Oregonians dust off their bicycles, it’s good to remember the rules of the road, as well as some good old-fashioned etiquette. Here are a few basic rules of thumb that are not only good practice—but also Oregon state law: Riding a bicycle against traffic is a big no-no—and dangerous…
Pop-Punk Nostalgia
You may have varying opinions on the pop-punk genre, but Bend’s Capture the Flag loves everything about it—the catchy hooks, the lyrics, the overall sound. “The first pop punk album I heard was ‘Dookie’ by Green Day,” Capture the Flag’s Johnny Davis says. “I’d play in this metal band, but would be listening to pop-punk.…
Get the Goods
Adam Fancher & Cary Griffin Project Bike Gear stoke: OneUp EDC (Everyday Carry) tool system. “The EDC tool system allows you to carry all of the essential tools needed to stay riding on the trail and avoid hiking your bike back to the trail head. The best part being with some additional set-up you can…
Band Moms
This week, in honor of Mother’s Day, we recognize some of the hardworking moms in the music industry. These ladies manage to juggle a career in the chaotic music industry with raising small children—often with interesting names. Gwen Stefani Mom to Kingston James McGregor, Zuma Nesta Rock and Apollo Bowie Flynn Stefani juggles a career…
Free Will Astrology—Week of May 10
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Born under the sign of Taurus, Edmund Wilson was a renowned twentieth-century author and critic who wrote more than 30 books. He also served as editor for *Vanity Fair* and *The New Republic,* and influenced the work of at least seven major American novelists. When he was growing up, he spent…
Bike Skills are Life Skills
When the Dirt Divas women’s mountain biking group started its season in April, over 100 women showed for the first all-ladies group ride of 2018. Jane Quinn, who’s been the program director for the past six years, couldn’t be there to ride, but was cheering them on from a distance, doing everything she could to…
Letters to the Editor
Vote Neahring I know there is support for Democratic candidates who can connect with rural voters, because I ran two strong races for state representative in North Central Oregon as a “fair frugal farmer” in 2002/6. I am happy to see a Palliative Care physician, Dr. Jenni Neahring from Bend running in this year’s Democratic…
Sprucing Up Your Home to Sell It, Without Losing Your Mind
Getting ready to sell your house? Spring and summer are typically higher-volume home sale times, and even though our area is very much a seller’s market, there’s a lot more involved than putting up a “For Sale” sign. Just like you might wash, wax and detail your car before selling it, similar principles apply to…
East Side food truck lot open and poppin’
On Tap, Bend’s newest food truck lot, is open and already busy. Six different carts line the sidewalk: Barrio, Curbbq, EMW Fusion, Himalayan Bites, The Rogue Chef and Phillystyle. Outdoor seating includes a grassy lawn, a covered patio and a bar. As you would expect in Bend, the spot also has 30 tap handles, plus…
Special Brunch menus for Mother’s Day
Brunch is the perfect Mother’s Day activity; spend quality time with mom and treat her to an indulgent meal. Here are the restaurants and resorts offering special brunch menus: 10 Below10 NW Minnesota Avenue oxfordhotelbend.com541-382-1010 Brasada Ranch16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd., Powell Butte brasada.com541-526-6870 Broken Top Club62000 Broken Top Dr., Bend brokentop.com541-383-8200 Carson’s American Kitchen…
Rethink Food Waste Challenge starts May 14
Did you know you probably throw away 25 percent of the food you buy? That’s a crazy amount of wasted food and money. The Rethink Waste Project, a program of The Environmental Center, is encouraging people to take the Rethink Food Waste Challenge. Starting May 14, people can participate by weighing and recording the cumulative…
Bike Issue 2018
What the heck’s the deal with e-bikes on trails? What’s the hottest gear rolling onto the scene? And why are so many kids in Bend into unicycling? These questions and more, answered in The Source’s 2018 Bike Issue! Whether you’re a fan of the two-wheeled form of transport—or event if you like the one-wheeled variety—there’s…
The Sustainability Issue 2018
NEWS—Electronic cars, parking and infrastructure Plug-in cars on on the rise in Central Oregon. Keely Damara takes a look into where and how you can charge your electric ride. Are you really recycling? Just because you throw it in the Blue Bin doesn’t mean it won’t end up in the landfill FEATURE—Windflower Farm Put down…
