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Winter Insider 2020
Central Oregon is full of fun winter activities. Find out what’s ahead for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and more in 2020.
Voter Turnout in Deschutes County is High—And Voter Numbers Have Gone Up, Too
This story has been updated. Voters all across the United States came out in record numbers for the 2020 presidential election—but in Deschutes County, turnout was slightly lower than the last presidential election year. At the same time, the county added nearly 30,000 voters to its rolls this time around. Turnout in 2016 in Deschutes County…
Listen: Bend’s Community Political Action Committee With Luann Abrams 🎧
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talked to Luann Abrams, treasurer of the Strengthening Central Oregon Political Action Committee, a new community PAC designed to support underrepresented candidates who will bring diversity, fresh perspectives and nonpartisan solutions to the issues facing the region. The PAC had a lot to celebrate on election…
Pearl’s Puzzle – Week of Nov. 9
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In Deschutes County, Phil Chang Wins, New Pot Farms Get the Boot
Democrat Phil Chang won the race for Deschutes County Commissioner with 52.28% of the vote and counting. His opponent, incumbent Republican Phil Henderson, lost with 47.63%. Chang has lived in Bend for 16 years and worked for the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council for nine of those. He helped found the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project which…
Bend Food, Continued
Central Oregon author Sara Rishforth has written two books of fiction, as well as the 2018 nonfiction, “Bend Food – Stories of Local Farms and Kitchens.” Local food podcaster/stylist Donna Britt catches up with Rishforth in this Q&A. Source Weekly: Please give us a synopsis of your book “Bend Food – Stories of Local Farms…
New on the Bend-Block
Hearing about new bands or artists in Central Oregon is the best news. So when Faded Rituals reached out to introduce its musical project and first single, this music writer was stoked. Faded Rituals is a duo made up of Nick Byron Campbell and Kevin Theodore. As Campbell tells it, the two started making music…
Veteran’s Day Brewery Pop Up
A local brewery and catering company unite for one tasty and refreshing pop up event. Braveheart Brewing is veteran owned, and its mission is to craft beer that “tastes and does good.” With each sale, Braveheart gives back to veteran and military support groups. They’ve partnered with Bowtie Catering to bring a special beer and food…
Fermentation for Pandemic Times
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, many are searching for new and exciting ways to eat healthier and keep our immune systems on the defensive. Fermented foods offer a delicious twist on health foods. The Deschutes Public Library has free presentations on a variety of fermented foods throughout the week. Kombucha: Join Carly King, a…
Practical Home Renovations
Home renovations have continually gained popularity, indicated by the hundreds of remodeling and fixer-upper shows that have families dreaming and planning for changes they’d love to make to their own homes. Updating, upgrading, remodeling and renovations are words thrown around endlessly in the real estate industry. However, each of these are specific to what the…
Post-Election High?
As the final election results pour in over the next week, the anxiety of an uncertain future or undecided races may make it hard to turn off at the end of the day. The Source contacted budtenders from some of our favorite dispensaries in Bend to hear what they recommended for post-election stress. One enduring…
Free Will Astrology—Week of November 5
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “At every crossroad, be prepared to bump into wonder,” wrote Scorpio poet James Broughton. I believe that’s stirring advice for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. Broughton’s words inspired me to come up with a corollary for you to heed, as well: “At every turning point, be ready…
Fickle-Down Economics
Fickle-Down Economics I’m a 29-year-old straight woman. I recently came to the odd conclusion that I have no idea what I want in a man. Over the past few years, I’ve been dating a variety of guys and hoping they’ll be right for me, and it’s not working. Some turn out to be nice guys,…
Winter Events!
Disclaimer: As we all know by now… these are unprecedented times. Many classic winter events are postponed or canceled as we head into the snowy season. Here are the events we know are happening and updates on ones that are still up in the air. I Like Pie Thanksgiving Run/Walk Mon., Nov. 23- Sun., Nov.…
Winter + Whitewater
As the warm autumn winds wind down in the high desert, many are shifting from choice summer outdoor activities to favorite cold-weather ones. After the paddlers roll up the rafts and tuck them in for a long winter’s rest, this reading list can serve as a winter holdover. These whitewater can’t-miss selections will get paddlers…
Ice skating—like nearly everything—looks a little different this winter season
The “ice sports” season began this week at The Pavilion in Bend—but like most activities during this pandemic year, things will operate differently. Among the biggest changes for this season: Hockey, a popular sport among Bendites young and old, won’t be available in league form at all this year, since it’s considered a contact sport…
The Year of the Tailgate
Earlier this fall, Mt. Bachelor announced its winter operations plan for the 2020-21 season—one that will be remembered as the year COVID-19 made everything change. Getting outdoors for some vigorous—or not-so-vigorous—exercise (while staying 6 feet from others) continues to be one of the ways to stay healthy throughout this pandemic, and at Mt. Bachelor, staying…
Winter Sanctuary
Bend Park & Recreation District builds new trails and parks all the time. If walking or running the same route has become a habit, change it up and adventure to another part of town to check out a new place. Riley Ranch Nature Reserve opened in 2017, so it might offer a new experience for…
Carpet Lift, More Night Skiing Ahead for Hoodoo
Hoodoo Ski Area has some new features ahead for its winter season—including a feature that may make it more attractive for new riders or kids. Hoodoo announced this week that it has installed a new, 200-foot-long carpet lift near its Easy Rider lift. “This will be particularly useful for younger guests taking lessons, as well…
Stewards of the Snowshoe Trails
As winter approaches, a crew of snowshoe trail maintenance volunteers on the Deschutes National Forest has already been out assessing trail stewardship needs along 23.5 miles of trails. The group maintains spots for snowshoers at various sno-parks along the Cascades Lakes Highway. Having so many miles of dedicated snowshoe trails is relatively rare on national…
Letters to the Editor 11/5/20
Editor’s note: The pundits and political commentators weren’t kidding when they said that the outcome of the presidential election would be a long haul. We’re putting this paper to bed tonight, late into the night, and I think I’m not the only one who’s going to be simultaneously exhausted and also unable to sleep as…
A 70% Increase in Drug Deaths in Oregon May be Only the Beginning
This past week, as Americans have cast ballots and had their eyes glued to an election season that feels longer than most, a piece of news came out, related to an issue that has been barely a blip on the radar in national politics of late: This spring, Oregon saw a 70% increase in drug-related…
Conservation Controversy
The fate of the Deschutes River is in the hands of the federal government. The Oregon spotted frog could disappear forever. The overall health of the river has rapidly declined from 10 years of drought and over irrigation. The Wickiup Reservoir ran dry this summer. Yet, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is weeks away…
Revolutionary Films
Every November 5, for Guy Fawkes day (or for, you know, an intense U.S. election) I start feeling a little wily and dream about starting a revolution. Not like a violent one or even one that involves transfers of power or me taking office of some kind, but a revolution centered around free pancakes for…
Votaciones 2020
Los resultados que se encuentran en la parte inferior, reflejan los resultados actuales de la noche del 3 de Noviembre, justo antes de que el Source Weekly fue enviado a imprenta a la media noche. Indicamos claramente a un ganador cuanfo una elección fue designada a un candidato. En aquellas candidaturas demasiado reñidas durante la…
Vote 2020: Election Night Results
The results shown below reflect the most up-to-date results from the morning of Nov. 4 at 3:04am. According to Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship, the office is still waiting to count approximately 2,000 votes. In these instances, the signature was challenged by an election official. These voters will be notified by mail within a few…
The Source Weekly Update Nov 5
In this week’s update, we’re reviewing the Bend City Council election results and talking to the winning candidates. Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon · The Source Weekly Update Nov 5
