The Leaflet — Fall 2021
What’s happening in the world of weed in Central Oregon What’s inside: After the Green Rush – Hemp production declined this year as the industry recoils from an oversaturated market Marijuana,the Drought Boogeyman – When it comes to farm crops, hemp and marijuana aren’t the water hogs Inside a Grow Op – Local dispensary, locally…
Larch Light Up the Forests
Fall is a fleeting thing in Central Oregon. One minute you are lamenting the loss of summer and then before you know it, winter arrives and you didn’t get a chance to soak in the delights of the season. So, take heed: now is the time to enjoy fall, and one great way to do…
Footbridge Marches On
A nonprofit community group called Connect Bend is seeking to advance a proposed pedestrian bridge over the Deschutes River on the south side of Bend. The project has been deprioritized by Bend Park and Recreation District amid pushback from adjacent homeowners and the environmental group Oregon Wild. Voters approved the project by a margin of 52.11%…
Officer Charged with Assault
District Attorney John Hummel filed assault and harassment charges against Bend Police Officer Kevin Uballez for allegedly using excessive force while detaining a man on June 6. Uballez responded to a reportedly intoxicated man on NW Skyliners Road, later identified as Caleb Joseph Hamlin, a 42-year-old resident of Colville, Washington, who was in Bend to…
Noticias en Español
En honor a la publicación de esta semana del “Folleto” de cannabis, analizamos la producción de cáñamo en la región. Han pasado tres años desde que el proyecto de Ley Agrícola de 2018 legalizó la producción de cáñamo en todas las tierras agrícolas en los Estados Unidos después de casi 50 años de prohibición. Se…
ARPA Is a Stopgap. What Happens When Those Funds Run Out?
This week, property owners in Deschutes County and elsewhere in the state are receiving that oft-dreaded document: the property tax bill that shows, for most in this booming community, how much more they’ll be paying this year. Due to Oregon Measure 50, passed in the 1990s, property taxes can’t go up more than 3% from…
Letters to the Editor 10/28/21
Editor’s note: Cannabis has been legal in Oregon for six years now, and believe it or not, this fine publication is still the only one east of the mountains with a dedicated column on the subject. Twice a year since 2015, we’ve also put out two special publications that focus more specifically on all things…
Soup Season
Central Oregon gets more than its share of bright, sunny days—but when the skies are dark and the wind is blowing, as it was this past weekend, almost nothing rivals a hot bowl of soup for warming comfort. Soup can be something of an afterthought on many local menus, relegated to the bottom of the…
Oregon Wine for Fire Relief
A handful of Oregon wineries is donating grapes toward a project aimed at helping fire victims and preventing future fires. Six Oregon wineries, in partnership with Union Wine Company, are producing a limited-production pinot noir cuvee, with 100% of the proceeds going to future fire efforts. Eighty percent of the proceeds of the wine go to…
Halloween is here!
It’s time to hit the streets in your favorite costumes! Check out this roundup of some of the Halloween happenings around town. (And see the Source Weekly’s calendar for all the events, Halloween or no…) Friday – 10/29 This is Halloween with Bend Burlesque Watch this scary yet funny burlesque show down at Worthy Brewing!…
I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost…Tour!
Since Bend is such a relatively young city, some might not realize just how much of the past still lies within the walls and waterways centered around downtown. From the shores of the Deschutes River to the O’Kane Building in the heart of the city, ghost stories are silently waiting to be discovered. Mother and…
The Mystery of Life isn’t a Problem to Solve, But a Reality to Experience
What is it that you actually want from movies? Do you want to be transported to places, cultures and worlds you’ve never experienced before? Do you like the simplicity of just being told a story? Are films another form of art to you that you love deconstructing and searching inside for the hidden meanings and…
Bend Roots On Halloween Weekend
This weekend Bend Roots Revival is ON, with eight sound stages set throughout Bend playing host to 100+ performances—80% of which will be available via livestream on YouTube and Facebook to help keep crowds smaller amid the pandemic. Performers include Rubbah Tree, The Color Study, The Leadbetter Band, Jeshua Marshall, The Mostest, Honey Don’t, Dr.…
After the Green Rush
It’s been three years since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production on all agricultural land in the United States after nearly 50 years of prohibition. A verifiable green rush followed, with farmers hoping to cash in on the versatile new crop. Over 11,000 acres of hemp were grown in Oregon in 2018, and by…
Marijuana,the Drought Boogeyman
If you are reading this, it is likely that you have also read a recent rash of Oregon and national media outlets bemoaning the criminal marijuana conspiracy that is consuming Southern and Central Oregon’s water. “‘Blatant theft’: Illegal pot farms in Oregon taking drought-stricken state’s scarce water,” screamed Eugene’s The Register-Guard on Sept. 17 above…
Inside a Grow Op
Bend’s beer and cannabis cultures may seem like they’re centered in the dispensaries and taprooms dotted around town—but those in the industry know that the real action takes place in the city’s “buds and suds” district. Tucked into an industrial sector of northeast Bend are the low-key buildings that house the baby plants that will…
The Wonderful World of Rad Glass
Owning the most ornate bong or dab rig is considered bragging rights among the stoner community. These one-of-a-kind glass pieces can bring a heightened experience to an already “high” scenario. While some intricate pieces rely on cosmetic designs like opals or familiar characters, other artistic smoking utensils focus on the smoke production or smoothness of…
Cooking Classes for the Holidays and Beyond
Local cooks who want to improve their skills in the kitchen have a wealth of options at the kitchen store located in the Old Mill. Kara’s Kitchenware is offering a host of classes on an ongoing basis, and many of the upcoming offerings delve into the nuances of holiday cooking. A class taking place Nov.…
Learn About Skyline Forest with Dirty Freehub
Gravel cyclists who ride between Bend and Sisters got a rude awakening this past year when a local landowner began to put “No Trespassing” signs on the Brooks-Scanlon Haul Road/4606 road between the two towns. A large portion of the land between Bend and Sisters makes up what is known as the Skyline Forest, also…
So You Think You Want a Fixer-Upper?
Residential single-family home sale prices soared to new heights over the past few years. A huge spike began in late winter and early spring of this year, leaving many wondering if there are easy alternatives to achieve their dream home, at a discounted price. Some have looked into purchasing bare land and building a new…
Free Will Astrology—Week of October 28
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mardi Gras is a boisterous festival that happens every February all over the planet. One hotspot is New Orleans. The streets there are filled with costumed revelers who enjoy acting in ways that diverge from their customary behavior. If you want to ride on a float in the parade that snakes…
Bare Tracks & Mute Point
Bare Tracks My boyfriend asked me for nude photos of myself. I reluctantly sent him one. I feel very uncomfortable about sending it, and I don’t want to send more — though sending naked pics now seems very common. Am I paranoid? —Online Privacy Fan Unfortunately, “online privacy” is one of the more absurdo oxymorons—a…
