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A House Divided: Dissecting the AirBnb Effect
Right now, a Dutch guy is bathing in Carol’s bathroom. It’s attached to her master bedroom in the mid-century bungalow she shares with her elderly mother. “He seems to take two showers a day,” she laughs. “Maybe it’s a European thing.” In her 50s, Carol—who asked to be known only by her first name—was born…
31 Days of Halloween: October 3- The Eyes of My Mother (2016)
Hey! I’m watching a horror movie a day for the month of October. I’m gonna try and only watch ones I haven’t seen, but sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day. They will at least be ones I think more people should watch that aren’t high on the list of most non-horror movie…
31 Days of Halloween: October 1- Creep (2014)
Hey! I’m watching a horror movie a day for the month of October. I’m gonna try and only watch ones I haven’t seen, but sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day. They will at least be ones I think more people should watch that aren’t high on the list of most non-horror movie…
The Heartbreak: Tom Petty Confirmed to Have Passed Away at 66
Update: 9:26pm: Long-time manager, Tony Dimitriades, confirms the singer’s death on behalf of his family to CNN. ** This is a developing story. Earlier reports stating Tom Petty has died are now unconfirmed as the cited source from the LAPD say they have no jurisdiction in the case. We will update once a statement is released.*…
Backstabbing: Attempted Murder in Broad Daylight
A crisp fall day became even chillier this morning when Ian King, 19, allegedly stabbed his father, Anthony King, 57, in the back. Bend Police responded to the 21000 block of Woodhaven Avenue when the elder King called to report the alleged crime after incurring the stab wounds. Officers from Bend PD say Anthony left the…
Major Central Oregon FBI and DEA Raids Two Drug Cells
Residents of Central Oregon witnessed a rather unusual scene yesterday, when Central Oregon Drug Enforcement teams descended on neighborhoods throughout Madras and Redmond, raiding homes and arresting nine. On Sept. 27, a joint operation involving the FBI and DEA, charged nine with allegedly aiding in a major drug ring in the Central Oregon area. The…
Some people have transportation options. Others don’t have “options” at all
A mong the things that can be said about the foibles of humanity, one thing seems to be true: We don’t always choose the things that are good for us. When given a choice, most kids would choose the cookie over the vegetable—even in spite of a parent’s passionate arguments about the many benefits of…
Sally Pfeifer
W hen I first walked into Pfeifer and Associates, I thought I had mistakenly gone into the tattoo shop next door. Funky, brightly colored walls, industrial counters and smiley, pierced and tattooed folk greeted my confused self. Sandwiched behind the Domino Room, this unassuming office space is home to bubbly, no-nonsense Sally Pfeifer, owner and…
Wading, in Style
W hen people leave Bend to stake their flags elsewhere, some take a twinkle in their eye, one that reflects time spent outside enjoying the high desert. For others, the Bend way of life rubs off on them, never letting them forget the Central Oregon way of life. For Nathan Trautman, living in Bend for…
How the Equifax Breach Could Mess Up a Home Purchase
Y ou may have heard about the Equifax breach, which compromised the information of about 143 million Americans. For consumers trying to obtain a mortgage, this could have serious implications such as delays in loan verification due to additional safeguards that might be implemented. The biggest impact is if scammers use stolen information to obtain…
Picks of the Week: Sept 27-Oct 4
Thursday 28 AGENT ORANGE, FLAT FOOT 56, GET DEAD AND THE KRONK MEN PUNK — Not only did SoCal’s Agent Orange define the “surf punk” genre, they’ve been going hard since 1979. Sure to deliver a raucous night of nostalgia and kinetic hysteria. Chicago’s Flat Foot 56 brings the bagpipes and Terrebonne’s-own Kronk Men open.…
Helen Lessick’s Trees at COCC’s Pence Pinckney Gallery in October
A rt is often at its best when it allows us to look at something we’ve seen endless times before in a whole new way—allowing us to feel like we are understanding it from within ourselves instead of outside ourselves. Helen Lessick, a Los Angeles-based sculptor and installation artist, captures this elegantly for us within…
Pick’s Bend Roots Picks
Friday Third Seven Odds are, you’ve seen Billy Mickelson’s band Third Seven perform at some point over the course of the last decade or so—be it when he’s accompanying a yoga class or rocking out at one of Bend’s favorite music venues. Third Seven will sway your opinions on the way the cello is used…
A Local Film Lover Tells You WHY BendFilm
“F ilm has the ability to impact my mood, reflect my interests, challenge me, expand my horizons and experience ideas and places I might not otherwise get to. It’s as diverse as I am! “I love that with film I can learn through documentaries, be absorbed into science fiction, feel the ups and downs of…
For King and Country
T he first “Kingsman” movie looked terrible. I would have guaranteed that it was going to be a brain dead and facile recreation of the tropes that made the James Bond franchise a success. In truth, it was an action packed and hilarious spy thriller that actually ended up being better than Bond’s newest adventure,…
Views, Wine and …..Pizza
W hen they took their daughter to look at colleges, Cindy and Roger Grossmann got a very short introduction to Central Oregon. But like many transplants’ first visits, it made enough of an impact on them that years later, after selling their Chicago home, it was here they sought acreage on which to retire on.…
Verizon Decides Against Cell Tower at Trinity Episcopal
Cell phone provider Verizon has decided against placing a cell tower atop Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Bend. As reported by the Source in June, a group of parents at Amity Creek Magnet School, as well as neighbors adjacent to Trinity Episcopal, had opposed the placement of the tower, due to concerns about potential exposure…
American Carnival
The political heat of 2017 has finally boiled all the political chants down to their essence: “Fuck that shit!” More than a thousand juggalos—fans of the horror-art rap group the Insane Clown Posse—chanted this perfect refrain for our insane era in front of the Lincoln Memorial Sept. 16. Many of them were wearing clown paint…
Funds for DACA Renewals Announced
Central Oregon’s Latino Community Association has announced a funding opportunity for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA. The program allows children of undocumented migrants who entered the U.S. before age 16 to obtain a work permit and other legal status. People who already have DACA and a work…
City Councilor Announces Run for House
Bend City Councilor, Dr. Nathan Boddie, has announced his bid for the House District 54 seat in the Oregon State Legislature. The House seat representing Bend, currently held by another physician, Dr. Knute Buehler (R-Bend), will be vacant during the 2018 election, due to Buehler’s run for governor of Oregon. Boddie is a primary care…
San Juan Islands: Beat the Crowds With an Autumn Kayak Adventure
A s is the case with most scenic destinations in the Northwest, lifelong kayaker Geoff Frank says, “Post Labor Day, the tourist crowds in the San Juans dissipate and the Islands are much more enjoyable.” Frank has guided personal and professional trips in Puget Sound for decades, noting the access and views of Washington’s rocky…
Quick Hits: Cool Cannabis Products
B aked Smar+ has a great idea, and it would have saved friends of mine numerous hours, or at times, days, of unintended and undesired “Super Surprised Stoned Sessions.” Those sessions were brought on by people inadvertently consuming edibles made with cannabis, namely my extra strong cookies. Even though they were always placed in a…
Letters to the Editor: Sept 18-25
What Bend Really Needs What Bend really needs most at this time, considering how destructive the popularity, it is increasingly not enjoying is becoming, is a good eruption from one of the little sleeping volcanoes to the west, accompanied by a good easterly blowing wind. Once a few feet of ash come down, followed by…
Honoring the Local Music Scene
F or Central Oregon music lovers, the end of September signals one of the biggest community music festivals in the area. Bumped one week later than usual due to the Modest Mouse show at the Les Schwab Amphitheater last week, Bend Roots Revival has become a local tradition since 2006. The festival, started after organizers…
Little Bites: Inaugural High Desert: Oregon Distillers Festival
M cMenamin’s Old St. Francis School is hosting its first distillers festival Saturday., Oct.7. Visitors can sample more than 120 craft spirits from over 20 Oregon Distillers. The evening includes a silent auction where visitors can bid on exclusive prizes such as private distillery tours and tastings, limited edition bottles and overnight stays. Tickets are…
New Band Spotlight
Choosing which of the 120+ bands playing at this weekend’s Bend Roots Revival to spotlight was difficult. With a wide array of talented musicians in Central Oregon and many new bands popping up all the time, there was no shortage of options. After listening to their debut EP, “War of Love,” I knew I wanted…
Little Bites: Ashfab Juice Pop-Up at Megaphone Coffee Co
Ashfab Juice Co., a juicing company, will pop up for an evening at Megaphone Coffee Co. on Saturday., Oct. 7 from 6pm to 8pm. They will be serving fresh juice, energy bars and free smoothie samples with a side of good vibes. Ashfab Juice Co. is run by Alex and Ashley Uptain, a young married…
Modest Mouse Delivers
The last time I saw Portland-based indie rock powerhouse Modest Mouse, “Float On” had cracked the mainstream Top 40 and been nominated for a Grammy award. It was 2005 and the height of success for their album, “Good News For People Who Love Bad News.” That show happened during my freshman year at the University…
Little Bites: High Proof PDX Spirited Guide Launches, Includes Central Oregon
High Proof PDX Spirited Guide Launches, Includes Central Oregon Oregon has a vibrant craft distilling scene. In Bend alone we have four, and Portland has more urban distilleries than any other city. Karen Locke has made navigating that scene, specifically in Portland, easier with her new book, “High-Proof PDX: A Spirited Guide to Portland’s Craft…
Bingeworthy: I Hear Dead Things
An addiction to true crime, movies so bad they’re great, and Netflix spray paints its way to our heart. There are almost too many good things to talk about this week, so let’s dive right into it. IIf you’re like me then you love hearing witty people talk about dead things. When your heart of…
Fresh Hop Mania
I n a way, it’s a blessing that the Hood River Hops Fest wound up being delayed. Not a blessing for Gorge residents, given that the delay’s caused by the lingering Eagle Creek fire and the continued dicey situation along I-84 between Portland and points east. But certainly a blessing for fans of fresh-hop beer,…
Saving Sage-Grouse
O ne of the most rewarding wildlife projects I’m involved with, from about the middle of June to February, is the East Cascade Audubon Society’s Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Project. From February to the middle of June, my life is dedicated to helping the Oregon Eagle Foundation know more about what’s going on with Oregon’s Golden…
