LISTEN: The Story of Metolius Tea with Amy Stahl 🎧
Amy Stahl is the Founder of Metolius Artisan Tea, an ethics-forward, woman-founded tea company crafting exceptional teas, chai, matcha and botanical syrups in Bend, Oregon. Stahl joins us on the Bend Don’t Break podcast to talk about her recent tea trip to Nepal — an adventure that inspired her to share more of her tea-stories…
Stuffed Pattypan Squash
If nothing else, saying the word pattypan is a fun thing to do. Try it. See, you can’t help but smile when you say, “pattypan.” Pattypan, or patty pan, squash is an adorable summer squash which looks a bit like a flying saucer. It’s also known as granny squash, scallop squash and button squash among…
LISTEN: A history of Mirror Pond… the beer, with Brian Yaeger 🎧
Brian Yaeger is a Source contributor, beer author (including “Oregon Breweries”), beer fest producer and beer-tasting instructor at COCC. Because he’s working on doughnut authorship, you’ll find he occasionally reviews the local doughnut scene. Yes, he absolutely floats all summer long with a beer in one hand and a doughnut in the other. This week,…
Three Reviews for the Price of One
After the crushing disappointment I felt last week after watching the new Indiana Jones, I needed to scale back a little and watch some films that weren’t so deeply connected to my childhood. I went to four movies in the theater this weekend (one of which I won’t write about because I don’t need the…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Northwest Crossing
The Northwest Crossing neighborhood in Bend has gained a reputation as one of the most desirable places to live in the area. With its stunning natural surroundings, well-designed community planning and abundant amenities, it’s no wonder that Northwest Crossing has captured the hearts of residents and visitors alike. Let’s explore what makes this neighborhood so…
Understanding Intimacy
Dear Dr. Jane, I love my partner, but our sex life is dull. We do the same thing every single time. I manage to get myself turned on enough to perform, but if I’m honest, I need to do a lot of fantasizing in order to make that happen. Sometimes, I think about what I…
Local Product Offers Creamy Recipes, Without the Dairy
A walk down the milk aisle of the grocery store these days reveals plenty of non-dairy options — oat, almond, soy, coconut and even cashew competing for space and the dollars of a generation of people who no longer look to cow’s milk as their go-to. For some, that’s a personal choice; for Central Oregonian Cheri…
Frosé All Day
The weather forecast says it will hit 96 this Saturday. If you plan to beat the heat floating on the river, by all means, take some cans of crispy rice lagers with you. But if you’re heading to a watering hole, consider making it a frozen-watering hole. Indulge me in a memory. When I found…
Stand-up for the Ages
Aging with grace? Nope, aging with laughter, that’s my motto,” says Elizabeth Ueland, whose new comedy show played to a sellout crowd its first night at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. The Source Weekly caught up with Ueland and comic Aaron Johnson recently to learn more about the new show. Source Weekly: What gave you…
Oral History of Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Only a few beers can be considered truly emblematic of Bend—ones that sprang from, and also shaped, Bend’s beer culture. This is the story of one of those beers, told by the people who brought and continue to bring it to life. Gary Fish: Founded Deschutes Brewery in 1988, which he still owns independently. “I’d…
The Season of Self-Guided Challenges
This summer, outdoor enthusiasts can take part in two self-guided hiking challenges. Whether someone is training for an epic adventure, reaching a goal or simply looking to explore, they can test their abilities by hiking the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge or Cascade Relays’ Big Butte Challenge. Jeff Hester, the founder of the Six-Pack of Peaks…
Feel-Good Indie Artists Coming to Bend
Locals in Central Oregon can add another must-see concert to their lists with feel-good music made by some down-to-earth artists. Outdoor-lover Griff Washburn started making music under the name of Goth Babe in 2018 and has been thriving ever since. Joining him is the up-and-coming band Husbands, based in Oklahoma City. People can see them…
Horoscope Week of July 13, 2023
CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Simpsons animated show has been on TV for 34 seasons. Ten-year-old Bart Simpson is one of the stars. He is a mischievous rascal who’s ingenious in defying authority. Sometimes teachers catch him in his rebellious acts and punish him by making him write apologetic affirmations on the classroom blackboard. For…
Letters to the Editor 07/13/2023
Packed Like Sardines The recent announcement of plans for a gargantuan development that includes 1,600 housing units and a 180-room hotel, in addition to the staggering number of other huge developments underway in every part of our town left me heavyhearted. The highways and byways in Bend have become a nightmare; it took me 40…
Dogs Have Options at the Oxford’s ROAM… er, maybe not
Editor’s note: Well, this was fun. A day after we published this story in our print edition, the Oxford Collection let us know that the dog menu has been suspended while it works with local health officials. “Unfortunately, we must ‘paws’ our pet dining options on the patio while we work with OHA to ensure…
Escape From Mirror Pond
In 2015 the Bend Park and Recreation District released a “Community Vision for Mirror Pond” after a series of community meetings and public outreach. Two years before that, Pacific Power publicly said it might decommission the century-old Newport Dam, which created Mirror Pond. The City of Bend and BPRD wrestled with impacts of Mirror Pond…
County Steers Clear of Mule Deer Zones
The mule deer population in Deschutes County is about half of what it was 20 years ago, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. There were about 11,000 mule deer in the county in August 2022, excluding “town deer” that have acclimated to human environments. In 2020 Deschutes County planned to update its…
The A La Carte Politics of Central Oregon
Plenty of people outside of Oregon assume our fair state is as blue as the Pacific Ocean – but those who live here know better. The gradient of blue starts to mellow as you go east, until you reach the Idaho border, where the hues tend to go bright red. Here in Central Oregon, sorta…
It Just Takes Some Time… Jimmy Eat World’s 30th Anniversary Tour
It just takes some time. Little girl, you’re in the middle of the ride. Everything, everything’ll be just fine. Everything, everything’ll be just fine. Everything, everything’ll be alright, alright.” Sound familiar? That song, “The Middle,” reminds me of the way Jimmy Eat World’s touring career has played out so far. Jimmy Eat World became the…
Escape del Estanque Mirror
En 2015 el distrito de Parque y Recreación de Bend (BPRD por sus siglas en inglés) publicó una “Misión Comunitaria para el estanque Mirror” después de una serie de reuniones comunitarias y difusión pública. Dos años antes, Pacific Power dijo públicamente que podría retirar la presa Newport con un siglo de antigüedad, que creó el…
