Grand Craft Bend: Craft Kitchen & Brewery’s Funny Business
G rand Craft Bend podcast talks to Courtney Stevens, co-owner of Bend’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery about launching the brewpub with her husband, Mark, and hosting tons of events including open-mic stand-up comedy, where Courtney sometimes performs her own material. Listen now: Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon · Grand Craft Bend: Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Experts Warn About Toxic Wild Mushrooms
Summertime mushrooms can appear in varying locations and weather conditions throughout Central Oregon. While some mushrooms are harmless, others are severely poisonous and should be avoided at all costs, by both humans and their pets. Recently, some of these toxic mushrooms have started to grow, causing pet owners and veterinarians to warn people about the…
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Laurie Chesley 🎧
In this episode of “Bend Don’t Break,” host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dr. Laurie Chesley, the esteemed President of Central Oregon Community College (COCC). As she prepares to retire in June 2025, Dr. Chesley reflects on her distinguished career in higher education, spanning nearly four decades. Aaron and Dr. Chesley discuss the pivotal role…
The Third Act
On July 13, a 20-year-old white male was able to get his hands on a legally purchased semiautomatic AR-type rifle and nearly succeed in assassinating a United States presidential candidate. This tragedy is a call to action that includes all of us and especially those of us over 65. Our experience and our perspective are…
Summer Wellness Series at Juniper Preserve
For the third consecutive summer, Juniper Preserve has teamed up with Soundshala to offer a series of immersive events to the community, including its Summer Wellness Series. These events continue until Sept., 14. “At Juniper Preserve, our commitment is to nurture the deep connection between community and nature, enhancing overall wellness,” explains Maddison Stephens, director…
Arancini in the Wild
I’m coming up on my 25th year as a resident of Bend, and as great as the food scene is here in 2024, there are still some spots that have closed over the years that I still miss on the regular. Colors was, to this day, the best breakfast spot ever in Central Oregon and…
From Bend to the Big Stage: Maiah Manser Opens for St. Vincent
Pop songstress Maiah Manser from Los Angeles is a multi-talented songwriter, producer and musician. Known for her hauntingly powerful and ethereal lyrics, Manser’s music is a distinct fusion of genres and influences, often compared to artists like Lana Del Rey. On Aug. 8, she will take the stage at Hayden Homes Amphitheater as a special…
Summer Reading, Central Oregon Style
It’s almost August, the deep exhale of summer. Heated days rest heavily on our shoulders and demand a slower pace, an unwinding, a pause before the bustle of autumn. It is the perfect time to read. One of my great pleasures of summer is to wake up early, pour a cup of coffee, sit on…
Horoscope Week of July 25, 2024
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Some bamboo species grow very quickly—as much as 36 inches per day. I suspect your capacity to burgeon and blossom will display a similar vigor in the coming weeks. You may be surprised at how dramatic your development is. I’m hoping, of course, that you will be acutely focused on channeling…
An Uphill Battle: E-bikes on Single Track Trails
When Erich Ryll moved to Bend several years ago, he immediately became immersed in the mountain bike community. In 2020, Ryll, age 74, developed a cardiac issue, which came with a shortage of breath and difficulty doing the physical activities he was used to. His situation, however, didn’t stop him from wanting to continue riding…
Letters to the Editor 07/25/24
Fish Passage FOR THE FISH I am concerned about the loss of fish in the Upper Deschutes which used to be one of the premier trout fisheries in the U.S. One thing that needs to be done ASAP is to get up and downstream fish passage at the dam creating Mirror Pond. During heat waves…
Owners of San Simón Cook Up New Spot
The name of the new place created by the owner of San Simón may be hard to forget — or maybe not. Hasta Que Olvidemos, which means “Until We Forget” in Spanish, is the new establishment owned by Brian and Ashley Trottier, who also runs The Flamingo Room on the west side and his original,…
It’s Tourist Season. These are for the Locals.
The Source Weekly’s calendar is full of concerts, meetups and other happenings — including some that are geared toward the locals who keep things running around here. Every once in a while we like to pay homage to those who live here with a roundup of places catering to the local. With that, be sure…
City of Bend to Update Parking Codes
On July 17, the City of Bend discussed its plans to update its parking code to better meet City needs. The goal is to create a comprehensive code that effectively manages and enforces use of curbs and parking. “As we grow up as a city, we definitely need to be ahead of the curve when…
The Ongoing Circus of the Traveling Library
Try to keep up as we outline what users of the Deschutes Public Library are going to experience in the coming years. As we outlined in a news story last week, DPL is in the midst of building its big new “Central Library” on the far-east side of Bend – a location selected secondarily, after…
The Psychedelic Frontier: Exploring intentional psychedelic use in the modern world
Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and guide. Through this column she aims to answer reader questions, dispel myths and disinformation, around psychedelic substances and their potential, creating a more empowered and well-informed public. Q: I heard that Measure 110 has been repealed and Schedule 1 substances are no longer legal in Oregon. Can…
An American Tale
Kevin Costner is now and will always be an icon. Even with what could somewhat of a limited range as an actor, he’s always managed to instill the characters he has played with varying levels of flawed humanity and a certain unquantifiable vibe of old-fashioned movie star charisma, mixed with a ’50s-style drip of cowboy…
Storm in the Heartland
I don’t think I’m as much of a film snob as I’m supposed to be. Don’t get me wrong, I love a complicated and mind-bending independent film that melts my brain and inspires me to write 1,000 words on the cinematic language of the New Hollywood movement, but I equally love a good disaster movie or…
Coming to Fruition
From origins busking on Portland street corners and playing impromptu gigs at taco shops and wing joints, Fruition’s Americana sound has grown up. That’s to be expected when you’ve been a band for more than 15 years and rocked sold-out shows and festivals across the country, sharing tunes from a solid string of studio records,…
Varios incendios forestales arden al noroeste de La Pine
Bomberos están trabajando para sofocar dos incendios en el bosque nacional de Deschutes, uno en Round Mountain y otro en Wickiup. Ambos incendios, localizados aproximadamente a siete millas al noroeste de La Pine y justo al norte de la reserva Wickiup, se reportaron el 17 de julio. Desde el 19 de julio, el incendio en…
CC&Rs and HOAs, Part II
I wanted to start by thanking our readers for reaching out with so many responses to my last article about HOAs and CC&Rs! As I expected, opinions and feelings were split. Some folks disliked and resented HOAs while others seemed to really appreciate having a known set of neighborhood rules. Given the response received, I wanted…
Source Warmup
City of Bend to Improve Safety on Greenwood Avenue At a July 17 meeting, Bend city councilors unanimously approved a project that makes improvements on Greenwood Avenue, creating safer travel for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars, according to a press release. The project will include new protected crosswalks, a buffered bike lane, a reduction in travel…
