Vote for Your Favorite Places in the Best of Central Oregon 2023!
**Voting has now ended. Check out the issue hitting stands August 16 for the results! It’s time to vote for your favorite local businesses and services in the Source Weekly’s 2023 Best of Central Oregon Readers’ Poll! LINK TO THE SURVEY BELOW—but reading the rules is a good thing to do! The online ballot will…
LISTEN: Commuting via Bike, Walk or Roll with Brian Potwin 🎧
Brian Potwin is the Executive Director of Commute Options. He has lived in Central Oregon since the year 2000 and loves to ride bicycles and work with the community. Working for Commute Options since 2008, Brian has learned many techniques for outreaching and engaging communities in Central Oregon. He is passionate about creative change and…
It’s Time to Talk About E-Bikes
Central Oregon loves bicycles. Bikes give people a sense of freedom and independence, and with the growing necessity of environment-friendly transportation, the popularity of bicycles and bike riding is booming. The benefits are numerous and include reduced CO2 emissions and air/noise pollution, savings on fuel costs, less congestion on roadways and saving of construction and…
Letters to the Editor 06/29/2023
RE: WE NEED TO ADDRESS WHITE SPREMACY. OPINION, 6/15 When acts of psychological and even physical violence are directed at People of Color or members of the Jewish or LGBTQIA2S communities, the response is often the performative “thoughts and prayers” accompanied by “That is not who we are.” Sorry but that is who we are,…
New Thai for the East Side
The east-Bend complex near the hospital on NE Cushing Drive already has some hot spots for food and drink, including Sunriver Brewing, Hablo Tacos and Lone Pine Coffee, to name a few. Now, it’s added another attraction in the food and drink department: Chao Lay, a restaurant with an Asian-fusion concept located in the former…
Hunnell and Juniper Ridge Camp Removals Looming
The Bend City Council and the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners have both announced plans and timelines to clear large homeless encampments. The City of Bend said it’ll clear the encampments on Hunnell Road on July 17. City Manager Eric King said the decision to clear the camp stemmed from health and safety concerns identified…
Wolves in Deschutes and Funds for Farmers
Deschutes County took a first step toward wolf reimbursements, two years after grey wolves settled in the county. The Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee met for the first time on June 26 to establish rules of the committee that is tasked with establishing reimbursement for farm animals and direct grants for wolf-prevention strategies.…
Tears and High-fives: Session Ends, But More Work to Do
The 2023 legislative session is over, drawing smiles and high fives in the wood-paneled chambers. There were tears, too, on Sunday: Lawmakers and observers said the session was one of the most chaotic, frustrating and, at times, suspenseful sessions in recent history. “Six long months ago we came here with high hopes and great expectations,”…
With a Rushed Ending, This Legislative Session Was Not a Win for Oregonians
Many people in Oregon breathed a sigh of relief when, after an excruciating, record-breaking six weeks, Republicans in the state Senate returned to the floor, establishing a needed quorum and allowing votes on the floor to continue once again. After saying for weeks that Republicans would only return on the final day of the legislative…
Six Local Youth Head to Climbing Nationals
Six local athletes are headed to Utah for the USA Climbing Youth National Championships. Over a span of nine months, the athletes from Bend Endurance Academy have actively participated in a series of qualifying events, regional championships and divisional championships, showcasing their skills in bouldering, toprope/lead and speed climbing. As the culmination of their hard…
Take Me Down to Asteroid City
I struggle with writing about Wes Anderson movies after only a single viewing. Yes, it’s possible to get a solid grasp of the themes and subtext of his films after seeing them once, but his frames are packed with so much nuance and hidden detail that there isn’t a single Anderson movie that doesn’t improve upon…
Gold Rey’s Zombie Desert Rock Grunge
You may remember Gold Rey from the last-hoorah weekend at Spoken Moto in early February, or at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in April, but if you haven’t heard of them, don’t fret — they’re new on everyone’s radar for the right reasons and coming in hot at one of Bend’s best stages at Silver Moon…
Se avecina la evacuación del campamento de Hunnell y Juniper Ridge
El ayuntamiento de Bend y los comisionados del Condado de Deschutes anunciaron el plan y el plazo para desmontar los grandes campamentos de personas sin hogar. El ayuntamiento de Bend dijo que desmontará los campamentos de la calle Hannell el 17 de julio. El regente de la ciudad, Erik King dijo que la decisión de…
Tax Advantages of Owning Real Estate
Real estate ownership not only provides a sense of security and stability but also offers numerous financial advantages, including tax benefits! In the beautiful state of Oregon, property owners can enjoy several tax incentives that make owning real estate a wise investment. From deductions to exemptions, this article will explore some of the tax benefits…
Savage in Bend: Exposing the Quirks That Make Central Oregon Unique
Hello Central Oregonians! Welcome to the newest column for the Source Weekly. I’m a southerner (from Mississippi) stranded (perhaps permanently) in the Pacific Northwest. Like the majority of us, I landed in Bend and fell in love with the area. Also like most of us, I love the outdoors, but I feel we often overlook…
A Bit of Havana in Bend
If you live somewhere long enough, you see a lot of businesses come and go. It’s easy to get attached to the ones you like, especially if it’s a restaurant that brings you comfort and happiness. There are a few in Bend that have closed over my 22 years here that I still haven’t gotten…
Activities for All at Soar 2023
When it comes to the abundance of activities that Central Oregon has to offer, everyone deserves to participate. Destination Rehab, a nonprofit that provides physical therapy to individuals with neurologic conditions, makes that possible with its July 8 event, Soar. Soar is a free activity day that Destination Rehab started hosting in 2017. According to…
The Brews, Booze and Bites of Summerfest
Downtown Bend is a happening place nearly every weekend in the summertime, but next weekend it will be especially hopping, when a free community festival takes over the streets. Bend Summer Festival returns to downtown Bend on July 7, 8 and 9, offering a giant fine artists’ showcase with more than 100 artists and craftspeople,…
Big Lawn Series at Suttle Lodge
Monday might be your least favorite day of the week, but it doesn’t have to be. This summer, the Suttle Lodge and Boathouse is having its Big Lawn Series, a recurring event that offers live music on the big lawn every Monday. The free concerts go from 6-8pm and all ages are welcome. West of…
Horoscope Week of June 29, 2023
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Hexes nullified! Jinxes abolished! Demons banished! Adversaries outwitted! Liabilities diminished! Bad habits replaced with good habits! These are some of the glorious developments possible for you in the coming months, Cancerian. Am I exaggerating? Maybe a little. But if so, not much. In my vision of your future, you will be…
