Tomato-Jalapeño-Garlic Schmear
It’s personal. The condiment of choice for a burger or plant-based burger comes down to individual tastes. My informal poll came up split between mayo and mustard. Ketchup was also in the running. Then there are BBQ sauce and jams and all kinds of aiolis. And that’s just the condiments. What we like in addition…
Easter Bread: Perfect for Brunch
It’s been years now since my Italian mother-in-law asked me about baking some Easter bread for her. I had never heard of Easter bread and wasn’t sure what she was talking about. But between her description and an online search I learned so much about bread and Easter and worldly traditions I had never known…
Bill Could Mandate Nurse Staffing
Oregon could be the first state in the nation to regulate the nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for certain hospital settings. An Oregon Nurses Association survey in December found that half of all Oregon nurses reported caring for too many patients on most of their shifts, and only 1 percent reported that their unit is always staffed…
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The Neighborhoods of Bend ▶ [With Video]
It’s no secret that Bend is a great place to be – as evidenced by the tens of thousands of newcomers who have made the city their home in the past several decades. But while Bend is known for its mountains and lakes, and beer and bikes, not every corner of the city is alike.…
LISTEN: Supporting Survivors with Cassi McQueen of Saving Grace 🎧
A native Texan, Cassi McQueen grew up working with at-risk youth in some of the most impoverished areas of North Texas. Inspired by the resiliency she witnessed in underserved communities, McQueen developed a deep passion for public service and a commitment to social change. McQueen’s career has included leadership positions at non-profit organizations across the country…
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Bend is a beautiful town known for its stunning natural scenery, vibrant culture and year-round outdoor activities. Whether you’re relocating for work or simply looking for a change of scenery, choosing the right neighborhood can be a daunting task. To help you make the best decision, here are some tips for choosing a neighborhood when…
The Medicine Cabinet Within: The Gut-Brain Connection
While we might think of only seeing a mental health professional for issues related to thoughts, feelings, mood and emotions, our physiologic state of health also has a big impact on our mental and emotional well-being. Some medical conditions are well known to contribute to mental and emotional issues — hypothyroidism causing depression, some infections…
Shell Games
The first thing you notice about The SEA Crab House upon arriving is that it really does look like a hole-in-the-wall coastal seafood joint you’d stumble across a block from the beach in Astoria or Newport. From the sky-blue paint job down to the font on the sign, The SEA Crab House is primarily concerned…
Ladies, Get Your Running Shoes On!
Running can be an intimidating sport to get into, because it requires confidence and motivation. Progress is built step by step, and it can be hard to find the “umph” to get out on the trails or streets. Ceiling: Unlimited Health Coaching offers women in Bend an opportunity to ease into the sport with a…
Get Funky with ORGONE
California funk and soul band, ORGONE, delivers rhythmic original tunes. This nine-piece project has evolved since its first release in 2001, and its current iteration is hitting the Volcanic Theatre Pub April 12. “Who Knows Who” is one of ORGONE’s biggest hits with over 5 million streams on Spotify, and this track highlights what the…
Horoscope Week of March 30, 2023
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sometimes, I give you suggestions that may, if you carry them out, jostle your routines and fluster your allies. But after trying out the new approaches for a short time, you may chicken out and revert to old habits. That’s understandable! It can be difficult to change your life. Here’s an…
Letters to the Editor 03/30/2023
Guest Opinion: Bend High Situation This letter is to shed light on the lack of acknowledgement and empathy by the school district regarding the potential severity of the incident on Feb. 9 at Bend High. On Feb. 9 at Bend High we had what was labeled by the district as a “secure” event. For years…
New Thai on the West Side
Bend is buzzing over a new Thai restaurant that opened on the west side of town. As its name suggests, Dear Mom Cafe is inspired by the owner’s own mother, “Mama Nual,” as described in an Instagram post from the cafe. The stylish Dear Mom Cafe is located in the former location of Vida y…
Park Safe
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is asking the members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly to rewrite sections of House Bill 2006. That’s the 2021 bill that compelled cities to approve homeless shelters if they met criteria around access to transportation, are deemed not to be a public safety threat and comply with building codes.…
Drought Times Four
Gov. Tina Kotek declared a drought in Deschutes and Grant Counties in an executive order on March 24. The decision will allow state agencies to assist the counties, both of which are at least partially experiencing extreme drought, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. Deschutes County’s driest year on record was 2021, and…
FreE-Bike
The City of Bend is offering a $2,000 rebate for electric bicycles for 75 households in Bend. Applicants can’t make more than 80% of the median income, which is $50,350 a year an individual, $57,550 for a two-person household and $71,900 a year for a four-person household. The $2,000 should cover most of the cost…
Sen. Tim Knopp on Legislating TikTok
If passed, House Bill 3127 would compel state employees to delete apps associated with six foreign companies — five Chinese and one Russian. The list includes payment processors, telecommunication companies, cybersecurity firms, media conglomerates and — perhaps most notably — ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. Lawmakers have struggled to find common ground when legislating…
Activism in Action
Last week’s Source food column, “Little Bites,” outlined how a bill is moving through the state legislature that would allow restaurants and food service establishments to serve customers food in their own containers. SB 545 is part of an overall “zero waste” effort, this one aimed at reducing how much plastic Oregonians consume. Stopping the…
Keanu Kills Everybody
There aren’t a lot of truly great action movies. That might be a hot take, but it’s true. I’ve been intermittently working on a book that follows the latter career entries of action stars including Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Scott Adkins, Liam Neeson, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham and Gerard Butler that’s focused on the…
Bend’s Liquid Light Guy
“And I’ve been addicted ever since!” said Adam Weyer, aka, Tall Adam, aka Trippy Lights, aka Trippy Lights Bend. Weyer has been in Bend since 2003 and experimenting with projected imagery and liquid visuals for the past 15 years. What seeded from collaborating with artist friends on “Subtractive Poems” — performance pieces that entailed the…
El senador Tim Knopp conversa sobre el tema de legislar Tik Tok
Si se aprueba el Proyecto de Ley 3127 (HB3127) de la Cámara de Representantes obligaría a los empleados estatales eliminar las apps (aplicaciones) asociadas con seis empresas extranjeras, cinco chinas y una rusa. La lista incluye procesadores de pago, compañías de telecomunicaciones, empresas de ciberseguridad, conglomerados de prensa y tal vez más notoriamente, ByteDance, la…
