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Wolf Attacks
A heavy fog settled over the pastures of the Nicholson Ranch in the Wood River Valley, making it nearly impossible to see the herd of cattle grazing nearby. Only a few days before, trauma hit these private lands near Fort Klamath, owned by 4th generation rancher Bill Nicholson. In summer, Nicholson leases his pastures to…
Holiday Traditions Continue in Bend Oregon’s Old Mill District
Bend, Oregon – Holidays come to life at the Old Mill District starting the day after Thanksgiving, when Santa arrives in his usual style—by AirLink helicopter at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Family traditions for visitors and locals include visits with jolly old St. Nick, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. SantaLand, again located in the…
Bend Residents Suffering Septic Shock
Southeast Bend residents are getting a huge shock. As aging septic systems begin to fail in the Old Farm District neighborhood, residents whose homes are within 300 feet of the city’s SE Interceptor sewer line are being forced to connect. It is costly – up to $80,000 in some cases. Hear the story of two…
Measure 97: Oregon University Presidents Discuss What’s Next
The Presidents of Oregon’s Seven Universities have issued a statement about what is next following the defeat of Measure 97: “We understand that yesterday’s vote means some very tough choices lie ahead for the Legislature and the Governor. In the face of these challenges, we believe that by working together we can still keep…
Grieving and Recovery—Myth-Busting Science from Dr. George A. Bonanno
On “HumanLab: The Science Between Us,” Amy Alkon interviews the luminaries of behavioral science on how their research can help us have the lives we want. My guest tonight on Advice Goddess Radio is clinical psychologist and emotions expert Dr. George A. Bonanno, with an actually uplifting show on which he’ll smash all the widely…
Give Guide 2016: Heart of Oregon Corps
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2016 Election Results & Central Oregon Ballot Dropoff Locations
Current Election Results: -Presidential Election Results -Statewide Election Results -Deschutes County Election Results Ballot dropoff locations, open till 8 pm Election Day: Deschutes Service Center: 1300 NW Wall St., Bend Drive-By Drop Site: 1340 NW Wall St., Bend Deschutes County Road Dept.: 61150 SE 27th St., Bend Redmond Public Library: 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond…
Coyote Willow to Release New CD Raising the Barn
Bend, OR—The Breedlove-sponsored band’s new CD, “Raising the Barn,” is the culmination of Coyote Willow’s experience taking to heart the guidance of their mentor, Lisa Lepine, to find their “authentic authority” through connections with community and friends. This project has been a profound journey that is expressed in their songs about the various twists and…
Bend Voters Sound Off
Bend residents lining up at the ballot drop off station on NW Wall Street talked with the Source Weekly about this year’s election.
Burn Some Calories Before You Eat Turkey
Register for 5k or 10k races in the Bend Thanksgiving Classic.
Fall Repair Café Coming Nov. 15
Fall Repair Café offers free gear repair Nov. 15 at DIYcave.
Central Oregon Market Recap
The Central Oregon Association of Realtors released the third quarter market data this week. For Bend, the third quarter of 2016 was a seller’s market. The number of new listings was down 1.4 percent from one year earlier and the median home price of $379,000 was 8.5 percent higher compared to third quarter 2015. The…
Horror, Period
A writer friend once told me that the secret to crafting a truly good and dismal horror story lies in writing great happy scenes. Show your characters triumphant, peaceful and secure, get your viewers really invested in their well being and success, and then let the audience die a little inside as that happiness slowly…
The Da Vinci Load
“Inferno” is the latest Robert Langdon thriller based off the books by Dan Brown, directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom “America’s Favorite Uncle” Hanks. The story is similar to “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons” in that we follow Harvard University professor Robert Langdon through another historical scavenger hunt across the globe.…
Best of Both Worlds
You’re in a foreign country, immersed by the sights, sounds and tastes of the nation you’re visiting. While you’re loving the experience and the many foods that the adventure brings, after a little while a small part of you starts to wish that for just a few minutes you could transport yourself into your mama’s…
Sidenotes: 11/3-11/9
Agreement Reached in Spotted Frog Lawsuit The parties involved in a lawsuit intended to protect the Oregon spotted frog have come to a settlement agreement, which now awaits approval by a U.S. District Court judge. WaterWatch of Oregon and the Center for Biological Diversity filed suit late last year, alleging that operations at the Crane…
Economic Boom
If you weren’t convinced that legit pot benefits the economy, here’s proof
Letters 11/3-11/9
In Response to, “Fight for the Ochocos,” (10/19) This is a protest of Russ Axons one-sided article about the proposed Ochoco Summit Trail System. It was stated at the end of the article that they tried to reach the Ochoco Trail Riders to no avail. Strange, Brian Jennings (Source staff member) had my name and…
A New Partnership
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition (DCC), part of the Oregon Cultural Trust, has announced the Arts and Culture Alliance of Central Oregon (ACA) as its new fiscal sponsor. The DCC provides grant opportunities to arts and culture nonprofits located throughout Deschutes County. Up until it closed late last August, Arts Central was in charge of handling…
Heartwarmingly Unconventional
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means ’tis the season for potentially awkward family gatherings. Maybe your brother will propose a toast to his “beautiful bitch” and you won’t be sure if he’s referring to the pug in heat or his new bride. Or maybe you’ll be dragged to myriad undesirable social…
Dust off Your Dancing Shoes
The many live music shows in Bend give people plenty of opportunities to shake it—but if you want something a little more organized, this is your chance.
Go Here: 11/3-11/9
Climate Change at Crater Lake Oregon’s own National Park, Crater Lake, has begun to display the impacts of climate change. From the color of the lake to the snowpack to the animals that call the region home, learn how climate change has already affected the area and what researchers expect in the future. The talk…
A Whole New Ale Trail
The Bend Ale Trail is arguably one of the best ideas that Visit Bend has ever come up with. Thousands of visitors to Central Oregon have picked up a free map and embarked on a tour of the 15 breweries listed inside, and the number of people who’ve completed the entire run is in the…
Moulton Alexander Rockefeller
Somewhere along life’s trail one of my ancestors told me that my wonderful old great uncle, Moulton Alexander Rockefeller, my grandfather’s brother, was a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in journalism. Be that as it may, I knew him as a quiet, peaceable alcoholic who leaned on a shovel for the city of…
Uber Time?
When you want to rent out your house, Airbnb is often the go-to. If you want to rent out your car to give people rides, options include Uber and Lyft—that is, unless you’re in Central Oregon. City officials from both Bend and Redmond have begun gathering information that could pave the way for Uber Technologies…
Malheur Verdict
Last week’s stunning acquittal of Ammon Bundy and six of his followers who last winter took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge south of Burns was not only a slap in the face to law and order, but a dangerous precedent that sends the wrong message: that anyone who has an ax to grind over…
“American Dreamscapes”
Photographer Christian Heeb’s new collection, “American Dreamscapes,” explores the beautiful, darker side of America during the 1950s.
Ales and Astronomy
In 2012, Roger Worthington had a vision of building his own “Beertopia.” The Worthy Brewing founder and owner describes it as “a mini-campus, a place where a person can make connections, can be stimulated, a place where the mind can expand.” His first step toward Beertopia: Looking to the stars. Worthy Brewing is finishing construction…
“Swayve” Is Way More Than Standard Hip-Hop
If you want to know Tory Lanez, give a listen to “I Told You,” his major label debut. On it you’ll hear the music he calls “Swavey,” a blending of styles that incorporates hip-hop rapping, R&B singing and melody and drive from pop to Jamaican raggae. The songs are autobiographical, telling the story of his…
Our Picks: 11/3-11/9
Thursday 3 Milk Carton Kids ACOUSTIC—Milk Carton Kids take the best of Simon & Garfunkel and make it wholly their own. They sound like a ’60s-’70s duo that has just been discovered in some long lost vault covered with dust. Their harmonies and their guitars feel intricately linked to one another, making live performances seem…
Beautiful Simplicity
Sometimes when I set up an interview with a band coming through town, I’m not remotely familiar with their music. Obviously, before you interview them, you research the group and listen to as much music of theirs as you have time for (or can stand). Every once and a while I’m not a fan of…
