LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Soundshala Founder Kevin Kraft 🎧
Source Weekly editor Nicole Vulcan converses with musician, sound healer and children’s book author Kevin Kraft. The Soundshala founder & sounder talks about what got him into ‘sound healing’ and describes exactly what a ‘sound bath’ is. Listen to learn more about mindfulness and sound therapy. Listen now: Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon · Kevin…
No-Knead Breads
I’ve been a bread baker off and on my whole life. As a kid I loved to bake banana bread and I learned how to make biscuits and cornbread by my granny’s side in the kitchen. Of course she never measured anything exactly so it took years of practice for my biscuits to come anywhere…
Breakfast and Lunch Guide 2023
When it comes to dining out, don’t let dinner have all the fun! Our annual Breakfast and Lunch Guide puts a spotlight on the sunnier parts of the day, offering ideas for breakfast sandos before the work day, an alternative to the Sunday-brunch ritual of the Bloody Mary, some ideas for lunch on a budget,…
Franklin Ave. Shelter Turns ‘Congregate’ to Maximize Space
Deschutes County Commissioners approved an amendment to the contract for Bend’s Franklin Avenue shelter on Sept. 13. The Franklin Avenue Shelter, in partnership with Shepard’s House, asked for the word “non-congregate” to be taken out of the contract, allowing larger rooms to be used by non-related groups. According to Evan Hendrix, the director of navigation…
Central Oregon Awarded Funding for Youth Homelessness
Central Oregon received federal assistance to support housing programs for its houseless youth population, addressing a growing problem in several regions. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council nearly $1 million in funds in an effort to end youth homelessness in the community. The funding was provided to…
Of Wheels and Feathers
“Let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” – Teddy Roosevelt The bicycle boom has filled the streets and trails with more riders than ever before. Bike shops and trailheads are bustling and busy, and as the Central Oregon community continues to grow, escaping the density by finding quieter and less…
Mutant Majesty
The ReGroup Thrift Store Warehouse is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host the much-awaited Mutant Doll Art Show. This event promises to be a celebration of artistic creativity and imagination like no other, featuring a diverse range of mutant dolls crafted by talented artists. Bella Power-Mallory, longtime employee and first-time curator for the…
Comfort, Calm and the Music of the Cascades
The Cascade Equinox Festival, set to run from Sept. 22-24, boasts a diverse musical lineup that embodies the spirit of artistic exploration and creativity. From local talents to rising stars and established musicians, the festival promises a vibrant celebration of music’s various sounds, styles and perspectives. Josh Pollack, the festival’s communications director, is excited about…
Greek, Out East
It wasn’t too long ago that the much-anticipated Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market opened its doors for east siders (and others) to enjoy. Now, the business plaza that’s home to Cascade Lakes east is also home to a fast-casual Mediterranean grill. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is now open at 61583 SE 27th Street,…
Horoscope Week of September 21, 2023
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “These are the bad facts,” says author Fran Lebowitz. “Men have much easier lives than women. Men have the advantage. So do white people. So do rich people. So do beautiful people.” Do you agree, Virgo? I do. I’m not rich or beautiful, but I’m a white man, and I have…
The Juniper Paradox
“Are juniper trees native or invasive?” Over the course of my 16-year career working to protect and restore Oregon’s high desert, this is by far the question I am asked the most. And the answer is… both. Western juniper is a native species that exists most extensively in Oregon and northern California, with smaller populations…
Letters to the Editor 09/21/2023
RE: Affordable Housing. Take Me Home, 9/7 It’s a complicated issue but let’s also talk about Short Term Rental Permits if you want to discuss affordability. A reason for lack of affordability falls on the city for allowing people to acquire short term rental permits, aka STR’s. It is a big business for Airbnb and…
New Park Projects Aim to Improve River Access
River-goers can plan for updated river access points in three centrally located parks along the Deschutes River in Bend. Bend Park and Recreation District, as part of its Deschutes River Access and Habitat Restoration Plan, is planning to update four river access points at McKay Park, Miller’s Landing Park and Columbia Park. BPRD aims to…
Bend-La Pine Schools Reviews Policy After Sport Sponsorship Backlash
Bend-La Pine Schools is reviewing its athletic sponsorship policy amid controversy regarding a sponsor for Mountain View High School. BLPS selected Nosler Inc., a local ammunition manufacturer, as the sponsor for its football and soccer programs, raising concerns from parents, teachers and residents. A concerned community member, who asked not to be named out of…
For State Senate Seats, Is This the Best Republicans Can Do?
On Sept. 14, Bend’s senator in the Oregon Legislative Assembly filed to run for re-election. As of this writing, the status of Sen. Tim Knopp’s (R-Bend) application is pending and is likely to stay that way. While they currently disagree about the timing of their ineligibility, Knopp and nine others are, by decree of the…
Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls
It’s September. The crowds are thinning, the day-hike permits are ending, and the warm summer nights are lazily giving way to the crisp morning air. As school is in full swing and we indulge in all the pumpkin-flavored pastries we can stand, fall is the perfect time to explore Central Oregon. Because everyone loves a…
Fight Clubs, Literary Detectives, Aliens and More
I haven’t been to the movie theater in weeks (damn you, COVID), so this weekend I went to four flicks across Saturday and Sunday. I love the chaos of packing as many different movies into a short period of time as possible because I find that mainlining so many varied emotions and confronting myself with a…
From Self-Taught to Playing Stages
Faisal Abu-Nawwas was born in Portland, Oregon, and has had music in his blood since he was a child. His grandmother was in a band for most of his childhood and played all over the Pacific Northwest. In high school, Abu-Nawwas discovered his voice while trying out for jazz choir. After high school, he taught…
The Medicine Cabinet Within
Editor’s note: With an uptick in upper respiratory infections and COVID in recent weeks, Dr. Phillips is re-running this previous version of his column. With seemingly endless options of over-the-counter medications readily accessible, it’s easy to reach for something to try to manage just about any symptom the body can create. The seasonal colds and…
Nuevos proyectos para parques tienen como objetivo mejorar el acceso al río
Las personas que asisten al río pueden planear el acceso actual al río en tres parques centrales a lo largo del río Deschutes en Bend. El distrito de parques y recreación de Bend (BPRD por sus siglas en inglés), como parte del Plan de Restauración del Hábitat y acceso al río Deschutes, planea actualizar cuatro…
What to Eat in Bend and Beyond
If you’ve read my articles over the past 20 years, you know I love to tell anyone who will listen my great-grandparents moved to Powell Butte in 1917, my Irish cousins started the D and D bar in the 1940s, and I survived the halls of Crook County High School in the 1980s. People always…
Our Surrounding Towns
As the popularity of Bend continues to soar, many prospective homebuyers are finding themselves priced out of the city’s real estate market. Fortunately, Bend’s surrounding towns such as La Pine, Prineville, Terrebonne and Crooked River Ranch are emerging as attractive alternatives for those seeking more affordable housing options. Nestled south of Bend, La Pine is…
Roll Out the Barrels; It’s Time for Oktoberfests
It’s been 213 years since the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. While you weren’t invited to the wedding, the anniversary is better known today as Oktoberfest. Some 6 million people will fill the tents and bierhalls of Munich from mid-September through early October. Somewhat confusingly, the primary beer style for the…
