In the ever-evolving landscape, it’s crucial we occasionally pause, ground ourselves and reflect on the journey we’re undertaking — especially when exploring the vast, unknown territories of the mind and spirit. This is one of those reflective pauses, a moment to clarify and reaffirm my heart, purpose and role. At its core, this column is […]
The Psychedelic Frontier: Empowered to Explore
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Bonfire on the Snow: A Magical New Year’s Eve Adventure
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with Wanderlust Tours’ Bonfire on the Snow, an unforgettable New Year’s Eve adventure in the Cascade Mountains. Designed for avid adventurers and those seeking an outdoorsy New Year’s Eve experience, the snowshoe excursion will wind through a serene, snow-covered forest under a starlit sky. The journey will lead to a […]
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Too Much Goodness, Not Enough Time
This time of the year is always hard for me as someone who writes about film for a living. Publications all over the country start releasing their best-of lists featuring the top movies and shows they discovered over the past 12 months. Because I don’t live in Los Angeles, New York or another large market, […]
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Intentional Reading in 2025
As I write this month’s column, I hear bookselling chatter and bustling holiday shoppers all around me. Before I start talking about next year’s books, I want to take this moment to thank all of you for your support this year — not just at my shop but at literary outlets all over Central Oregon. […]
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A Year of Central Oregon Chow
In Central Oregon, the old adage holds: If there’s one thing constant about the local food scene, it’s change. From celebrity openings to the closing of places locals will sorely miss, a lot came and went in 2024. Here’s a highlight reel of what the Source Weekly covered in Bend and beyond. January In January, […]
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Bend Don’t Break Podcast Guests: Top 10 Moments from 2024
Our humble podcast of conversations with the local people who shape our lives had a great list of guests this year. While we regret that we can’t revisit every episode, please enjoy these end-of-year top 10 lists from 10 of our favorites. If you want more, you can find the complete podcasts online. As we […]
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Q&A with Manager of Redmond’s SCP Hotel, Tobias Colvin
As the end of the year approaches, Tobias Colvin, manager of the downtown SCP Redmond Hotel and an outgoing Redmond City Councilor, talks about his accomplishments on the Council, plans following his term and growth in Redmond. Source Weekly: What are some of your biggest accomplishments as a member of the City Council? Tobias Colvin: […]
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The Top Central Oregon Stories of 2024
A City Tax Exemption Program Indefinitely Pauses In early January, the Bend City Council approved a nearly $10.6 million, 10-year tax exemption for Jackstraw, a large mixed-use development near the Box Factory with over 300 apartment units and 16,000 square feet of retail planned. The exemption was requested by developers Killian Pacific via the City’s […]
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Timing the Market
The allure of timing the real estate market is understandable. The idea of buying low and selling high is a classic investment strategy. However, when it comes to real estate, this approach can be fraught with uncertainty and risk. The real estate market is a complex interplay of economic, demographic and psychological factors. Economic conditions, […]
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Source Warmup
Deschutes County Appoints Kent Vander Kamp as Sheriff, One Week Early On Dec. 18, Deschutes County Commissioners appointed Kent Vander Kamp as sheriff for the period of Jan. 1 until his term begins on Jan. 6. While Vander Kamp’s term would typically begin on Jan. 6, state law required him to be appointed early, as […]