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Letters to the Editor: May 2- May 8

Readers react to 31% increase in homelessness in C.O and more
The Source Staff

Bend-La Pine School Board Bond May 16 A characteristic that defines a high-quality community is its support for its public schools and the Bend La Pine Schools has enjoyed tremendous backing. Our community continually sends the message that we care about the quality of education for our young people and the environment in which they […]

Posted inFood & Drink

A Day in Hell (or Eugene)

Hellshire Day kicks off Oregon’s busy beerfest season
Kevin Gifford

Warmer weather is finally here, and with it comes the irresistible desire to go out, purchase some wooden tokens, and try every beer in the universe, four ounces at a time. Most of the big beer festivals around Oregon have announced their 2017 plans by now. Central Oregon Beer Week begins two Fridays from now […]

Posted inCulture

Book Talk: Mountain Bike Bend

Bend cyclist and writer releases book
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Bend cyclist and writer Katy Bryce’s new guidebook, “Mountain Bike Bend,” came out early this year. We sat down with the author to talk shop. Source Weekly: What’s unique about Bend’s trails? Katy Bryce: It’s very accessible, and very family friendly. Our trails are fairly mellow when you compare it to Tahoe or Moab that […]

Posted inFood & Drink

15 Central Oregon Spots to Indulge Mom

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14.
Lisa Sipe

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Have you decided where to take mom for brunch? It’s the busiest day of the year for restaurants, so make your plans and reservations now. Here are 15 restaurants in Bend and Central Oregon offering brunches, buffets and specials just for mom. 10 Below Tucked at the bottom of […]

Posted inCulture

Memories of Mom

What was something your mom did that you hated as a kid but have learned to appreciate?
The Source Staff

Ah, moms. Once they were our favorite people, then they were, maybe, the last person we wanted to spend time with… and then for a lot of us, they were back to being our favorite people once again. In honor of Mother’s Day, we took a reader poll asking people about their moms. Do any […]

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Endorsement Roundup: Who We Think You Should Vote For

The May 16 election is quickly approaching
The Source Staff

ENDORSEMENTS ROUNDUP The May 2017 Special Election is nearly here. Here’s a roundup of the candidates we’ve endorsed this election season. See the endorsement interview videos we did with each of the candidates below. Measure 9-114: YES Administrative School District No 1: Bonds for New Schools, Safety Improvements, Classroom Renovations and Preservation Bend is poised […]

Posted inOutside

Protecting the High Desert We Love

A recent court ruling likely means no wind farm for the Steens
Jim Anderson

This old man is going on 80, and ever since I rolled into Oregon in ’51 on my beautiful 1947 Harley—and in later years literally soared over the sprawling sagebrush and rim rocks, sharing airspace with eagles—I’ve discovered more and more animals, plants and places and people to keep me busy helping to save. I’ve […]

Posted inNews

Differing Surveys; Differing Results

Results mixed on Deschutes River Trail Bridge
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

In April, state Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver) amended House Bill 2027 from its original language to, according to the current bill’s summary, prohibit “person, public body or local service district from constructing bridge on Deschutes River within certain segments of Deschutes Scenic Waterway.” The bill was approved by the Oregon House April 27 and scheduled […]

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