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Bird’s Eye View

Seeing Central Oregon from a helicopter offers a peek at our winter wonderland in a way no ski lift can muster
Brian Jennings

Editor’s note: The online version of this story has been updated from the print version. Details regarding “landing near Broken Top” have been removed. If you’re looking for the ultimate marriage proposal, here’s an idea for you: Surprise your future spouse with a helicopter proposal that includes a tour of Central Oregon’s snow-capped mountains. You’ll land […]

Posted inOutside

Birds of a Feather

Where all those birds are coming from right now—and how you can help them thrive this winter
Jim Anderson

First it was, “Hey, where have all my robins gone…?” Then in November the question was changed to, “Where in (expletive) did all the robins come from!?” Where did “our” robins go, you ask? Most scientific research places them in Central California in winter—around Sacramento—but it wouldn’t surprise anyone if some of them ended up […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Beer in the OG Portland

Maine turning into a beer powerhouse
Kevin Gifford

On a tour of U.S. beer, you can’t get much farther away (in miles) than this Northeast city. In terms of beer quality, however, Portland sticks close. Portland, the largest city in Maine, shares quite a bit in common with Bend (which it is slightly smaller than, population-wise). They are both rather remote large towns, […]

Posted inOpinion

Letters 1/11-1/18

The Source Staff

In Response to Letter “Four-Way Stops & Traffic Circles,” (12/21/16) As a resident of Bend for the last five years, I have regularly noted to new transplants that drivers in Bend are: A. Very nice. B. Very bad. As someone who chose to bicycle, in general, as my primary mode of transportation, I saw countless […]

Posted inNews

Unearthing the Underground

Raising awareness of modern day slavery with Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

Nearly 151 years ago, slavery was abolished in the United States—but for some it may come as a surprise that slavery is not only alive today, but hiding in plain sight. Women, teens and even men are regularly enslaved by those who possess power, using threats and coercion to force people into commercial sex and […]

Posted inFood & Drink

For Your Health

Bend Nutritional Therapy teaches us how to eat better
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

When you’re smack dab in the middle of a Snowpocalypse, it can be hard to focus on eating healthfully. As everything gets covered in feet upon feet of snow, it’s hard not to want the most comforting comfort food you can get your hands on. Personally, mac and cheese, spaghetti covered in provolone and other […]

Posted inCulture

Picks 1/11-1/18

The Source Staff

Thursday 12 R.A. The Rugged Man HIP-HOP—The Rugged Man is one of the most underrated rappers in history and a huge part of that is scarcity: He’s only had two albums and a compilation drop over the last three decades. He’s worked with some of the greatest rappers in history, and should be mentioned alongside […]

Posted inCulture

Source Spotlight: Mayor Casey Roats

A spotlight on the people of Central Oregon
Brian Jennings

The day after being elected mayor of Bend by fellow councilors, Casey Roats sat down with the Source Weekly to talk about the future of the city and his new role. “I’m looking forward to serving as mayor. It’s a real honor. It’s not something I campaigned for and I wasn’t seeking it out.” But […]

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