The last thing the people at Lowe’s in Bend expected to see last week was a lone common poorwill (a bird very closely related to a nighthawk) standing in the middle of the garden center. You have to admit, that bundle of feathers with red eyes just doesn’t fit into a bird category—unless someone knows […]
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Opioid Epidemic
In light of rampant overdoses, an Oregon Senate bill aims to limit access to opiates in the state
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially declared an opioid epidemic in the United States—and Oregon is definitely not immune. In an attempt to fight the epidemic, the Oregon state senate will be voting on Senate Bill 270 on April 18—a bill introduced by the Committee on Health Care for Oregon Department […]
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Deschutes Land Trust buys Whychus Creek Land
+ Tobacco 21 law moves forward & Deschutes River Alliance Lawsuit moves forward
YOUR OREGON NEWS ROUNDUP Deschutes Land Trust purchases land along Whychus Creek The Deschutes Land Trust has purchased 130 acres of land along Whychus Creek near Sisters, as part of the organization’s ongoing campaign to restore and enhance the creek and its floodplain. The purchase, part of the new Willow Springs Preserve, includes close to […]
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Go Here: Bikes, Paddles, Frisbees – Oh My!
Spring is here! Here’s a roundup of events to satisfy your FOMO
Are you awakening from hibernation? Dusting off those cobwebs? Alas, dear reader, spring has (sort-of) appeared and this has aroused a serious sense of FOMO related to all things outdoors. Be sure to mark your calendars — here’s a roundup of upcoming Central Oregon spring and summer outdoor activities. Gandy Goose 2017 April 8 & […]
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Vote!
Here’s a rundown of the contested races you’ll be voting for in the midterm May election
Stay tuned for the Source’s endorsements in the contested races, from here until election day, May 16. Measure 9 -114 Administrative School District No. 1: Bonds for New Schools, Safety Improvements, Classroom Renovations and Preservation Shall Bend-La Pine Schools build schools, renovate classrooms, and improve safety by issuing $268.3 million in general obligation bonds? If […]
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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS: The Tedx lineup is here
This year’s theme explores what makes us human
Book tickets this Friday so you don’t miss out! 2017 lineup released, exploring what makes us human What does a COCC prof who summited 10 Teton peaks in a single day, the founder of the controversial anti-racism band, “The Slants,” an avant-gardening inventor, the CEO of a tech company and a “Daditude” coach have in […]
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An uphill battle for federal marijuana reform; but a worthwhile effort nonetheless
On March 30, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Earl Blumenauer introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at upholding state’s rights as they pertain to marijuana law. The three bills included the Small Business Tax Equity Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky) in the Senate and Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) in the House, which would […]
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Letters 3/29-4/4
Readers weigh in on the state of heath care, #45 and the Californian beer invasion
President Trump Am I the only one who suspects Trump became president solely to further his personal empire? He openly refuses to divulge his taxes and recuse himself from his businesses. He antagonizes our allies with demands for financial parity while publicly admiring Putin: who infamously has built a personal fortune at the expense of […]
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Natural World: Lights out for birds!
In the mid ’70s, Oregon’s environmental watchdog governor, Tom McCall, started the 1,000 Friends of Oregon. Those were heady days for old-growth forest management, water usage, fuel shortages and the use of electricity. McCall advocated the shutting down of unnecessary lights after sundown, and in his usual sledge-hammer style of making suggestions, targeted the businesses […]
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Drinking In the Spring
Go a little citrus-y, a bit red or a lot hoppy
It’s a couple weeks into spring, and despite the fact that people could be skiing until the summer solstice this year, it’s finally starting to feel juuuust a bit like the season around town. To the season-aware beer connoisseur, warmer months always bring saisons to mind. Originally brewed during cooler times of the year in […]