More than 4,200 people applied for a concealed gun permit in Deschutes County last year—many of them women. One local woman is on a mission to ensure they’re properly prepared. “I support a woman’s right to choose. Revolver or semi-automatic. Come train with me.” That’s the opening statement on the website run by Sharon Preston, […]
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Posted inMusic
GUNG HO FOR SHOWS
4 Peaks Music Festival Lineup & More
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. 4 Peaks Music Festival June 15 – 18 FESTIVAL — Jam band and new grass enthusiasts rejoice! Your local go-to festival is celebrating its 10th year by announcing a stellar lineup that includes 90s progressive rock greats, moe. and Americana-bluegrass favorites, Railroad Earth. Expect the sets […]
Posted inOpinion
Letters 2/8-2/15
In Response to, Connecting the Disconnect. (2/1) MORE STORIES LIKE THIS. We need to shed more light on the stories that aren’t pretty or comfortable or cater to tourists. Our citizens give the flavor and spice that is Bend. Thank you for doing on the ground journalism with stories like this. — Allison Murphy via […]
Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides
Chocolate is for Lovers
Little Bites
Not that you needed an excuse to eat chocolate, but since Valentine’s Day is upon us, the chocolate-loving team at the Source—who can sniff out a bar of chocolate, milk or dark, in the dark, from five miles away—is here with your all-things-chocolate Little Bites. Here’s what’s ahead in the world of chocolate this Valentine’s […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Stalking the Florida Weisse
On a tour of U.S. beer, the Sunshine State offers its own craft claim to fame
Given their “rich uncle” in Belgium, it’s perhaps no surprise that 10 Barrel’s beer can now be obtained in parts of the U.S. that are quite a distance away from Galveston Avenue. Fans can find brands like Joe and Apocalypse in bars in such far-off and exotic places as Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh…and even at […]
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Looking for Love?
These days, apps are far a far-from-taboo way to search for your new boo
Passing notes in high school may have helped you score your first kiss or your first true love, but the dating world has become a bit more difficult to navigate in the years since “Beverly Hills 90210” or even “Gilmore Girls” taught us the ins and outs of l-u-v. If you’re looking to find love […]
Posted inNews
Charter Review
What you should know about changing Bend’s City Charter
Ever wonder why we’re the largest Oregon city without an elected mayor, or speculated on why there are only two council members representing the east side compared to the five from the west side? Thought about running for council but economic factors barred you from considering it, since it’s essentially a volunteer position? All of […]
Posted inCulture
One Ring to Fool Them All
Another horror franchise fails to care
Suspension of disbelief in the horror genre is a tricky thing. Horror movies are mostly about rules. Michael Myers is an unstoppable killing machine, but we don’t know why…he just keeps getting up. Freddy Krueger kills in dreams, but can’t do much damage in the real world. Jason Voorhees can take a lot of damage, […]
Posted inCulture
The Fault in Our Mars
Love and Rockets
As a human male grown to maturity, I am not the target demographic for “The Space Between Us.” Judging from the trailers, I would have thought the demo would be teenagers, spinsters or possibly cats left at home with the television on. Instead, I now believe the film is for no one. It should be […]
