In recent months, I have noticed more “as-is” sale transactions in which sellers are unwilling to make repairs. I have had two such unexpected experiences in the past month, both with homes on the market for more than seven months. This is a reflection of our current seller’s market. So what does it mean for […]
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On the Street: We Ask What to Give and What to Get for Valentine’s Day
It’s here again people (or almost)—the day of hearts and love and perhaps a bit too much chocolate. In honor of the coming of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, we asked people on the streets of Bend two questions: What’s your ideal Valentine’s Day date? What’s your ideal Valentine’s Day gift? Whether it’s weed or simply […]
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Clearing snow off the sidewalks helps the vulnerable in our community
There’s no doubt that this last month’s weather events have been frustrating for most people. For drivers, it’s meant getting stuck on rutted roads and sliding perilously close to parked cars on the daily commute. But that pales in comparison to the frustrations of local residents who walk, bike or use public transit to get […]
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Picks 2/1-2/8
Spring Awakening Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 MUSICAL— With one of the catchiest and most beautiful scores to come from Broadway in decades, Topsoil Theatrics does this powerful and important show justice. “Spring Awakening” begins its run at 2nd Street Theater then heads to the Belfry in Sisters for three shows before finishing at the […]
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Letters 2/1-2/8
In Response To, the Bulletin’s Editorial About Troy Field. The Bulletin chose to describe Troy Field as “an empty lot in downtown Bend, covered in grass.” Thousands of people would have to strongly disagree with their description. Troy Field has already been vetted and has been found to meet the criteria for historical sites. Through […]
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Connecting the Disconnect, Homeless Voices
Stories from the Central Oregon Homeless Population
Last week, the Homeless Leadership Coalition (HLC) held a Point-In-Time Count throughout Oregon to survey those who are homeless. A complex issue, the definition of homelessness encompasses those who have no permanent housing, whether sheltered or unsheltered—sleeping on streets, living out of cars, motels and campsites. The annual effort is twofold: to gather data to […]
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ARTWATCH: No End to the Innocence
Cover artist Megan Myers’ artistic process
Bear. Child. Fire. Warmth. Nature. And all of it, snugly wrapped in a comfortable canopy of innocence. Local artist Megan Myers, who painted (yes, painted) this week’s Source cover, passionately described the central themes of her work on a cloudy winter day in Bend, where the color of the sky perfectly matches the one in […]
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My Money Valentine
How to have a fun Valentine’s Day on the cheap
It can be hard to know exactly how far to go or how much money to spend on Valentine’s Day. Maybe you really like each other but promised to keep it casual. Maybe V-Day this year lands right in between paychecks, so you don’t quite have the money to go huge. This week we’re taking […]
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Fight Club
Shaolin Warriors: They Know Kung-Fu
In an increasingly modern world where flying robots deliver mail and everyone carries a tiny miraculous pocket computer, it can be easy to forget that there are still sacred mountains in the heart of China where people dedicate their lives to principled meditation and martial arts. The closest many of us have ever been to […]
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When Craft Expands East
Taking a look at Deschutes’ future neighbors
It’s been nearly a year since Deschutes Brewery announced plans to break ground on a second beer production facility in Roanoke, Virginia by 2019. With Black Butte, Sage Fight and the rest of the gang now available statewide, the locals are certainly excited for it. Around 22,000 people attended the company’s rolling outdoor Street Pub […]
