From reproductive rights to women in sport, lots has changedโand changed againโin the last 50 years. Our annual Womenโs Issue takes a look at some of the issues facing women today, and looks ahead to new frontiers. Read the stories from this year’s Women’s Issue: Title IX, 50 Years Later: The landmark civil rights bill […]
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Sally Russell
Sally Russell says she is ready. Having served as Mayor pro tem, she tells the Source Weekly that she wants to be Bend’s mayor. Russell was first elected to the Bend City Council in 2012 and will soon announce her re-election bid. Unlike many other cities, those who are elected Bend City Councilors choose a […]
Liz Lawrence
On a recent ride along with Sgt. Liz Lawrence of the Bend Police Department, the integrity, honesty and caring nature of the officer comes across clear as day. Lawrence, who has been a part of Bend's police force for 25 years, makes herself available 24/7 to help people, leading BPD’s mental health unit, called the […]
Molly Troupe
Molly Troupe took a very interesting path to becoming the lead distiller at Oregon Spirit Distillers. After studying forensic science and chemistry at Southern Oregon University, she then headed to Scotland for a master’s degree in brewing and distilling. Troupe is now blazing a trail through a traditionally male-dominated profession, and her story is a […]

