This week brings sad news from Hawaii, where Woody Harrelson’s application to open a medical marijuana dispensary was rejected by state officials. The state approved eight applications out of 60 submitted. The eight stores permitted under state law in Hawaii will consist of three in Honolulu, two on the Big Island, two on Maui, and […]
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Go Here 4/27-5/4
McKenzie River Trail Although many of the popular higher elevation hikes are still snowbound, now might be a great time to enjoy one of America’s top rated trails within an easy drive of Bend. The McKenzie River Trail offers 26 miles of terrain that can be easily section hiked in many areas. From old growth […]
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County Commissioners to Vote on Rural Cannabis Opt Out
Public hearing May 2
The right to grow marijuana commercially in rural Deschutes County is currently at a standstill. In December, County Commissioners voted to temporarily opt out of Measure 91. The 90-day reevaluation period has come and gone; therefore, this issue is once again on the table. On May 2 there will be a public hearing held at […]
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Sourcecast Audio: C. Oregon’s Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Founded 25 years ago, the Great Old Broads for Wilderness has become a leading voice for conservation. In this Sourcecast, we talked with four members of the Central Oregon Chapter to learn about their focus and concerns for the region.
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Jacob J. Norris
Dancing with Nature
Jacob Norris is a plein-air oil painter, meaning he paints in the open air. His portfolio is filled with owls, trees, power lines, scenes and colors of Central Oregon, but there is also a magnificent transcendent nature to his work, beyond the range of mere human experience. It is as if he is able to […]
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Taking a Stand for Wilderness
Central Oregon’s Great Old Broads
In some social circles the term “great old broads” might be considered offensive. However, the Great Old Broads for Wilderness are proud of the label. The organization was formed in 1989 as a protest to Utah Sen. Orin Hatch who opposed a wilderness proposal in his state, declaring that wilderness is inaccessible to the elderly […]
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Sourcecast Audio: Exploring the Redmond Caves
Close to the Redmond Airport, a series of five caves can be explored on a 40-acre site. The Source Weekly talked with Greg Currie of the BLM and Matt Skeels of the Central Oregon Grotto about the Redmond Caves.
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Picks 3/16-3/23
Thursday 17 St. Patrick’s Day Across the Land CELEBRATE—No Irish blood necessary to enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day party. Music all day starting with Cascade Highlander Piper at noon, followed by Shady GroOove, McDougall, Five Pint Mary, and finishing with Broken Down Guitars. Not to mention a full Irish menu featuring corned beef and cabbage, […]
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Saving Grace seeks applicants for volunteer advocate training
Submitted by Erin Rook, Development Outreach Coordinator, Saving Grace Saving Grace Seeks Participants for Advocacy Training Bend, OR– Saving Grace is currently accepting applications for its semi-annual advocacy training. This 40-hour training—held over three weeks in April—prepares volunteers to work directly with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault seeking services from Saving Grace. […]
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Introducing Sourcecast, the Source Weekly’s new podcast
Discover Central Oregon with Brian Jennings, host of Sourcecast, a new podcast from the Source Weekly. Listen in on interviews and get the backstory to epic outdoor news like the new Oregon Desert Trail, Central Oregon’s caves, Bend Whitewater Park and more.