Eclipse 2017
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Ashley Volz, Deschutes County Emergency Services Coordinator

An integral part of the Emergency Service Team During the Great American Eclipse
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

“This experience has been like a baptism by fire, for all of us.” W e’ve been hearing it for months: Deschutes County will double in size during the eclipse, up to 400,000 people — and Bend isn’t even in the path of totality. “Where are they getting those numbers?” you may ask. Here’s the answer: […]

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Eclipse Encounters

With an increase in population numbers for the Great American Eclipse, local advocates warn about an increase in human trafficking cases, too.
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

At a conference room at Bend’s St. Charles Medical Center, the room goes silent as a mother relates a story about her young daughter. “They got her into webcam porn,” the mother says. “She was 18, so by law, it’s legal. She’s in the ‘industry’ now.” That local mother was one of several dozen people […]

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ApocEclipse BEND

Bend Residents will have all the headaches of the Great American Eclipse but without benefit of actually seeing it
Christian Trejbal

On Aug. 21, Bend residents will have all of the headaches associated with the Great American Eclipse—without the benefit of being able to sit in the front yard and enjoy totality. When the moon passes in front of the sun on Mon., Aug. 21, Bend will be just outside the shadow. The city will have […]

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ApocEclipse Prep

Everything you need to get started
The Source Staff

How to prepare for the ApocEclipse: Stock up on groceries, water, gas and beer early so stores can restock. Pick up prescriptions and medical supplies in advance. Be ready to lose touch with the world. Cell phone and Internet service could crash. Hit the ATM before the crowds arrive. Either the Internet will break or […]

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NASA’s Eclipse Path Map

Where to see the eclipse across Oregon
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Hold onto your hats and bust out those fancy cardboard goggles, because the Great American Eclipse is headed our way August 21, 2017. Here’s a map of the path of totality for Oregon, courtesy of NASA. You go, science. We got your back. Wanna see the interactive map of the entire eclipse path? NASA has that […]

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Eclipse Chasers

The Biggest Event of the Year: Why, Where and How to Watch the Great American Eclipse
Renée Alexander

Editor’s note: The print version of this story listed the eclipse date as August 20. The date is August 21, 2017. The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to Central Oregon this summer, and you don’t need a ticket to see it. All you have to do is look up on Aug. 21 to watch […]

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