Nutty notes of chestnut and coffee. Flowery violet and honey. If you thought that was in reference to a wine someone’s drinking, you’d be wrong…kind of. These days, descriptions like that are almost as likely to be thrown around while shopping for marijuana as they would be when buying a fine wine. October 1, 2016 […]
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Made in Central Oregon
Countless cloudless days. Nights alive with abundant stars. Beautiful hiking, biking, downhill and cross-country trails. A creative, inspired, informed community…and at the end of a long day, a delicious glass of a locally-made and well-loved spirit of our choice. Life in Central Oregon is good, isn’t it? We think so. While we do have to […]
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North America’s Oldest Evidence of Man?
Dig uncovers treasures that could be the oldest in the Western Hemisphere
The backcountry of Central-Eastern Oregon is surrounded by a sea of sagebrush from horizon to horizon. On these lands, managed by the Federal Bureau of Land Management, the winds are often screaming. On this morning in September, however, the winds are calm, except for a whisper blowing through the sage. It’s at this archaeological site […]
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Fixing Our Schools
The Oregon PTA calls for the State to address billions in overdue repairs—but where’s the money coming from?
When Bend teacher Travis Overley was a student teacher at Bend High School, teaching in front of a class of more than 40 students was common. At Bend High, however—one of the oldest buildings in the Bend-La Pine School District—Overley says it wasn’t just the size of the classes that stood out. “Kids are sitting […]
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Fuel for the Fires, Inside and Out
A look at biomass as an alternative fuel source
Wildfires are a constant concern. Coal-fired power is on its way out. With biomass technologies, some say they may strike at both issues at once.
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Clash in the Canyonlands
Some want to turn a giant swath of land in Southeast Oregon into a National Monument. Others think it’s a waste of time.
If you want to ponder the wonder of the universe under a vast umbrella of stars, head to Owyhee country. Native Oregonian and Bend-area resident Karl Findling calls it “one of the darkest and most remote regions” in the lower 48 states—and that renders it perfect for watching the stars. Findling, who grew up in […]
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Beavers on Bikes & Buses
Locals worry about increased traffic with the opening of OSU Cascades. The school’s solution? Skip the car all together.
The Century Drive roundabout next to the new Oregon State University Cascades campus is one of the most-used in the city of Bend—and with the fall opening of the school, that means even more traffic in the area. As the student population grows to between 3,000 and 5,000 by 2025, there will likely be even […]
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2016 Best Of Central Oregon
As voted by Source Weekly readers
It’s that time of year again. Welcome to the Source Weekly’s annual Best Of Central Oregon issue. This is not only the biggest paper we print all year, it is the most anticipated by local businesses and residents. That puts a lot of pressure on our staff to make sure we do the best possible […]
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“Hell Week” in Paradise
OSU football comes to Bend
The Oregon State University football team will be packing up its gear and bussing out to spend a week in Bend. For the Beavers, the first week of August practice, “Hell Week,” as it is commonly referred to, will be spent in paradise. With their home field undergoing significant renovations, a new, temporary practice location […]
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Dog Days of Summer
The fans are blowing. The shady spot in the yard is calling your name. The pups and kids are restless for yet another round of outdoor fun. With temperatures finally hitting summer-worthy highs in Central Oregon, we figured there was no better time than right now to roll out our Dog Days of Summer issue. […]
