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Cassity’s Opens in Former Cabin 22

A new establishment is now open in the former Cabin 22 space along Century Drive on Bend’s west side
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A new establishment is now open in the former Cabin 22 space along Century Drive on Bend’s west side. Cassity’s Bar and Grill opened this month at 25 SW Century Drive. It’s billed as a “unique blend of local flavors, craft beverages, and a welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Central Oregon living.” The bar […]

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Contentious Race For Sheriff Nears End

It’s been a long, tense election season for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. With two weeks to go, candidate William Bailey refutes claims about his training, promotions
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The year-long contest for who will be the next sheriff of Deschutes County is quickly coming to a close, but not without more allegation-slinging – a consistent activity since the race began. In the final weeks of the race, candidate William Bailey – a captain with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office — fielded criticism and […]

Posted inOpinion

The Current Deschutes County Sheriff Has Created a Culture of Retaliation That’s Cost Taxpayers Plenty

Voters Should Support the Candidate with the Most Probability for Change.
by The Source Editorial Board

If there’s a prevailing sentiment that’s overcome us as we’ve gone through the details of the election for Deschutes County Sheriff, it’s this: Sheriffs, inside and outside Deschutes County, possess an enormous amount of unchecked power, and there’s very little that can presently be done about it. When the November election is over, outgoing Sheriff […]

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Five in the Running for Three Redmond Council Seats

Three sitting councilors running for re-election talk about Redmond issues and why the current council is effective
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Ahead of the election, the Source Weekly sat down with three of the five Redmond locals running for three open seats on the City Council. With three openings on the council, the three candidates with the highest number of votes will win. Current Councilors Tobias Colvin, Clifford Evelyn and Shannon Wedding agreed to meet with […]

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DMV Errors Prompt Questions of Election Integrity

Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison sets the record straight on recent errors with Oregon’s Motor Voter Act, and election misinformation
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Last month, the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division announced an error that resulted in 1,561 people being improperly registered to vote without proving citizenship. Following this discovery, the Oregon Secretary of State conducted a deeper investigation into the error and took steps to ensure it won’t affect the election. Out of the people […]

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Summer on the Edge of a Fire

For three months and counting, the Red Fire has burned within miles of an unincorporated community in Klamath County. Locals want the Forest Service to put it out — a feat officials say isn’t possible.
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Summertime at Crescent Lake usually involves day trips to Simax Beach, languid afternoons boating on clear, blue-green water, and week after week of visitors to the dozens of cabins that line its western shores. Just down the road from its more popular big sister, Crater Lake, Crescent Lake likewise offers stunning views and a cool […]

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After a Housing Program Failed, Its Manager Became Homeless, Too

The housing director of a defunct Deschutes County parolee housing program speaks out about issues that led to its closure and his lack of a final paycheck
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It was a Thursday in late March when Kyle Videtich found out he’d be losing his job and his housing in Deschutes County. He’d moved to Bend from Washington nearly three months prior, eager to start his new gig as the housing manager for a home meant to provide stability for men on probation for […]

Posted inCulture

The Joke’s On Us

"Joker: Folie à Deux" is a half-formed idea in search of a movie
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Look, from the jump I’m going to say that “Joker: Folie à Deux” is both a little better than most people say, while somehow being worse in a lot of ways I wasn’t prepared for. But, and this might be a hot take, so I guess you can take my opinion with a bucket of […]

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Frankie and the Witch Fingers Bring Their Psych Feast to Bend

The SoCal foursome share tour tips, what they’re listening to and their love for Taco Bell and Mountain Dew
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Frankie and the Witch Fingers’ brand of psychedelic punk pulses with frenetic rock-and-roll energy. Driving bass, screaming guitars and pummeling drums have made the four-piece of Dylan Sizemore (guitar and vocals), Josh Menashe (guitar and synthesizers), Nikki Pickle (bass and vocals) and Nick Aguilar (drums) regulars at psych fests around the globe, including Austin’s legendary […]

Posted inOutside

Celebrate the Fungus Amongst Us

Sunriver to host the 8th annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show
by Damian Fagan

Mark your calendar for the 8th annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show which kicks off Thursday, Oct. 10 in Sunriver. This is a family-friendly event which celebrates the fantastic world of fungi. Budding mycologists and ‘shroom enthusiasts will have various opportunities to engage in programs that cover subjects such as: cooking with mushrooms, field trips, […]

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