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Street Beat
We asked locals, What’s your favorite event in Central Oregon?
We asked locals: What’s your favorite event in Central Oregon? “Beer, Bends and Public Lands.” – Kirk Richardson “Floating the (Deschutes) River.” – Gary Windthorpe “Mountain Biking on Mt. Bachelor.” – Matthew Bent “Take pictures. I go to COCC, studying black-and-white photography.”- Rhonda Dalrymple What tips do you have for people attending events in Central Oregon? […]
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Source Weekly Update Podcast 6/6/2019
Roller Sports at the Pavilion. US Cross Country Skiing at Mt. Bachelor. A-Ska-Calypse. In Podcast Form.
The Source Weekly Update podcast! Tune in to and listen to stories about what’s rolling into the Pavilion, the A-Ska-Calypse and Mt. Bachelor has some of the best skiing a(cross) the country, from the June 6, 2019 edition. WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR Tunein: https://bit.ly/2JmkRww Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2LRpX6c
Posted inOutside
Surfing on Snow
Mt. Bachelor’s Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge marries surf culture with snow culture
The 2019 Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge is a snowboard-only event, meshing surf and snowboard cultures on a kahuna course. During the one-of-a-kind competition, participants will carve, spin, and slash their way down a course defined as “freestyle snowboard snow-surfing.” “The Challenge is more a ‘have fun’ type event than a hardcore one,” said Gerry […]
Posted inOpinion
Letters to the Editor
Mt. Bachelor’s Management We have been visiting Mt. Bachelor for decades now and we’re no longer going to do so. They have a list of failures that a ski area of this size shouldn’t have. Today, February 25, was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Only Skyliner, Sunrise, Sunshine Accelerator and Cloudchaser are open. […]
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Everyday Sheroes
Some local women athletes do it not for the glory of competition, but for the sheer love of the outdoors
When I was a little girl, combing outdoor magazines for inspiration, there was rarely a woman to be found—and if there was, she was always a top performing, elite athlete. While there are many women who can keep up with the boys and even lead the pack, I know I’m not alone in wanting to […]
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Snowpocalypse! 2019 edition
Snowfall shuts down the region and sets a daily record
Heavy snow hit much of Oregon Sunday night and into Monday, closing schools and causing headaches on the roadways. The 12.5 inches that fell over the last 24-hour period set a new record in Bend. The prior record for February 25 was 4.0 inches, set in 1917, according to information from the National Weather Service. […]
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Winter PrideFest
LGBTQ-friendly events prove Pride can happen outside the month of June
June may be Pride Month — but it’s 2019, so why can’t every month be Pride Month? OUT Central Oregon, a local nonprofit that organizes LGBTQ+-friendly events throughout the year, aims for just that. The organization promotes “inclusivity, visibility, and equality for the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q+ community” in Central Oregon, putting on […]
Posted inOpinion
Letters to the Editor
Special Interests Last November two City Council candidates heavily funded by the Bend Chamber of Commerce, Central Oregon Builders Association, and Central Oregon Association of Realtors were soundly defeated by Bend voters. A mayoral candidate supported by powerful special interests also lost. Despite voter preferences, these special interests have won. They convinced four City Councilors […]
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Calendar
Daily Open Swim SWIM — Enjoy a day at the pool with the whole family at the Indoor Aquatics Center. SHARC | $15/full day, memberships available sunriversharc.com Daily Sessions Open & Family Skate ICE SKATE — Open skate sessions are open to all ages and abilities, however, children 6 years and under must be supervised […]