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Beer Abounds in Boise

On a tour of U.S. beer (this time closer to home!), Payette Brewing leads a suddenly-crowded pack
Kevin Gifford

The drive along US-20 between Central Oregon and Boise can be pretty boring: vast tracts of uninhabited, sagebrush-filled land with little to ease the monotony until the mountains past Burns. But Idaho’s capital is worth at least a weekend visit for any Bendite, thanks to its towering state capitol, its vast array of outdoor activities […]

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Cover All Kids

Bills that would offer insurance for all Oregon children have passed through committees in the state House and Senate. But if passed, where will the money come from?
Judy Stiegler

Health care coverage is a “hot topic” these days, and Oregon is no exception. The uncertainty created by discussions in Washington, D.C., only adds to the chaos in the health care arena—but a pair of bills currently making their way through the Oregon Legislature meets this head-on. Senate Bill 558 and House Bill 2726, commonly […]

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Talkin’ Trail

It’s still too muddy to ride some of Central Oregon’s trails, but in the meantime, Bend becomes a gathering point for trail builders from all over
Seth Gehman

It’s a busy time of year for trail builders all over North America. Every year, more and more communities are seeing the impact on health, happiness, and economy that comes from creating access to good forest trails. Because of this, there’s an ever-expanding need for further education of the professionals within the industry. Last week, professionals […]

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Spring is here, but snow sports endure.

Ready for your next feat of endurance and strength? Try running on a sea of snow.
Rex Shepard

For thousands of years, humans have been known for their inventive minds — crafting tools to perform tasks more efficiently, observing nature and finding inspiration. Watching a snowshoe hare, with its large hind legs, hopping around in deep snow, seemingly effortlessly. Our ancestors took notice by developing snowshoes—footwear that allows for greater floatation in snow […]

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Picks 3/23-29

Bend Burlesque Show, Junior Culture & Soul Medic, Hella Big Air & More
The Source Staff

Rose Cousins & Caitlin Canty Thursday 23 MUSIC — A Canadian native, folk singer Rose Cousins uses her songwriting talents to balance heartbreak and courage in her award-winning folk melodies. In perfect contrast, Nashville born Caitlin Canty represents the heart of American blues and folk rock. These two notorious collaborators bring their distinct voices together […]

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Ape-pocalypse Now

Hail To The King… Kong
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

Sometimes when we go to a movie it’s simply to escape the outside world. As long as the film can transport us to a new world, a different time period or some far-off dimension, it doesn’t much matter if the movie is good or bad. But as a critic, it can be difficult to search […]

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The Kedi’s Meow

This story about cats on the streets of Istanbul is way better than those cat videos you like to watch
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

“Everything is beautiful if you look at it with love.”-“Kedi” Hundreds of thousands of cats have roamed freely through the streets of Istanbul over the last several thousand years. The people of the city treat the cats like neighbors, not like annoying strays snatching food off tables. Indeed, part of living in Istanbul is making […]

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A Tale of Texas Toking

Josh Jardine

I’ve written in the past about how my work within the music and cannabis industries has been most complementary, how cannabis has saved my sanity during numerous tours, and how offering up cannabis products to touring bands has saved theirs. But there was one time when a band saved me from cannabis, and a potential […]

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