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A musical son of Bend is returning for a homecoming gig at one of his favorite venues. Former Bend resident Tyler Parsons, now of Seattle, is playing Aug. 16 at Silver Moon Brewing. The Source reached out to Parsons with questions through email. Background “I’ve been playing music for the greater part of 15 years, most […]
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In ancient China and ancient Greece, the lion was not the king of beasts, but the guardian of gates. The threshold keeper. The one who asked, “Are you ready?” Now is a good time to bring this aspect of Leonine symbolism to your attention. You may soon feel a surge of […]
Prioritize Long-Term Recovery We continue to allocate funding toward temporary solutions that fail to address the root causes of homelessness. Rather than investing taxpayer dollars in managing individuals in low-barrier environments where long-term progress is often limited, we should redirect these resources toward high-barrier shelters that provide structured support and require participation in treatment programs. […]
Farmers markets are no longer primarily produce stands. You can purchase individual items to make a feast by stopping by the Bend Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Dozens of booths spread the length of Brooks Alley, spilling into the plaza in front of The Commons Cafe and Taproom. Start with an appetizer of uniquely flavored hummus […]
Good sourdough only requires three things, says Liz McCarthy. Flour, water, and salt. Oh, and attention. “You have to take care of your starter. If you don’t, it will not make good bread,” says McCarthy, 55, a longtime resident of Deschutes River Woods, where she has her small home-based Rooted Bakery at 19126 Kiowa Road. […]
“Recently, a local told me she was born on Hospital Hill. I had no idea what she meant. Do you know the story?” Absolutely! When I moved to Bend, I heard the same thing. People born on a hill? Bend was a smaller town not so long ago, sure, but the citizens weren’t that backwards, […]
For years, Oregon’s leaders have sought to address the crisis of homelessness with a compassionate approach. At least since the pandemic, funds — largely contributed by the federal government — have helped cities, including Bend and Redmond, vastly build out shelter capacity and expand wraparound services and treatment, all in an effort to ultimately move […]
Look, if there’s one thing that Bendites love, it’s a patio in the summer with a happy doggo, a microbrew and some delectable cuisine. In fact, patios have become so synonymous with the Central Oregon experience that you’d be hard pressed to find a spot without one that doesn’t offer some combination of good beer, […]
Woman Arrested After Setting Two Small Fires Bend Police arrested a 45-year-old Bend woman in connection with two brush fires near Sawyer Park. Shortly after 11pm on Saturday, July 26, multiple callers reported a fire on the west side of the Deschutes River. Bend Fire & Rescue quickly contained the fire, then requested law enforcement […]
A new tap house and food cart lot opened July 1 in the heart of a neighborhood off NW Hemlock Avenue in Redmond. The Dry Canyon Club has six food trucks, a coffee stand and just about any type of beverage a person could think up. The food cart lot is unique in that it’s literally […]
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