In 1967 Oregon passed landmark legislation ensuring that the public would have access to its 362 miles of ocean beaches from the Columbia River to the California border. A small 18-mile stretch of those beaches is found in the isolated southern part of the state between Gold Beach and Brookings. The Samuel H. Boardman State […]
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Posted inOutside
Go Here 5/11-5/18
River Solitude Where does one find solitude on a nearby river? The Deschutes River, of course, is one answer. Tumalo Creek is another. The Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) is offering an adult, full-day, 9-mile Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe paddle tour that will traverse flat water and offer ample opportunities to view wildlife. […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Back to Beer Camp
Sierra Nevada’s cross-country collaboration returns
Two years ago, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company released the Beer Camp Across America box, a half-case containing 12 different beers from 12 different collaborating U.S. breweries. This spring, its doing it all over again—inviting even more breweries to participate. This time, the variety pack is named after the regular Beer Camp conferences Sierra Nevada holds […]
Posted inOpinion
Letters 5/11-5/18
In response to: “Democratic Primary Endorsement: Clinton” (4/29) I am shocked that the Source would recommend Clinton in the primary—in an article containing specious arguments and half truths. "However nice, smart guys don't always make the best presidents." You mean like FDR or Lincoln? Or are you just thinking of Obama while you aim at […]
Posted inOpinion
Teens Need Our Help to Stay Healthy
They don’t always ask, but teens need our help with so many things: homework, learning to drive, dating—and, yes, avoiding unintended pregnancy. While the teen pregnancy rate has declined significantly over the past two decades, it’s still a serious issue in Central Oregon. May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and it’s a good reminder […]
Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides
2016 Woman of the Year: Alice Elshoff
Educator and conservationist protecting Oregon’s natural treasures
As co-founder of Friends of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Alice Elshoff’s patience with the armed occupation near Burns unraveled on Jan. 9. She had patiently watched the armed takeover of the 188,000-acre preserve, admitting that she didn’t take it seriously at first. On that early Saturday in January, however, all that changed. She fired […]
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Liz Lawrence
Bend Police Department’s finest
On a recent ride along with Sgt. Liz Lawrence of the Bend Police Department, the integrity, honesty and caring nature of the officer comes across clear as day. Lawrence, who has been a part of Bend's police force for 25 years, makes herself available 24/7 to help people, leading BPD’s mental health unit, called the […]
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Molly Troupe
Lead distiller at Oregon Spirits Distillers
Molly Troupe took a very interesting path to becoming the lead distiller at Oregon Spirit Distillers. After studying forensic science and chemistry at Southern Oregon University, she then headed to Scotland for a master’s degree in brewing and distilling. Troupe is now blazing a trail through a traditionally male-dominated profession, and her story is a […]
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Sally Russell
Bend City Councilor
Sally Russell says she is ready. Having served as Mayor pro tem, she tells the Source Weekly that she wants to be Bend’s mayor. Russell was first elected to the Bend City Council in 2012 and will soon announce her re-election bid. Unlike many other cities, those who are elected Bend City Councilors choose a […]
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Around the USA in Cannabis News
This week brings sad news from Hawaii, where Woody Harrelson’s application to open a medical marijuana dispensary was rejected by state officials. The state approved eight applications out of 60 submitted. The eight stores permitted under state law in Hawaii will consist of three in Honolulu, two on the Big Island, two on Maui, and […]
