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Makin’ Soup in the Maker’s District

123 Ramen offers a cozy lunch or dinner spot on the east side
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

A small history lesson for you, Benditos: It was 1958 when Japanese company Nissin rolled out the first iteration of the instant noodle—that phenomenon now well-loved by college students with only a microwave to feed them, and middle schoolers whose parents haven’t quite taught them to cook anything else. Fast forward, and behold! Instant noodles, […]

Posted inCulture

Let’s Talk it Out

The Conversation Project works to build bridges with words
Annette Benedetti

If there’s one thing people can agree on, it’s that the 2016 election revealed a divided nation. With little to no sign of closing anytime soon, many are looking for a way to bridge the chasm that exists between social and political circles. In partnership with local nonprofits and community groups, Oregon Humanities is working […]

Posted inNews

The Many Faces of Homelessness

On a dirt road, much closer to town than you think, the masses are commuting in from their makeshift camps in the High Desert.
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

Get a job, they say. Find a home, people shout. But for Central Oregon’s homeless population, every story is unique, and the ultimate solutions far from black and white. Each Monday, volunteers head out to Bureau of Land Management lands near Redmond with water and propane donated by St. Vincent de Paul. The volunteers estimate […]

Posted inOutside

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Special Olympics, St Paddy’s Day Dash & Photography Workshop
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

Ready to get outside? With these upcoming events, you have no excuse to stay indoors… February 25-26 Special Olympics Oregon Winter Games Celebrate hard work and determination with an epic weekend of competition as Special Olympic athletes compete in alpine, snowboarding, cross country and snowshoeing events. Roughly 200 athletes and 100 coaches will participate in […]

Posted inOpinion

Letters 2/15-2/22

The Source Staff

In Response to, Where’s Walden? Hundreds Picket Rep. Walden’s Bend Office (2/14) Why won’t Greg Walden have an in-person town hall in Bend? Thousands have been requesting one and even picketing for one. Instead he had ones in supporter towns with populations of 1,000 or less. — Linda Balsiger, via bendsource.com Come to Bend, Greg, […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Beer in Paradise

On a tour of U.S. beer, we find decent brew on the Florida Keys
Kevin Gifford

After enduring a winter that nobody needs any reminder of, the concept of a tropical getaway might sound pretty appealing to a wide swath of Bendites right about now. That getaway can be found on the faraway Florida coast, where enjoying a decent drink by the waterfront no longer means resigning oneself to Coronas and […]

Posted inOutside

Natural World: Lets go birding!

Jim Anderson

If you’ve been wanting to get into birding, now’s the time. The East Cascades Audubon Society and a group of dedicated birders have set up the “Oregon Birding Site Guide” website, providing maps and directions to the some 1100 birding sites in Oregon. Start by going to ecaudubon.org, which will open the ECAS home page. […]

Posted inCulture

Picks 2/15-2/23

The Source Staff

Tony Smiley Winterfest Pre-Party Thursday 16 LOOP NINJA — If you’re raring to go for this year’s Winterfest, this will settle your Thursday night pre-party jitters. Smiley, also known as the Loop Ninja, loops his way through genres including rock, hip- hop, reggae, fusion, 80s and more. Come for the music; stay for the awesome […]

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