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North America’s Oldest Evidence of Man?

Dig uncovers treasures that could be the oldest in the Western Hemisphere
Brian Jennings

The backcountry of Central-Eastern Oregon is surrounded by a sea of sagebrush from horizon to horizon. On these lands, managed by the Federal Bureau of Land Management, the winds are often screaming. On this morning in September, however, the winds are calm, except for a whisper blowing through the sage. It’s at this archaeological site […]

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Commuting Drug Sentences

Should Oregon’s governor take a cue from the President?
Steve Holmes

Should you have to stay in prison when your crime is no longer a crime? Last week, Smoke Signals detailed the difficulties facing people who have been convicted of cannabis-related felonies. Even after repaying their debt to society, these folks have great difficulty finding jobs, housing, loans and other basic necessities of modern life in […]

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Letters 9/14-9/21

The Source Staff

In response to “Scuba Dooba Do,” (8/31): I feel compelled to comment on the Scuba Dooba Do! article in the Sept. 1 issue of The Source Weekly. Sarah Clark, a Central Oregon Diving member, was quoted several times. One quote is troubling to me: “So when we certify people here, they have more tools and […]

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How to Handle the Housing Crisis?

As a UGB proposal is approved by the City Council, Bend 2030 works toward solutions on other parts of the home front
Jaclyn Brandt

In 2014, Bend 2030 sent out a survey asking locals to weigh in about housing. They received 600 responses from people of all walks of life—many who have had difficulty finding housing. A Sampling of Responses: “My family had to find a new home this past April due to our landlords deciding to sell the […]

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Sides Notes 9/14-9/21

Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Two-Year-Old Killed in Hwy 20 Crash A crash involving three vehicles on Highway 20 Sunday left a two-year-old child dead and several others hurt. According to the Oregon State Police, Sherwood resident David Fincher was driving his Toyota Tacoma eastbound west of Tumalo Sunday morning when he lost control on a corner and crossed the […]

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A Leap of Fun

If your boss tells you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?
Russ Axon

As I stood on the edge of the platform—my toes gripping the carpet that separated me from a 300-foot drop—I tried not to look down. Otherwise I might not jump. And I wanted to jump. Crazy, right? Not entirely. This past weekend I was on assignment at Central Oregon Bungee Adventures, a company operating from […]

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Go Here 9/14-9/21

Russ Axon

Railroad Open House All aboard for a train ride that packs a lot of fun into a small setting! The Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club and Central Oregon Area Live Steamers will host their 21st Annual Open House at 21520 Modoc Lane Sept. 17 and 18. Guests can check out expansive model trains and ride […]

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Back to Our Roots

Bend’s best festival turns 10
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

Bend Roots Revival is back for its 10th annual show Sept. 23-25 and once again, the lineup is even larger and the bench is deeper. The variety of musical genres is also incredibly varied as the stages will sport the likes of blues, bluegrass, hip-hop, electronic, funk, jazz, country and back around to good, old-fashioned […]

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God Loves Ugly

Atmosphere is on the horizon
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

Sean Daley (AKA Slug) changed my life when I was 21 years old. I was a rock kid, mostly into Built to Spill, Nirvana and Radiohead, but when I heard Atmosphere’s “Lucy Ford” (2001) for the first time I knew that hip-hop music was the gospel and I wanted to spread the good word. Daley […]

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