Probably the most heated debate in Bend right now is how to manage short-term vacation rentals, like Airbnb. Should the city do more than rubberstamp permits to rent out homes? Should the city reign in the number allowed? Should there be increased fees and oversight? And, more broadly, what does all this mean about the […]
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Asked and Answered
“Asked and answered” is a simple, but effective and necessary tenet of the legal system that allows a conversation to move forward, even if both sides don’t fully agree. It is an objection. One attorney may object that the opposing attorney continues to ask the same question, even though an answer has been given. And, […]
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More Than a TV Ad
Leading up to our Endorsement Issue in mid-October, the Source has been conducting interviews with candidates for various offices, from city council to U.S. senate. In the lead-up to that issue, we have been making a concerted effort to provide the most comprehensive election coverage in Central Oregon—and strongly believe we have done so. For […]
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TOP 15 Source Weekly Stories from August
Lately, we’ve been geeking out over Google Analytics. That is, seeing what it is you all enjoy reading most. So we decided to highlight the most-read stories of the last month. Some of the results were no shocker—the Best Of Central Oregon issue and all things local (especially stories about Crow’s Feet Commons) ranked highly. […]
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What Would Andy Griffith Do?
For the past year, under a lease with the city, Crow’s Feet Commons has managed Mirror Pond Plaza. But last Wednesday, the City of Bend unexpectedly declined to renew that lease. (See “Clipping the Crow’s Wings“) Were there specific complaints that Crow’s Feet Commons was poorly managing the space? Not really. Yes, a few grumblings, […]
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My Heart Stood Stihl
New whiskey bar is a homey addition to downtown
Without seeing the menu or drink list, it is apparent from first glance that Stihl—the newest addition to downtown’s drinking smorgasbord in Franklin’s Crossing—is a whiskey bar. The decor is a warm blend of earth tones and copper, bathed in soft yellow light. The stern-faced mustachioed fellow on the sign looks like he might ride […]
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A Healthy Healthcare System
In the political campaigns shaping up for November’s election, perhaps the most heated battleground is the continued tug-of-war over healthcare coverage—namely, Cover Oregon, the effort to provide reasonably priced and comprehensive healthcare for uninsured residents. Leading the charge in Oregon have been gubernatorial hopeful Dennis Richardson and Monica Wehby, who has been lambasting Sen. Jeff […]
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PICK: Bend Summer Festival
FEST—Bend loves an excuse for a street fair and this is summer’s crown jewel. Taking over downtown with live music, artists, food, beer, kids activities and more, Bend Summer Festival brings maximum entertainment with minimal effort. Headliners Larry and His Flask, Patrick Lamb Band and Boxcar Stringband helm the fest’s three stages—main, jazz fusion and locals only. Grab an elephant ear, stroll […]
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Our Picks 7/10-7/17
thursday 10 Munch and Music FREE CONCERT—The Portland-based string-infused quartet Fruition, comprised of whiskey drinking vagabonds, brings its bluegrass America to Bend for the first Munch and Music of its 24th season. Local food and drink vendors satisfy the crowd’s physical appetites while the band meets their aural needs.5:30 pm. Drake Park. Free. friday 11 […]
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Letters 7/2-7/9
TURD TROUBLES Please pick up your dog’s “mojones” [Spanish for crap]. —Wes Oeste IN REPLY TO THE OSU-CASCADES DEBATE I’ve seen this debate rage on for the past several months and the negativity gets old. For very good reasons the college is something Bend definitely needs. First and foremost is economic growth that extends well […]