In this week’s episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sally, Executive Director of Think Wild, a Bend-based wildlife conservation center. Sally shares her inspiring journey from working at the Newport Aquarium to leading a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rescue, education, conservation, and habitat restoration across Central and Eastern Oregon. […]
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Gather ‘Round the Fire
A chat with returning singer/songwriters Austin Quattlebaum, Karyn Ann and
Joel Chadd before they play The Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Series this winter
It’s December and the cold weather is officially here. While ski bums and shredders are rejoicing, others may be seeking a little respite to warm their frozen bones. Winters at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse in the Deschutes National Forest are the time to cozy up by the warmth of a fire and take in […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Jeff Knapp 🎧
CEO of Visit Bend
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Jeff Knapp, the newly appointed CEO of Visit Bend, to delve into his journey from a humble start in hospitality to leading one of Oregon’s most celebrated visitor bureaus. Jeff shares stories of his early days in the industry, moving from bussing tables […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Michelle Healy 🎧
Executive Director of Bend Park and Recreation
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer speaks with Michelle Healy, Executive Director of Bend Park and Recreation District, about what makes Bend’s parks and trails some of the most cherished community assets. Michelle shares insights from her extensive background in parks and recreation, which spans from lifeguarding and supervising recreation facilities to […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Paula Dreyer 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Paula Dreyer, a classically-trained pianist and composer based in Bend, Oregon, whose distinctive music draws from Romantic, Impressionistic, and Spanish influences. Paula shares her inspiring journey from early piano lessons to becoming an internationally recognized musician, educator, and author of the popular […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor 🎧
On this week’s episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer, Publisher of The Source Weekly, sits down with Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, to explore the dynamic evolution of Redmond. They delve into the city’s past, its rapid growth, and the ripple effects this expansion has on all of Central Oregon. The conversation also […]
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James Taylor Sells Out Hayden Homes Amphitheater
A highlight of Memorial Day weekend: The ultimate kick-off to Bend’s summer concert season
He was witty. He was funny. He joked about “having to” take an intermission as he flashed his hand-drawn set list board to the audience — something crowds don’t usually get to see (especially at a sold-out show of 6,500 people). He was kind. He was humble beyond belief. And he brought the Central Oregon […]
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Preserve the Will of the Majority. Vote Claridge, Hossick for Deschutes Library Board. ▶ [With Video]
Surprisingly, this library board election really matters. Read our take on two key races that will decide whether voters’ support for a Central Library is upheld.
Video interviews with the candidates appear below. Library board elections have not been a high priority for us in the past — but this time around, there’s a good reason for all of us to be paying closer attention. Our Editorial board remains disappointed in the process surrounding the demise of the Robal Road location […]
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Fresh Dungeness Crab with Spicy Sauce
In-season crab is delicious served cold with a squeeze of lemon and a simple sauce
Tis the season! You may have noticed lately that Dungeness crab is on sale at local markets. Known for its sweet meat, this large crab is harvested on the Pacific coast from Mexico up to Alaska and is in season now. If you’re a lover of this hard-shelled crustacean you may already have your favorite […]
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WATCH: Jamie McLeod-Skinner endorsement interview ▶ [with video]
The Source Weekly’s interview for the Congressional District 5 Democratic Primary
Jamie McLeod-Skinner, running for the Democratic ticket in the May primary for Oregon’s Congressional District 5, chats with the Source Weekly about her platform. Democratic candidate Kurt Schrader, also running in the Democratic primary, did not respond to our requests to join the interview. See our endorsements in the May primary on our Opinion page. […]
