Advocates make the case for greater wilderness protections By Erin Rook, Source Weekly The rugged expanses of the American West have long supported local economies through rural… Read more “Wide Open Spaces”
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What’s in a Name?
Transgender students start the year with more support By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Starting a new school year brings more changes than just the transition from summer… Read more “What’s in a Name?”
Meet in the Middle: City proposes compromise with Crow’s Feet Commons
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly When the Source first reported last week that the City of Bend would not renew Crow’s Feet Commons’ lease on the 500 square feet… Read more “Meet in the Middle: City proposes compromise with Crow’s Feet Commons”
Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jason Levin shares his vision for the state of Oregon
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Though most coverage of Oregon’s gubernatorial race focuses on the two big-party candidates, we wanted to give a voice to some of… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jason Levin shares his vision for the state of Oregon”
Clipping the Crow’s Wings
City denies Crow’s Feet Commons’ plaza lease renewal By Erin Rook, Source Weekly It’s 9 a.m. on a Friday, and the Mirror Pond Plaza is already bustling… Read more “Clipping the Crow’s Wings”
Sinless Sweets: Plant-Based Pies make healthy taste good
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Barclay Losse has a sweet tooth. He also has diabetes. About a year and a half ago, Losse started experimenting with desserts… Read more “Sinless Sweets: Plant-Based Pies make healthy taste good”
Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Senator Jeff Merkley and Neurosurgeon Dr. Monica Wehby
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly The race between incumbent Sen. Jeff Merkley and his opponent Dr. Monica Wehby is heating up. Merkley, who served five terms in the Oregon House of… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Senator Jeff Merkley and Neurosurgeon Dr. Monica Wehby”
Modern-day Disciples?
Cult survivor alerts Bendites to the Brethren By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Anna Flowers was driving down Third Street in mid-July when a cyclist caught her eye.… Read more “Modern-day Disciples?”
City Council Roundup: SWIP suit raises questions about spending
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly On a City Council agenda packed with development and infrastructure issues, only one item inspired debate at the Aug. 6 meeting. Tucked… Read more “City Council Roundup: SWIP suit raises questions about spending”
Whatcha Doing, Candidate?: Knute Buehler and Craig Wilhelm
Buehler and Wilhelm distinguish their campaigns for House District 54 By Erin Rook, Source Weekly In a recent Bend Chamber debate between House District 54 candidates Knute Buehler (R) and Craig… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate?: Knute Buehler and Craig Wilhelm”
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