Labor representative Yaju Dharmarajah joins Oregon Civil Rights Council By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian last week announced the appointment of Bend’s own Yaju… Read more “A Voice for Central Oregon”
Category: Community
Far From Ferguson
Bend responds to national conversation on race and police force By Erin Rook, Source Weekly From the signs carried by marchers to the name of the event,… Read more “Far From Ferguson”
The Other Side of the Fence: As Bend grows, neighborhood tensions rise
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly At the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, local residents once again lined up to offer testimony on vacation rentals. It has been… Read more “The Other Side of the Fence: As Bend grows, neighborhood tensions rise”
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”
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?”
Best of Central Oregon 2014: Best Produce
Bend Farmers’ Market By Erin Rook, Source Weekly There’s nothing quite like biting into a sweet, tender peach picked at the height of ripeness. It’s a rare… Read more “Best of Central Oregon 2014: Best Produce”
Best of Central Oregon 2014: Best Calves
Bike Mechanic Barb Bohm-Becker By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Every type of athlete has a muscular calling card (think: swimmers’ sculpted lats, runners’ killer quads). For cyclists,… Read more “Best of Central Oregon 2014: Best Calves”
The Sound and the Fury: Volcanic owner challenges noise ordinance
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly In June 2013, members of the local music scene applauded changes to the city’s noise ordinance following a judge’s ruling that the previous code… Read more “The Sound and the Fury: Volcanic owner challenges noise ordinance”
Hotel, Motel, Neighborhood Inn?
Westside residents push back against vacation rentals By Erin Rook, Source Weekly “That’s a vacation rental,” Stephen Junkins says, pointing to a modest but well-maintained mill house… Read more “Hotel, Motel, Neighborhood Inn?”
