By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Dr. Ray Seidler, a retired Oregon State University professor and former microbiologist for the Environmental Protection Agency, is on a mission to educate local communities… Read more “Killer Tofu: Local scientist warns of GMO risks”
Category: Community
Trouble on the Rez
Warm Springs searches for path to economic security By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Warm Springs is in trouble. The signs are easy enough to miss. From the… Read more “Trouble on the Rez”
Activist Emi Koyama on Addressing the Roots of Youth Exploitation
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Last week, I wrote about the growing awareness of the sexual exploitation of youth in Central Oregon It’s a controversial topic that many… Read more “Activist Emi Koyama on Addressing the Roots of Youth Exploitation”
Underage and Underground
Central Oregon’s hidden child sex trafficking problem By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As tourists flock to Central Oregon for summer adventure, a more sinister migration is happening… Read more “Underage and Underground”
Closer to Finally Grown Up: Indigo Girls bring iconic folk-rock to Hullabaloo
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly It’s been a long road, but Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have traveled it together since they were kids. The now-iconic Georgia-raised… Read more “Closer to Finally Grown Up: Indigo Girls bring iconic folk-rock to Hullabaloo”
Out of the Closet, Into the Park: Bend celebrates 10th annual LGBT Pride
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly In 2005, about a dozen people gathered at McKay Park for the first ever LGBT Pride celebration in Bend. It was a… Read more “Out of the Closet, Into the Park: Bend celebrates 10th annual LGBT Pride”
Rollin’ Down the River: Freedom Float brings the most casual floaters into its current
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Floating down the Deschutes isn’t just the average Bendite’s favorite summer pastime, it’s also a part of the city’s history. Starting in… Read more “Rollin’ Down the River: Freedom Float brings the most casual floaters into its current”
Central Oregon Gets Gay for Pride Week
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Central Oregon’s LGBT Pride Week kicked off Sunday with a BBQ and picnic in Farewell Bend Park and continues tonight with events… Read more “Central Oregon Gets Gay for Pride Week”
City Appoints Bend Police Chief Jim Porter to Permanent Position
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly City Manager Eric King announced today that he appointed interim Police Chief Jim Porter to a permanent position as head of the Bend… Read more “City Appoints Bend Police Chief Jim Porter to Permanent Position”
Pregaming for the Town-Gown Showdown: Opposing sides in OSU land use debate reveal their colors
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Crossing guards stationed outside the Bend Police and Municipal Court building assisted a slow but steady stream of visitors as they made… Read more “Pregaming for the Town-Gown Showdown: Opposing sides in OSU land use debate reveal their colors”
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