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”
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Not Just for Burgers Anymore: Grilling fruits and veggies with Chef Bethlyn Rider
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Vegetarians are the black sheep of the summer barbecue. At a meal where the centerpiece is typically not one, but many varieties… Read more “Not Just for Burgers Anymore: Grilling fruits and veggies with Chef Bethlyn Rider”
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”
Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Mark Capell announced today that he will run for a third term on the Bend City Council. He was first elected to council in… Read more “Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term”
Cabin Fever: Dogwood Cocktail Cabin elevates downtown drinking
By Erin Rook and Brianna Brey, Source Weekly Bend is a beer town through and through (see this week’s feature). The downtown drinking and dining scene is… Read more “Cabin Fever: Dogwood Cocktail Cabin elevates downtown drinking”
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”
Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jodie Barram says she’s building connections to bring jobs
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Jodie Barram has no illusions about what government can do. She says she knows the power of public office is in the strength… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jodie Barram says she’s building connections to bring jobs”
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”
Out of Town 6/26-7/3
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly portland friday 27 David Sedaris Known for his self-deprecating autobiographical essays and uncanny ability to make life’s awkward moments laugh-out-loud funny, David… Read more “Out of Town 6/26-7/3”
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