Jan 22-29, 2020

News

• Local News

  Wasted in Bend: Plastic Bottles

  Plastic, aluminum or glass? When it comes to what's better to use, there's one clear winner—and it's none of the above.

  By Suzanne Johnson

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Local News

  Keeping the Home Fires Burning

  The City of Bend is changing the rules for cottage clusters, dorm-style group living and quadplexes to address Bend's housing crisis

  By Laurel Brauns

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Local News

  Kids on Climate

  Three young activists weigh in on last year's accomplishments and the outlook for 2020

  By Laurel Brauns

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Local News

  Salmon People

  A chat with Elizabeth Woody, who brings poetic discourse to the environmental movement

  By Laurel Brauns

  Jan 24, 2020

  
• Local News

  Police Use "Chemical Irritants" on Suspected Snow-Blower Thief

  Two nearby elementary schools go on lockout in response

  By Laurel Brauns

  Jan 29, 2020

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  Once It Was, "Where's Walden?" Now, It Might Be, "Where's the Dem?"

  The May primary is not far away. Will we soon get to meet the Democrats running for Greg Walden's seat?

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor

  Jan 22, 2020

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  Chick-fil-A Set to Open, Minus Major Protests

  For some LGBTQ+ community members, boycotting new restaurant is an individual choice, but not a public display

  By Cayla Clark

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Smoke Signals

  OLCC's drawn out application process a burden to the industry

  If you're intent upon breaking into the Oregon cannabis industry right now, you'll find the regulatory sledding to be somewhere between tough and impossible.

  By Jeremy Dickman

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Take Me Home

  Managing Expectations when Buying Rental Property

  With luxury market rentals, a different set of "rules"

  By Christin J Hunter, Broker

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Advice & Fun

  I Have A Gleam... & Spurner Phone

  Charisma is human magnetism.

  By Amy Alkon

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Advice & Fun

  The Unbelievable Trump

  Listen up, puny clucks! Trump need to discuss urgent matter!

  By Tom Tomorrow

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Advice & Fun

  Free Will Astrology—Week of January 23

  "First thought, best thought."

  By Rob Brezsny

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Advice & Fun

  School Lunches of the Future

  The Trump administration has proposed undoing Michelle Obama's Healthy School Lunch Program.

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Art Watch

  Two Grants Ask for Big Ideas

  Oregon Community Foundation and Bend Cultural Tourism Fund grants now open for applications

  By Teafly Peterson

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Source Spotlight

  Source Spotlight: Deb Schoen

  Meet the newest member of the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors

  By Isaac Biehl

  Jan 22, 2020

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  Salute Italian Opens Downtown

  Bond Street now home to contemporary Italian food

  By Nancy Patterson

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Chow

  It's Always 'Sunny' at Bend's New Italian Food Cart

  Chef and co-owner of Sunny Yoga Kitchen expands with a new food cart at The Ale Apothecary

  By Nancy Patterson

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Chow

  Plant-Based Eatery and Juice Spot in the Works

  Deeply Rooted expected to open in March

  By Nancy Patterson

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Chow

  Local Tween Baker is Back

  Season 8, Episode 3 “Sammy Whammy” recap

  By Lisa Sipe

  Jan 29, 2020

  
• Beer & Drink

  Emerging Cocktail & Spirit Trends

  Keep An Eye on Five Fads

  By Lisa Sipe

  Jan 22, 2020

  

Screen

• Film

  May the Source Be with You

  Podcasts, shows and other stuff you love to binge, January edition

  By Jared Rasic

  Jan 22, 2020

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Sounds From Tornillo

  The Lil Smokies' third album is a reflective success that stretches the group's sound

  By Isaac Biehl

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Band Fact Sheet: Pure Bathing Culture

  Get ready for a stripped-down performance for the ages

  By Isaac Biehl

  Jan 22, 2020

  
• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Don't Get Spooked by Good Music

  Scary Busey Releases the Video for "Mine"

  By Isaac Biehl

  Jan 29, 2020

  

Outside

• Outside Features

  Commentary: On Powder and Polka

  With thousands on Century every day, what Central Oregon really needs is a ski train

  By Tim Neville

  Jan 22, 2020

  

Special Issues & Guides

• Happy Hour Guide

  Happy Hour Guide - Winter 2020

  Hold it in your hands, one of two ways

  By The Source Drinking Team

  Jan 29, 2020

  
• Happy Hour Guide

  Trend: Mocktails

  Lookout, traditional cocktails: Mocktails are the drink equivalent to “OK Boomer”

  By Laurel Brauns

  Jan 29, 2020

  
• Happy Hour Guide

  Trend: CBD Cocktails

  Local spots combining the best of both worlds

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Jan 29, 2020

  
• Happy Hour Guide

  Trend: What’s Gin Your Cup?

  With juniper as a key ingredient, it’s no wonder gin-based drinks are trending in Central Oregon… and beyond

  By Isaac Biehl

  Jan 29, 2020

  
• Happy Hour Guide

  Trend: Boozy Coffee

  Saturday morning gets better with the addition of a shot—or two—to that cup of joe

  By Cayla Clark

  Jan 29, 2020

  

Bend Nest

• Best of the Nest

  Best of the Nest 2020

  It's time to vote — Jan. 27 - Feb. 11

  By Bend Nest Staff

  Jan 27, 2020