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Dec 18-24, 2008

Vol. 12, No. 51

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Local News

It's All Moon Mountain in 2009

Takin' it to the Tower.We've hinted of this for a while, but now can finally confirm that 2009 will indeed yield a new disc from

By The Source Staff
Dec 17, 2008
Local News

Rescue Me: Cash-strapped owners are ditching horses and not always humanely

Recession and rising hay prices have made it harder for rescues to get animals adopted. Tiffany Offsteader carries a pocketful of carrots and wears a

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Local News

Our Strange Stud Fetish

It's one of those "66" days in Bend - 6 degrees on the thermometer and 6 inches of snow on the ground - so it

By The Source Staff
Dec 21, 2008
Local News

Your All-Smiles-All-the-Time Newspaper

The Bulletin's copy desk must be under standing orders to put a positive spin on the headline of absolutely every story, no matter how grim

By The Source Staff
Dec 19, 2008
Local News

"Peace Bridge" Draws the Wrath of the Right

The right-wing Oregon Catalyst blog couldn't resist taking a poke at the Bend City Council for voting to designate the Portland Avenue bridge the "Peace

By The Source Staff
Dec 18, 2008
Local News

Judge Declares Open Season for Libel on Web

An Oregon judge has handed down a ruling that will make it easier for anonymous posters to libel people on-line - and make it just

By The Source Staff
Dec 17, 2008
Local News

On-Line Games Let You Give It Your Best Shoe

Are you sick, tired, fed up, disgusted, depressed and angry after eight long, long, LONG years of George W. Bush? Do you wish there was

By The Source Staff
Dec 17, 2008

Editorial

A Cozy Little Business Get-Together

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Editorial

The Loafer Lob Heard Round the World: Bush's dodge ball skills, cooling out in Dubai, and more.

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Letters to the Editor

Fight For Your Right

This week's Letter of the Week comes in from a man we know only as "Hob." We can't think of a more pressing issue for

By Mike Bookey
Dec 17, 2008
Letters to the Editor

Bring Back the Vuarnets

Go figure, haven't opened your rag in quite some time due to its dissapointing (SIC) content, but seeing as it was either The Source or

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Letters to the Editor

Candy Cigarettes Need to Go

Bend's newest store, Powell's Sweet Shoppe on Wall Street, is a delight for kids and grownups alike: a treat for the eyes and the spirit.

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Letters to the Editor

A Familiar Ring

I was reading the article that Eric Flowers wrote about the status of the Bend UGB. I do not think that the citizens of Bend

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Letters to the Editor

Bank Blast Preventable

Sounds like Darwin's' theory was definitely at work there. It's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of - cops bring the bomb (or "suspicious device")

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Letters to the Editor

Pedal to the Metal

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008

Culture Features

Frumpy, Fugly Fun: Ugly Christmas sweater parties - the new intentionally tacky holiday tradition

By Mike Bookey
Dec 19, 2008
Picks

Our Picks for the Week of 12/17-12/25

By The Source Staff
Dec 17, 2008

Chow

Carnivores Can't Go Wrong: Tumalo Feed Co. remains right on the money

The Tumalo JartiniCraving a good steak, but don't feel like getting all gussied up and blowing your whole paycheck on dinner? You might consider the

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Chow

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

The latest casualty on the Central Oregon dining sceneThe fallout from Bend's housing crash continues to ripple through the broader local economy, particularly the restaurant

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Chow

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

The latest casualty on the Central Oregon dining sceneThe fallout from Bend's housing crash continues to ripple through the broader local economy, particularly the restaurant

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008
Chow

Carnivores Can't Go Wrong: Tumalo Feed Co. remains right on the money

The Tumalo JartiniCraving a good steak, but don't feel like getting all gussied up and blowing your whole paycheck on dinner? You might consider the

By Eric Flowers
Dec 17, 2008

Film

The Right Stuff: Bleak Swedish vampire tale hits all the right veins

By Mike Bookey
Dec 17, 2008
Film

Bad Humans, No Planet: Latest in end-times Keanu melodramas works...as a sleep-aid

By Mike Bookey
Dec 17, 2008

Sound Stories & Interviews

Smashing Up the Midtown

What the hell is the "Domino Ron"?Those who've driven by the Midtown Music Hall in the past week may have noticed the boarded up window

By The Source Staff
Dec 17, 2008
Sound Stories & Interviews

Prime Timers: Local musicians Bo Reynolds and Carl Ventis prove they have staying power

By Mike Bookey
Dec 17, 2008
Sound Stories & Interviews

Running (or not) On Empty: The B Foundation provides some roadside assistance

By The Source Staff
Dec 17, 2008

Outside Features

Finally!: The snow is here, so start making plans

By Pam Stevenson
Dec 17, 2008