The Source Weekly

The Source Weekly, also known as the Source, is a free weekly newspaper published in Bend, OR. The paper is circulated throughout Central Oregon and covers news, events and culture in the area.[1] The paper is published in print and online every Wednesday.[2]  

History

The paper was founded in 1997 by Aaron and Angela Switzer who still own and operate the weekly publication under their parent company, Lay It Out Inc. The paper is also a member of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia.[3]

In October of 2012, Bend Bulletin reported that the Source Weekly was denied the ability to publish legal notices, since they have no paying subscribers.[4] The Source appealed this decision and was denied again in May of 2012.[5]

In 2019, the Source Weekly partnered with local crowd funding service What If We Could, to create the Central Oregon Gives Campaign,[6] a fundraising campaign for nonprofits.

In May of 2020, the Bend Bulletin and Central Oregon Daily News reported that the Source Weekly was shutting down its print operations. The paper was struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.[7]  After a seven-week hiatus from printing, it was reported that the Source Weekly resumed normal operations.[8]

Awards

In 2011 a Source Weekly reporter was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in their Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

The Source Weekly’s writer Eric Flowers won 2nd place in AAN’s 2013 annual contest.

References
  1. "Verified Audit Circulation". www.verifiedaudit.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  2. "Source Weekly of Bend newspaper in Bend Oregon - MondoTimes.com". www.mondotimes.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  3. coverage, Source Weekly Source Weekly Work Phone:383-0800work Website: http://www bendsource com/ Biographical Info In a region with thin media; reviews, the Source has been a steady presence for the past 18 years in Central Oregon Snappy music; Coverage, Enthusiastic Event; Analysis, Insightful News; ago, the Source is only growing stronger Categories: Member Publication Updated 5 years. "Source Weekly » AAN Publications • Association of Alternative Newsmedia". Association of Alternative Newsmedia. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  4. Bulletin, Elon Glucklich By Megan Kehoe / The Bulletin The. "The Source to cease public notices". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  5. Bulletin, Elon Glucklich / The. "Court denies Source's appeal". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  6. "▶️ Central Oregon Gives: Annual fundraising effort surpasses goal – by $550K". Central Oregon Daily. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  7. Bulletin, BRENNA VISSER The. "Bend's The Source Weekly to stop print publication due to virus". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  8. "The Source Weekly is back in print after 7-week hiatus". Central Oregon Daily. 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
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