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Nicole Vulcan

Nicole Vulcan became Editor of the Source in 2016 and was promoted to Editor in Chief in 2024, managing the Editorial Board and the news team's many investigative projects. She's also at work on her debut book of journalistic non-fiction, titled "Self Medication," which traces Oregon's drug decriminalization efforts in the 21st Century, and tells a parallel tale of her own family’s losses from fentanyl addiction in the age of Measure 110. With all of that on her plate, send snacks. Catch up with the adventures at her book's Substack, called Self Medication.

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In Midtown, a Mocktail-Forward Bar

Mike Aldridge of MidCity Smashedburger opens Hosmer in the Waypoint Hotel
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The contours of the drink menu at the new Hosmer bar along Third Street read like your average upscale Bend lineup: Negroni, Shrub, Caipirinha and so on. The twist to these cocktails: they’re all zero-proof — unless you ask for them otherwise. This week, Mike Aldridge, owner of the food cart MidCity Smashedburger, along with […]

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Bend Brewfest Canceled for 2024

Another year, another cancellation for Bend Brewfest.
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Another year, another cancellation for Bend Brewfest. Organizers announced June 10 that the long-standing fest — which has effectively not come back in its original form since the pandemic — is canceled in 2024. The festival was scheduled to take place in the Old Mill on Oct. 4 and 5. “It’s a heartbreaking decision,” wrote […]

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5+ Essentials for a Bend Summer

Grab your paddle board, pack the sunscreen and then check out these other needed items for summer adventures in Central Oregon
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1. Bedrock Sandals Cairn Evo Sandals $120-$140 Mountain Supply 2. Ombraz Armless Sunglasses $160 Mountain Supply 3. Hydro Flask 40oz All Around Travel Tumbler $39.95 Mountain Supply 4. Innova Discs for Disc Golf $10-$20 The Gear Fix 5. Farm to Summit Backpacking Meals $10-15 The Gear Fix According to the team at The Gear Fix, […]

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Westside Taco Co. Relocates to Tumalo

Westside Taco Co., the repeat winner of Best Food Cart in Redmond many years running, has moved its operations to Bend — er, Tumalo, that is.
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When the Source Weekly’s Best of Central Oregon ballot rolls out in the July 4 issue, take note of a change: Westside Taco Co., the repeat winner of Best Food Cart in Redmond many years running, has moved its operations to Bend — er, Tumalo, that is. Chef/Owner Amber Amos moved her giant black food […]

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It’s time for a Summer Adventure!

Tips and Suggestions to Start Your Adventure
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The warm weather is finally here, and I don’t know about you, but I have lakes, rivers, bikes, boats and maybe a few beers on the mind. If that’s your vibe, too, then this week’s issue might be of service. Inside this Summer Adventure issue, we share some outings for the intrepid local and newcomer […]

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A Look Ahead to Foxtail’s “Den”

Nickol Hayden-Cady of Foxtail Bakeshop plans a new, late-night teahouse in downtown Bend
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Fans of Nickol Hayden-Cady’s pastry magic will soon have a place to bask in the goodness. The chef, who closed down Foxtail Bakeshop at the end of the pandemic, is currently fundraising for her new space, in a soon-to-be disclosed location in downtown Bend. We caught up with Hayden-Cady to talk about the new venture, […]

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Hop on the High Desert Food Trail

Local farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets and food and beverage makers have one more week to join the High Desert Food Trail
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Local farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets and food and beverage makers have one more week to join the High Desert Food Trail. The trail is a self-guided tour of up to 50 businesses, helping “connect trail visitors to the high desert’s stunning landscapes, artisanal offerings and resilient agriculture,” explained a press release from the High […]

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Hibachi and Sushi in the Former Rockin’ Dave’s

Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill opened this week along Greenwood Ave., serving up a range of sushi items as well as grilled dinner entrées and yakisoba noodles
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A new, casual Asian spot is now open in the former location of Rockin’ Dave’s in Bend. Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill opened this week along Greenwood Ave., serving up a range of sushi items as well as grilled dinner entrées and yakisoba noodles. While things like the Hibachi Shrimp, Hibachi Steak and Hibachi Chicken are […]

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Asian Style Breakfast Sandwiches in The Grove

Good Egg, owned by the people who brought us Dear Mom Café, opened in The Grove Market Hall this week
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Diners in Northwest Crossing have a new place to grab breakfast. Good Egg, owned by the people who brought us Dear Mom Café, opened in The Grove Market Hall this week. The menu features Asian-style breakfast sandwiches on French-style brioche, along with lunch and after-school snacks. Get your egg sandwiches stuffed with yummy ingredients, but […]

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Restoring a River

Spring at the largest dam removal project in history — part two of a three-part series on the Klamath River
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We’re pulling up to the offices that sit above Iron Gate Dam, now more of a shrinking pile of rubble than a tool of impoundment for millions of gallons of water, when I notice that the map in the truck, showing us how to get there, is no longer accurate. On the screen is a […]

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