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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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Bend Mom Charged with Murder

Grand Jury indicts woman believed to have killed her 7-year-old son
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A Bend mother who police believe shot and killed her 7-year-old special needs son is facing charges of aggravated murder in the death. Officers arrested Tashina Jordan at St. Charles Hospital today, according to the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, on charges of aggravated murder. Jordan is listed among the inmates at the Deschutes County […]

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Smoke Levels Explained

If you love the outdoors, here’s what the smoke advisory levels feel like. It’s like a sadness rainbow!
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On Thursday, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for a host of counties in Oregon—including Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties here in Central Oregon. That advisory is in effect until noon Friday. Deschutes County’s air quality has hovered in the “Red” or “Orange” category this week due to a rash […]

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Mayor Debate

Bend’s mayoral race kicks off with a debate involving four candidates
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In May, residents of Bend voted in favor of electing a directly elected mayor—a shift from the previous process of allowing Bend city councilors to name a mayor from sitting city councilors. The deadline to turn in the necessary signatures in order to appear on the November ballot in the mayor’s race is Aug. 28—but […]

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Rock Steady, Aretha

A video of one of our favorite songs from one of our favorite singers of all time
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In homage to the Queen of Soul, who died today in Detroit, Mich., we submit one of our favorite songs from her extensive repertoire. Rest in peace, Aretha Franklin. You are already missed dearly.

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Cops Arrest Man at Redmond Airport

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Redmond Police say a Bend man bit an officer after trying to grab a 3-year-old child near the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Roberts Field August 9. Cops arrested Arnulfo Maldonado, 25, after they say he tried to pull a child away from his mother and father. According to Redmond Police, the child’s father threatened […]

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Best Community Problem Solving

A New Warming Shelter For People In Need
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It was already past the worst of winter when I set foot inside the Sagewood Sanctuary on Greenwood Avenue, near Bend’s downtown. The year 2018 won’t go down as one of the worst winters, but for someone who lives without permanent—and properly insulated—shelter, temps that dip below freezing pose a host of challenges and dangers. […]

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Best Supporters of Local Food

Central Oregon Locavore, Bend farmers markets and High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
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“Every aspect of our lives is, in a sense, a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.” Frances Moore Lappé, author of “Diet for a Small Planet” Locals, how many times have you touted local beer, local culture or the fact that your parents’ parents’ parents came here on the Oregon Trail—thus vetting […]

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Best Dinner

Diego’s Spirited Kitchen
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Bend might get a lot of play when it comes to talking about eats and drinks in Central Oregon—but look out, Beer Town, USA, because Redmond is coming after you with a charm all its own. From brew pubs serving up tasty suds to restaurants with loads of curb appeal, Redmond is far from a […]

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Best Hangover Grub

D&D Grill
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It’s 11 am and your teeth are sporting wooly sweaters. You’re sweating out last night’s six-plus-pack of craft brews, and your mom’s yelling into the basement to turn off the sound on your Fortnite game, or else. Sounds like it’s time for some hangover grub. Lucky for you, your mom doesn’t much care for the […]

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