You’ve probably heard of the Teacher of the Year program, honoring one exceptional teacher in each state annually. This year, though, Oregon is honoring not just one teacher, but a baker’s dozen. The Oregon Department of Education announced in May that it’s expanding its Teacher of the Year program to include a regional Teachers of […]
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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Two Votes Decides House 53 Republican Primary
Redmond real estate agent to be on ballot in November
Headed for the November ballot as the Republican in the House District 53 race: Jack Zika—by a nose. The Deschutes County Clerk’s office announced today that they’ve completed the recount—required by state law when the number of votes between candidates is less than half of one percent of the total votes cast—for the May primary […]
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The Storm Behind Stormy
A tossed wallet, a DA investigation and a ‘lost’ surveillance video in the wake of Stormy Daniels’ Bend appearance
An adult film star, in town to perform in a strip club, as she continues to battle the President of the United States over an alleged affair. This stuff just doesn’t happen all that often in Bend, Ore.—but it did last month. It was a one-night appearance, but Stormy Daniels’ performance at Stars Cabaret May […]
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Collabs for Creative Writers
Literary festival offers an outlet for writers and fans of the written word
Picture a writer in her element.Does a lonely desk in a tucked-away locale come to mind? It might—but for a working writer, that’s really just part of the story. Doing the work of writing may very well require that quiet location—but afterward, the writer needs to sell her work, and often, to communicate with her […]
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Mmmm… Donuts!
Friday is National Donut Day. Here’s where to get a free one
It’s the perennial question: Are you a cake donut person or a raised donut person? Before you answer, think carefully. This could signal something about your personality. Just kidding. The type of donut you prefer has absolutely no bearing on who you are as a person. Unless you don’t like donuts at all, of course… […]
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UPDATED: Hiker Finds Body East of Bend
Oregon State Medical Examiner determined the body found east of Bend is Sara Gomez
Updated on 5/30 at 4:40pm. Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel’s office released statement today that the Oregon State Medical Examiner positively identified the body found by a hiker last week as that of 24-year-old Sara Gomez. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation by the M.E. “Sara Gomez was a strong, […]
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Buehler Gets the Repub Gov Nomination; Baney Loses to Adair
Results of the May 2018 primary
Less than 30 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the May 15 primary—yet despite that low voter turnout, some won; some lost. Here are the results of interest to people in Central Oregon, according to unofficial results from the Oregon Secretary of State: 9-115 City of Bend Five-Year Operating Levy for Fire and Emergency […]
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Get the Goods
In honor of the Source’s bike issue, local bike shops offer their recommendations for great gear—and rides they love
Adam Fancher & Cary Griffin Project Bike Gear stoke: OneUp EDC (Everyday Carry) tool system. “The EDC tool system allows you to carry all of the essential tools needed to stay riding on the trail and avoid hiking your bike back to the trail head. The best part being with some additional set-up you can […]
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Say What, Science?
EPA head Scott Pruitt announces a change to research policy, and Oregon leaders are pissed
This afternoon, Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt announced a proposed change that stands to limit what types of scientific research can be used when writing regulations for the agency. Under the newly-proposed change, the EPA would only be able to use studies that include publicly-available data. Pruitt’s move is intended to foster […]
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Deschutes Shifts Gears with its Roanoke Brewery
CEO Lalonde shares details about the company’s latest moves
The Deschutes Brewery facility planned for construction in Roanoke, Va. isn’t off the table—but plans have changed a bit. Instead of striking a deal with the City of Roanoke to get its land for free, the Bend-based company is going to buy the land outright. In 2016, the craft brewer announced that it would build […]
