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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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Neighbor Rotisserie Opens in Former Kebaba

Opened by the former owners of Jackson’s Corner and current owners of Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries
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Foodies in Bend have had their eyes on the former Kebaba location on Newport Avenue for quite some time, wondering what would fill the big shoes left by the beloved Mediterranean spot that closed in 2021. Last week, the new concept was fully revealed with the opening of Neighbor Rotisserie. Opened by the former owners […]

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Brunch is on the Menu at Sunriver Brewing Eastside

Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location now has more to offer on the early side, including a new coffee bar, and weekend brunch
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Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location now has more to offer on the early side, including a new coffee bar, and weekend brunch. The brewery’s location on NE Cushing Drive, near St. Charles Medical Center, began offering coffee bar service as of May 20. The “Pub and Coffee Bar” is open daily from 8 to 11am […]

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Bonta Gelato Opens West Side Spot

The new scoop shop is located on the corner of Galveston Avenue and Federal Street, next to 10 Barrel’s west side pub
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Bonta Gelato is opening its new location on Galveston Avenue in Bend on Friday, May 24. The new scoop shop is located on the corner of Galveston Avenue and Federal Street, next to 10 Barrel’s west side pub. This marks the third location for the beloved brand, with two other locations in downtown Bend and […]

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Black Butte Ranch Gets “Most Beautiful” Nod

Designed by Hacker Architects, the building was designed to frame the stunning views of the Cascade Range, with interiors heavy on earth tones and native woods
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Black Butte Ranch has been named among the country’s most beautiful restaurants. The reservations system, OpenTable, collaborated with “PEOPLE” in honor of the magazine’s 50th birthday to name a “most beautiful” restaurant in each state. The winner in Oregon was the lodge west of Sisters. The 22,100-square-foot lodge opened in May 2023, replacing Black Butte […]

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Oregon Spirit Distillers Wins Double Gold in Prestigious Competition

The Bend-based distillery won double gold, the coveted designation, for its Single Barrel/Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey
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Oregon Spirit Distillers just took home six medals at the prestigious San Francisco Spirit Awards, including a double gold. The Bend-based distillery won double gold, the coveted designation, for its Single Barrel/Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey. The title “Bottled in Bond” comes from the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, created to regulate the ingredients […]

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Gung Ho for Open Mics

Let your summer tunes include some from budding local musicians
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It’s officially outdoor concert season in Bend, but that’s far from the only place to catch some tunes while the weather’s warm and the sun shines. Check out one or any of these open mics happening around Central Oregon to get a taste of local talent. Shine Your Light (Open Mic) at The Cellar When: […]

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Bonta and Backporch Head to Redmond

People in Redmond will soon have two Bend favorites to enjoy in the same location.
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People in Redmond will soon have two Bend favorites to enjoy in the same location. Backporch Coffee Roasters announced on social media this week that it is opening its fifth location in the Hub City, and will be sharing a common area in the space with Bonta Natural Artisan Gelato. “This collaborative space acquires a […]

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COCC’s Salmon Bake Happens This Weekend

Saturday marks an annual tradition at Central Oregon Community College
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Saturday marks an annual tradition at Central Oregon Community College. The college’s Native American program and its First Nations Student Union Club host the annual Salmon Bake from 11am to 3pm at the athletic field of the Bend campus. With this event, salmon is roasted in a traditional way, skewered on sticks over an open […]

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Gin Fans, This is Your Moment

This weekend, gin lovers have a place to check out some of the local mixologists making concoctions with their favorite spirit
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This weekend, gin lovers have a place to check out some of the local mixologists making concoctions with their favorite spirit. Crater Lake Spirits is hosting the 2024 Gin Riot Cocktail Competition, the culmination of a two-week voting period in which patrons of local establishments voted on their favorite drink featuring one of Crater Lake’s […]

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A New Shave Ice Spot in Tumalo

Mountain Mahalo truck opening at The Bite
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Shave ice fans, you have a new spot to enjoy a treat. Mountain Mahalo Shave Ice is set to open Mother’s Day weekend at The Bite, where it will be set up for the rest of the warm-weather season. The truck is the new venture for Rebecca and Jordan Barrows, who formerly operated D’Ambrosio Gelato […]

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