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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.

nicole@bendsource.com
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Up at the Lake

Suttle Lodge gets the warm weather season going with the reopening of the iconic Boathouse
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Sunset over the water, a fire popping out sparks, and friends clinking glasses of bubbles. It’s an idyllic vibe, characteristic of the everyday experience at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse. But what’s really standing out for me: The dogs. Little dogs. Big dogs. Fierce dogs and friendly ones, sniffing around in the sand. When you […]

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Differing Surveys; Differing Results

Results mixed on Deschutes River Trail Bridge
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In April, state Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver) amended House Bill 2027 from its original language to, according to the current bill’s summary, prohibit “person, public body or local service district from constructing bridge on Deschutes River within certain segments of Deschutes Scenic Waterway.” The bill was approved by the Oregon House April 27 and scheduled […]

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Book Talk: Mountain Bike Bend

Bend cyclist and writer releases book
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Bend cyclist and writer Katy Bryce’s new guidebook, “Mountain Bike Bend,” came out early this year. We sat down with the author to talk shop. Source Weekly: What’s unique about Bend’s trails? Katy Bryce: It’s very accessible, and very family friendly. Our trails are fairly mellow when you compare it to Tahoe or Moab that […]

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BREAKING: Deschutes River Trail bridge off the table, at least for now

Oregon Parks director decides against rule change
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The dream of a pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River along Bend’s southern boundary may have slipped downstream—at least for the foreseeable future. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Lisa Sumption announced this morning that she will not pursue a rule amendment on the Upper Deschutes State Scenic Waterway. State parks rules currently dictate that […]

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U.S. House passes American Health Care Act

Next up: A vote in the Senate
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Members of the U.S. House passed their version of a health care bill today, in an effort to roll back the efforts of the Obama administration and the Affordable Care Act.  If passed by the Senate (and signed by the president) the House bill, titled the American Health Care Act, would offer tax credits to […]

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Inside Planned Parenthood

As defunding looms, we look inside our local clinic
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As the threat of defunding Planned Parenthood looms on the national stage, we sat down with the staff at the only Oregon Planned Parenthood east of the Cascades to find out how they spend their days. Every Thursday, a group of demonstrators stand on a sidewalk on Bend’s NE Division Street, holding signs in protest […]

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She Flies With Her Own Wings

A spotlight on Oregon’s two female governors
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She flies with her own wings. Could Oregon have a more fitting state motto? In 1987, then-Secretary of State Barbara Roberts introduced a bill to change Oregon’s motto from the previous Latin version, Alis Volat Propitis, to its English version, “She flies with her own wings.” Kind of a fitting move for the woman who […]

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Over 1,000 Uber Drivers Ready to Take Central Oregon for a Ride

Uber service begins May 4 in Bend and Redmond; Sisters soon to follow
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As of 10 am Thursday, the transportation networking app, Uber, will be open for business in Bend and Redmond. Redmond Mayor George Endicott and Bend Mayor Casey Roats took a ceremonial ride in an Uber car Wednesday, somewhat unceremoniously beginning what could be a brisk business for the San Francisco-based app that connects drivers to […]

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A big gift from Bend to Nicaragua

Seven tons of equipment sent to Nicaraguan fire service
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While you were preparing for your Earth Day festivities last week, firefighters in the tiny country of Nicaragua were celebrating the arrival of a big gift, courtesy of the Bend Fire Fighters Foundation.  Last week, the Condega Bomberos Project, part of the Bend Fire Fighter’s Foundation, delivered over 7 tons of used, but usable firefighting […]

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