After its inception in 2004, the Deschutes Public Library Foundation‘s “A Novel Idea” concept is no longer, well, novel—but it continues to be a forum that brings people together under the noble banner of reading good literature. When I picked up a copy of the 2017 Novel Idea selection, “Homegoing,” by Ghanian-American author Yaa Gyasi, […]
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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This just in: Rep. Greg Walden announces a Bend town hall
Rep. Walden to hold at least six town halls in Oregon this April.
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Wyden, Blumenauer announce “Path to Marijuana Reform” legislation
Three new bills are aimed at de-scheduling the cannabis industry, allowing businesses to claim tax credits and deductions, and adding a federal excise tax.
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Get Your Garden On
Spring is here, time to prep
There may be the occasional flake flying, but still, the time for prepping the garden is upon us. For those with established gardens, you may even be seeing the first tendrils of life springing up from the soil. For the rest of you, there’s plenty of help out there to get your garden growing—or to […]
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What to eat with that beer?
Turns out, there are certified professionals who can probably help
In honor of the Beer Issue, we’re turning our attention this week to beer pairings. When you’re in a well-heeled restaurant with an abundant wine list, it comes as little surprise to see a sommelier—a wine steward—approach your table to help you pair the perfect combo of food and wine. But think about it: Wine […]
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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon
Last week, the author of the recently-released book, “Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon,” Eli Boschetto, rolled into Bend for a talk at Roundabout Books. The book is one of several installments broken down by location (Oregon, Washington, etc.), with book sections further broken into “manageable sections” that people can do in a few days […]
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Oregon’s unemployment rate drops to 4 percent
Oregon’s jobless rate the lowest it’s been since comparable records were kept
New figures from the Oregon Employment Department signal a different story than the one you may be hearing nationally: That people are out of work and that the economy is suffering. Here in Oregon, it appears to be the opposite. According to data released today, Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.0 percent for the month […]
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Scenes from Sen. Merkley’s Redmond town hall
Hundreds attend the Oregon senator’s public meeting
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Sign of Spring: Bend’s Whitewater Park opening again
Channel opens March 18
It’s a sure sign of warm weather in Bend: The sight of floaters, kayakers and other boaters passing through Bend Park and Recreation’s Whitewater Park. According to the Park district, the Whitewater Park is back open as of March 18, after a winter of work intended to improve performance in the channels. “The winter modifications […]
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Don’t Call It a Bar
Bendistillery opens its downtown tasting room
You’re leaving work downtown and the mood to whip up a locally-made martini strikes you on the way home. While you could head over to one of the liquor stores that hover in the nether regions of Bend (read: away from downtown), nowadays, you don’t necessarily have to. Another option now available to you: pop […]