Hold onto your hats and bust out those fancy cardboard goggles, because the Great American Eclipse is headed our way August 21, 2017. Here’s a map of the path of totality for Oregon, courtesy of NASA. You go, science. We got your back. Wanna see the interactive map of the entire eclipse path? NASA has that […]
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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Behind the Scenes: Inside Pickathon
Looking at our favorite festivals
Where unknown bands become old friends, all in the span of a weekend It was 2006 and I was a total noob to the force that is Pickathon. I distinctly remember Scott and Seth Avett playing in the smallish Galaxy Barn, their hair bouncing as they belted out the tunes that would hurl The Avett […]
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Oregon’s Congressional delegation reacts to the president’s proposed budget
Sen. Wyden says the budget ‘belongs in the trash can.’
When it comes to the proposed fiscal year 2018 budget issued today by the president, some of Oregon’s leaders didn’t waste time weighing in. From Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley (D): “News flash to Donald Trump: Most Americans don’t have their own skyscrapers and jets and golf courses. They’re working long hours; stressed out about how […]
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“They want us to turn on our neighbors, and it will never happen.” Reactions from Manchester
Perspectives on the Manchester bombing.
As the United Kingdom goes on high terror alert and reels from Monday’s bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, people have been donating blood in high numbers. As the investigation into the bombing continues, one Manchester man gave an emotional interview, pledging support for all citizens of Manchester, no matter what they […]
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Up at the Lake
Suttle Lodge gets the warm weather season going with the reopening of the iconic Boathouse
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
