Not that you needed an excuse to eat chocolate, but since Valentine’s Day is upon us, the chocolate-loving team at the Source—who can sniff out a bar of chocolate, milk or dark, in the dark, from five miles away—is here with your all-things-chocolate Little Bites. Here’s what’s ahead in the world of chocolate this Valentine’s […]
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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Side Notes 2/8-2/15
Jenny Green Appointed to Oregon Arts Commission and more
Jenny Green Appointed to Oregon Arts Commission Bend artist Jenny Green is known for setting up pop-up contemporary art galleries in Bend and beyond—but now, she’ll also be serving in a key role in Salem. On Jan. 30, the Oregon Arts Commission announced Green’s appointment to the Commission, filling the position previously held by Lawrence […]
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A Winter of Great Music
WinterFest’s lineup offers a little
something for everyone
A quick glance at the events calendar for any given weekend typically reveals one thing: We have a lot of options for music on the regular in Central Oregon. At the upcoming Oregon WinterFest, however, you won’t have to venture from one side of the city to the other to see lots of great acts […]
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Schools: Lessons Learned from the Winter Storms
School district releases a timeline following the massive snowfall and school roof collapse
“…Staff also learned the importance of monitoring snow levels regularly roofs when snow begins to accumulate and regular monitoring will become an established practice.” – Bend-La Pine Schools’ “Lessons Learned, Summary,” Feb. 2 That’s just one of the lessons learned by the staff and administration at Bend-La Pine Schools following the massive snowfalls—and the collapse […]
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Bend Streets Department Proposes Increases to Winter Operations Budget
As of Jan. 26, roughly 60 inches of snow had dropped on Central Oregon this winter. That’s far from the most the area has seen since records have been kept, but it’s still prompting City of Bend officials to consider some changes. The City’s Streets Department is proposing an increase of $270,000 more in the […]
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XC Championships in Bend
Racing for beer, bragging rights or a national championship. Take your pick
If you’re into a wintry round of golf, the River’s Edge Golf Course in the heart of Bend is one of the places to do it. And in 2016 and 2017, it’s also the place for world-class cross country runners to show their chops in what’s proved to be a fairly challenging run on the […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Little Bites
With only a few hundred restaurants and bars to choose from in Central Oregon, surely you must be devoid of tasty bites and food-related activities, right? Totes! Here are a few food-related things you should know about. Jump on the Pup Crawl The 6th Annual Pup Crawl is coming up, combining two of Oregonians’ favorite […]
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Sidenotes: Signs of the Times
Thousands gather in Bend—and millions worldwide—for Women’s Marches
Thousands gather in Bend—and millions worldwide—for Women’s Marches It’s not unusual for upwards of 8,000 people to gather at the Les Schwab Amphitheater for a music show in the summertime—but when thousands gather in the downtown area in the middle of winter, it’s a different thing indeed. On Saturday, event organizers estimate that between 4,000 […]
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Thousands gather in Bend, tens of thousands in Portland at Saturday’s Women’s Marches
Bearing signs such as “Every time you fuck us we multiply” to “Make America Think Again,” the Bend Solidarity March, one of the many Women’s Marches that took place worldwide, drew thousands to Drake Park and downtown Bend Saturday. In Portland, attendance is reported at 100,000. Source reporters attended both the Bend and Portland marches. […]
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Thank you, Dr. King
In celebration of his birthday, feel free to share some of your favorite quotes from civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. here.