Not sure how to handle this year’s family gatherings in a divided nation? Here’s what to talk about, besides the elephant—and the donkey—in the room. Getting the extended family together often has bumps in the road. Make one offhand comment about the hue of someone’s orange self-tanning lotion and you may just find your head […]
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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Hate Rash
As Gov. Brown issues a statement against hate, Central Oregon is not immune to racial incidents
On Monday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued a statement calling for an end to hate in the wake of the election. “Hate has no place in the Oregon we love,” said Gov. Brown. “I refuse to let hate and discrimination divide our state and our people. We must work together as Oregonians and as Americans […]
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Racial incidents reported at a Bend middle school
The Source is currently working this story for publication in the Nov. 17 print edition. Stay tuned for the latest. Students at High Desert Middle School in Bend are reporting a number of racial incidents, seemingly prompted by the outcome of the recent presidential election. While the administration at Bend-La Pine Schools has not confirmed […]
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Fire ‘Em Up
Join WinterFest’s Fire Pits & Sculptures Competition. Win Cash!
Every February, the Deschutes River glows orange in the light of the fire pits and fire-themed artwork that’s part of Oregon WinterFest. The fire pit competition began five years ago and continues to grow in size and talent every year. If you’re a metal artist (or another creative type), this is your chance to shine…or […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Little Bites: Stock Up for Winter
This column is titled “Little Bites,” but this week, the content is a bit bulky. Right now, countless mice are busy storing up goods for the long cold winter ahead. (OK, all except that naughty poet-mouse Frederick, who only stores up colorful poems to tell to his friends in the dead of winter. If you’ve […]
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Little Bites: Helping Homeless Youth
We didn’t need much convincing to attend this beer and food pairing event at Revolvr, but helping a good cause didn’t hurt… As someone inclined to attend events that do more than simply satisfy a desire to party, I often find myself asking the question: Where can a gal get a five-course meal paired with […]
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Building Skills and Stimulating Economic Growth
When it comes to improving educational outcomes for young people, Heart of Oregon Corps is walking the walk.
As reported in the Source Weekly Oct. 19, Oregon’s graduation rate improved from 2014 to 2015, increasing from 72 to 73.8 percent. But even with that increase, our state still ranked third-worst in the nation. Meanwhile, local employers continually lament the lack of tangible job skills among Oregon graduates. Adequate funding for our public schools […]
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Sidenotes: 11/3-11/9
Agreement Reached in Spotted Frog Lawsuit The parties involved in a lawsuit intended to protect the Oregon spotted frog have come to a settlement agreement, which now awaits approval by a U.S. District Court judge. WaterWatch of Oregon and the Center for Biological Diversity filed suit late last year, alleging that operations at the Crane […]
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Best of Both Worlds
Scoutpost marries tandoor-style breads with thoughtful, local ingredients
You’re in a foreign country, immersed by the sights, sounds and tastes of the nation you’re visiting. While you’re loving the experience and the many foods that the adventure brings, after a little while a small part of you starts to wish that for just a few minutes you could transport yourself into your mama’s […]
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Not Guilty: Malheur Trial
Defendants in the 41-day Standoff Will Walk—But Ammon Bundy’s Attorney placed into custody
A federal court jury has found Ammon Bundy and the other six defendants in the Malheur Wildlife Refuge trial not guilty of conspiracy charges. The defendants were charged in connection with their involvement in the 41-day takeover of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in January 2016. As the trial wrapped up, defendant Ammon Bundy’s attorney Marcus […]
