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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.
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Celebrating a Century
Deschutes County turns 100
Deschutes County is Oregon’s youngest county, but this month, it’s still turning the ripe old age of 100. It was 1914 when voters approved separating a portion of Crook County—itself part of the giant Wasco County until 1882— to form Jefferson County. In 1916, voters approved the creation of Deschutes County from Crook County. Throughout […]
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Outside Gifts for the Gearhead
From hikes to bikes to back country, you’re the lover of all things outdoors—and this time of year, you’re itching to see what hot new products are out there for you to get your hands on. Never fear, dear gearhead: we have you covered. Whether it’s for you or for the outdoors-obsessed person in your […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Little Bites: Eat, Be Merry and Give Back
Missed Giving Tuesday? That was far from your only chance to give this season. And this time, you can eat, too!
Here are a few ways you can continue to give back this season. Newport Market Shop at Newport Market this December and take part in the 6th annual “Food for February” fundraiser. You choose any amount you want to give upon checkout, and the money will go to the Family Kitchen, a local nonprofit serving […]
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Still Dreaming
A DACA recipient, her employer and the local community brace for what’s next with immigration reform
When longtime Bend resident María Veliz was in high school, she was a 4.0 student. With her academic standing, she may have been planning for college—except that during that time she also began to fully understand her immigration status. Brought to the U.S. by her undocumented parents at age 9, without residency or citizenship status, […]
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Sidenotes 11/23-11/30
Idaho Man Survives a Crash, a Fall and a Swim in the Snake River An Idaho man who stopped to help another driver on Interstate 84 is recovering after a series of crashes left him swimming in the Snake River. Oregon State Police say Steven Arrasmith of Mesa, Idaho, stopped his Jeep behind Steven Bailey’s […]
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What’s Next for the City?
Bend city councilors weigh in
This month the people of Bend voted in four City Council races, electing Bruce Abernethy, Justin Livingston, Bill Moseley and Sally Russell to sit on the council for the next four years, alongside Nathan Boddie, Barbara Campbell and Casey Roats. To get a sense of the issues the City Council will tackle in the upcoming […]
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Love Trumps Hate Rally Draws a Crowd from Both Sides
A look inside Saturday’s rally both against—and for—the new President-Elect.
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Little Bites: Conversation Starters
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 […]
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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 […]
