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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.

nicole@bendsource.com
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Spring Arts and Culture Event Roundup

Spring has sprung up and so has the Bend arts community! Here is a round-up of upcoming events in Central Oregon that are sure to help you welcome the new season
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PEFORMING ARTS The Winery Comedy Tour Embark on a laughter-filled evening at the Winery Comedy Tour, hosted at the charming Wine Shop in Bend. This unique fusion of comedy and wine promises a delightful experience on Thu., March 14, at The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar. 55 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. $13-$20. Piano Showcase […]

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The Brown Owl Closing Its Doors

Named our Food Cart of the Year in 2017, owners end their 10-year run
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A beloved food cart-meets-bar in the Box Factory in Bend has announced its closure. The owners of The Brown Owl, Lisandro and Heather Ramon, announced the spot’s closure on social media this week, with the last day being Fri., March 15. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the bittersweet decision to close our doors,” […]

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Sunny’s Italian Joint Closing

Jackson’s Corner to take its spot in The Grove
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A counter-service restaurant that got its start as a food cart is now closing up shop. Sunny’s Italian Joint, which started out life known as Sunny’s Carrello, was opened by chef Amy Wright and her wife Courtney in 2019. At the time, the couple was also running Sunny Yoga Kitchen, a yoga studio-slash-healthful food spot that […]

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Boxwood Kitchen Becomes Mill Works Pub

Name and menu change for Old Mill eatery
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An Old Mill District restaurant is now a pub. After a short closure and a rebrand, the space formerly known as Boxwood Kitchen recently opened under the name Mill Works Pub. Boxwood closed in late January to undergo a rebrand and redesign. The space reopened March 4, with a new look, more beer taps and […]

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Pinky G’s Pizzeria Opens on Third Street

The former Sergeant’s Cafe on Third Street is now officially a New York style pizzeria
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The former Sergeant’s Cafe on Third Street is now officially a New York style pizzeria. Pinky G’s Pizzeria opened its doors Feb. 25, serving up whole pies and pizzas by the slice, as well as calzones, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, salads and more. Fans of Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” may recognize the brand, […]

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Source Weekly’s 2024 Poetry Month

Let your imagination run wild and submit your poems from March 13-26 for a chance to be published here!
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Here are the details: -The Source Weekly Poetry Contest window will open March 13 and closes March 26. -This year’s theme is “Imagination.” -Submit up to five poems, 30 lines max. Email your submissions to editor@bendsource.com with the title “Poetry Contest” in the subject line. -Include your name, phone and email in the email you […]

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And… We’re Back Here. Why?

In honor of the Women’s Issue, commentary on the state of the country from the Source Weekly’s editor
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I was just getting my feet under me after starting this job as editor when Donald Trump got elected. No one I knew in my progressive circles thought it was possible, but there it was. The day of his inauguration now stands in stark historical contrast to the scene close to four years later. In 2017, […]

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“Wine with Your Gyn” Educates

Two Bend doctors are on a mission to share vital information about women’s health through an honest podcast, with a side of fermented grapes
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Two OB-GYN physicians in Bend have begun a new podcast aimed at educating women about their health — with a little wine to sweeten the deal. Dr. Sarah Hellmann and Dr. Erin LeGrand work together at St. Charles Health System doing a full spectrum of women’s health, from surgery to obstetrics to a general clinical […]

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A Meetup for Females in the Food Industry

Networking with Cultivate Bend
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An ongoing meetup in Bend is bringing together Central Oregon women who work in the consumer products industry. Hosted by Cultivate Bend, a trade organization for the natural products sector of the consumer products industry, the meetup is aimed at women who want to “exchange ideas, discuss challenges, gain insights, and build meaningful relationships,” according […]

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Care for Your Elders

Jattalee Chalernhinthong of Dear Mom Cafe named her restaurant in honor of her mother. But her respect for her elders goes far beyond that.
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On any given weekday, the lunch hour at Dear Mom Cafe can get fairly raucous, a line of tables pressed together, serving a group of elders who frequent the Thai restaurant. Co-owner Jattalee Chalernhinthong, known as JJ, takes pleasure in letting the group languish as long as they like, sometimes sticking around long after the […]

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