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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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Music on the Metolius, Season Two ▶ [With Video]

A local collaboration brings musicians together to sing, play and celebrate songwriting
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A number of years back I created this section of the paper, called Gung Ho for Shows, to give us yet another place to talk about music, upcoming shows and all things glorious about creativity and sound. This week, I’m taking over Gung Ho to talk about one of my personal, favorite collaborations of the year: […]

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A Room with a View in Hood River

Basecamp at Hood River Hotel for bikes, wine, orchards and plenty of nighttime fun
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Many in Bend have caught wind of what’s going on at the Campfire Hotel, where a fun atmosphere, great food and drink and a host of events have brought not just tourists, but locals to the spot along Third Street in Bend. But Hood River got its dose of this alchemy first, when the same […]

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A Night with the Lights On at the Newly Reopened Shaniko Hotel ▶ [With Video]

The former wool outpost has a population of about 30 — not counting the ghosts
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I don’t think I’m the first one to get a little turned upside down in Shaniko, and I don’t think I’ll be the last. The historic Shaniko Hotel in the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon, along Highway 97, reopened this August after a 16-year closure. Travelers moving between Madras and Biggs Junction sometimes stop in the […]

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Heed Your Head at Breitenbush Hot Springs

Partially destroyed in the 2020 fires, this hot springs gem offers lessons in resilience for changing times
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At the door of the hot-spring-heated sauna at Breitenbush Hot Springs & Retreat Center sits a helpful sign: Heed Your HEAD. Practically speaking, it’s a reminder that the doors to this wonderful dose of rejuvenation are hobbit-sized. Spiritually speaking, it was a reminder to me that entering this sauna, with its mix of steam sent […]

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Helping Houseless Animals,and People, Too

Companion Animal Medical Project offers medical services, food, foster and even adoption services for those without homes
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Domestic animals have been used in therapy and as emotional support companions for humans for decades, and for good reason. “Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure,” suggests a 2018 story from the National Institutes of Health. “Other studies have found that animals can […]

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Terrebonne Depot Operators Call It Quits

Restaurant in iconic train building closing to public Nov. 19
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The operators of the Terrebonne Depot restaurant in Terrebonne are calling it quits. Chefs Jamie and Evan Schwender opened their operation in the former train depot building in 2019, after first running a food cart in Bend and working in other area restaurants. The two announced on the Terrebonne Depot website this week that they’d […]

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Time to Fill Your Pantry for Winter

Bulk buying happens Nov. 11
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Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry, the annual event that lets locals stock up on bulk quantities of local farm goods, is coming up this weekend. The eighth annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event takes place at the Oregon State University Extension parking lot of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds from 11am to 3pm on Saturday. […]

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Bodega Now Open at Bar Rio

Downtown Bend eatery debuts a place for sundries, snacks and sips
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Downtown Bend has a new place for grab-and-go convenience items. Bodega, adjacent to the newly revamped Bar Rio along Wall Street, offers a host of items not readily available in the downtown area, including toiletries and sundries, as well as a complement of local beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Bodega also offers grab-and-go breakfast […]

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Going Nordic

Founded 60 years ago, the Central Oregon Nordic Club provides opportunities for newcomers and seasoned skiers alike
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If you’ve ever skied to a shelter at Swampy Lakes or Nordeen or Swede Ridge or AC/DC and enjoyed the warm fire and the log-free trails to get there, thank the Central Oregon Nordic Club. For those who’ve yet to learn the joys of Nordic skiing, the club is here for you, too. Founded 60 […]

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Local Chai Maker Begins Public Sales

Kavi’s Chai now available at a handful of Bend spots
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A local chai brand that began to make its debut at events this spring is now available for sale at two local businesses. Kavi’s Chai, created by Bend local Kavi Chokshi, held a kick-off event over the Oct. 29 weekend at both Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe and Turtle Island Coffee, both in downtown Bend. Chokshi started the […]

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