For the average beer-loving young Oregonian, it might be hard to imagine a time when brew pubs were not the center of the state’s cultural universe and when historical landmarks, such as poor farms and Catholic schools, fell into ruin instead of starting new lives as hotels or bars/pubs/restaurants. In short, it’s kinda hard to […]
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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Bend’s First Queer-Owned Coffee Shop and Gathering Space Opens
Turtle Island Coffee Shop opens just ahead of the big Pride party weekend
This weekend, venues around Central Oregon are hosting parties to celebrate Pride. Celebrations in honor of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community include a Friday night “Cliché Queer” dance party at Volcanic Theatre Pub on the west side and the Saturday night “Big. Queer. Party.” at Open Space on the east side. Right in the middle of all […]
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Late Night Eats: Ramen
Chomp Chomp “ramen window” open for late night business
It’s no secret that Bend is something of a sleepy town. Want late-night food? Better hope Taco Bell is staffing its drive-thru, or that the D&D isn’t too packed with revelers. For those craving something yummy on the late side, Chomp Chomp has an option available for night owls: Late Night Ramen! The downtown eatery […]
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Kebaba Flavors are Back… a Bit
Hummus from Kebaba available at Pizza Mondo for limited time
Lovers of Mediterranean flavors were pretty bummed when Kebaba on Newport Avenue closed over the pandemic. But now, the owners of the former Kebaba – who also operate Pizza Mondo — have brought back some of the love. The beloved hummus from Kebaba can now be found at Pizza Mondo in downtown Bend, on a […]
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Juneteenth is Coming
With a full weekend of celebration ahead for June 17 and 18
in Central Oregon, we chat with one of the organizers of the
Black-led event
Juneteenth, an amalgam of “June” and “19,” marks the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas, were alerted that they’d been freed from slavery – and had actually been freed two years prior. Today, Juneteenth is a celebration day and a day of remembrance, celebrated nationwide, including in Central Oregon. We sat down for […]
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Overnight on a Bike
Tips for bike touring and bike packing, from a semi-new explorer
A few years back I went to a bike touring workshop at The Gear Fix, hosted by two awesome femmes who’ve pedaled everywhere from Mexico to the Great Divide. They were passionate about showing others how relatively simple and freeing it can be to ride bikes for days on end. I bought my first piece of […]
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Cookouts + Beer: Sounds Like Summer
The Suttle Lodge and Boathouse is the place to be on Wednesdays
The Suttle Lodge is a fun place to be nearly anytime – but summer on the lake is pretty special. For those looking for a mid-week getaway and a bit of fun, add Wednesdays at the Suttle Lodge & Boathouse to the calendar. Every Wednesday in summer the Lodge hosts a Brewery Cookout featuring a […]
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Distillery Day for Dad
Get your whiskey on
Mother’s Day is all about brunch. Father’s Day is kind of a barbecue day… but for those looking to get out and about for Dad’s special day, Oregon Spirit Distillers is doing Father’s Day at the Distillery. Dads get a free Glencairn glass and a taste of Oregon Spirit’s new malt whiskey. The event takes […]
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Rewind: Shows We Saw This Week
Summer in Central Oregon is a musical feast. Here’s a recap of what the Source team enjoyed
The Source staff is pretty spoiled when it comes to seeing live music. Between invites from press people and hosting some of our own shows through our colleagues at Lay It Out Events, we see a lot of music! Throughout the summer, look for this occasional column recapping the shows we saw and what we […]
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Cake Shop Plans Ribbon Cutting
Nothing Bundt Cakes will open in Bend this April
The bundt cake franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes opened up a location in east Bend this April. Now, the Bend Chamber is hosting a ribbon cutting, complete with free cake! The locally owned franchise will host the ribbon cutting on June 1, starting at 9:15 am. The event includes free cake, non-alcoholic drinks and a raffle […]