Mountain Burger has been serving up some creative eats since opening in Northwest Crossing in September – and while much of that creativity has come in the way of inventive “burgers of the week” dreamed up by members of the staff, this week, it’s also found in a sweet treat made in honor of St. […]
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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St. Patty’s Day Food at Ale Apothecary
The start of new food pairing options at the beloved wild-fermented beer spot
Central Oregonians can find a roundup of live music happening on St. Patrick’s Day by heading to this week’s Culture section – but for those who are in it just for the beer and food, then The Ale Apothecary might be your jam. On St. Patrick’s Day, from 4 to 7pm, Robert Hipp and Austin […]
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Cuban Kitchen Reopens
Bend’s first Cuban restaurant is getting another run
Cuban Kitchen, which opened in 2018 but closed down during the pandemic, has opened a new location along NE Third Street in Bend, in the former Szechuan Restaurant location. Like its past iteration that was located off of Century Drive, the new Cuban Kitchen offers hot Cuban-style pressed sandwiches made on a plancha, or flat […]
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Holm Made Toffee Wins Big at Oregon Chocolate Festival
Locally made award winning chocolates
Locally made toffee company, Holm Made Toffee, is having a good week. The company competed in the 19th annual Oregon Chocolate Festival in Ashland over the March 4-5 weekend and took home three awards. Holm Made won the “Best in Show” category and the “People’s Choice” award, and finally, took home the award for Best […]
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Women for the Water
The latest film from World Muse focuses on water, from an indigenous perspective
For over a decade, locals have had access to a host of experiences that have fallen under the moniker of World Muse. What started as an effort to engage and empower women and girls through student clubs later evolved into a conference, and now, a series of films, all aimed at fostering a spirit of […]
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The Golden Egg
The current egg shortage is blamed on a worldwide outbreak of avian influenza. In response, more people are interested in raising their own. If you’re one of them, a state vet and local keepers share their tips.
Heading to the egg section of any local grocery store, shoppers may find one of two things: A sign boasting the relatively low price of eggs and the quantity now in stock… or a sign lamenting the fact that no eggs are available at all. If it’s the former, the sign is also likely to […]
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Taking Photos of Pets: It’s Harder Than It Looks!
Expert advice from photographer Megan Baker
Anyone who’s ever tried to take a photo of a pet knows that it can be a task requiring plenty of patience. Pets wiggle a lot, and they don’t always follow directions without some extra encouragement (i.e., treats). Local photographer Megan Baker, who specializes in family portraits and specialty photography under the name MB Photography, […]
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A Cat’s Castle: The Catio
Outdoor cat enclosures offer a sunny spot — and a sense of safety for cats and their humans
In 2018, Jonathan and Jennifer Elwing launched a general handyman operation in Sisters. But five years on, what started out as a catch-all business aimed at helping people build decks and fix fences has morphed into a full-on cat-centric operation. The Elwings, under the name Elwing Works, now specialize in building catios – those outdoor […]
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New Location for Broken Angel Cart
A move for Spoken Moto prompts moves for its food carts
Bend’s longstanding vegan food cart, A Broken Angel, has moved again. The closure of Spoken Moto’s current location due to development in the area around The Box Factory (see this week’s Sound story for more on Spoken Moto’s move and final party) prompted a move for A Broken Angel, which can now be found on […]
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Cops Find “No Evidence of Threat or Weapons” at Bend High Thursday
Police search high school after a man called the nonemergency line reporting he was going into Bend High with weapons
All high schools in Bend, along with Bear Creek Elementary, were on “Secure” status Thursday afternoon following an alleged threat outside Bend Senior High School. In the end, police found no evidence of a threat or weapons. Here’s the word from Bend Police as of Thursday afternoon: “At approximately 1:16 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, […]