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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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Redmond Among Central Oregon Cities Planning ‘No Kings’ Rallies 

Oct. 18 events planned in numerous Oregon locales
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Back in June, the No Kings protests were clocked as one of the largest single-day protests in American history, bringing nearly 5 million people to the streets in 2,150 locations. Redmond was among them, along with several other cities in Central Oregon. On Oct. 18, Redmond residents are planning yet another action. Like the last […]

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Redmond Library Gets Nod for ‘Superior Sustainability’

Hub City’s new public facility recognized in national and regional awards 
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The new Redmond Library, opened in January, cuts an imposing figure: Two stories of glass, wood and steel comprise a 40,000-square-foot facility that generates all its own energy, conserves water and has a lower carbon footprint compared to other buildings of its size. And for all that, the new downtown facility on SW Deschutes Avenue […]

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Best Japanese

Yokocho Izakaya
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The team behind Yokocho Izakaya had a clear vision when they opened their spot on Northeast Division in November last year.  “We wanted to build the food scene in Bend,” said Kwan Singhakham, co-owner of Yokocho Izakaya. “Most people, if they think about Japanese food, they’re gonna think about a sushi place. But actually, I […]

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Historic Run of the Klamath Inspires Global Commitment to Dam Removal

Native youth and guides complete the historic “first descent” on the undammed Klamath River, and sign an accord advocating for more restored rivers
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Hundreds of miles from its source in Oregon, the Klamath River takes a hard left before finally spilling into the Pacific Ocean near Requa, California. A sand spit serves as the last barrier for the sweet waters of the river to finally merge with the salty brine of the sea — the river waters pressing […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Amaterra’s Menu Debuts with Some Heavy Hitters

Pork chop, grilled shrimp shine on the Portland-area winery’s Bend menu
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To those less observant, nothing much appears to have changed at the posh bar and restaurant space on the northwest corner of Bond and Minnesota. There’s still a gleaming bar. A mix of historic charm and updated glam still pervades the space. Bottles of backlit wine stand sentry, the prime pieces of décor. But in […]

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Almadorada Coffee Shop Opens in Downtown Bend

A renewed vision for the former Turtle Island Coffee
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A new coffee shop officially opened June 11 in downtown Bend. Melissa Cavaccang and Liliana — who prefers to be referred to by first name only — opened Almadorada in the former Turtle Island Coffee, which closed in March. “We wanted to carry on that value set that Turtle Island had put into play,” Cavaccang said. […]

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Rookie of the Year: Hawkeye & Huckleberry

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge hit Bend with a splash this year. Its efforts are duly noted.
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Maybe it’s like a rocket ship landing in a placid Cascades lake — or perhaps more appropriately, like a clatter of hooves in a mud puddle, but it’s hard to overstate the gusto with which Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge splashed down on Bend this year. With a massive bar and dining room — done to […]

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Restaurant of the Year: Rancher Butcher Chef

It’s unprecedented, but our nod for restaurant of the year goes once again to Rancher Butcher Chef
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If there’s any sign that an establishment is earning the love of local crowds, among the most brightly lit might be the rapid opening of a second place, with a name that hints to the first. Over the past year, the Rancher Butcher Chef brand — known commonly by its initials, RBC, did just that […]

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Rookie of the Year: Hawkeye & Huckleberry

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge hit Bend with a splash this year. Its efforts are duly noted.
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

Maybe it’s like a rocket ship landing in a placid Cascades lake — or perhaps more appropriately, like a clatter of hooves in a mud puddle, but it’s hard to overstate the gusto with which Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge splashed down on Bend this year. With a massive bar and dining room — done to […]

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