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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.
For some, family members are the ones to step in when a parent needs help with child care, recovery from illness or other struggles that arise in life. But for others, a small calamity can balloon into a big one when there’s no one to lend a helping hand. Kindred Connections aims to be that […]
The Box Factory in Bend is already a big draw for those looking to sip some of the spirits made in the region — and now it’s adding yet another location to the list. Portland’s woman-owned distillery, Freeland Spirits, announced this month that it’s opening a tasting room in the Box Factory, in the location […]
The Hideaway Tavern, a Bend and Redmond staple for great pub food and game-day-ready vibes, has added a new location on Bend’s north side. Hideaway Empire opened last week, on the corner of Boyd Acres Road and Empire Boulevard, in the former location for Backyard Pizza. Like the other locations for the Hideaway, comfy couches, […]
Breweries get a lot of attention around these parts — but out of a basic Bend love for beer also comes a bevy of home brewers, eager to see whether their goods are as good as the pros. That’s where the Central Oregon Pro-Am Brewing Challenge — a relatively new event — comes in. The […]
After a school shooting threat in Bend this week, police discovered the suspect’s list of targets, and contacted each one to let them know. That’s just one of the revelations the Bend Police Department issued Thursday, following the arrest of a Pilot Butte Middle School student on Monday. The 12-year-old student told a teacher on […]
A new establishment is now open in the former Cabin 22 space along Century Drive on Bend’s west side. Cassity’s Bar and Grill opened this month at 25 SW Century Drive. It’s billed as a “unique blend of local flavors, craft beverages, and a welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Central Oregon living.” The bar […]
Chomp Chomp, the Japan-inspired downtown Bend bar and restaurant that opened at the start of the pandemic, is now closed. Chomp Chomp made a splash in 2020 with its opening, when it brought Larry Thomas, the so-called “Soup Nazi” chef from “Seinfeld” fame, to its opening event. “It is with a heavy heart that we […]
With the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet now in most voters’ hands, you may have heard about Measure 117, the measure that would establish ranked-choice voting for certain elections in Oregon. While advocates for Measure 117 believe it will create a more equitable voting system, and one that encourages more diversity among elected officials, it can be […]
Fun fact: According to the 2022 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, Redmond is the youngest city in Central Oregon — by a lot. Redmond’s median age was 36.4 in 2022, compared to 38.3 in Madras, 41.7 in Bend, 42.4 in Prineville, 47.9 in La Pine and 49.4 in Sisters. Oregon’s median age […]
Every month, a group of foodies with a plant-based mentality gather in Redmond to share good food and build community. The Redmond Vegan Potluck was started a number of years ago by Holly and Andrew Hoeksema, who held the meetings first at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and later at the Redmond Library, current group […]
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