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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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A “Plant-Forward” Restaurant for Redmond

SCP Redmond soft-launches a concept featuring the foods of regenerative local farms
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A new dining concept is now open in SCP Redmond, the downtown hotel known for its holistic approach. The new restaurant, called Terra Kitchen, features a “plant-forward” Mediterranean-inspired menu that supports locally grown and locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant began its soft opening phase July 7, with hours of operation Wednesdays through Sundays from 4 to […]

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If You’re New Here: Redmond Breweries

The Hub City lost one during the pandemic, but is still pouring plenty of locally made beer
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In other regions of the country, locals might boast about the lone brewery that bears the town’s name. Not so much in this part of Oregon, where craft breweries are as numerous as roundabouts and awesome mountain views. Central Oregon boasts dozens of local beer brands—and for a town of just over 30,000, Redmond punches […]

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LGBTQ+ Night at Dogwood

Oh Yess—a monthly gathering of LGBTQ+ peeps (and their friends)
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The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin is playing host to a monthly gathering of LGBTQ+ peeps (and their friends). Oh Yess—A Monthly Night Out happens from 7-10pm on Thursday, July 15 at the downtown bar. Come to “giggle, gree, support and cavort,” reads the event’s description in the Source calendar. The event happens the third Thursday of […]

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Three Downtown Lunches

Bahn mi, lobster rolls and burgers, new to inner Bend
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Bahn Mi at Dinky Dau Beth Brady originally opened her Asian-inspired food cart in downtown Bend in July 2020, but had to shut down soon after, when she was hit by a car while crossing the street. She opened Dinky Dau again in May, tucked behind Sports Vision Bend near the corner of Oregon Avenue […]

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What’s Hot at the Yacht

Midtown Yacht club food pod celebrates one year with a nautical-themed bash
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From east to west to center, Bend is full up with food cart lots these days—each with its own vibe and offerings for delicious food-truck love. Midtown Bend got its first full-blown lot one year ago, when Midtown Yacht Club opened along 4th Street with a handful of carts and an indoor beer garden. On […]

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Stay Cool and Celebrate the 4th

Whether you’re new here or you’re just looking for a day out, these are the things to put on your Independence Day radar
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With weather on the Fourth of July promising to be hot and sunny—but not quite as scorching as the temperatures we’re experiencing as we write this—the name of the game for this Central Oregon Independence Day is, hopefully, staying cool and calm. With this week’s heat wave, the City of Bend has declared a state […]

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A New First Friday Tradition

COBLA launches The Colors Store to showcase local creativity
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First Friday is a local tradition that’s just getting back on its feet in downtown Bend (and Redmond, too), inviting people to browse downtown shops and see local art on display. June brought the first First Friday of the year, with the next event scheduled for this week, on July 2. At the June event, […]

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Bend Cider Opens Taproom

Local company brings its brick-and-mortar to Tumalo
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The name is Bend Cider Company—and while its formal address is still in Bend, the company’s new tasting room can be found tucked away in the hamlet of Tumalo. Bend Cider Company opened the doors of its new tasting room on Wharton Avenue June 19. The company’s cidery building is also located in Tumalo, and […]

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Wine on the Deck Kicks Off

Time for The Suttle Lodge summertime wine series
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When it’s this hot, sitting somewhere lakeside (or riverside) is basically the only place to be. So it’s ideal timing for The Suttle Lodge to kick of its summertime wine series, Wine on the Deck. Each week from now through Aug. 31, the lakeside resort west of Sisters pours samplings from a different Willamette Valley […]

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Summer Wine Dinner with Kindred Creative Kitchen

Learn how to craft a three-course dinner paired with wines for each course
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Celebrate the bounty and beauty of summer with Kindred Creative Kitchen’s Summer Wine Dinner, happening this week in Bend. Learn how to craft a three-course dinner paired with wines for each course. The event happens from 5:30 to 9pm and participants need to register at least 24 hours in advance. Kindred Creative Kitchen has a […]

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