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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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Teasing the Muse with Oregon’s Poet Laureate

Ellen Waterston was named the state’s “official poet” last month. In this conversation, the High Desert author, teacher and poet muses on journalism, inspiration and the importance of connection
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In the United States, 45 of our 50 states have an official poet laureate designation — empowering one local wordsmith in each state to promote the appreciation of reading, writing and creativity in general. In Oregon, that person is now Central Oregon’s own Ellen Waterston, who’s been promoting the beauties of the written word through […]

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Brit-Pub Coming to the West Side

The Commonwealth Pub planned as sports pub, with a focus on local music and musicians
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A new pub in Bend aims to combine live local music and a British-inspired vibe. The Commonwealth Pub is the latest project for Dan Larsson, a former immigration lawyer, and his partner Bob O’Connor. Larsson is also a local musician who plays in bands including Beatles cover band Juju Eyeball, Superball and Shine, he told the […]

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Bend’s Ellen Waterston Named Oregon Poet Laureate

Prolific local author, poet, is Oregon’s 11th poet laureate
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has named Bend’s own Ellen Waterston the state’s 11th poet laureate. “The Oregon Poet Laureate fosters the art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, addresses central issues relating to humanities and heritage, and reflects on public life in Oregon,” according to the governor’s office. Locals may know Waterston from any number […]

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Haven Bagel Opens

Baked goods brand debuts its coffee, bagel and sandwich shop in Reed South Plaza
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Haven Bagels + Coffee is now open in the southeast corner of Bend. The spot held its soft opening Aug. 16, featuring the bagels the company has become known for, along with some other special treats. For breakfast, try any number of the flavored bagels. On the day we visited, options included favorites such as […]

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San Diego Style Burritos for Bend

SDiegos brings a dose of SoCal flavor to the Old Ironworks
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A new food truck on Bend’s west side is serving up burritos, Southern California style. Those familiar with SoCal style burritos will know the signature ingredient: french fries, hand-cut, served in nearly every version of the burrito. SDiego’s opened this summer in the Old Iron Works complex, near Café Des Chutes and The Workhouse. Classic SoCal […]

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Fundraiser Dinner Pairs Diners with Food Makers

Upcoming Meet Your Farmer dinner for Central Oregon Locavore features two Sisters area farms and Five Pine chefs
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For over 10 years, Central Oregon Locavore has hosted an event that allows local diners to eat from the bounty of the local food system and get to meet the people who make and grow the food. The Meet Your Farmer series matches local chefs with local farmers. On Aug. 21, that pairing includes the […]

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Best Gym

Athletic Club of Bend
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Outdoor and indoor pools, numerous daily classes, sauna and steam rooms, two weight rooms and a host of ball courts… While some gyms offer one or two of those things, the Athletic Club of Bend has it all. Situated on a large campus close to Century Drive, since 1991 the Athletic Club has held a […]

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Crafting the Best of Central Oregon

A chat with illustrator Connley Sewalls, the artist behind the 2024 Best of Central Oregon
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The theme for the 2024 Best of Central Oregon was “Titans,” in honor of the Summer Olympic Games. This year, the Source Weekly welcomed art intern Connley Sewalls for the season, who is studying illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Sewalls crafted a magical world of mythically powerful women, stoic strongmen, a […]

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Pickathon Music Festival is Great for the Tunes… and Food

The Portland area fest offers a feast for the senses — culinary and otherwise
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Since the early 2000s, Pickathon music festival has served up its own special blend of Americana, country, bluegrass, rock, pop… you name it, the festival has likely highlighted a band or two that fits the bill. And while this special festival, tucked away on a 40-acre farm amid the encroaching suburbs of Happy Valley, has […]

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Summer: A Route from Source to Sea

As dams come down on the Klamath River, young indigenous paddlers train for a historic run from the river’s source to the Pacific Ocean — the vanguard of new recreation at this historic site
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On a recent July day, a group of young indigenous paddlers gathered in Klamath country to train, their sights set on running the Klamath River not far away. In a matter of a few short weeks, this river will run free all the way from Klamath Falls to the Pacific Ocean. As soon as this […]

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