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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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Pack that Crap Up

As dispersed camping becomes a more attractive option for many in the era of coronavirus, some experienced campers remind people to do better
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In the era of COVID-19, along with a recommendation from the governor not to travel more than 50 miles from home, dispersed camping on public lands—typically allowed for up to 14 days on various federal lands—may be the ideal staycation for those determined not to interact with others. But as one recent dispersed camper reported, […]

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What we know, and what we want to know about Wednesday’s ICE roundups of two Bend men

We’ve learned a lot about the men, the ICE activity and more. But there’s lots more to learn.
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By now, Central Oregonians—along with many people across the U.S—have heard the remarkable tale of how a small group of activists rallied a crowd of hundreds Wednesday to stand in front of two buses from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, holding the buses back from driving away with two Bend men inside. Readers interested in […]

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Bend’s Police Chief Recounts ICE Protest Events (con versión en español)

Krantz details his interactions with the Department of Homeland Security, timeline of events in statement
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Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz—now on his fourth day on the job as the head of Bend’s police force, issued a statement Thursday afternoon, following the protest that erupted in front of two buses from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Wednesday afternoon. A standoff between protesters, there to demand due process for the two men detained […]

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She Settled an Excessive Force Case Against the City and Three Bend Police Officers.

A local woman says a police officer broke two bones in her skull. Now she’s telling her story publicly for the first time.
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On the December 2013 night when a local physical therapist entered a downtown Bend bar, she was a full-time employee who enjoyed snowboarding and surfing and spending time with friends. Following the events in the bar that December night, Kathryn Dailey, who goes by Katie, would no longer have a job. She would isolate herself […]

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Go Here: Three Chill Lakes

In the era of social distancing, finding a swim spot with no crowds gets even more crucial
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You’ve got the sunscreen and the towels and the swimsuits. You packed the cooler filled with cold drinks and snacks. Maybe your stand-up paddleboard or kayak is strapped to the rig. But hey—did you remember the mask? With orders around face coverings in place for outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, packing that […]

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Sunriver has gone dark—and that’s a good thing

The newest addition to the International Dark-Sky Association’s Dark Sky Places Program
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Want a place to see the night sky, unsullied by the light pollution of the city? Sunriver may be it. The town was just named the first “dark sky place” in all of Oregon, as the newest addition to the International Dark-Sky Association‘s Dark Sky Places Program. The town earned the title of “Dark Sky […]

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News Briefs

Man Dies at Bend’s New High School, DA Charges Fred Meyer Employee with Harassment After Allegedly Shoving Trump Supporter & Two Bend First Responders Test Positive for COVID-19
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Man Dies at Bend’s New High School A Bend man died early Tuesday morning following a fall at Bend’s new high school, police say. Bend Police say James Bickers, a 37-year-old man from Bend, fell at the site of Caldera High School, on SE 15th Street Tuesday morning. Bickers was an employee of River Roofing […]

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Alleged “Rolling Coal” Incident Leads to Charges

Man uses thick plumes of diesel smoke to disturb rally
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Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel has charged a Bend man with two counts of harassment following an alleged “rolling coal” incident during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Bend. According to the DA’s office, 20-year-old Dylan Freville drove his truck through a crowd gathered for a Black Lives Matter demonstration May 30. “On at […]

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