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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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It’s Zucchini Season. Will Your Friends and Neighbors Survive?

Avoid being a zucchini over-sharer by learning techniques for preserving this iconic summer squash
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If you have a garden, then you might know the scenario: It’s after dark and you find yourself tiptoeing up to your neighbor’s porch, aiming to leave a harvest of zucchini behind. Those with thriving zucchini plants know the deal: Your friends, loved ones, coworkers and neighbors get a full-on squash assault this time of […]

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Ken’s Artisan Pizza, a Portland Standout, Opening in Bend

The Neapolitan-style pizzeria named 18th best in the world takes over space in the former Seven nightclub in downtown Bend
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On a recent weekday, two pallets of French stones sat out back of the former Seven nightclub in downtown Bend. They might not look like much now, but soon, they’ll be pieced together to make the oven that will turn countless discs of dough into the Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzas that have made Ken’s Artisan Pizza […]

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Reed Crossing Market Offers Local Flavors

Local is the name of the game at new market on Reed Market and 27th
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The recently opened market in the Reed South Plaza offers a lot more than gas. Reed Crossing Market, which held its grand opening June 26, is aimed at supplying healthful, local items. The space is owned by Dan Healy, who also owns the Expressway Market on Reed Market and 15th. Get salsa from fRED Sauce, […]

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Haven Bagel and Coffee coming soon

New shop to open in July at Reed Market and 27th
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Haven Bagel, the small local bakery that’s been available in local grocery stores is branching out. Haven Bagel and Coffee has its sign placed in the Reed South Plaza, a sign that opening day could be around the corner. Haven Bagels, made from all-organic, non-GMO ingredients, are the labor of love of Elijah Meyers and […]

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Axel’s Taco Shop opens

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Two weeks ago, Axel’s Taco Shop opened on the west side of the Reed South Plaza. Right now, waving flags stand in place of an exterior sign, but inside, the place was bustling for a recent weekday lunch. The taco shop offers the standard complement of meats, including carnitas, chicken, carne asada, and adobada — […]

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Biking for Brunch at Brand 44 N

Terrebonne’s breakfast and lunch spot is a delight
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If you want an indication of the popularity of a restaurant in rural America, there’s one good tell: the parking lot. In the case of Brand 44 N in Terrebonne, the parking lot is decidedly full — though on my visit it was a bit of a moot point, since I’d decided to devote my […]

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Bend’s Asian Market Opens

Tomi Mart offers sundries and snacks from all over Asia
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The dream is real: Bend now has an official Asian market. Tomi Mart opened June 26, in the shopping center on the southeast corner of Third Street and Reed Market Road. The bright space, opened by Jess Scott and Natasha Dempsey, is named in honor of Scott’s daughter Tomiko, who in turn is named after […]

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