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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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Things are Getting Weird

An attack of a Bend Uber driver, a missing Arizona snowmobiler and an explosion near Bend: Is this what isolation does to us?
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A handful of seemingly unrelated incidents in Central Oregon this weekend have a connecting thread: They’re all things that local law enforcement has to deal with, even while they attempt to maintain the maximum social distancing possible. “As the assault transitioned to outside the vehicle Mastalir began to slam the driver’s head off of the asphalt […]

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Hotspots for Kids in Bend-La Pine Schools

With learning going virtual April 1, district comes up with a solution for those without internet at home
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With schools closed at least through April 28 statewide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students have spent the last week in something of a “emergency weather closure” mode, as it pertains to staying home and doing no school work. With spring break scheduled for next week, that pattern continues for another week. But starting the […]

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Coronavirus HQ

Access all our Central Oregon-related coverage of COVID-19, all from one place
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The information about COVID-19 in Oregon, and in Central Oregon, is moving fast. Believe us when we say we’re deploying all our resources to bring you the most up-to-date information that’s relevant to Central Oregonians. Part of that is helping you find our stories easily and quickly. You’ll find our stories collected around our website, […]

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A Pivot to Telemedicine

COPA, Bend Vet clinics among those moving care online
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Adaptability in the age of COVID-19 is coming in the way of telemedicine. Over the past several weeks, Oregon leaders have announced numerous, increasingly stringent orders around social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Earlier this month, Gov. Kate Brown banned groups over 250. She narrowed that this week, banning groups of over […]

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A Plea for PPE

St. Charles taps school lunch sites as drop spots for personal protective equipment
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As a global pandemic rages on, its myriad effects—beyond more cases of COVID-19—are being felt right here at home. One of those effects: The global shortage of personal protective equipment used by health care workers, first responders and more. Here in Central Oregon, it has the local hospital system very concerned. Thursday evening, St. Charles […]

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Who’s Running

May election will see a crowded field for Walden’s seat, Democratic county commission primary
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Oregon’s senators in Washington, D.C., have long heralded the state’s vote-by-mail elections system as a model for other states to follow. Now, with coronavirus concerns keeping lots of people at home, that system appears even more valuable. As of now, state elections officials have not announced any changes to Oregon’s elections timeline due to widespread […]

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Bars and Food Service Going to Carry-Out or Delivery Only

Governor, health officials announce new measures to slow spread, manage hospital load around coronavirus
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Last night, rideshare drivers were lamenting about how many people they continued to drop off at bars and restaurants, while health experts continued to explain why people shouldn’t. Starting tomorrow, that all ends in Oregon—at least for the next four weeks. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday afternoon that she would be issuing an executive […]

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…In Addition to Rotting in Hell…

Deschutes DA on the lookout for local price gouging
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You might have caught the firestorm over the weekend, after The New York Times published the story of a pair of Tennessee brothers who had grabbed up all the hand sanitizer and other cleaning supplies they could find, in an attempt to make “crazy money” re-selling the stuff on Amazon. Amazon and E-Bay got wind […]

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One More Case for Deschutes County

Oregon’s total at 39 as of Sunday
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Deschutes County’s total number of COVID-19 cases went to four Sunday, after the Oregon Health Authority announced a total of three new cases statewide. Officials believe the case in Deschutes County was spread through community transmission, they announced this afternoon. Other presumed positive cases announced today include a case in Yamhill County—also thought to be […]

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Here’s Where Kids Can Get Meals Starting Monday

Grab-and-go locations offer free meals for kids; some offer adult meals for a low price
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Monday will be a quiet day at schools across Oregon—but one of schools’ most vital resources will continue to be available. On Thursday night, Gov. Kate Brown ordered all Oregon schools to close as of Monday, March 16, and to remain closed through March 31 due to concerns around COVID-19. That left many concerned about […]

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