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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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Hop on the High Desert Food Trail

Local farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets and food and beverage makers have one more week to join the High Desert Food Trail
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Local farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets and food and beverage makers have one more week to join the High Desert Food Trail. The trail is a self-guided tour of up to 50 businesses, helping “connect trail visitors to the high desert’s stunning landscapes, artisanal offerings and resilient agriculture,” explained a press release from the High […]

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Hibachi and Sushi in the Former Rockin’ Dave’s

Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill opened this week along Greenwood Ave., serving up a range of sushi items as well as grilled dinner entrées and yakisoba noodles
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A new, casual Asian spot is now open in the former location of Rockin’ Dave’s in Bend. Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill opened this week along Greenwood Ave., serving up a range of sushi items as well as grilled dinner entrées and yakisoba noodles. While things like the Hibachi Shrimp, Hibachi Steak and Hibachi Chicken are […]

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Asian Style Breakfast Sandwiches in The Grove

Good Egg, owned by the people who brought us Dear Mom Café, opened in The Grove Market Hall this week
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Diners in Northwest Crossing have a new place to grab breakfast. Good Egg, owned by the people who brought us Dear Mom Café, opened in The Grove Market Hall this week. The menu features Asian-style breakfast sandwiches on French-style brioche, along with lunch and after-school snacks. Get your egg sandwiches stuffed with yummy ingredients, but […]

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Brunch is on the Menu at Sunriver Brewing Eastside

Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location now has more to offer on the early side, including a new coffee bar, and weekend brunch
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Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location now has more to offer on the early side, including a new coffee bar, and weekend brunch. The brewery’s location on NE Cushing Drive, near St. Charles Medical Center, began offering coffee bar service as of May 20. The “Pub and Coffee Bar” is open daily from 8 to 11am […]

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Restoring a River

Spring at the largest dam removal project in history — part two of a three-part series on the Klamath River
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We’re pulling up to the offices that sit above Iron Gate Dam, now more of a shrinking pile of rubble than a tool of impoundment for millions of gallons of water, when I notice that the map in the truck, showing us how to get there, is no longer accurate. On the screen is a […]

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Neighbor Rotisserie Opens in Former Kebaba

Opened by the former owners of Jackson’s Corner and current owners of Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries
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Foodies in Bend have had their eyes on the former Kebaba location on Newport Avenue for quite some time, wondering what would fill the big shoes left by the beloved Mediterranean spot that closed in 2021. Last week, the new concept was fully revealed with the opening of Neighbor Rotisserie. Opened by the former owners […]

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Black Butte Ranch Gets “Most Beautiful” Nod

Designed by Hacker Architects, the building was designed to frame the stunning views of the Cascade Range, with interiors heavy on earth tones and native woods
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Black Butte Ranch has been named among the country’s most beautiful restaurants. The reservations system, OpenTable, collaborated with “PEOPLE” in honor of the magazine’s 50th birthday to name a “most beautiful” restaurant in each state. The winner in Oregon was the lodge west of Sisters. The 22,100-square-foot lodge opened in May 2023, replacing Black Butte […]

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Oregon Spirit Distillers Wins Double Gold in Prestigious Competition

The Bend-based distillery won double gold, the coveted designation, for its Single Barrel/Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey
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Oregon Spirit Distillers just took home six medals at the prestigious San Francisco Spirit Awards, including a double gold. The Bend-based distillery won double gold, the coveted designation, for its Single Barrel/Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey. The title “Bottled in Bond” comes from the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, created to regulate the ingredients […]

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Bonta Gelato Opens West Side Spot

The new scoop shop is located on the corner of Galveston Avenue and Federal Street, next to 10 Barrel’s west side pub
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Bonta Gelato is opening its new location on Galveston Avenue in Bend on Friday, May 24. The new scoop shop is located on the corner of Galveston Avenue and Federal Street, next to 10 Barrel’s west side pub. This marks the third location for the beloved brand, with two other locations in downtown Bend and […]

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Gung Ho for Open Mics

Let your summer tunes include some from budding local musicians
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It’s officially outdoor concert season in Bend, but that’s far from the only place to catch some tunes while the weather’s warm and the sun shines. Check out one or any of these open mics happening around Central Oregon to get a taste of local talent. Shine Your Light (Open Mic) at The Cellar When: […]

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