Whether you’re a multi-sport athlete who wants a one-stop shop for all the things you love to do outdoors, or you’re looking to explore a new activity, you may find what you’re looking for at Mt. Bachelor this weekend. Outdoor City, USA, is the brainchild of Beverly Lucas, a Bendite who spent 20 years at […]
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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A Nation of Neighbors
Welcoming Week includes events aimed at fostering inclusion among immigrants, refugees and other community members
Over two years ago, the Bend City Council signed a unanimous resolution declaring Bend a Welcoming City—becoming one of about 150 communities in the U.S. to join the network aimed at fostering inclusion and understanding among immigrants and refugees and the wider community. Welcoming Week, which takes place this week, include events such as a […]
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A Grand Opening for 9th Street Village
The folks behind the community at 9th Street Village are opening the doors for a grand opening celebration
You may have already checked out the offerings at Bevel Craft Brewing or may have taken a class at DIY Cave—but this weekend, the folks behind the community at 9th Street Village are opening the doors for a grand opening celebration. Get a tour of Bevel Craft Brewing or the Griffin coworking space, see demos […]
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A Japan-Inspired Eatery
It used to be the space housing La Magie Bakery and Cafe—but now an entirely new concept is moving in
It used to be the space housing La Magie Bakery and Cafe—but now an entirely new concept is moving in. Chomp Chomp, as described on the space’s Instagram page, is a “neighborhood drinking house offering a seasonal menu of Japanese and American comfort food dishes intended to be shared among friends.” Chomp Chomp released a […]
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Source Weekly Update Podcast 9/5/19
Carpinelli’s “Dead Poets,” a library series on knowing your government and Cascadia Adventure Film Festival Debuts!
In this week’s podcast: Nicola Carpinelli’s art project highlighting Suicide Awareness Week, a library series on knowing your government and the debut of the Cascadia Adventure Film Fest! WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR Tunein: https://bit.ly/2JmkRww Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2LRpX6c
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Hearts Unknown
A posthumous painting of Anthony Bourdain sparks an art series—and opens a conversation around suicide for
World Suicide Awareness Day
On the southeastern tip of Bainbridge Island sits an exposed swath of bedrock—a sign of past seismic activity, one not often seen so close to the surface. It’s a geologic phenomenon, geologists say. Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, is also where Nicola Carpinelli was living when he began a descent into depression and substance abuse, he […]
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It’s Matsutake Season!
What’s better than wild, fresh mushrooms?
What’s better than wild, fresh mushrooms? Wild, fresh mushrooms you harvested yourself. As of Sept. 3, matsutake mushroom season is officially open in the Deschutes, Fremont-Winema, Umpqua and Willamette National Forests. The season goes through Nov. 3. People who plan to sell mushrooms commercially need a permit to harvest them. The least expensive option is […]
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Downtown Drop
Locals go off the edge of hotel to raise funds for United Way
It’s not uncommon to witness the sight of someone top roping a rock face on Smith Rock—but even in a region known for its outdoors scene, seeing someone rappel down Bend’s highest building is a rarity. It might very well be the first time anyone’s seen it, in fact. According to the United Way of […]
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Family Meals Month: A Push to Eat at Home
Food Marketing Institute Foundation kicks off Family Meals Month
September is a time of re-focusing and a slowing down of the activities calendar—and for a lot of families, it means tightening up the belt on all those meals on the go. That also means it’s an ideal time for a national organization to kick off Family Meals Month—a push to get families to eat […]
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As School Starts in Portland, More Funding Is On Its Way
Gov. Brown does ceremonial signing of Student Success Act
The first day of high school is a momentous occasion for a lot of students—but for students at Portland’s Jefferson High School, today’s first day was even a little more exciting. Gov. Kate Brown visited the school today, on the first day of the 2019-2020 school year for Portland Public Schools, to ceremonially sign HB […]
