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Julianna LaFollette

Julianna earned her Masters in Journalism at NYU in 2024. She loves writing local stories about interesting people and events. When she’s not reporting, you can find her cooking, participating in outdoor activities or attempting to keep up with her 90 pound dog, Finn.

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Parks Board Re-Evaluates the Reality of a Southern Pedestrian Bridge

Bend Park and Recreation Board renews its interest in a proposed — and controversial — bike and pedestrian bridge on the south end of Bend
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The Bend Park and Recreation Board on Feb. 18 unanimously voted in favor of further exploring the feasibility of a highly supported bike and pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River, near Bend’s southern urban growth boundary. The decision puts a plan in motion to examine the viability of a trail connection that aims to close […]

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Redmond Homeless Initiatives Inspire Education in Bend

An upcoming event in Bend aims to educate people on homelessness and resources across the region
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Ginny McKee, the co-chair of a homeless outreach group at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon (UUFCO), is hosting an event to help educate the community on homelessness. After seeing some of the projects that areas like Redmond have expanded on, including its safe parking program, she wanted to inspire community members in Bend […]

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Federal Actions Roll Back Protections for Transgender Individuals

In response to Trump’s directives, community members consider how executive orders affect the lives of Central Oregonians
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The Trump administration has rolled back several federal protections and services for transgender individuals, with executive orders dismissing the validity of gender identity, restricting care and shutting down supportive programs and initiatives. President Trump’s order includes a series of measures, including one requiring the federal government to recognize only two sexes — male and female […]

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Anti-DEI Orders Threaten Funding, Support

Amid fears of losing funding, some local entities make preemptive decisions while others stay the course
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J ust days after President Donald Trump took office, he signed a series of executive orders, including a push to dismantle federal programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, causing a dismissal of federal DEI staff and a closure of DEI offices. While questions still remain about how this might impact federal funding for local […]

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Bend Residents Protest Trump Policies

Community members joined nationwide “50 States” protest in downtown Bend
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Community members showed up in downtown Bend on Feb. 5 to join a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump. In snow and 20-degree weather, demonstrators carried signs and waved flags in solidarity against early actions and policies being carried out by the Trump administration. People across the nation participated in the “50 States” protest, which […]

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Cold Weather and City Goals

In Redmond news this week, read about cold temps and the State of the City address
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Cold Weather Preparation in Redmond With snow on the ground and the weather calling for extreme cold temperatures in the coming days, including single-digit and sub-zero temperatures in some areas, Deschutes County advises people to stay warm and take precautions. A cold weather advisory covers Central Oregon, with record cold temperatures possible in Madras, Redmond, […]

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Deschutes County Discontinues DEI Program

Deschutes County Commissioners vote to dismantle DEI committee, fearing repercussions from federal anti-DEI mandate
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The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on Feb. 5 to discontinue its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Committee, which worked on issues including pay disparities between male and female county employees, improving access for hearing and visually impaired residents and other accessibility initiatives. The decision comes after orders from President Trump to shut […]

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Olney Ave Intersection Closure Causes Traffic Delays

Residents report delays along east-west detours due to construction at the intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street
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On Feb. 3, the City of Bend closed the intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street for construction, causing lengthy traffic delays along nearby roadways. Since the closure, residents have reported long traffic delays along detour routes on Newport and Greenwood Avenues. The City planned the Olney Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement project in order […]

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Bend Residents Protest Trump Policies

Community members joined nationwide “50 States” protest in downtown Bend
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On Feb. 5, community members showed up in downtown Bend to join a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump. In snow and 20-degree weather, demonstrators carried signs and waved flags in solidarity against early actions and policies being carried out by the Trump administration. People across the nation participated in the “50 States” protest, which […]

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