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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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Q&A with Manager of Redmond’s SCP Hotel, Tobias Colvin

Downtown business owner and outgoing City Councilor Tobias Colvin talks Council accomplishments and Redmond growth
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As the end of the year approaches, Tobias Colvin, manager of the downtown SCP Redmond Hotel and an outgoing Redmond City Councilor, talks about his accomplishments on the Council, plans following his term and growth in Redmond. Source Weekly: What are some of your biggest accomplishments as a member of the City Council? Tobias Colvin: […]

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Interview with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler

Mayor Kebler talks about City accomplishment and plans for the new year
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The Source Weekly sat down with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler to talk about plans for the new year, along with noteworthy accomplishments from 2024. We covered significant topics such as housing, transportation and, of course, googly eyes. Housing On housing, Kebler was proud of the UGB expansion the City just approved, along with its investments […]

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Pacific Power Set to Increase Rate Nearly 10% in 2025

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a rate increase for the power company, effective Jan. 1
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Pacific Power, which serves over 620,000 customers in Oregon, will issue a nearly 10% rate increase starting Jan. 1. The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced Dec. 19 that it approved an overall increase of 8.5% for all customer types, including residential, commercial and industrial customers. The 2025 rate changes will also include an annual […]

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City of Redmond Addresses Confusion Over Partnership with Visit Redmond

Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch turned down Visit Redmond’s request for additional funds, explaining City’s role in allocating tourism dollars
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In October, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, which operates Visit Redmond, suggested a new partnership with the City of Redmond, requesting financial support in order to continue providing destination services and community events. On Dec. 10, Redmond City Council members addressed the proposal and provided the Council’s stance on funding the operations of private nonprofits. […]

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City Engineer Resigns Following Internal Investigation into Partnership with Macher Developers

The head of Bend’s Private Development Engineering Division stepped down after residents in a southeast Bend subdivision questioned her involvement with a proposed development in the neighborhood
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A city employee who led Bend’s Private Development Engineering Division resigned last month, on the heels of an internal investigation into ethics violations for her participation in a development group with former executives at Pahlisch Homes. Deedee Fraley, an engineer with the City from 2017 until her November resignation, was the assistant city engineer in charge […]

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Mt. Bachelor Uses New Cameras to Prevent Pass Fraud

New technology at the resort uses photo comparison to help identify illegal pass sharing
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Getting on a ski lift at Mt. Bachelor may look a little different this year. Skiers and riders this season can expect to see new cameras when going through pass scanners, as the resort attempts to identify and prevent pass fraud. The ski resort is testing the new program this year, implementing the cameras at […]

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Redmond Prepares for New Library

The temporary library in Redmond will halt operations in advance of the opening of the new Redmond Library
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In preparation for opening the nearly complete, new Redmond Library, the Deschutes Public Library announced its temporary library in the city will close on Dec. 21. The new library, on Deschutes Avenue, is set to open in late January. The closure of the temporary library, which opened in January 2023, comes as staff begin their […]

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Climate Activists Urge Bend to Electrify Buildings

Bend City Council discussed future electrification policy amid recommendations from climate committees and coalitions
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Young climate activists participated in a sit-in at a Dec. 4 city council meeting, urging councilors to pass electrification policies to address the impact of gas-powered infrastructure. The climate strike, hosted by the Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition, took place before a planned discussion on policy options for encouraging electrification in buildings — the process of […]

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Registration for Bend Winter Programs Opens Next Week

Bend Park & Rec’s winter sports and programs registration starts Monday at 6am
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Registration for Bend Park & Recreation District’s winter programs and sports leagues will open on Dec. 9, Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Starting at 6am each day, registration will open for various programs held from January through March. Registration for recreation, enrichment and sports programs starts on Dec. 9, followed by swim lessons and aquatic […]

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What is Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?

Locals and tourists in Bend share some of their favorite things to do around the holidays
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Holiday traditions can include anything from a favorite food to a relaxing night in. Source Weekly reporters Savannah Mendoza and Julianna LaFollette walked around downtown Bend around the Thanksgiving holiday to ask people about their favorite holidays traditions. Here are their answers. Ashlyn Stewart: “Every year, my family does a lot of traditional Cuban dishes. […]

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