Durante nuestra entrevista con el actual alcalde de Redmond Ed Fitch y el concejal de Redmond Cat Zwicker, los dos lucharon por encontrar algo en lo que no estuvieran de acuerdo al discutir una variedad de temas que son importantes para la ciudad de Redmond. Los candidatos comenzaron la entrevista coincidiendo en que el mayor […]
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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After a Housing Program Failed, Its Manager Became Homeless, Too
The housing director of a defunct Deschutes County parolee housing program speaks out about issues that led to its closure and his lack of a final paycheck
It was a Thursday in late March when Kyle Videtich found out he’d be losing his job and his housing in Deschutes County. He’d moved to Bend from Washington nearly three months prior, eager to start his new gig as the housing manager for a home meant to provide stability for men on probation for […]
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Deschutes County Expects Progress on Public Defender Crisis
Recent increases in attorneys will improve conditions for those waiting for representation
After nearly a year of facing a local shortage in public defenders, Deschutes County may finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, as staffing increases. Throughout 2024, the local court system has struggled to represent individuals waiting for their day in court, due to a local shortage in attorneys. A loss of […]
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Redmond Mayoral Candidates Outline Plans for the Growing City ▶ [With Video]
Redmond Mayor candidates discuss growth, water, cannabis and why they love Redmond
During our interview with current Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch and Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker, the two struggled to find anything they didn’t agree on when discussing a variety of topics that are important to the City of Redmond. The candidates started the interview by agreeing the biggest challenge facing Redmond was growth. The Source […]
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Heat and Wind Spark Growth for Little Lava Fire
The Forest Service has updated closures due to increased fire activity
The Little Lava Fire, west of Bend and south of Mt. Bachelor, saw increased growth and activity in the last week due to warm and dry conditions, coupled with strong winds. The Little Lava Fire was one of several fires that make up the Bachelor Complex Fires, which started in early September. Additional crews were […]
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Proposed School Bond to Fund 'Critical' Repairs in Redmond
A proposed $97.7 million bond hopes to continue renovations and upgrades to schools in Redmond
A renewal bond will go before Redmond voters in November, looking to fund a variety of renovations, repairs, upgrades and expansions in the Redmond School District. The proposed $97.7 million bond is a continuation from a previous 2004 bond that concludes this year. It’s aimed at continuing to maintain several aging buildings, facilities and systems. The […]
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Propuesta de bono escolar para financiar reparaciones críticas en Redmond
Un bono propuesto de 97,7 millones de dólares espera continuar con las renovaciones y mejoras de las escuelas en las escuelas de Redmond
Un bono de renovación irá ante los votantes de Redmond en noviembre, buscando financiar una variedad de renovaciones, reparaciones, mejoras y ampliaciones en el Distrito Escolar de Redmond. La propuesta de $ 97,7 millones de bonos es una continuación de un bono anterior 2004 que concluye este año. Su objetivo es seguir manteniendo varios edificios, […]
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Bridging Housing Gaps in Redmond
Redmond is creating and expanding programs to continue transitioning people out of houselessness
Every year, new efforts continue to appear and expand in Deschutes County to help transition people out of homelessness. After seeing success in a number of different projects aimed at housing vulnerable populations, local leaders and service providers have plans to expand current successful projects, while introducing others that address gaps in the housing continuum. […]
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Abandoned Puppies Found at Bend Park
Eight puppies, around one to two weeks old, were found alive at Hollinshead Park
An individual found a box of abandoned puppies at Hollinshead Park, which was reported to Bend Police on Sunday, Oct. 6. The box contained eight puppies, who are now with the Companion Animal Medical Project, a nonprofit that provides free veterinary care to the unhoused population of Central Oregon. The individual who found the puppies […]
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In Oregon House 53 Race, Redmond School Board Director Keri Lopez Challenges Incumbent Emerson Levy ▶ [With Video]
A face off for the Bend-Sisters-Redmond House seat in the November election
Current representative for House District 53, Democrat Emerson Levy, will face off against Republican Keri Lopez, the current director of the Redmond School Board, for the Oregon House seat in the November election. Lopez, who’s running on the premise of adding balance to the legislature, leaned on her expertise from the Redmond School Board for […]
