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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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On The Outskirts

Hundreds of houseless people live on the edge of Bend. Now, the City and County plan to close off access to most of the land.
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Blackened trees and pink-hued brush and rocks – stained from fire retardant dropped last month – line the dirt road that leads into Juniper Ridge. The sprawling, undeveloped land on the outskirts of town functions as a campground for hundreds of houseless people, some who stay for a season and others who make it a […]

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Ladies’ Night Deals

Find fun, creative beverages at these local happy hours for the ideal night on the town
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Bar Rio Nearly a year after its opening, downtown Bend’s Bar Rio stands out as a great choice for those looking to enjoy delicious drinks, great atmosphere and endless happy hour specials. Bar Rio is a 21-and-up cocktail and tapas bar from the creators of Barrio and Shimshon. Located on Wall Street, the bar offers […]

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Après Ski Specials

What better way to end a ski day than happy hour prices?
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While those who frequent the mountain still have a few months till the start of the season, some upcoming after-mountain happy hour deals can give people yet another thing to look forward to. After a day on the mountain, an occasional trip to a local watering hole or restaurant can be a great way to […]

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Meet the Candidates: The Race for State Senate 27 ▶ [With Video]

Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers discuss top issues in the 27th District
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Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican Michael Summers will face off in the race for the Senate seat in the 27th District, which represents Bend, Sisters, Tumalo and portions of Redmond. Tim Knopp, the current senator, is ineligible to run for re-election due to excessive absences during the last legislative session, when Republicans in the Oregon […]

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Conditions Improve on Little Lava Fire

Some evacuation areas were lifted Thursday as conditions and progress improved
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While area fires continued to burn on Thursday, improving conditions and continued progress on the Little Lava Fire prompted the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department and fire managers, to adjust evacuation levels. According to the National Forest Service, cooler wet weather slowed fire spread on the Little Lava Fire, […]

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Braids and Fades for Picture Day

A free event offers hair styling for kids of color in Bend
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An upcoming event will make hair braiding and styling more accessible for Black and mixed-race kids in Bend, offering free hair care for them to look and feel their best for picture day. The event will have braiders, barbers and a nail artist to get kids ready for picture day, filling a need in Central […]

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An Imminent Relocation at Juniper Ridge

City and County officials will establish a temporary safe area for houseless residents north of Bend, increasing services
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Residents and service providers poured into seats to witness a joint meeting with Deschutes County Commissioners and the Bend City Council on Sept. 5. Joint meetings are fairly rare, and a decision about conditions at Juniper Ridge hinged on the gathering, prompting an increased interest from the public. County and City leaders planned this meeting […]

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New Fires Prompt Evacuations for Mt. Bachelor and Southern Deschutes County

Two growing fires in Deschutes County cause closures, evacuation notices at ski/bike area, near Pine Mountain, McKenzie Highway
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New fires in the Deschutes National Forest caused evacuation notices and closures near Mt. Bachelor and in Southern Deschutes County and northern Lake County. As of 3pm on Sun., Sept. 8, evacuation notices were in place for the Backside Fire, located west of Mt. Bachelor, and the Firestone Fire, located south of Pine Mountain, near […]

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Owner of 10 Barrel Lays Off Key Brewery Employees

Founders, award-winning brewer among those leaving the company
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Local brewery 10 Barrel Brewing Company lost several employees last week, including members of its innovation brewing team, according to a report from The New School Beer and Cider, a Northwest-based site focused on the beverage industry. The article stated that the founders of 10 Barrel, Jeremy and Chris Cox, offered their resignations to the brewery […]

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