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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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Local Election Recap

A list of candidates in the local races in the general election
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August 30 was the filing deadline for some candidates running in the November election. With that, here’s a recap of the races and candidates voters will have on their ballots in the local area. Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the current Republican House representative, is seeking reelection. After serving on the City Council in […]

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Deschutes County Phases in Deflection

Starting Sept. 1, counties can began diverting individuals to drug treatment. Law enforcement training on the issue is still forthcoming.
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A statewide law rolling back portions of Measure 110 officially started on Sept. 1, recriminalizing drug possession and connecting people to treatment as an alternative to court and jail. Deschutes County plans to slowly introduce its deflection program over this next month, to ensure officers and treatment coordinators are trained and prepared for this new process. […]

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Redmond Airport Offers Update on Expansion Project

The airport expansion project, expected to start next summer, will address increased demands
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An expansion to the Redmond Airport is coming closer as the design, cost and timeline continue to take shape. On Aug. 27, Redmond Airport Director Zachary Bass presented an update on the expansion to Redmond City Councilors, highlighting design options, construction, funding and timelines. The airport is about 40% through the project’s design phase, said […]

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A Joint Effort to Appeal Bend’s Tree Code

Businesses and organizations join local developer Pahlisch in its attempt to pause Bend’s recently enacted tree code
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Pahlisch Homes, a local homebuilding company, submitted an appeal of the City of Bend’s tree code on Aug. 6, calling for the City to pause its newly implemented regulations. On Aug. 28, other local businesses and organizations joined in on the effort, asserting that the new tree code will cause impacts on housing in Bend. […]

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Bend to Update Vehicle Sheltering Rules

Proposed rule changes would restrict vehicle camping near residential dwellings
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The City of Bend is looking to update its rules on sheltering in vehicles, recommending changes that could create some heightened restrictions. At an Aug. 21 meeting, city councilors discussed a number of recommended rule changes aimed at more clearly enforcing issues with people congregating in areas around the city. The current rules for sheltering […]

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A Push to Solarize Deschutes County

A community-driven campaign offers discounts and incentives for Deschutes County households to switch to solar
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A new campaign making it easier and cheaper for Deschutes County residents to install solar in their homes started in August. The campaign, “Solarize Deschutes,” will offer savings on solar projects, as well as informational workshops and other incentives to help people make the switch to renewable energy. The project was driven by local interest, according […]

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New Changes Along U.S. 97

Recent improvements in the North Corridor Project include a new connection to shopping areas along the highway
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A new U.S. 97 Business connector road opened on Aug. 22, offering a new route to the shopping areas along the highway on Bend’s north side. The section of road directly connects 3rd Street, just north of the Empire intersection to Business 97. Additional construction on the road caused closures on Friday, Aug. 23, which will […]

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POWDR to Sell Mt. Bachelor, Among Other Resorts

POWDR announced on Aug. 22 that it will list several of its ski resorts for sale
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POWDR Corporation, the current owners of Mt. Bachelor and several other ski resorts across the country, announced its intent to sell four of its resorts in the coming weeks. The company signed an agreement to sell Killington Ski Resort in Vermont and announced its intent to sell additional ski areas including Mt. Bachelor, Eldora Mountain […]

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Two Years In, the County-Wide Houselessness Office Plans to Evolve

The Coordinate Houseless Response Office looks ahead at increasing collaboration and state funding
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In June, regional leaders and service providers entered a large board room with a purpose, eager to discuss solutions addressing the large concentration of unsheltered populations living on forest land. Members of the county-wide effort to address houselessness, the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, along with local partners and state and federal agencies, swiftly made their […]

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School Health Program Shows Progress Ahead of its Fourth Year

The Healthy Schools Program is now serving all 14 middle and high schools, aiding in student mental health
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A program that gives support to students struggling with mental health is about to go into its fourth year of implementation, now serving all 14 Bend-La Pine middle and high schools. The program, a partnership between Bend-La Pine Schools and Deschutes County Health Services, offers a collaborative approach to addressing and preventing mental health issues. The […]

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