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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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Bend Man Arrested for Distributing Child Pornography at Daycare

A shocking allegation occurring at a day care facility sheds light on the unknowns of searching for child care
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On May 30, Bend resident Jack Bergeron was arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, which initiated the arrest and was working on the investigation, announced the next day that the location in which 61-year-old Bergeron resided, and where the distribution of the material was occurring, operated as a licensed […]

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Local Food Aid Organizations Report Record Numbers of Food Insecurity

Increased prices and assistance cutbacks are impacting the region’s food security
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Central Oregon organizations with food assistance programs have witnessed an increase in food insecurity in Central Oregon in the past few years. With growing expenses and cutbacks on government assistance programs, more families are struggling to have access to food, with young people getting hit the hardest. Local nonprofit NeighborImpact offers one of the largest […]

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A Coordinated Effort to Expand Shelters

The Coordinated Houseless Response Office is attempting to fund four potential shelter projects
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Central Oregon agencies are working together to expand outdoor shelters to better serve Deschutes County’s houseless population. After voting to move forward with four outdoor shelter proposals, members of the Coordinated Houseless Response Office are working to establish funds for these projects. In March, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in partnership with CHRO, released a Request […]

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New Owners of Seventh Mtn Rafting Hope to Make Business More ‘Local’

Local owners bring back family-friendly, non-corporate vibe
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Previous General Manager of Seventh Mtn rafting, Andrew Soriano and his wife, Carlene, purchased the Seventh Mountain Rafting Company in 2023, partnering with Soriano’s stepfather Troy Gallagher. Seven days a week, the company offers whitewater rafting adventures with class 3 rapids on the Big Eddy section of the Deschutes River. Guests can also take flatwater […]

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Residents of Romaine Village Seek Accountability

A resident in a local manufactured home park starts a petition to improve living conditions
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People living in a Bend neighborhood have raised concerns regarding living conditions and management practices within Romaine Village Manufactured Home Park. One individual, eager to see things change, started a petition attempting to advocate for a better living environment within the park. The park is located in southwest Bend and has a total of 176 […]

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It’s time for a Summer Adventure!

Tips and Suggestions to Start Your Adventure
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The warm weather is finally here, and I don’t know about you, but I have lakes, rivers, bikes, boats and maybe a few beers on the mind. If that’s your vibe, too, then this week’s issue might be of service. Inside this Summer Adventure issue, we share some outings for the intrepid local and newcomer […]

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Local Newspapers Face Layoffs and Reductions

EO Media Group, which owns The Bulletin and The Redmond Spokesman, will eliminate several jobs and reduce publication frequency
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EO Media Group, which owns local daily newspapers such as The Bulletin and the Redmond Spokesman announced on June 3 that it will experience changes across the company, including layoffs and reductions in print frequency at several newspapers. EO Media Group, which operates 12 newspapers across Oregon and Washington, stated that advertising revenues have dropped […]

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Deschutes County Moves on Deflection Programs

In the wake of recriminalization legislation, county in the early stages of planning its drug addiction treatment program
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Deschutes County is one step closer in its process of implementing drug addiction and behavioral health treatment programs, a state-funded diversion model that came out of the rollback of Measure 110. The county, which just accepted the first portion of grant money to create its deflection program, announced that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will […]

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Redmond Recognizes Pride

Redmond makes its first ever Pride Month Proclamation, with mixed reviews from the community
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Several community members attended a May 28 Redmond City Council meeting to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. After a lengthy public comment period, the Council voted 6-1 to approve a Proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month for the first time. According to Mayor Ed Fitch, the recognition was something members of the community had […]

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Oregon Set to Update How Groundwater is Allocated

The Oregon Department of Water Resources is looking to update its groundwater permitting rules
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The Oregon Water Resources Department is proposing new rules on how groundwater is allocated to better conserve water. The update would allow OWRD to assess if groundwater is available to support future groundwater rights. The proposed rules would guide OWRD in granting new groundwater rights, likely resulting in the department issuing fewer groundwater rights in […]

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