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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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Complex Compensation

Locals in the industry share how a recent change in real estate compensation could increase both transparency and confusion for buyers and sellers
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A proposed settlement from the National Associations of Realtors could result in changes surrounding buyer representation agreements and compensation. The NAR settlement, which still needs to be approved, would prohibit offers of compensation from listing agents to buyer agents in the Multiple Listing Service, the free marketplace to showcase listing to other brokers. The MLS provides […]

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The Neighborhoods of Bend in 2024

If you’re new here, you’ll want to read the pages that follow this one
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Westside For Life Century West and Summit West are sought-after, and then some By Jared Rasic There really is no limit to the things you can do on the west side. Whether you’re after breweries, fine dining, live music, outdoor recreation, parks, food carts… you’ve got options. Century West and Summit West neighborhoods are the […]

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District Attorney’s Office Concludes Review of Officer-Involved Shooting

A Bend man pulled over after a Parkway crash sustained a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound and was simultaneously shot by officers
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The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office concluded its review of an officer-involved shooting in Bend on March 20, when 18-year-old Gabriel Platz lost his life after officers responded to a vehicle crash involving the individual. Witness reports following the crash, as well as officer-worn body cameras, found that Platz sustained a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound […]

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Get Off the Grid

Solar’s key role in helping Oregon meet its climate goals
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The state of Oregon hopes to reach a goal of generating 100% renewable energy by 2040. One way it intends to get there is through the increasingly popular energy alternative, solar energy. As the state, and the U.S. attempt to decrease the use of fossil fuels, the benefits and support that come with installing a […]

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Planned Trail Upgrades in West Bend

A proposal intends to improve trails in the Deschutes National Forest to the west of Bend and Sunriver
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The U.S. Forest Service proposed a project to improve heavily used trails west of Bend and Sunriver. The proposal includes a variety of suggested improvements aimed at connecting and improving trails in the area. The Forest Service is accepting public comments on the project through April 13. The package proposes changes to several areas of […]

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In Bend, 10% of Units Finished Last Year Were Considered Affordable Housing

Bend reached new affordable housing milestone
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The City of Bend determined that 10% of all housing units that had been completed for the 2023 calendar year were deed-restricted affordable. The City considers housing affordable if a household is paying no more than 30% of its gross income on rent or a mortgage. With this definition, affordability varies by each family’s income. […]

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Protecting Reproductive Health in Oregon

Oregon politicians and health agencies highlight the state’s continued effort to protect reproductive health care
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As the Supreme Court heard arguments to limit reproductive health care this month, on March 26, Oregon Democrats reconfirmed the state’s commitment to protecting and strengthening abortion access across the state. Twenty-three organizations were awarded a total of $8.5 million to address access to reproductive health care and barriers faced by marginalized communities. Oregon Democrats […]

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Classroom Cultivation: Funding for School Garden Projects

The Environmental Center funds various school garden projects to help students learn while connecting with nature
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A total of 11 Central Oregon schools received funding to support garden projects this year. The educational program, through The Environmental Center, helps fund the infrastructure for regional school gardens, awarding over $17,500 to 11 various garden projects. Schools that received funding, which range from elementary schools to high schools, will collectively serve over 1,350 youth […]

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Deschutes County Waits to Relocate Juniper Ridge Residents, Continues Cleanup

County staff offered an update on the progress at Juniper Ridge, holding off on decisions to relocate residents and increase funding
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In June 2023, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved a remediation plan to clean up the area of Juniper Ridge and offer services to individuals living in encampments on the County-owned property. On March 20, County staff members updated the board on progress and asked for direction on next steps. The County decided to […]

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Commissioners Vote to Move Eastside Parole And Probation Housing

The search begins for an alternative location for a controversial property housing clients of Adult Parole and Probation
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Deschutes County Commissioners voted March 20, in a 2-1 vote, to look for an alternative location for the Wilson Avenue Housing Program. The property, which serves male clients on supervision with Deschutes County Parole and Probation, garnered a lot of input from neighbors and community members who were unhappy with the location and the public […]

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