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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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Redmond Airport Gets Final Costs Approved, Construction to Begin Soon

The Redmond Airport prepares for its expansion project, starting June 18
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On May 27, the Redmond City Council approved final cost estimates for the Redmond Municipal Airport expansion in the amount of $98,059,847, as well as other approvals on designs and inspection costs. The final approvals come ahead of the upcoming expansion, which is set to begin on June 18. With a rapidly growing region, and […]

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Mountain View Safe Parking Breaks Ground on Playground

The nonprofit operating the Safe Parking program in Redmond is building a playground for kids experiencing homelessness
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The first Safe Parking site in Redmond is adding a playground for children experiencing homelessness. The nonprofit operating the Safe Parking program, Mountain View Community Development, held a groundbreaking on June 1, inviting community members to the parking lot of Mountain View Fellowship to see the site. “The vision here was, you know, while families […]

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Bend Chamber CEO Takes Job with the City of Bend

Chamber CEO Katy Brooks transitions to new Economic Development Officer position
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The Bend Chamber of Commerce announced on May 28 that its CEO, Katy Brooks, will step into a new role with the City of Bend on June 30. Having seen significant growth in Bend’s economy since she joined the Chamber in 2016, Brooks hopes to bring her expertise in growth and community opportunity to her […]

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Americana Goes Brick-and-Mortar with Bigger Menu, Same Prices

Beloved food cart, serving up smash burgers, is set to open its new downtown location on May 31
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A popular food truck known for its mouthwatering smash burgers is opening a new location in downtown Bend. Americana, which currently operates its truck at local food cart pod, The Podski, is opening a brick-and-mortar burger shop in the former Seven Nightclub spot on Bond Street. It’ll offer classic burgers and a variety of fan-favorite specials […]

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Deschutes County Fairgrounds Announces Summer Concert Lineup

The free summer concert series at the Fairgrounds announces artists from a variety of genres headlining the event
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As summer approaches, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds is gearing up for a busy summer full of festivals and musical acts, including its 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. On May 22, the Fairgrounds announced its lineup for its annual concert series, taking place from July 30 through Aug. 3, offering big names […]

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Local Weather Services Set to Take a Hit Following Staff Cuts

The National Weather Service will drop around-the-clock operations in several parts of the U.S.— including the office serving Central Oregon
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Job reductions within the National Weather Service could impact offices across the country, including an office that covers weather forecasting for Central Oregon. The job cuts – a result of efforts from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency to shrink the federal government — could result in a loss of round-the-clock staffing for offices including […]

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May Election Results

Check out the special election results, as of May 21, for local school boards, park boards and measures
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The special district election took place on May 20. Here’s a complete list of results for local levies, as well as school and park boards in Deschutes County. Go to deschutes.org for the full list of election results.  Bend-La Pine Schools district: Zone 1: Jennifer Lynch(unopposed) – 98.37% Zone 2: Marcus LeGrand (unopposed) – 97.97% […]

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Kiki with Cliché

Bend’s queer DJ duo, Cliché, prepares for a summer of inclusive local events to find community on the dance floor
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From summer festivals and Pride events to a weekly queer night at local cocktail bar, Dogwood at the Pine Shed, local DJ duo Cliché is gearing up for a busy summer. The two DJs, Sean Lawrence (Father Sean) and Jonathon Lynch (Daddy Doubtfire), played their first gig together in 2023. According to Lawrence, the group […]

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Redmond Advances Long-Awaited Northpoint Vista Development

Redmond City Council takes next steps on a northeast project set to create over 400 units of affordable, workforce and market-rate housing
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Redmond is moving forward with a mixed housing development on the northeast side of town, following recent City Council decisions to approve the contracts to start construction. The Northpoint Vista project, a 40-acre site, is situated between NE Maple Ave. and NE Kingwood Avenue and is slated to offer over 400 housing units at a […]

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Helicopter Crashes Near Prineville Airport

The May 17 accident left one individual dead and another severely injured
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A helicopter crash near the Prineville Airport on May 17 killed one individual and severely injured another, according to the Prineville Police Department. A press release stated that the deceased was an 80-year-old male. The individual’s name is not being released at this time, Prineville Police Department said in an email. The second victim was a […]

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