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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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Sunriver Names New Chief of Police

Sunriver appoints a new Chief of Police after its former Chief, Michael Womer, announced his retirement
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Following a unanimous vote from the Sunriver Service District Board in September, Stephen Lopez was appointed as the new Chief of Police on Dec. 1. Lopez’s new position comes after the former Chief of Police, Michael Womer, announced he would retire at the end of November.   Lopez, who has over 17 years of experience in […]

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Deschutes County Considers Safe Parking Program

Commissioners look at incorporating safe parking consistent with both Bend and Redmond’s programs
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Deschutes County Commissioners are considering a safe parking program in the unincorporated area of the county. At a Nov. 27 board meeting, County staff presented commissioners with a proposal for the program, which allows property owners or tenants the ability to offer overnight parking for people experiencing houselessness. While plans for the safe parking in […]

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Bend to Construct New Park in Southeast

Bend Park and Recreation District recently approved the construction of a new 3.39-acre park in southeast Bend
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People in southeast Bend will soon enjoy a new 3.39-acre park, running between Parrell Road and the Bend Golf Club. Bend Park and Recreation District approved the construction of Little Fawn Park at a Nov.21 board of director meeting, citing a need in what it considers an underserved area. BPRD purchased the land in 2018, […]

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Environmental Groups Fight Approval of Northwest Pipeline Project

FERC approved a pipeline expansion project in October. Now, opposing groups file a request for rehearing
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Only one month after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a gas pipeline expansion, running through the Pacific Northwest and Central Oregon, environmental groups opposing the decision filed a request for rehearing. The Nov. 22 request for rehearing was filed by Oregon organizations, Rogue Climate and Columbia Riverkeeper, urging FERC to reconsider its approval of […]

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Mt. Bachelor Postpones Opening Day

Snow conditions force Mt. Bachelor to push back its scheduled opening day
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Mt. Bachelor announced it will postpone its opening day for the upcoming winter season due to conditions. The ski area made the announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 22, just days before the originally scheduled opening on Friday, Nov. 24. “In order to safely build our base for skiing and riding, we’ll need another solid winter storm […]

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Clarifications Proposed for Bend’s Camping Code

The City of Bend provides an update on its regulations for unsanctioned camping, nearly eight months in
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The City of Bend revisited its camping code at a Nov. 15 meeting of the Bend City Council, providing data, identifying trends and offering up suggestions for the recently implemented city code regulating, “unsanctioned camping on City rights-of-way.” Among the items discussed at the meeting, Sherri Meisel, health and safety compliance coordinator with the City […]

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Bend Sustainability Fund Awards Local Projects

Eight projects in Central Oregon received funding to create sustainable experiences for the community
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Tourism tax dollars are again at work providing funds for local parks, arts and other projects. On Nov. 14, the Bend Sustainability Fund awarded grants to eight local projects, giving out $700,000 in total. The grant winners, receiving funds ranging from $16,582 to $300,000, will carry out local, sustainable experiences that have garnered community support […]

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The Impact of Buying Local

Area businesses emphasize the importance of shopping local in a growing city
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Everyone knows what it means to shop local, but for small business owners, the act of buying at local businesses is becoming more and more essential. As Bend and Central Oregon grows, so do the number of businesses and rent prices, making owning and keeping a small business running that much harder. Peter Askew, owner […]

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Shepherd’s House Temporarily Relocates Day Services

The old Blue Dog RV facility will take over daytime services during construction at The Lighthouse Navigation Center
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The Lighthouse, a care and support facility for people experiencing houselessness in Bend, temporarily moved into a new location to allow access to daytime services during a renovation project. The Lighthouse Navigation Center moved its services down the street into the old Blue Dog RV facility along Franklin Avenue and Second Street, offering services daily […]

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Deschutes County Considers New Recreational Campground

Viable sites, according to a feasibility study, include Drafter Road in La Pine, Thompson Road and Crooked River Ranch
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Deschutes County is looking to develop a new county-run campground for the first time in over four decades. Consultants, ECONorthwest and Environmental Science Associates, delivered a camping feasibility study to Deschutes County Commissioners at a Nov. 15 meeting, highlighting three potential areas for private or public RV parks and campgrounds for recreational purposes.   The […]

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