At least three La Pine High School students were transported to St. Charles Medical Center on Wednesday morning with non-life threatening injuries after a school bus accident. The bus, transporting nine students and a teacher from La Pine High School to a welding competition in Albany, slid off the road and struck a tree after […]
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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Affordable Housing Community Planned for Redmond
Rooted Homes and Housing Works are working to receive funding for a joint complete community in Redmond
Rooted Homes and Housing Works announced a new 76-unit community in Redmond. The Antler Campus will offer residents a mix of affordable housing and office space, including rental units, affordable homeownership units and commercial buildings. The 60-unit garden-style apartment buildings will be available for households earning less than 60% of the area median income. The […]
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Commercial Controversy
Residents at Petrosa were promised a “complete community.” Now, they learn it could take years.
In 2016, the City of Bend expanded the Urban Growth Boundary, which included an area in northeast Bend aimed at creating a new, complete community. Petrosa, a Pahlisch community, was master planned to include a mix of residential and commercial uses. While the residential portion of this neighborhood is underway, community members are still waiting […]
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Mt. Bachelor Enforces Uphill Passes
Starting this ski season, Mt. Bachelor will require uphill travelers to obtain a free uphill pass and armband
Mt. Bachelor is implementing a new rule at the mountain this year, requiring guests to obtain a free Uphill Pass at the start of the 2023-2024 season. Starting on opening day, uphill travel enthusiasts can acquire an uphill pass and armband by agreeing to Mt. Bachelor’s Uphill Policy and signing the Winter Express Assumption of […]
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Street Racing Suspects Arrested. ▶ [With Video]
Bend Police identified and arrested two individuals in street racing investigation
Bend police arrested two individuals in connection with an ongoing street racing investigation. The suspects, 22-year old Mason Price and Tyler Fox were arrested on suspicion of reckless driving on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. In August, Bend PD received complaints about reckless driving, street racing and drifting on roads and roundabouts, according to a […]
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Arnold Canal Piping Moves Along After Dismissal of Lawsuit
A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed against Arnold Irrigation District, letting the district continue construction on piping a 12-mile canal in southeast Bend
On Oct. 27, a federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit attempting to stop Arnold Irrigation District’s Main Canal Water Conservation Project, a plan to pipe a 12-mile canal. The lawsuit was brought on by Save Arnold Canal, a group with concerns about the proposed piping project. SAC initially filed the lawsuit against AID, the […]
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Rural ADU Approval in Deschutes County
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners finally passed new rules to allow rural ADUs in certain unincorporated areas
Deschutes County passed a new rule on Nov. 1 allowing rural accessory dwelling units in certain unincorporated areas of Deschutes County. Owners of eligible properties can begin applying for rural ADU permits on Dec. 1. The goal in passing the ADU rules was to provide additional housing stock in the county, according to Kyle Collins, […]
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Mosaic’s Commitment to Accessible Care
Mosaic Community Health has over a dozen health centers in Central Oregon and continues to expand access to those in need
A local nonprofit is committed to making health care in Central Oregon more accessible, affordable and convenient. With seven health centers, seven school-based health centers and a mobile clinic that parks at a variety of local service centers throughout the region, Mosaic Community Health continues to increase its efforts in providing care. Mosaic Community Health is […]
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Shepherd’s House Introduces Permanent Shelter in Redmond
A new year-round shelter in Redmond will provide low-barrier stays to more than 40 people a night
The grand opening of a permanent, year-round shelter in Redmond saw a full house on November 2, where locals gathered to celebrate and learn about the new Shepherd’s House shelter. The shelter will begin offering overnight stays on Nov. 15, operating from 6pm to 7am. “This event today is a great encouragement that the community […]
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Teachers Union Continues Bargaining with Full-Day Sessions
Bend’s teacher union sees progress after meeting with BLPS district for eight hours on Oct. 30 to continue contract negotiations
The Bend teachers’ union attended another bargaining session with the Bend-La Pine Schools district on Mon., Oct. 30. The bargaining was followed by a rally and a march through downtown Bend. The Bend Education Association will continue contract negotiations but its leaders are hopeful it will come to an agreement with BLPS after its next […]
