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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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Discussing Solutions for Oregon’s Drug Crisis

The new Joint Interim Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response will look into short and long-term solutions for drug treatment and recovery – including the possible repeal of Measure 110
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In 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 110, the Drug Treatment and Recovery Act. The measure, which decriminalized most unlawful possessions of controlled substances, attempted to keep people out of jail in order to prevent barriers for them to get clean, and to expand drug treatment and recovery services. Last week, Oregon lawmakers called for a […]

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Trails Close in West Bend for Forest Restoration

Four new trails in the west Bend area closed on Oct. 16 to allow for restoration workin the Deschutes National Forest
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A set of popular biking and hiking trails in the west Bend area will see closures as the Deschutes National Forest receives restoration work. The work occurring in areas of the forest will attempt to create healthier ecosystems and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, giving responders a better chance of containing and keeping a fire […]

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Fee Increase for Downtown Parklets

Downtown Bend businesses with seating in street parking areas see an increase in fees
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The City of Bend is increasing fees for businesses with outdoor seating areas on the streets, otherwise known as parklets. As of July, with approval by the City Council, the fees associated with both renewing a commercial parklet and applying for one went up significantly. The current price to apply for a parklet is $1,000 […]

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Planned RV Park Will Serve Redmond’s Houseless Population

A development in Redmond will offer subsidized sites for houseless individuals living in vehicles
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Redmond plans to welcome a new RV park aimed at providing a transitional community for unhoused individuals or those at risk of homelessness. Mountain View Community RV Park is a planned development that will provide paid parking spots, offering full utility hookups, access to showers and laundry, and case management intended to help move people […]

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Bend Hosts Empty-Chair Town Hall Targeting Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Local activist organizations hold three events shedding light on representative’s lack of in-person town halls
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Local organizations will host an empty-chair town hall meeting on Oct. 11 for Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5). The upcoming meeting, taking place at 1pm in the Brooks Room of Deschutes Public Library, will be one of three hosted during the October Congressional Recess by the activist organizations Vocal Seniority and Indivisible Sisters. The empty-chair meeting, […]

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Praxis Health Brings Urgent Care to Redmond

A medical group with locations in Bend, Redmond and Sisters welcomes its first urgent care in Redmond
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Praxis Health, an independent medical group, announced the grand opening of its new urgent care location in Redmond. The urgent care will share the same facilities as High Lakes Redmond on Fourth Street. The location, which opened Oct. 4, will be the first Praxis Health urgent care in Redmond, making it easier for locals to […]

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Praxis Health trae cuidado médico urgente a Redmond

Un grupo médico con centros en Bend, Redmond y Sisters da la bienvenida a su primer servidor de cuidado médico urgente en Redmond
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Praxis Health, un grupo médico independiente, anunció la gran inauguración de su nuevo local de cuidado médico urgente en Redmond. El local compartirá las mismas instalaciones que High Lakes Redmond sobre la calle 4. El espacio, que abrió el 4 de octubre, será el primer centro de cuidado médico urgente de Praxis en Redmond, lo […]

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Smith Rock Opens New Pedestrian Bridge

After nearly eight weeks of bridge construction, state park visitors can once again access trails from main entrance
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Oregon Parks and Recreation has restored access to popular trails at Smith Rock. The state park opened a new pedestrian bridge, allowing entry to surrounding trails and climbing areas on the other side of the Crooked River. The replacement bridge was built to offer visitors more safety and space. The Smith Rock bridge is wider, […]

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Bend La-Pine Schools Retains Controversial Sponsorship Sign

After hearing from community members, BLPS will display a replacement Nosler-sponsored sign at Mountain View High
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Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook will allow a sign acknowledging a sponsorship with local ammunition manufacturer, Nosler Inc., to be displayed below Mountain View High School’s scoreboard once again. MVHS selected Nosler as the sponsor for its football and soccer programs, sparking concerns last month from parents, teachers and residents due to the […]

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School Staff Negotiate Contract with Bend-La Pine School District

Bend Education Association bargains with BLPS seeking improvements while working with an expired contract
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Despite the rain, hundreds of community members gathered at the Bend-La Pine Schools admin building on Oct. 2 for a pre-bargaining rally, supporting contract negotiations between BLPS and its teachers’ union, Bend Education Association. Bend educators attended a bargaining session with the district on Oct. 2. Certified BLPS staff have been working without a contract […]

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