Julianna LaFollette

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 […]

In 2011, prescription pain pills were distributed at a higher rate than ever before. Working-class individuals were getting hooked on pills, eventually leading to a rise in deadlier, more easily available street drugs. Now, along with the U.S., Oregon is seeing unprecedented numbers of fentanyl use, a highly addictive synthetic opioid. In September, The Washington […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

For those who witnessed the total eclipse of the Sun in 2017, the fact that another eclipse – and this one not entirely total – is coming might feel less than noteworthy. But even though the galaxy’s upcoming show isn’t quite as stunning as the last one doesn’t make it any less worthwhile. On the […]

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 […]