Julianna LaFollette

River-goers can plan for updated river access points in three centrally located parks along the Deschutes River in Bend. Bend Park and Recreation District, as part of its Deschutes River Access and Habitat Restoration Plan, is planning to update four river access points at McKay Park, Miller’s Landing Park and Columbia Park. BPRD aims to […]

Bend-La Pine Schools is reviewing its athletic sponsorship policy amid controversy regarding a sponsor for Mountain View High School. BLPS selected Nosler Inc., a local ammunition manufacturer, as the sponsor for its football and soccer programs, raising concerns from parents, teachers and residents. A concerned community member, who asked not to be named out of […]

The City of Bend held its State of the City in the form of a community gathering on Sept. 8 at Alpenglow Park. In addition to offering live music, food trucks, activities and information on various City departments, Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke to the community about City goals and priorities. Kebler discussed the future of […]

The City of Bend is close to annexing more land into the city’s Urban Growth Boundary, aimed at adding more affordable and workforce housing inside city limits. The concept plan for the 262-acre Stevens Road Tract includes roughly 147 acres for affordable housing, as well as space for employment, commercial services, open spaces and a […]

Emerson Levy is an attorney and politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 53rd District, which covers the north side of Bend, Tumalo, Sisters and the southwestern part of Redmond. Levy championed an effort she called “Alyssa’s Law,” which passed as part of House Bill 5014, giving $2.5 million […]

Deschutes County Solid Waste announced that it will host an informational open house on Monday, Sept., 11 regarding the new solid waste management facility. The open house, which will occur from 5:30-7pm, will give community members an opportunity to learn and discuss details of the project and explore the county’s ongoing efforts to increase recycling […]

Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman announced that he will run for the Oregon Senate District 27 seat on Sept. 5. Broadman has served on the Bend City Council since 2020 and served as mayor Pro Tem in 2022. He is also the Chief Judge of the Warm Springs Court of Appeals and an attorney for […]

Bend Fire and Rescue announced August 29 that Deschutes County Rural Fire District #2 is starting a new wildfire mitigation project. The district is gearing up to start a fuels reduction project and received a $280,000 grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal to target high fire danger areas. Fuels reduction or fuels management is […]