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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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Deschutes County Proposes Housing Solution for a Portion of the Homeless Population

The Deschutes County Community Justice Department is seeking providers to house male justice-involved individuals
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Deschutes County is moving forward with a proposal for a new shelter aimed at housing male convicts and sex offenders. The project, which has been awarded over $1 million for its implementation, would provide the population with short-term and long-term housing opportunities, making the process of supervision and support easier for adult parole and probation […]

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Avion Water Company Took the Source Weekly to Court in 2022. Litigation is Still Ongoing.

The Source Weekly is facing a choice to appeal a recent court decision regarding its litigation with Avion Water Company over a 2022 public record request
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In 2022, journalist Hanna Merzbach began a story for the Source Weekly, attempting to uncover Central Oregon’s top residential water users in 2021. Merzbach requested records from Avion Water Company, one of the largest water utilities in Central Oregon, hoping to receive data about its water usage. Instead of providing the records, the company filed […]

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Petes Lake Fire Causes Smoke and Evacuations

A 300-acre fire, started on Friday, had 0% containment as of Tuesday
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Incident management teams on Tuesday were working to contain the nearly 300-acre Petes Lake Fire in the Deschutes National Forest. The fire, which as of Tuesday morning was 0% contained, is burning on the border of Willamette National Forest, in the McKenzie River Ranger District, and Deschutes National Forest in the Mink Lake Basin area, […]

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5K Fun Run for Street Dog Hero

People can participate in a day of fun activities in support of nonprofit, Street Dog Hero
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If there’s anything that the people of Central Oregon love, it’s dogs. Locals are often happy to participate in an event that includes and benefits dogs, and this year is no different. Street Dog Hero, a foster-based rescue organization, can attest, with its successful ongoing fundraiser, Heroes on the Run 5k. Heroes on the Run […]

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The Return of Pickin’ and Paddlin’

Tumalo Creek’s community event is returning after a Covid hiatus
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After a four-year hiatus, Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe is bringing back its beloved, long-running event, Pickin’ and Paddlin’. The event started as a way to raise funds for Bend Paddle Trail Alliance, an organization that works to enhance river recreation and appreciation. People are invited to celebrate by the Deschutes River with live music, […]

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Weed Warriors Protects Native Plants

Outdoor lovers can help restore and protect local lands with a series of volunteering events
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There are many ways to get rid of pesky weeds. Local nonprofit, Deschutes Land Trust, hosts volunteering events every year, inviting people to get their hands dirty and help pull invasive weeds at protected lands in Central Oregon. It has several upcoming opportunities for people to become “weed warriors.” The Weed Warrior events will continue […]

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Best Landscaping Service

HD Landscape LLC
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HD Landscape is known to many as the one-stop shop for all outdoor needs. Established in 2007, the local landscaping business has been highly regarded for its customer service, its willingness, punctuality and effectiveness. The services the business offers are endless. It does seasonal cleanup, including gutter cleanout and leaf and debris removal, as well […]

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Indigo De Souza Coming to Bend

Indie artist finds comfort in touring through connection and emotion
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Being a popular indie musician, Indigo De Souza is quiet compared to most. De Souza loves sharing her intimate music with others while touring. However, she doesn’t know how long she’ll be able to do it. “If the show didn’t help people emotionally get through things, or if it didn’t mean something to them emotionally, […]

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