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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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The Season of Self-Guided Challenges

Test your hiking skills and explore Central Oregon with two local adventure challenges
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This summer, outdoor enthusiasts can take part in two self-guided hiking challenges. Whether someone is training for an epic adventure, reaching a goal or simply looking to explore, they can test their abilities by hiking the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge or Cascade Relays’ Big Butte Challenge. Jeff Hester, the founder of the Six-Pack of Peaks […]

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Feel-Good Indie Artists Coming to Bend

Great summer music continues in Central Oregon
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Locals in Central Oregon can add another must-see concert to their lists with feel-good music made by some down-to-earth artists. Outdoor-lover Griff Washburn started making music under the name of Goth Babe in 2018 and has been thriving ever since. Joining him is the up-and-coming band Husbands, based in Oklahoma City. People can see them […]

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Achieving Indie Rock Harmony with Wyelow

Up-and-coming band Wyelow is performing next week and has more exciting events approaching
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As soon as the ethereal, indie rock trio Wyelow was conceived in 2022, they’ve kept themselves busy. With several upcoming shows and a debut album in the works, frontwoman Holly Wilson and her bandmates, Todd Rosenberg and Davey Hemm, are gearing up for an exciting year. The group tours all over Oregon and will perform […]

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Summer Art Shows at Scalehouse

New exhibitions as Bend’s fine art nonprofit celebrates 10 years
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This summer, art enthusiasts can delight in the new, impressive and thought-provoking exhibits on display at local art gallery, Scalehouse. The contemporary arts center in downtown Bend features all kinds of projects, from gallery exhibits to in-depth discussions and workshops. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts just celebrated its 10-year anniversary last week and has several […]

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Activities for All at Soar 2023

Physical therapy organization offers activities for individuals with mobility challenges at its yearly event
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When it comes to the abundance of activities that Central Oregon has to offer, everyone deserves to participate. Destination Rehab, a nonprofit that provides physical therapy to individuals with neurologic conditions, makes that possible with its July 8 event, Soar. Soar is a free activity day that Destination Rehab started hosting in 2017. According to […]

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Big Lawn Series at Suttle Lodge

Live music with a view
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Monday might be your least favorite day of the week, but it doesn’t have to be. This summer, the Suttle Lodge and Boathouse is having its Big Lawn Series, a recurring event that offers live music on the big lawn every Monday. The free concerts go from 6-8pm and all ages are welcome. West of […]

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