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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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Former Bend Mayor, Bob Woodward, Dies at 85

Bob Woodward was known as a “staple in the community” for many who knew him
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Bob Woodward, former Bend mayor, journalist and pioneering mountain biker, has passed away at age 85. According to reports, Woodward was battling Parkinson’s disease before his death. Woodward was known widely in Bend and Central Oregon as pillar in the outdoor community. Since Woodward’s passing, positive messages have flooded social media, with locals sharing fond […]

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Portland Winery Moves into Downtown Space Recently Vacated by Domaine Serene

Amaterra Winery expands into Bend with new tasting room and restaurant
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A Portland-based winery announced on March 3 that it will open a full-service restaurant and tasting room in downtown Bend. Amaterra winery will take over the building on NW Bond Street, previously occupied by Domaine Serene, which closed its doors in January. The winery, set to open in late spring, will offer wine tastings and a […]

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City of Redmond to Vote on Marijuana Rules in March

Redmond City Council continues to hear support and opposition from residents prior to voting on allowing marijuana dispensaries within city limits
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On Feb. 25, the Redmond City Council held a public hearing on a proposal to allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits. Following the hearing, the Council decided to postpone its vote on amending city code until its next meeting in March. In November, Redmond residents voted in favor of allowing marijuana dispensaries within the City […]

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A Controversial Bill Would Loosen Oregon’s Liability Laws

Local recreation businesses support the liability reform, but some worry it’ll mean greater personal risk for recreators
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In 2006, 18-year-old Myles Bagley suffered serious injuries while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor’s terrain park. He accused the resort of being negligent in its design and maintenance of the park. Prior to the injury, Bagley had signed a liability waiver — a contract that customers may sign when participating in recreational activities, which attempts to […]

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Burgerville Is Officially Coming to Bend

The PNW burger chain plans to open a location on Bend’s Third Street
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Pacific Northwest fast food chain Burgerville announced its plans on March 3 to open a new location in Bend later this year. The store will take over the building previously occupied by Del Taco on SE Third Street. This opening will mark the first Central Oregon location for the chain. “People have been asking for […]

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Turtle Island Coffee Shop Announces Closure

Queer-owned coffee shop in downtown Bend set to close on March 9
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Turtle Island Coffee Shop in downtown Bend announced on Feb. 27 that it will close its doors in early March. After over a year of operating, the owners made the decision to cease operations due to “the challenging and unsustainable current economic climate.” The queer- and Indigenous-owned coffee shop is located on Oregon Avenue, next […]

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Cascade East Transit Workers Call for New Contract

Regional public transportation service employees are currently bargaining for living wages
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Employees at Cascades East Transit (CET), the region’s public transportation service, are calling for a fair contract that reflects the cost of living in the region. The union is urging community members and transit passengers to support the employees as they currently bargain for a new contract. The union represents union members and employees of […]

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Heart of Oregon Corps Finds Site for Youth Development in Redmond

The organization purchased a site for a campus in Redmond to support youth-focused workforce development
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Heart of Oregon Corps, a nonprofit that empowers youth through employment, job training and education, announced that it closed a deal on a site for a central campus in Redmond. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the organization launched a campaign, Legacy 25, to raise the remaining funds needed to build a regional youth workforce development campus […]

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Planned Parenthood Awaits Potential Impacts to Care

Amid federal actions and proposals, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette grapples with high demand and funding concerns
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In 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade, states gained the right to restrict or ban abortions. In 2023, Oregon expanded its law giving people the right to make their own decisions about their reproductive health. Since then, Oregon has seen a steady increase in its demand for all reproductive […]

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A Community Call for Action on Wildfire Hazard Maps

Local leaders voice opposition to statewide wildfire hazard maps, citing community frustrations
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On Feb. 12, Deschutes County Commissioners had a focused discussion on concerns regarding the state’s recently finalized wildfire hazard map and how residents feel impacted by its designations. Commissioner Patti Adair voiced her opposition to the map at the meeting, citing concerns that the maps are decreasing homeowners’ property values and lowering resale values. This […]

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