Author: Clayton Franke | Redmond Spokesman

Clayton Franke covers growth, development and transportation for The Bulletin. A graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication, Clayton joined The Bulletin in 2024. He was born and raised in Missoula, Montana. He can be reached at 541-617-7854 or clayton.franke@bendbulletin.com.

Elections

Number of Redmond candidates considering a 2026 run for Deschutes County Commission

There are still many unknowns about the 2026 race for Deschutes County Commission. What is known is that ... Read more

Local News

Central Oregon awaits fix to state transportation funding

As the 2025 Oregon legislative session races past the halfway mark, Central Oregon leaders have their eyes on ... Read more

Homeless

Homeless camps east of Redmond next on list of public land sweeps

Amid a push by local government authorities to remove or consolidate the region’s largest homeless encampments on public ... Read more

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