Think Wild and Cascadia Wild Partner to Expand Rare Carnivore Monitoring in Central Oregon
Volunteer-powered community science efforts will track wolverines, Sierra Nevada red foxes, gray wolves, and other sensitive species.
Deschutes River Focus of 'Home Waters' Speaker Series
Riverside Condo in Downtown Bend Offers Turnkey Rental Potential
Lifestyle
Over 100 Bottles of Wine Up for Grabs at Rotary Club of Greater Bend's Annual Raffle
The event serves as a primary fundraiser to support youth activities, scholarships, and community programs.

Bend Moves Forward on Reed Market Bridge Project
The $32 million infrastructure project aims to eliminate frustrating railroad crossings on a key arterial road.
Deschutes County Seeks Planning Commission Member from Redmond/Terrebonne
Applications open for a position on the county's land use advisory board.
Politics
Partners For Affordable Housing Hosts Candidate Forum Series
The four-part "Housing is a Math Problem" forums will feature local and statewide candidates addressing the region's housing crisis.

Oregon Lawmakers Pass Controversial Bill to Address Public University Funding Woes
The legislation orders a study on potential collaboration, restructuring or integration in the state's higher education system.
Bend Council Discusses Residential Wildfire Mitigation Building Code
New home-hardening requirements aim to improve wildfire resilience in the region.
Weather
Prescribed Burning Planned Near Sisters and Southeast of Bend
Deschutes National Forest to conduct up to 592 acres of ignitions on Thursday

Oregon Braces for Weather Whiplash as Temperatures Climb
Parts of the state could see highs in the 70s, while the Portland area remains rainy and cool.
Warming Temperatures and Chance of Showers This Weekend in Bend
Mild and spring-like conditions expected, with Daylight Saving Time beginning on Sunday.
Crime
Bend Police to Launch Traffic Cameras at Three Intersections
Automated cameras will monitor for red light runners and speeders starting in April

Bend Man Arrested After Threatening Security Guard with Gun, Cocaine and Firearms Seized
The 32-year-old suspect faces charges including menacing, harassment, and drug trafficking.
Bend Teen Arrested for Disturbing TikTok Urination Videos
15-year-old faces over 2 dozen charges for public urination incidents across the city
Sports
65-Year-Old Skier Dies After Crash at Mt. Bachelor
Authorities investigating cause of fatal accident on intermediate Wanoga Way trail

Portland Skier Dies in Mt. Bachelor Crash
65-year-old man killed in incident on intermediate ski trail
Iowa Defeats Wisconsin in Big Ten Women's Basketball
Hawkeyes take down Badgers in conference matchup