Lifestyle
Bend Installs Traffic Blockers in Old Neighborhood
New diverters and barriers aim to protect cyclists and pedestrians from vehicles on shared streets
Elk Vintage Boutique to Open in Bend's Old Mill District
New locally-owned vintage clothing shop to debut in historic Little Red Shed building on May 1st.
Bend Townhome with Stunning Views Listed for $715,000
1,883-sq-ft home offers low-maintenance living near downtown Bend
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.
Sports
Orioles Sign Pitcher Shane Baz to 5-Year, $68M Deal
The Orioles acquired the former Rays right-hander in a December trade.
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
