Kathryn Styer Martínez

The group is dedicated to uplifting Native American identities and cultures. Many of the members have tribal affiliations, but that's not a requirement to join.

The 1,200-seat auditorium was a hub for performing arts in central Oregon, until structural engineers discovered fissures in trusses that support the ceiling.

Business owners and residents agree that Greenwood Avenue is unsafe, but they disagree on how to reduce speeds and which road users to prioritize in the new design.

A bright spot shines in Central Oregon’s embrace of roundabouts to increase road safety.

The project could cost more than $50 million, but how to pay for it is uncertain.

The Bend City Council approved a $5 million grant for affordable housing at its meeting on Wednesday night. The city secured the grant through a competitive application process with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. But the pathway to securing enough affordable housing remains fraught.

Candidates see housing as one of Bend residents’ top three challenges, but diverge on where to focus.

Editor’s note: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Stay informed with OPB on the presidential race, key congressional battles and other local contests and ballot measures in Oregon and Southwest Washington at opb.org/elections.

The High Desert is home to several interesting election stories this cycle.

Seeing yourself represented as never before can be exciting, and stressful.