Good morning, Bend.

Carhartt will open its first Central Oregon store this fall at the former Cracker Barrel site on Robal Lane (20512 Robal Lane, Suite 110), with a grand opening scheduled for Nov.

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Lonestar will perform as part of its 'Keeps Getting Better' tour at General Duffy's Waterhole (404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond) on Sunday, Aug.

16. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets cost $55.15.

Deschutes County Historical Museum hosted its fifth Antique Fair Saturday featuring collectibles, live music from Loren Irving and Jay Bowerman, and treats from Madi Cakes bake shop (free museum admission attracted over 300 visitors).

Booth fees supported the museum and included a raffle prize of a refurbished tamarack church pew.

Wildfire closures near Bend and Sisters were reduced Monday to reopen many recreation sites as the Forest Service continues assessing hazards.

Chainsaw use remains banned in the area, and while air quality was good on Monday, it is expected to worsen by Saturday.

ODOT has started safety improvements on Highway 97 (between Redmond and Terrebonne) by closing a northbound lane near O’Neil Junction to install a median barrier, remove a passing lane, and add warning lights (costing $3.5 million and expected to finish by year-end).

City of Bend awarded $650,000 to Thistle & Nest for Woodhaven Estates (off Pettigrew Road in Southeast Bend) to offset development costs and lower purchase prices for buyers earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income.

The project uses a community land trust model to help maintain affordability for future buyers.

At Monday's Northwest Regional in San Bernardino, Bend North Little League 12U scored 11 unanswered runs to win 11-3 against Abbott O Rabbit + fell behind 3-0 in the first inning.

They will face either Soundview or West Valley at noon on Wednesday for a spot in Thursday's championship game.