Hummel: Deputy justified in returning fire at DUII driver
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel ruled Friday a sheriff’s deputy was legally justified in returning gunfire at a drunken driving…
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DCSO SAR has backcountry safety reminders as snowstorms move in
With heavy snow at upper elevations forecast in coming days, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue issued safety and preparedness reminders…
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AAUW Tech Trek Central Oregon returns for fourth year
Tech Trek Central Oregon is moving into its fourth year with a STEM camp for current seventh-grade girls in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties,…
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Oregon VA expanding Veteran Volunteer program statewide
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is expanding its Veteran Volunteer Program statewide after a successful pilot project in three…
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Oregon AG forms Labor Trafficking Task Force
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, in commemoration of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, announced Friday the creation of a new Labor…
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Winter returns, big-time, to the Cascades, High Desert
Some will measure weekend snowfall in inches – others in feet The first big blast of winter in 2020 was bearing down on the High Desert on Friday,…
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University of Oregon police K-9 officer fired
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A University of Oregon police officer and handler of the department’s K-9 was fired after an internal investigation confirmed…
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Klamath murder-for-hire suspect caught after Hwy. 97 chase
An extensive, more than 2-week manhunt for a murder-for-hire suspect in northern Klamath County ended early Friday with a brief Highway 97 pursuit,…
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Furry Friends: Timber is a ball of snuggleness
Timber, a very loving cat, is waiting at the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond for a new, loving…
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Heavy snow on the way!
The Cascades, Mt. Bachelor included, will receive some heavy snowfall from now through…
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Winter returns!
The advance of the current system will not only keep our skies cloudy…
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Winter is the best time to test homes for radon gas
Many parts of Oregon remain at risk of high radon – an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that…
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COCC seeks 2 budget committee members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College is currently seeking individuals interested in serving on the college’s budget committee. There…
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Latino Community Assn. raising funds to receive matching grant
The Latino Community Association will embark on a new fundraising effort this year to collect a $35,000 matching challenge grant from The Collins…
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Bend A Capella Festival returns for fifth year
A tuneful, fun gathering, the Bend A Capella Festival, returns Feb. 20-22 at the Tower Theatre and Trinity Episcopal…
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NW Bend developers, neighbors reach compromise
Pahlisch Homes and neighbors of a proposed development in the Three Pines Ridge area of NW Bend have reached a compromise after the developer got a…
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Richardson helps No. 9 Oregon outlast No. 24 Arizona in OT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Will Richardson scored seven of Oregon’s eight points in overtime Thursday night as the ninth-ranked Ducks held off No. 24…
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Martin scores 24, Arizona State holds off Oregon State 82-76
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Remy Martin scored 24 points to lead Arizona State to an 82-76 Â victory over Oregon State Thursday night. The Sun Devils…
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UO study: To get pets adopted, focus on health – not cuteness – in ads
If they want more pets to find homes, pet adoption agencies should hit pause on words like “buddy” and “companion” in their advertising, according to…
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Wiggins, Wolves shut down Trail Blazers in 116-102 victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, Gorgui Dieng had 12 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Portland…
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