Wyden, Merkley, colleagues reintroduce ‘Ethan’s Law’ safe gun storage legislation
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday they have joined Senate colleagues to reintroduce Ethan’s Law, legislation that would…
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Bend councilors wrestle with issues and legal situation, vote 5-2 not to hear appeal of disputed gas station
It was almost inevitable that in the end, emotions would run high among some foes of a long-disputed proposed southeast Bend station Wednesday night,…
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Deschutes County seeks nominations for Safe Sidewalk Awards
The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking nominations of businesses, individuals, and organizations that make an…
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Redmond man arrested, accused of stealing more than $100,000 from construction co. he worked for
A Redmond man has been arrested and arraigned on a dozen counts of aggravated theft, identity theft and forgery, accused of forging checks and making…
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Bend snowmobiler flown to hospital after fiery crash into tracked vehicle threw him nearly 100 feet
A Bend man was injured and flown to St. Charles Bend Sunday evening after crashing his snowmobile into a stationary tracked vehicle on the Cascade…
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Frigid cold: Sub-zero temperatures reported across the High Desert
Temperatures plunged below zero across much of Central Oregon early Monday as the Arctic front that brought some weekend snow got even…
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Hwy. 26 reopens after closures due to 2 crashes between Madras and Mt. Hood as snow sweeps into region
Two crashes about 50 miles and two hours apart closed U.S. Highway 26 north of Madras for several hours Saturday evening as an Arctic front sweeping…
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Bend city planner recommends councilors not hear appeal of controversial SE Bend gas station
Despite long and loud opposition by some neighbors to a planned retail development in southeast Bend due to a disputed gas station, a city planner is…
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Bend resident accused of brandishing replica handgun arrested, jailed on DUII, released – and arrested again
A Bend 19-year-old was arrested and jailed on a drunk-driving charge early Tuesday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at convenience store…
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Red Cross urges blood donations now for stocks when winter weather hits; Jan. 30 blood drive at Bend PD
As National Blood Donor Month continues this January, the American Red Cross celebrates those who give blood and platelets to help save lives −…
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Bend man killed, 2 others injured in crash at intersection east of Bend
A T-bone crash at an intersection east of Bend Monday morning killed a 74-year-old Bend man and injured two others, one critically, Deschutes County…
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Dozens of trees, street signs toppled, destroyed in NW Bend; police seek tips, damage tally rises
Bend police said Sunday they are seeking citizen information, witnesses and security video as they try to find whoever left behind a trail of costly…
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71 pigs, 16 goats seized from Terrebonne ranch recovering at DCSO’s Rescue Ranch; owner faces animal neglect charge
Acting on a tip of possible animal neglect, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies raided a Terrebonne ranch Friday and Saturday, seizing 71 pigs and…
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Oregon OSHA fines Safeway $7,250 for workplace safety violations at Bend shooting scene
Oregon’s workplace safety agency investigates the August 2022 shooting at the east Bend Safeway, where a gunman fired numerous shots and killed a…
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California pair’s SUV slides off snowy forest road SE of Bend; Deschutes County Sheriff’s SAR comes to rescue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of two California residents whose SUV slid off a…
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OSP K-9 Marley helps trooper find 15 lbs. of hidden drugs during Hwy. 97 traffic stop north of Bend
An Oregon State Police trooper made a traffic stop on Highway 97 north of Bend Thursday evening, “noticed signs of criminal activity” — and…
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Oregon recreational boating deaths decline in 2022, but still considered high; most weren’t wearing life jackets
The Oregon State Marine Board said Thursday that 2022 was a safer boating year than 2020 and 2021, but the number of fatalities is still…
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COCC professional development center seeks industry-savvy instructors, advisers
Central Oregon Community College’s Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development, a workforce resource for noncredit skill-building,…
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Bend councilors get lower-rating survey results, vote 4-2 to adopt state rules, drop parking-space minimums
At their first regular meeting of the new year, Bend city councilors heard divided testimony, then voted 4-2 to adopt a state-mandated directive to…
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New federal tax credits available for cost-cutting home energy upgrades, Energy Trust of Oregon says
Starting this year, more resources are available to help people cut their energy use and lower their energy bills. New federal tax credits are…
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