‘It’s just horrific’: Summit HS grad critically injured in Hawaii moped crash
Bella Grinsell is a native Oregonian and graduate of Summit High School. For the past five years, she’s been attending the University of Hawaii in…
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Caught on camera: Sisters homeowner watches as tall pine tree falls, tears out sparking power lines
Steve Allely was taking a video of the windy snowstorm outside his Sisters home Thursday evening when he heard a huge crack, turned and caught a…
Continue Reading2 men rescued and 1 believed dead after avalanche hits Idaho back country
MULLAN, Idaho (AP) — Two men were rescued after being caught in an avalanche in the Idaho backcountry, while a third man was believed to be dead,…
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‘The phone traffic is exploding’: Bend car repair shop sees increase in business during snow season
With the slick driving conditions resulting in more accidents, more cars are in need of repairs. Bend Police say they have responded to nearly 50…
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Oh, the memes: When a large tree limb crashes through a Sisters home’s roof — and lands in the toilet bowl
Sisters resident Matt Houston, his wife and their two dogs are all OK – that’s the first thing everyone wants to know before they say “wow,”…
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Redmond-area man, 85, who disappeared 2 months ago found dead east of Bend; no foul play suspected
An 85-year-old man last seen near his home in the Eagle Crest area west of Redmond nearly two months ago, prompting a public request for any…
Continue ReadingExplainer: Now-found door ‘plug’ may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Investigators said Sunday they had found the piece of fuselage that blew off a Boeing airliner over Oregon on…
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Little impact seen on RDM flights as airlines inspect 737 MAX-9 planes following in-flight panel blowout
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Alaska Airlines says it had to cancel at least 160 flights Saturday because its Boeing 737 MAX-9 planes are undergoing…
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2 teens critically hurt in SUV-Mt. Bachelor shuttle bus crash on Century Drive; Hwy. 97 reopens after crash north of Redmond
Two teens were critically injured early Saturday afternoon when their SUV slid sideways on Century Drive into the oncoming lane near the Bend city…
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Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency return to PDX after large panel on side of Boeing 737 MAX 9 blows out
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to return and make an emergency landing at Portland International Airport (PDX)…
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Highway 97 reopens near Chemult after natural gas prompts closure; ODOT advised drivers to ‘expect extended delays’
(Update: Highway 97 reopens after closure) CHEMULT, Ore. (KTVZ) – A natural gas leak prompted closure of U.S. Highway 97 near Chemult Friday…
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Downtown Bend natural gas line hit; leak prompts brief evacuation
A truck damaged a natural gas pipe and caused a leak on Gasoline Alley in downtown Bend Wednesday afternoon, prompting a brief evacuation on adjacent…
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Update: La Pine man who failed to return to memory care facility after doctor’s appointment found safe in Madras
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday a missing La Pine man who left a doctor’s appointment Tuesday morning and didn’t return to…
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U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues dog who fell off cliff along Oregon coast; Leo’s reported doing well
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KTVZ) – A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew from Astoria came to the rescue of a dog that fell from a cliff on New Year’s Day…
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Bend man arrested on DUII, hit-and-run charges after early-AM crash
A Bend man faces DUII, reckless driving and hit-and-run charges after crashing a car into rocks at a home on NE Rock Chuck Drive early Friday, police…
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Afghan refugee in Oregon training flight crash that killed 3 ignored instructor’s advice, NTSB says
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Afghan Air Force pilot training for a commercial license in Oregon ignored his flight instructor’s advice to…
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Semi rollover crash north of Madras blocks, closes Highway 26 for six hours
A semi-truck rollover crash blocked U.S. Highway 26 north of Madras for about six hours Thursday, after ODOT advised motorists to expect extended…
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‘I’m so grateful’: Family, friends thankful after missing Bend man found in 10- to 12-foot-deep dry well at storage facility
NewsChannel 21 learned more Thursday about the rescue of a Bend man from a six-foot dry well. John Michael McLerran, 34, had told his roommates he…
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Judge hears from tearful family member, keeps $2 million bail for driver in Hwy. 97 DUII crash that killed family of 4
After a family member’s tearful plea, a judge rejected a defense lawyer’s request Wednesday and kept bail at $2 million for a Montana man facing…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue comes to the aid of two men whose car broke down deep in the Ochocos
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue was called out Wednesday to help two Salem-area men whose car became disabled on Tuesday, stranding them…
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