Frequent thefts, upcoming construction raise concerns for Bend appliance store
Batteries, gas, tires and diesel exhaust fluid are constantly being stolen from Standard TV & Appliance at the north end of Bend, the store manager…
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Richland doctor sentenced to 4 years for prescription fraud
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state doctor has been sentenced to four years in prison for a scheme in…
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Deschutes County deputies get new tool — MobileSpike — to flatten fleeing drivers’ tires
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it recently outfitted 10 patrol vehicles with MobileSpike — a device a deputy can use to…
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Appeals court nixes $1.1 billion timber award against Oregon
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a $1.1 billion verdict against the…
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Vandals cause major damage at 5 Redmond park restrooms; closed 1-2 months for costly repairs
Redmond’s city park restrooms only reopened for the season about two weeks ago – but now, ones at five parks are closed for one to two months for…
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Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office names Crime Victims’ Rights Award recipients
April 24-30 marks this year’s Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme: “Rights, Access, Equity, for all Victims,” embodies the unique…
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Locals, visitors upset with graffiti at popular Phil’s trailhead west of Bend
For the last few years, Alex Rebielak has found a get away on the Deschutes National Forest near Phil’s…
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OSP interviews, clears young Valley ATV riders after releasing trail camera photos of apparent trespass
Three days after Oregon State Police released three trail camera photos of three young ATV riders who apparently trespassed on private property…
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Bend Police Department seeks applicants to serve on revised Police Chief’s Advisory Council
The Bend Police Department is seeking residents interested in serving on a newly reconstituted Police Chief’s Advisory…
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Eco-arsonist pleads guilty to role in 1997 Redmond slaughterhouse fire, faces 7-plus years
A Pacific Northwest environmental extremist, arsonist and former fugitive pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court for his role in two arson…
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Decision 2022: Tense Jefferson County sheriff’s race between two candidates
The Jefferson County sheriff’s race between appointee Marc Heckathorn and challenger Jason Jason Pollock has been filled with tense claims and a…
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City of Bend to drop lawsuit against C.O. Peacekeepers over public records fees, pay $18K in court costs
The city of Bend has agreed to drop its lawsuit against the Central Oregon Peacekeepers group over a $3,600 fee charged for a public records request,…
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Oregon ex-legislative equity officer sues state for $1.2 million
A man who was tasked with fielding complaints of harassment at the Oregon Capitol is suing the state, saying he was pushed out of the job after…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against tech support fraud
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against tech support fraud. Tech…
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US Marshals shoot 2 men, detain 2 women in SE Portland
Federal marshals shot two men in Portland Monday afternoon while looking for a person wanted in Washington state, authorities…
Continue ReadingCalifornia ‘Happy Face Killer’ victim ID’d after 29 years
GILROY, Calif. (AP) — A victim of the serial murderer dubbed the Happy Face Killer has been identified nearly 30 years after her body was left near…
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RDM passengers voice variety of views after federal judge blocks travelers’ mask mandate
The federal mask mandate for public transportation could soon be going away, and Redmond airport travelers like Bex May are looking forward to…
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Familiar ‘bail’ scam targeting Central Oregonians; Bend PD says hang up, report it
The Bend Police Department issued a “scam alert” Monday, warning of a familiar ruse: several weekend calls to area residents from someone…
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Oregon FBI warns of rise in sextortion schemes targeting teen boys
The FBI’s Portland Field Office is warning parents, caregivers, and teens about an increase in sextortion crimes across the country. The FBI said it…
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Man killed, three juveniles injured in SE Portland shooting
A man was killed and three juvenile males also were wounded in a shooting in southeast Portland Sunday night, officers…
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