Nov. 1, 2022 murder trial set for Ian Cranston in Barry Washington Jr. shooting
A Nov. 1, 2022 date was set Friday for the start of the eight-day murder trial of Ian Cranston, a Redmond man accused in the Sept. 19 shooting death…
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City of Bend recruiting for new Police Department communications manager position
The city of Bend has begun recruiting for a new, full-time Police Department communications manager position, a role that will be filled by a…
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Report of student with gun prompts Ridgeview HS lockdown; no gun found, no arrests
Ridgeview High School in southwest Redmond was placed under lockdown for nearly 100 minutes Thursday afternoon while police investigated a report of…
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DCSO K-9 Masa finds fleeing, hiding Terrebonne motorcyclist; it takes bite to arrest him
A Redmond man who refused to pull over his motorcycle for a traffic stop in Terrebonne Tuesday night soon crashed it and went into hiding nearby, and…
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COCC extends Bend Patrol Services contract amid security staffing shortages
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors agreed Wednesday evening to continue an emergency month-to-month contract with Bend Patrol…
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Moroccan lanterns stolen from former Kebaba restaurant location
Three intricate Moroccan lanterns were stolen Saturday night from the west Bend site of Kebaba, a restaurant that closed in October. The owners are…
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Mother of Bend teen killed in June Wickiup Reservoir crash files multi-party lawsuit
It’s been nearly six months since the death of 17 year old Anthony Clough, known as AJ, a Mountain View…
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Redmond DJ’s stolen trailer recovered — but more than $25,000 worth of gear is gone
Isai Escobar walked out of his apartment off Odem Medo Road in Redmond Sunday morning to find his trailer, filled with more than $25,000 worth of…
Continue ReadingReward for info on poisoned wolves grows to nearly $43K
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who poisoned at least eight wolves in eastern…
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Bend murder suspect Ian Cranston pleads not guilty as community members gather at courthouse
A Redmond man facing murder and other charges in the September shooting death of Barry Washington Jr. on the street in downtown Bend pleaded not…
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Amber Alert: 15-year-old Idaho girl missing
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Lewiston Police Department (Idaho) are seeking the public’s help in finding a…
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Reward fund grows to $36,000 in fatal poisoning of Eastern Oregon wolf pack
Three conservation groups said Monday they have added $10,000 to the reward for information leading to a conviction in the poisoning and killing of…
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Gov. Brown appoints Crook County DA Whiting to Crook-Jefferson judgeship
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that she will appoint Crook County District Attorney Wade Whiting as a judge on the Circuit Court for the 22nd…
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Armed carjacking suspect shot and killed by Portland police
Authorities say an armed suspect was shot and killed on Interstate 5 Monday by Portland police following multiple carjackings.…
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OSP seeks info from public in fatal shooting of driver on state Hwy. 38
Oregon State Police investigators are seeking the public’s help with any information that could help find who shot and fatally wounded a Cottage…
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Vandals defaced tunnels near Idaho’s Anne Frank memorial with anti-Semitic graffiti, including swastikas, police say
By Alaa Elassar, CNN As millions of Jewish people across the country celebrate Hanukkah, police say vandals painted anti-Semitic messages and symbols…
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SW Madras residents awakened by numerous gunshots; no injuries reported, 1 home damaged
Numerous southwest Madras residents were awakened by gunshots early Saturday morning, but police who investigated the reports said no one was injured…
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Deschutes SO, partner launch ‘Operation Guardian Angel,’ a medication-aided treatment program
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday it is partnering with Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted…
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Two of four suspects arrested in string of Madras business burglaries; photos show getaway car
Two of four suspects have been arrested, a third man identified and a woman and getaway car also are being sought in a string of October burglaries…
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Jury duty scams being reported in Oregon — yet again
The Oregon Judicial Department reported Friday that Oregonians are once again being targeted by fraudulent phone calls, emails or texts threatening…
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