Bend man, apparent homicide victim, found in Gresham street; witnesses sought
Gresham police detectives said Friday they are looking for any more witnesses in the death of a 34-year-old Bend man that authorities have determined…
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Federal judge grants injunction halting commercial timber harvest near Walton Lake
A federal judge has stopped a commercial timber harvest near Walton Lake in the Ochoco National Forest, as the request of an environmental group.…
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Oregon appeals court dismisses Freedom Foundation challenge to mask mandate
The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Kate Brown’s initial mask mandate, saying the requirements have been…
Continue ReadingThree former fraternity members at Washington State University plead guilty to providing alcohol at party where pledge died
By Andy Rose, CNN Three former members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, have entered guilty…
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Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis named city’s next police chief
The city of Redmond announced Tuesday night it has selected Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis as the next chief of police, following a national…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against crypto romance scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against crypto romance…
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DEA issues public safety alert on spike in fake, deadly prescription pills containing fentanyl, meth
The US Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert on Monday, warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and…
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Portland police use new ordinance to crack down on street racing
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Law enforcement used a new Portland city code to issue citations, tow eight cars and arrest over a dozen people for street…
Continue ReadingMurders rose sharply in 2020 but data is lacking across much of the country
By Priya Krishnakumar, CNN The FBI released its annual Uniform Crime Report for 2020 on Monday, showing that the number of homicides increased nearly…
Continue ReadingPolice: 3 killed in shooting outside bar near Seattle
Authorities say three people were killed and three others injured in a shooting early Sunday outside a bar in Des Moines,…
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Family, friends demand answers at Bay Area vigil for downtown Bend shooting victim
Serious questions were asked Saturday night about the shooting death of a young Bay Area man who was gunned down in on a downtown Bend street a week…
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Late-night downtown Prineville shooting sends victim to hospital, suspect to jail
A 21-year-Prineville man was arrested early Saturday on assault and other charges, accused of shooting a 24-year-old Prineville man during an…
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Eastern Oregon roadside deer poachers paying the price, ODFW says
Poachers are paying the price for their crimes, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Friday. Three recent court cases reflect the…
Continue ReadingGrand jury declines to charge Portland cop who killed man
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A grand jury has declined to charge a police officer who fatally shot a man in a southeast Portland park in April. KOIN-TV…
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FBI, OSP work with local partners to build threat assessment, management teams
The FBI’s Portland Field Office and Oregon State Police – working with the FBI’s Behavioral Threat Assessment Center – are joining with law…
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Saddle scam: Bend shipping store manager warns about latest scammer tactics
Most people know the classic signs of a scammer by now: Robo-calls regarding people’s car insurance and requests for a wire transfer or a gift…
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Health care workers push back over state vaccine mandate, less than a month before deadline
A motion filed Tuesday with the Oregon Court of Appeals by two groups opposed to Gov. Kate Brown’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate seeks to block the…
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Hummel says his office reviewing more evidence to give grand jury in downtown Bend fatal shooting
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Wednesday his office is reviewing more witness statements and evidence gathered after police…
Continue Reading Crook-Jefferson County Circuit Judge Michael McLane resigns; returning to private practice
Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that she is accepting applications for a judicial position on the Circuit Court for the 22nd Judicial District…
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DUIIs on the rise: Bend police arrest 3 alleged drunken drivers after crashes within 4 hours
Bend police responded to three crashes and arrested three alleged drunken drivers within four hours Sunday evening, officers said Monday as they…
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