‘I need to know’: Family of teen who vanished nearly a half-century ago plans new search for answers
On the 47th anniversary of her second cousin going missing, Deni Grove and a group of 11 people will reignite the search for him.…
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US Dept. of Justice inspector general finds ‘serious deficiencies,’ ‘alarming’ staff shortages at Sheridan federal prison
(Update: Oregon Democratic lawmakers demand ‘swift action’ to address issues) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife Division seeks public’s help in finding whoever fatally shot a wolf from road in Grant County
PRAIRIE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division said Monday it is seeking the public’s help in identifying the…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help finding speeding SUV, reckless driver after tires spiked
(Update: Adding photo of suspect vehicle from DCSO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A woman driving recklessly at 90 mph on Bend’s south end Monday morning…
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Oregon hospital group may appeal US judge’s ruling upholding state Health Care Market Oversight Program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A U.S. District Court judge ruled Thursday that a state law creating the Health Care Market Oversight Program does not violate…
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Chavez-DeRemer votes for several bills backing law enforcement during National Police Week
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted in favor of bipartisan bills over the past several days to support law enforcement in…
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Past DAWNS House resident says she, other women experienced assault, harassment and poor living conditions
A former resident who lived at DAWNS House is recounting her challenging time in the sober living community. Amanda Dziak lived in the home with her…
Continue ReadingWashington state trooper fatally shoots a man during a freeway altercation, police say
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state trooper fatally shot a man with a hammer who had attacked state Department of Transportation workers along…
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Man linked to deaths of three Portland-area woman indicted on murder charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Jesse Lee Calhoun has been indicted on murder charges for the deaths of three women in the Portland area, the…
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Wanted Prineville man flees police, barricades in home, leading to SWAT team call-out, six-hour standoff and arrest
A Prineville man wanted on a Deschutes County warrant eluded police who tried to pull him over, ran into a home and refused to come out Thursday…
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Collateral damage: NE Oregon wolf poisonings – a felony – have also claimed several other wildlife and dogs
The target was likely a wolf, the latest poisoning in a disturbing trend that has killed 19 wolves in Oregon since 2015. Whatever the target, the…
Continue ReadingProsecutors say Washington officer charged with murder ignored his training in killing man in 2019
KENT, Wash. (AP) — A suburban Seattle police officer ignored his training and unnecessarily resorted to deadly force when he shot and killed a man…
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Bend Police release details of stabbing, abduction and manhunt as witnesses relate frightening encounter
Police released more details Thursday about a Bend man who abducted his mother-in-law, then stabbed her and his estranged wife before fleeing…
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Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child’s death, judge says
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A typo in the triple-murder indictment of an Idaho man accused of killing his wife and his…
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Dahnte Cegers, Bend murder suspect’s brother, returns to court in July after another delay in entering plea
Following several delays, Dahnte Cegers appeared in court Wednesday afternoon for a hearing on a possible change in release conditions and possibly…
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Deschutes County Circuit Court moving to new jury summons form via postcard, adding online portal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, May 20, Deschutes County Circuit Court will begin mailing out jury summons in a new format, according to Angie…
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Redmond man arraigned on charges after several shots fired in home brings police, ‘shelter in place’ alert, 3-hour standoff
A caller reporting several shots fired inside a southwest Redmond home bought numerous police to the neighborhood, and while the caller got the gun…
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Redmond PD cite owner of dog that fatally attacked another dog at Fairgrounds for ‘nuisance dog,’ no license
Hours after Redmond police asked the public for help Wednesday in identifying the owner of four Great Dane dogs, one of which fatally attacked a…
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Deschutes County officials break ground on long-planned $44.1 million courthouse expansion
Big, long-discussed and awaited changes are coming to the Deschutes County Courthouse. County officials gathered Monday afternoon to break ground on…
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Oregon DOJ won’t bring criminal charges in OLCC managers’ rare bourbon set-asides, but ethics probe pending
 In a letter to Governor Tina Kotek Monday, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced that, after thoroughly investigating allegations that…
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