Taylor Wyss’s sister offers family’s reaction to Sadie Cole’s sentencing: ‘Where’s the justice?’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, we told you about the girlfriend of downtown Bend murder suspect, Caleb Cegers, who was sentenced to…
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Audit finds low compliance by Seattle police with law requiring youth to have access to lawyers
SEATTLE (AP) — A new audit shows the Seattle Police Department has a low rate of compliance with a law requiring it to provide young people with…
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Prineville police post video, photos of ‘porch pirate’ in hopes of tips to help catch package thief
Prineville police have posted security-camera photos and video of a recent “porch pirate” package theft on social media in hopes the public can…
Continue ReadingAcquittals in Manuel Ellis’ death put Washington state’s police accountability law in the spotlight
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press A Washington state law aimed at improving police accountability is in the spotlight after three Tacoma officers were…
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Bend woman gets jail, probation for punching bartender, helping murder suspect flee; likely to testify against him
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The girlfriend of Bend murder suspect Caleb Cegers was sentenced Friday to 10 days in jail and 18 months’ probation for…
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‘I was really surprised’: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering
Ten drivers were arrested in Bend on DUII charges in less than 48 hours last Friday and Saturday, several also for reckless driving and reckless…
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Jury clears 3 Washington officers in death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who said he couldn’t breathe
By MARTHA BELLISLE and MADDY GRASSY Associated Press TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A jury cleared three Washington state police officers of all criminal…
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Warm Springs man receives 3 1/2-year federal prison term for brutally attacking woman with piece of firewood
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 24-year-old Warm Springs man has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison Tuesday for brutally assaulting a woman…
Continue ReadingVictim of Green River serial killer identified after 4 decades as teen girl who ran away from home
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities have identified a teenage girl killed by the Green River serial killer in Washington state four decades ago. Lori Anne…
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La Pine man sets shed ablaze, seen with gun; neighbors told to shelter in place; standoff ends in surrender
A reportedly mentally ill La Pine man lit a shed on fire and was seen with a gun late Tuesday afternoon, prompting a warning for neighbors to shelter…
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Neighbors oppose planned transitional housing for paroled sex offenders, felons at SE Bend triplex
A petition drive started by southeast Bend residents is aiming to stop the establishment of a transitional housing complex for adult parolees and…
Continue Reading Bend woman pleads guilty to punching downtown bartender, helping murder suspect Caleb Cegers flee
A 21-year-old Bend woman has pleaded guilty to assault and hindering prosecution for punching a downtown Bend bartender last August and helping her…
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Judge denies second attempt to dismiss case against suspect in Idaho student killings
By Brammhi Balarajan and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A judge denied a second motion to dismiss the case against Bryan Kohberger – the man accused…
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‘Armed and extremely dangerous’ Grants Pass homicide suspect shot, killed by police after chase
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wanted suspect in a Grants Pass shooting death, deemed “armed and extremely dangerous” by police was shot and…
Continue ReadingProsecutors say Washington state man charged in 4 murders lured victims with promise of buried gold
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state man in jail awaiting trial in one murder case has been charged with three more killings, and prosecutors say he…
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Warm Springs man gets 6-plus years in federal prison for attempted murder of adult he hit with his vehicle
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison Friday after pleading guilty to attempted murder…
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Two Redmond residents arrested in Terrebonne traffic stop after K-9 alerts on half-pound of fentanyl powder, pills
An investigation of two Redmond residents allegedly dealing in fentanyl led to a Terrebonne traffic stop early Thursday morning and their arrest…
Continue ReadingHypothetical situations or real-life medical tragedies? A judge weighs an Idaho abortion ban lawsuit
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An attorney for Idaho asked a judge on Thursday to throw out a lawsuit seeking clarity about…
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‘It’s not worth the risk:’ DUII drivers are still a serious, costly problem in Deschutes County
With holiday parties and gatherings at hand, intoxicated drivers continue to be a significant problem throughout Deschutes County.…
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Raid on three Tumalo properties turns up illegal marijuana grow, 330 plants, DCSO says; resident arrested
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-term investigation into an illegal marijuana grow operation led to a raid on three Tumalo properties Tuesday morning…
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