Money, power, sex: Attorney says slain kids’ mom used all 3
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A mother accused in the triple murder of her two youngest children as well as her new…
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Redmond-area domestic violence suspect accused of fleeing traffic stop, dragging deputy
A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy was dragged a short distance Saturday afternoon by a Redmond man accused of violating a restraining order and…
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Oregon AG welcomes ‘huge victory’ in Wash. abortion pill ruling; OHA says mifepristone still legal, available
Two conflicting federal judges’ rulings Friday regarding the legality of the abortion medication Mifepristone brought several statements from Oregon…
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Bend man arrested, jailed on charges of raping unconscious woman
A 23-year-old Bend man was arrested Thursday afternoon, accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman while she was unconscious after a party…
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Portland man sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for shooting, robbing two illegal marijuana dealers
A Portland man convicted at trial for shooting and robbing two illicit marijuana dealers was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison…
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Bend PD community survey finds more trust police, but about one-third feel less safe than a year ago
The latest community survey by the Bend Police Department, presented to city councilors Wednesday evening, found about one-third of respondents feel…
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Governor Kotek announces Oregon Supreme Court vacancy as judge appointed to federal court
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Wednesday she is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Oregon Supreme Court created by the appointment of Justice…
Continue ReadingHarassment case dropped after judge finds no probable cause
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Prosecutors in Washington state have dropped a long-running harassment case against a man who had…
Continue Reading Former Oregon securities broker who evaded over $2.5 million in taxes sentenced to 51-month federal prison term
Lavish lifestyle included $4.5 million Portland home, beach house, Rolls Royces and Bentleys PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —A former Oregon securities…
Continue ReadingPolice: Traffic dispute escalated to shooting of man, nephew
SEATTLE (AP) — A brief encounter between a motorist and a person on an electric scooter in Seattle over the weekend escalated into a shooting that…
Continue ReadingWashington state man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Washington state man accused of entering the U.S. Capitol with a pro-Trump mob during the Jan. 6 deadly insurrection has…
Continue ReadingMan convicted of aggravated murder in death of officer
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A man accused of killing a police officer in Washington state last year has been convicted of aggravated first-degree murder.…
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Burglar hits at least 11 food carts, coffee shops and restaurants around Bend; police post photos, seek info
At least 11 food carts, coffee stands and restaurants were hit by burglars around Bend overnight Thursday and Friday, police said as they released…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office joins in blitz to mark National Districted Driving Awareness Month
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office would like to let everyone know April is a National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Sheriff’s Office…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office identifies, still looking for suspects in damaging CRR restroom vandalism
Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock said Friday that deputies have identified the juvenile suspects in a destructive case of restroom vandalism…
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15 cats left abandoned near Redmond’s Dry Canyon recovering at shelter; police seek tips from public
More than a dozen cats were abandoned in a Redmond Park and are now being cared for at Brightside Animal Shelter, as police look for who is…
Continue Reading2 high school students killed in Portland triple homicide
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two of the three victims in a fatal shooting Saturday in Portland, Oregon, were high school students, school officials said…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon public flags to half-staff to honor Nashville shooting victims, survivors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation ordering the lowering of flags to half-staff, Governor Tina Kotek…
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Bend Police provide details of shooting, manhunt that prompted alert to 10,000 NE Bend residents
About 10,000 people in northeast Bend received a worrisome alert Sunday evening, telling them to stay inside and lock their doors, though the…
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Bend Police sadly announce passing of K-9 Haras, a ‘tenacious and driven’ member of the force for 7 years
The Bend Police Department announced with sadness Monday the passing of a valued member of the force – K-9 Haras, who served the region for seven…
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