Jury: $1M to Oregon woman told ‘I don’t serve Black people’
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury has awarded an Oregon woman $1 million in damages after finding she was discriminated against by a gas station…
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Justices weigh effort to balance Washington state’s tax code
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — An effort to balance what is considered the nation’s most regressive state tax code came…
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Deschutes County Jail set to launch medication-assisted treatment, to help inmates kick drug addictions
Deschutes County plans to hire two nurses for a new Medication-Assisted Treatment Program. which is tentatively set to begin in March. However, the…
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A nose for crime: OSP’s new anti-poaching K-9, Scout, and his trooper partner are based in Bend
At first glance, Scout might look like he’s a typical, playful pup, but this 18-month-old, black Lab is developing a nose for crime. Meet the…
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Bend resident accused of brandishing replica handgun arrested, jailed on DUII, released – and arrested again
A Bend 19-year-old was arrested and jailed on a drunk-driving charge early Tuesday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at convenience store…
Continue ReadingEx-Beaverton mayor sentenced to federal prison for child porn
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — The former mayor of the Portland suburb of Beaverton has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for possessing child…
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Recreation liability bill to ‘restore balance’ backed by several C.O. businesses in coalition
A group of nearly 100 small businesses, nonprofits and user groups called Protect Oregon Recreation recently announced its support of Senate Bill…
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Bend man gets 5-year prison term in serious-injury road rage incident; 2nd driver awaits trial
One of two Bend men charged in a 2021 road rage incident on Highway 97 in Bend that led to a crash in which four people were seriously injured has…
Continue ReadingIdaho officer fatally shoots man while trying to arrest him
BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — A Boise police officer shot and killed a man Monday while law enforcement officials were trying to take the man into custody…
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71 pigs, 16 goats seized from Terrebonne ranch recovering at DCSO’s Rescue Ranch; owner faces animal neglect charge
Acting on a tip of possible animal neglect, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies raided a Terrebonne ranch Friday and Saturday, seizing 71 pigs and…
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Deschutes DA explains change to state’s bail system that can lead to quick jail release
Some aspects of a recent drug arrest near Bend spotlight a change in state law regarding the criteria for release from jail that prompted community…
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Dozens of trees, street signs toppled, destroyed in NW Bend; police seek tips, damage tally rises
Bend police said Sunday they are seeking citizen information, witnesses and security video as they try to find whoever left behind a trail of costly…
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Mt. Bachelor president/GM supports legislation in Salem that would reverse liability ruling
Mt. Bachelor President and General Manager John McLeod voiced quick support Thursday of new legislation in Salem that would reverse a liability court…
Continue ReadingShow dogs reunited with owners after van stolen in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Four show dogs that were missing after their owners’ van was stolen Saturday in Portland, Oregon, have been reunited with…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags to half-staff to honor Monterey Park victims, survivors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff Monday to honor the victims and…
Continue ReadingMan who rested feet on desk in Pelosi’s office on Jan. 6 found guilty on 8 counts
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN An Arkansas man who was infamously photographed putting his feet on a desk inside then-House Speaker…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum, law firms announce Reproductive Rights Hotline
Initiative will provide free legal advice and information on reproductive health SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum…
Continue ReadingWashington bill would lower legal blood alcohol level limit
By LISA BAUMANN The Associated Press A bill under consideration in Washington would make it the second state in the country to lower the legal limit…
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One 15-year-old arrested, second sought in assault of Bend man at Pine Nursery Park
A Bend man who witnessed several drivers in dangerous maneuvers at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park Thursday night was assaulted by one teen while…
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OSP K-9 Marley helps trooper find 15 lbs. of hidden drugs during Hwy. 97 traffic stop north of Bend
An Oregon State Police trooper made a traffic stop on Highway 97 north of Bend Thursday evening, “noticed signs of criminal activity” — and…
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