Chiloquin fugitive caught, arrested after police chase
An attempted traffic stop of a Chiloquin fugitive on Monday led to a pursuit through the area and the later arrest of the driver, who ran from the…
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Redmond boosting fine for illegal fireworks use to $500
The city of Redmond is hiking its fine for illegal fireworks use, from $100 to $500, on New Year’s Day, in a bid to curb their use, police reminded…
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Pacific Power warns C.O. customers of phone scams
Pacific Power is warning of scams targeting several utility customers from Bend to Madras, with the crooks threatening to shut off their power if…
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USFS wilderness fee plan draws negative comments
A plan that would require purchasing a permit before entering three of Oregon’s most popular wilderness areas has received a largely negative…
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C.O. law enforcement agencies ramp up holiday patrols
If you’ve been seeing more patrol cars on the street and a higher police presence, it’s because local law enforcement is trying to ensure those…
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Portland police: 2 injured after 50 shots fired
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say two people are hurt and one is in custody after at least 50 shots were fired in Northwest Portland. Portland Police…
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OSP seeks tips in wasting of buck deer near Pine Mountain
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help as it seeks to find whoever was responsible for the unlawful taking…
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Your photos: Glorious sunrise, sunset cap December to remember
The last Friday of 2019 (and the 2010s) brought a beautiful sunset, and that beauty was captured on camera by many — as was a gorgeous “last…
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Deschutes DA: Deputy legally justified in shooting Bend car theft suspect
Deschutes County DA John Hummel ruled Friday that a sheriff’s deputy was legally justified in firing 5 shots into a stolen car, 3 that hit suspect,…
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Appeals court overturns Bend woman’s conviction in smothering of grandmother
A Bend woman who admitted smothering her 92-year-old grandmother with a pillow nearly four years ago has had her second-degree manslaughter…
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Bend PD identify pedestrian struck, killed on N. Hwy. 97
A 32-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a station wagon and apparently a second vehicle as he tried to cross North Highway 97 in Bend…
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N. Klamath manhunt continues for person of interest in murder case
Two days into an extensive manhunt in the Crescent area that has frightened many northern Klamath County residents, the sheriff’s office confirmed…
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Deschutes DA: No human trafficking charges in Bend arrests
A missing 15-year-old Portland girl who Bend police say apparently was being groomed for the sex trade was rescued and two Portland-area residents…
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DUII suspect held after La Pine exchange of gunfire with DCSO deputies
Authorities on Thursday identified a Bend man arrested Christmas night after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Deschutes County sheriff’s…
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Missing Mt. Bachelor skier found after cold night on mountain
A skier at Mt. Bachelor who was reported missing late Christmas Day, prompting an overnight search, walked down the peak after crashing and was found…
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Hoodoo makes it official with plans to open Friday
Hoodoo Ski Area typically opens by early December, but this season, due to low snowfall and high temperatures, the resort near Santiam Pass will be…
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Downtown Bend apt. fire hits neighboring businesses hard
The loss estimate was raised to $600,000 Wednesday from a Christmas Eve fire that destroyed an upstairs apartment in downtown Bend as officials said…
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C.O. Christmas Day workers bring holiday cheer to others
The holidays are usually a time spent with close family and friends. But for many, Christmas Day was another day of work — though often not just…
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Bend PD holiday patrols to focus on impaired drivers
This holiday season, the Bend Police Department will be focusing on keeping the community safe by increasing focus on impaired drivers. Throughout…
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C. Oregon’s job picture stays strong in November
November’s snow event did little to dampen Central Oregon’s employment situation, with job levels still up from this time last year in all three…
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