‘Honor, duty, country’: Redmond American Legion remembers fallen American patriots in Memorial Day ceremonies
Memorial Day, as most Americans know, honors the sacrifices of the men and women who have laid down their lives for this…
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Portland couple gets lost on Mt. Jefferson Wilderness camping trip; Jefferson Co. SAR comes to rescue
A Portland couple who camped south of Three-Fingered Jack in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area Friday night lost the trail as heavy snowfall moved…
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SW Redmond theft suspect flees police, barricades in apartment; 5-hour standoff ends in surrender
Security video helped Redmond police find a suspect in Sunday’s theft of items from a pickup truck parked at Wilco Farm Stores, who minutes later…
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US Navy commissions fast-attack submarine USS Oregon, first vessel to carry state’s name in over a century
The U.S. Navy commissioned the fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) — the first naval vessel to carry the state’s name in over a century – in…
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Measure 110 council OKs BestCare grant for Jefferson County drug treatment, recovery services
The Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council this week approved a Behavioral Health Resource Network grant, funding drug treatment and…
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La Pine man, 21, faces DUII, other charges in Bend Parkway rear-end crash that seriously injured 2
A 21-year-old La Pine man faces drunken driving, assault and reckless endangering charges in a four-vehicle rear-end crash Friday afternoon on the…
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Wyden seeks ‘common-sense’ gun measures; gun rights lawyer says no laws can legislate morality
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said in Portland on Friday he will continue to press for “common-sense gun legislation” to keep children safe and reduce the…
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Crook County SO warns of scam caller from fictitious ‘Powell Butte Police Department’
A Crook County property owner on Friday reported receiving a phone call from a person who identified as a member of law enforcement from the…
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Bend hosts 200-plus teams at youth baseball tournament; area becoming more popular baseball destination
A youth baseball tournament with more than 230 teams comes to Bend this…
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Oregon measure aims to limit legislative walkouts
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s public sector unions are pushing a ballot measure that would limit the ability of the minority party in the…
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Oregon DMV, struggling with staff shortages, temporarily closing 6 offices, including Redmond, for summer
The Oregon DMV said Friday that staff shortages at its offices are forcing the agency to temporarily reduce business hours at 10 of its 60 field…
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Perkins wins Oregon’s Republican U.S. Senate primary.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jo Rae Perkins has won Oregon’s Republican U.S. Senate primary. Perkins, a frequent candidate for public office, has been…
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Your photos of a glorious High Desert sunset
Thursday evening brought only the latest of many special sunsets across the High Desert. Thanks for sharing your photos with us — feel free to share…
Continue ReadingOregon ballot fiasco highlights ‘invisible’ election chiefs
By GILLIAN FLACCUS and SARA CLINE Associated Press OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Voters in an Oregon county where a ballot-printing error delayed…
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Bend’s continued growth, increased traffic prompt second locations for popular restaurants
If you think you’re seeing double of your favorite restaurants, you might be. Several Bend restaurants either already have or will be opening…
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Prineville man convicted by jury, receives nearly 11-year prison sentence in rape of girl, 17
– A 41-year-old Prineville man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison after a jury convicted him of rape and other charges in an assault on…
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Fishing closures planned for Deschutes River this summer, to protect steelhead; trout fishing to remain open
With another low run of summer steelhead forecast, angling closures for steelhead, bass and salmon will be in effect for parts of the Deschutes River…
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Bend’s new shared e-bike rules and regulations for trails and parks rely on self-awareness
Bend isn’t new to biking, but e-bikes are starting to become more popular, drawing some controversy. Bend recently became the first city in Oregon to…
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Visiting Swiss mtn. biker encounters cougar near Broken Top, becomes lost; DCSO SAR’s tracked ARGO gets stuck in snow
A lost mountain biker from Switzerland called for help Wednesday afternoon, saying he left a trail near Broken Top when he encountered a cougar. The…
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As summer travel season arrives, ODOT offers some tips, reminders, advice before hitting the road
Summer travel season is coming fast, and as you make your plans, there are a few things to know before you drive, ride, walk or roll along state…
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