Ore. Revenue Dept. disciplines 4 in tax fraud case
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Revenue Department said Wednesday it has taken action against four employees who failed to catch a fraudulent tax…
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Madras hospital seeks acquisition by St. Charles
The Mountain View Hospital District board of directors announced Wednesday it plans to negotiate an asset transfer agreement with St. Charles Health…
Continue Reading SW Bend residents upset with drivers on detour route
Roundabout construction off Brookswood Boulevard and Powers Road in southwest Bend has nearby neighbors up in arms — not about the…
Continue Reading Test results show alleged rape victim used drugs
A 25-year-old woman says ex-COCC professor Thomas Bray violently and repeatedly raped her after they met on an online dating site and went out on…
Continue Reading Madras motorcyclist jailed after wild chase
A Madras man was arrested Monday afternoon after he led several police agencies on a pursuit of a stolen motorcycle that extended from the Terrebonne…
Continue Reading Bend police now accepting online reports
Bend police are now asking the public to fill out some police reports online. Officers say it will save them, and you, time and money. Bend police…
Continue Reading Fire-stricken Metolius couple thanks community
A fire that broke out on Dover lane in Metolius just after 2:00 p.m. Sunday caused thousands of dollars in damage and killed two of their cats.…
Continue Reading Tumalo ‘boom’ source: Blown-up old fridge
Authorities checking reports of a loud “boom” near Tumalo Reservoir west of Bend Monday night found what it was Tuesday – and old…
Continue Reading Driver arrested in Sunriver DUII crash
A visitor from Washington, D.C., faces DUII and possibly other charges after an early-morning crash in Sunriver over the weekend, police said…
Continue Reading Bend driver arrested in Old Mill DUII crash
A 20-year-old Bend man was taken to the hospital for treatment and later to jail Tuesday, arrested on DUII and assault charges after an early-morning…
Continue Reading Reminder: Dogs not allowed at Scout Lake
The Sisters Ranger District wants to remind people that even a friendly Fido doesn’t always fit with recreating at a popular swimming area like…
Continue Reading St. Charles helps fund 2-1-1 positions
St. Charles Health System is pleased to announce it has contributed $20,000 to the United Way of Deschutes County to fund part-time staff positions…
Continue Reading Ochoco NF office to close for remodeling
The Ochoco National Forest building and parking lot will be closed to the public for remodeling starting August 4th for 8 to 10 weeks. The front desk…
Continue Reading Prineville man accused of pointing gun at ex-wife
A Prineville man was arrested early Tuesday, accused of pointing a rifle at his ex-wife and threatening to shoot her during an argument at their…
Continue Reading AAA Oregon: Crude oil pushing gas prices higher
Retail gas prices are climbing in Oregon and across the country, reflecting higher crude oil prices, AAA-Oregon reported Tuesday. The national…
Continue Reading Two Bend parks to close for asphalt work
Bend Park & Recreation District’s Quail and Harvest parks will be temporarily closed Friday through Sunday due to asphalt maintenance…
Continue Reading Wiring problem sparked Metolius house fire
A problem with electrical wiring beneath the front steps apparently sparked a fire that heavily damaged a Metolius home while the owners were away at…
Continue Reading No one immune from impacts of tragedy
While the Aurora, Colorado tragedy has caused the public to grieve, mental health professionals are not immune from the grieving process. One…
Continue Reading Youth with fireworks cited for SE Bend blaze
A juvenile playing with fireworks sparked a brushfire along the railroad tracks behind a southeast Bend home Monday afternoon, but neighbors with…
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