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Bend man who killed mother sentenced to 20-plus years

Joshua Lawrence Smith, 41, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after being convicted in Deschutes County ... Read more

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Officials ID two women killed in Dillon Falls accident

Group was floating on tied-together inner tubes when swept into rapids Two women who died after going over ... Read more

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Two dead, one still missing after going over Dillon Falls on Saturday

Two people are dead and a third is still missing after a group floating the Deschutes River missed ... Read more

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No, you won’t need a permit to float the Deschutes in 2026

Despite rumors that permits will be required to float the Deschutes River in 2026, the Oregon State Marine ... Read more

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Redmond man arrested after admitting he started RV fire

A man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly setting fire to his own RV that was parked along ... Read more

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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to hold free shred event

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will hold a free community shred and drug disposal event on July 19 ... Read more

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Homeless camp residents help stop Juniper Ridge Fire in Bend

Deputy fire marshal credits encampment’s help in high-wind fire fight Homeless encampment residents from Juniper Ridge helped keep ... Read more

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Deschutes County launches new dog licensing platform

Deschutes County is making it easier to register your dog with a new online platform called Docupet, aiming ... Read more

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Bend man barricades in home after domestic violence call

A Bend resident was arrested Friday evening following a domestic violence incident, prompting a response from the Central ... Read more

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Three people walk away from plane that crashed on takeoff near Sisters

Three people suffered minor injuries Sunday in a small plane crash that happened shortly after takeoff from the ... Read more

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