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Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputy disciplined for incident at Bend bar

A Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputy tried to use his official position to convince a Bend bartender to…

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Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson to retire; captain plans to run for top job

Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson is retiring, and sheriff’s Capt. William Bailey plans to run for his job…

Crime & Justice

State sues Central Electric Cooperative for Crook County wildfire, alleging negligence

The Oregon Department of Forestry is suing an electric utility cooperative serving Central and Eastern Oregon, alleging its…

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On-site dental services available for Deschutes jail inmates through nonprofit partnership

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has started providing dental hygiene treatment for those housed in the adult jail…

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Despite rules against fireworks, Bend residents blow stuff up on July 4

Fireworks are banned in Bend. Aerial fireworks are illegal in Oregon. Yet city residents blew up a lot…

Crime & Justice

Fatality reported in July 4 house fire in west Medford

One person was killed Tuesday evening in a residential fire in west Medford, the Medford Fire Department confirmed…

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Central Oregon police to have “no tolerance,” urge caution on July 4

Authorities across Central Oregon are gearing up to respond to fires, fireworks, disorderly behavior and large parties this…

Crime & Justice

Jackson County officials search for missing Medford doctor

Family and friends of Graham Rhode Case are holding out hope for information leading to the whereabouts of…

Crime & Justice

Victim dies after Redmond drive-by shooting; father and son accused of murder

The victim in a drive-by shooting in Redmond died in the hospital Saturday, and a father and son…

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Giving a voice to missing and murdered: Pow wow ends with Red Dress event

MISSION — The Wildhorse Pow Wow ended Sunday, and like last year, the last day helped showcase a…

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