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Bend man who stabbed 12 people in Salem has a history of knife crimes, mental health issues

Bend man accused of stabbing twelve people while checking-in at a Salem homelessness shelter will not be allowed…

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Two arrested in Bend Holiday Motel murder plead not guilty

The two people accused of killing Robert Lewis Treher at the Holiday Motel earlier this year pleaded not…

Government

Slate of bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session

Bills from Gov. Tina Kotek and a bipartisan duo of representatives would streamline water rights transfers and impose…

Government

Newly-appointed public defense head mounts effort to stem Oregon’s public defense pileup

The initiative estimates a year-long effort will be required of the Oregon Public Defense Commission to put a…

Government

Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician assisted suicide

Senate Bill 1003 proposes to amend Oregon ‘Death by Dignity Act’ Terminally ill people who want their doctors’…

Local News

Tourist season brings a big increase in calls to local police

In 2024, nearly three million people visited Deschutes County. That same year tourists spent just around $3 billion…

Environment

Orphaned bobcat kittens get care at Think Wild

A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation.…

Local News

Police arrest Bend man, allege he was preparing for mass shooting

Police arrested a Bend man Friday after receiving a report that the man was preparing for a potential…

Public Safety

Bend man in critical condition after near drowning incident

A Bend man remained in critical condition on Monday at St. Charles Hospital after nearly drowning in the…

News

Bend man arrested, accused of stabbing 12 at Salem homeless shelter

SALEM —  A man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing multiple people at a homeless shelter Sunday night,…

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