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Police called after student uses pepper spray at High Desert Middle School

A High Desert Middle School student released pepper spray in a crowded school hallway Thursday afternoon, prompting school…

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Wild horse from Ochoco National Forest’s Big Summit herd shot, shooter wanted

A 2-year-old wild horse that is part of the Big Summit herd on the Ochoco National Forest was…

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Redmond police seek person using counterfeit $100 bills

Redmond Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person suspected of passing out counterfeit $100 bills…

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Crime is dropping in Deschutes County, but homicides remain stubbornly high

Serious violent crime in Deschutes County last year dropped to the lowest point since 2014, but the number…

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Oregon Democrats call for recriminalizing drug possession

SALEM — Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping new bill that would undo a key part of…

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Dogs in fatal mauling will be euthanized, Deschutes County dog board rules

The three dogs that fatally mauled a man in the Juniper Ridge homeless encampment in July will be…

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Bend police officer fired after investigations into excessive force

A Bend Police officer who faced scrutiny for accusations of excessive force during a June 2021 arrest has…

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Prineville police chief, captain, resign after months-long investigation

The police chief and captain of the Prineville Police Department have resigned. A city spokeswoman made the announcement…

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Bend police want to keep an eye on you with ‘red light cameras’

Bend drivers caught on camera speeding or driving through red lights could soon have citations mailed to their…

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Bend police arrest suspect in attempted robbery

Bend Police arrested an attempted robbery suspect Tuesday, five days after they say he fled from police by…

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