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Read more about the article Man succumbs to injuries from dog attack at Juniper Ridge ‘Dirt World’ transient camp – NewsBreak
Man succumbs to injuries from dog attack at Juniper Ridge ‘Dirt World’ transient camp – NewsBreak

Man succumbs to injuries from dog attack at Juniper Ridge ‘Dirt World’ transient camp – NewsBreak

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A man living in a transient camp at Juniper Ridge known as "Dirt World" has died of injuries from being attacked by up to three dogs…

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Read more about the article Police: Man denied glass of wine robs downtown Bend server, punches worker and runs, but is caught, arrested
Police: Man denied glass of wine robs downtown Bend server, punches worker and runs, but is caught, arrested

Police: Man denied glass of wine robs downtown Bend server, punches worker and runs, but is caught, arrested

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Bend man who was denied a glass of wine from a closed downtown Bend restaurant Sunday night robbed the server of about $300, punched another…

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Read more about the article Bend Police report uptick in scams and online fraud attempts, urge caution, offer tips to avoid being a victim
Bend Police report uptick in scams and online fraud attempts, urge caution, offer tips to avoid being a victim

Bend Police report uptick in scams and online fraud attempts, urge caution, offer tips to avoid being a victim

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Police said Tuesday they have noticed a recent uptick in calls reporting scams or fraud, and shared some tips to help you avoid becoming a…

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Read more about the article Redmond 18-year-old indicted, arraigned on murder, other charges in drive-by shooting
Redmond 18-year-old indicted, arraigned on murder, other charges in drive-by shooting

Redmond 18-year-old indicted, arraigned on murder, other charges in drive-by shooting

Father due back in court Thursday; victim died in hospital over the weekend BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - An 18-year-old Redmond resident was arraigned Wednesday on an eight-count indictment accusing him…

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Read more about the article Investigators unable to find cause of fire that heavily damaged NE Bend home, destroyed shed, RV and deck
Investigators unable to find cause of fire that heavily damaged NE Bend home, destroyed shed, RV and deck

Investigators unable to find cause of fire that heavily damaged NE Bend home, destroyed shed, RV and deck

(Update: Adding video, new info from Bend Fire official) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Investigators were unable to determine Monday what caused a fire that heavily damaged a home and destroyed…

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Read more about the article Man found stabbed in leg, several gunshots fired in parking lot of Cascade West on Bend’s Westside – NewsBreak
Man found stabbed in leg, several gunshots fired in parking lot of Cascade West on Bend’s Westside – NewsBreak

Man found stabbed in leg, several gunshots fired in parking lot of Cascade West on Bend’s Westside – NewsBreak

(Update: Adding police presence in NE Bend, no confirmation of connection) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A man was found stabbed in the leg and several gunshots were fired early Thursday…

Continue ReadingMan found stabbed in leg, several gunshots fired in parking lot of Cascade West on Bend’s Westside – NewsBreak
Read more about the article NW Redmond drive-by shooting suspect still at large after man is shot, critically injured in his driveway
NW Redmond drive-by shooting suspect still at large after man is shot, critically injured in his driveway

NW Redmond drive-by shooting suspect still at large after man is shot, critically injured in his driveway

(Update: Adding video, comments from Redmond Police) Despite lack of arrest, police call it isolated incident, say 'there is no risk to the community at this time' REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)…

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Read more about the article Bend jury rejects father’s $15 million wrongful death claim against Mt. Bachelor in son’s tree well death – NewsBreak
Bend jury rejects father’s $15 million wrongful death claim against Mt. Bachelor in son’s tree well death – NewsBreak

Bend jury rejects father’s $15 million wrongful death claim against Mt. Bachelor in son’s tree well death – NewsBreak

Jury finds resort was not liable; second lawsuit in another death same day still pending BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Deschutes County jury ruled Friday in favor of Mt. Bachelor…

Continue ReadingBend jury rejects father’s $15 million wrongful death claim against Mt. Bachelor in son’s tree well death – NewsBreak