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Read more about the article Waldport woman arrested on DUII, other charges in crash that toppled power pole and closed Highway 20
Waldport woman arrested on DUII, other charges in crash that toppled power pole and closed Highway 20

Waldport woman arrested on DUII, other charges in crash that toppled power pole and closed Highway 20

(Update: OSP releases details on crash, charges) Driving complaint of SUV swerving all over road preceded crash TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Waldport woman was arrested on DUII-alcohol and reckless…

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Read more about the article Randy Guzek, Terrebonne couple’s killer in 1987, will get fifth trial, if judge’s latest ruling stands – NewsBreak
Randy Guzek, Terrebonne couple’s killer in 1987, will get fifth trial, if judge’s latest ruling stands – NewsBreak

Randy Guzek, Terrebonne couple’s killer in 1987, will get fifth trial, if judge’s latest ruling stands – NewsBreak

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) - One of the most notorious killers in Central Oregon history may be getting yet another new trial - his fifth - if a judge's ruling Friday…

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Read more about the article Gov. Kotek signs bill allowing use of photo radar in all Oregon cities
Gov. Kotek signs bill allowing use of photo radar in all Oregon cities

Gov. Kotek signs bill allowing use of photo radar in all Oregon cities

All cities in Oregon will soon be allowed to use photo radar to enforce speed limits. Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill on Monday, expanding photo radar enforcement statewide. Under…

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Read more about the article Bend man arraigned on murder, manslaughter charges in fatal shooting of Powell Butte man
Bend man arraigned on murder, manslaughter charges in fatal shooting of Powell Butte man

Bend man arraigned on murder, manslaughter charges in fatal shooting of Powell Butte man

Crook County Circuit Court Russell Votruba (R) appeared in Crook County Circuit Judge Wade Whiting's court by video from county jail Tuesday afternoon Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Pursuit on Hwy.…

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Read more about the article DCSO deputy’s pursuit maneuver ends Hwy. 97 chase near Redmond’s Yew Ave. exit; driver taken to hospital – NewsBreak
DCSO deputy’s pursuit maneuver ends Hwy. 97 chase near Redmond’s Yew Ave. exit; driver taken to hospital – NewsBreak

DCSO deputy’s pursuit maneuver ends Hwy. 97 chase near Redmond’s Yew Ave. exit; driver taken to hospital – NewsBreak

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Continue ReadingDCSO deputy’s pursuit maneuver ends Hwy. 97 chase near Redmond’s Yew Ave. exit; driver taken to hospital – NewsBreak
Read more about the article Police use Taser, less-lethal round to subdue Bend woman wielding large hunting knife, threatening on S. Highway 97
Police use Taser, less-lethal round to subdue Bend woman wielding large hunting knife, threatening on S. Highway 97

Police use Taser, less-lethal round to subdue Bend woman wielding large hunting knife, threatening on S. Highway 97

(Update: Adding video, police comment) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Bend woman waving a large hunting knife ran along South Highway 97 Friday morning, screaming and threatening people, at one…

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Read more about the article State Parole Board again denies release of Bend ‘thrill killer’ Jeffrey Spoonire, who shot, killed jogger in 1982 – N…
State Parole Board again denies release of Bend ‘thrill killer’ Jeffrey Spoonire, who shot, killed jogger in 1982 – N…

State Parole Board again denies release of Bend ‘thrill killer’ Jeffrey Spoonire, who shot, killed jogger in 1982 – N…

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- More than 40 years after Jeffrey Spoonire admitted to fatally shooting a woman jogging west of Bend in one of the region's most notorious killings --…

Continue ReadingState Parole Board again denies release of Bend ‘thrill killer’ Jeffrey Spoonire, who shot, killed jogger in 1982 – N…