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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…
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…
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…
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.…
DCSO deputy’s pursuit maneuver ends Hwy. 97 chase near Redmond’s Yew Ave. exit; driver taken to hospital – NewsBreak
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Youngest Redmond 5 killer granted early prison release
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) - The youngest member of the Redmond 5 will leave prison early after a parole board ruling on Friday, making her the fourth member in…
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…
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 --…
Deschutes County Courthouse Design Nearly Final
BEND, OR -- . Deschutes County Commissioners hope to finalize the design for renovations at the county courthouse by this summer. They received an update on the $41 million project…
Redmond 5 killer Seth Koch will learn parole fate soon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — At 15, Seth Koch was the second youngest of the Redmond 5 — the group that brutally murdered Barbara Thomas in her central Oregon home on…