Local News
Man gets 10 years for rifle theft, chase at Jefferson County Fair
Rafael Gomez pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon — attempted murder charges dropped The man who ... Read more
Author: Morgan Owen | Your Oregon News
Crime & Justice
Deschutes County sheriff loses badge, plans to appeal
The state Board of Public Safety Standards and Training on Thursday rubber-stamped a lifetime ban against longtime Deschutes ... Read more
Local News
Homeless camp residents help stop Juniper Ridge Fire in Bend
Deputy fire marshal credits encampment’s help in high-wind fire fight Homeless encampment residents from Juniper Ridge helped keep ... Read more
Crime & Justice
Redmond woman arrested after allegedly killing mother
A Redmond woman was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing her mother at their joint residence on SW ... Read more
Crime & Justice
Bend man arrested for throwing Molotov cocktail at sheriff’s deputy
A Bend man was arrested early Friday morning after burglarizing the Space Age Fuel gas station on Grandview ... Read more
Bend
Sheriff’s union calls for van der Kamp’s immediate resignation
Amid the recent dishonesty allegations that led to widespread calls for Kent van der Kamp’s resignation, the embattled ... Read more
Bend
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 ... Read more
Bend
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 ... Read more
Bend
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 ... Read more
Bend
Sheriff drops dishonesty finding in deputy misconduct case
More than a year ago, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan McNee’s police dog bit a suspect during an ... Read more
