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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers.
Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers.
NO TAX OREGON UPDATE: Organizers behind the effort to repeal Oregon’s new gas tax and vehicle fee increases say they’re close to turning in signatures, having collected more than double what they need.
Organizers: Oregon gas tax, fee hike repeal well over double the needed signatures
NO TAX OREGON UPDATE: Organizers behind the effort to repeal Oregon’s new gas tax and vehicle fee increases say they’re close to turning in signatures, having collected more than double what they need.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
NO TAX OREGON UPDATE: Organizers behind the effort to repeal Oregon’s new gas tax and vehicle fee increases say they’re close to turning in signatures, having collected more than double what they need.
JOBS COMING BACK! Lexington Manufacturing is reopening the former Owens Corning plant in Prineville, bringing back dozens of jobs with plans for long-term growth. The company says it’s eager to tap into the region’s strong wood-products workforce.
Prineville plant lands new manufacturer -- and jobs -- after Owens Corning closure
Lexington Manufacturing is reopening the former Owens Corning plant in Prineville, bringing back dozens of jobs with plans for long-term growth. The company says it’s eager to tap into the region’s strong wood-products workforce.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
JOBS COMING BACK! Lexington Manufacturing is reopening the former Owens Corning plant in Prineville, bringing back dozens of jobs with plans for long-term growth. The company says it’s eager to tap into the region’s strong wood-products workforce.
"I TOLD MY KIDS GET IN THE BATHROOM... THEN I GRABBED MY GUN": Andrea Newhouse recalls the frightening moments when she said a suspect in an early morning manhunt in Terrebonne came knocking on her door.
'It was terrifying': Mother says Terrebonne manhunt suspect came knocking on her door
"I TOLD MY KIDS GET IN THE BATHROOM... THEN I GRABBED MY GUN": Andrea Newhouse recalls the frightening moments when she said a suspect in an early morning manhunt in Terrebonne came knocking on her door.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"I TOLD MY KIDS GET IN THE BATHROOM... THEN I GRABBED MY GUN": Andrea Newhouse recalls the frightening moments when she said a suspect in an early morning manhunt in Terrebonne came knocking on her door.
A Redmond man who holds 18 Guinness World Records, is preparing for the 2026 Golden Globe Race — a 30,000-mile, non-stop solo sailing circumnavigation. He will navigate without GPS, relying only on a sextant and paper charts.
Redmond man prepares to sail 30,000 miles around the world in global race
A Redmond man who holds 18 Guinness World Records, is preparing for the 2026 Golden Globe Race — a 30,000-mile, non-stop solo sailing circumnavigation. He will navigate without GPS, relying only on a sextant and paper charts.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A Redmond man who holds 18 Guinness World Records, is preparing for the 2026 Golden Globe Race — a 30,000-mile, non-stop solo sailing circumnavigation. He will navigate without GPS, relying only on a sextant and paper charts.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Madras has installed two new stop signs at Oak Street and 12th Street, creating a three-way stop near Saint Charles Madras.
Madras intersection turned into 3-way stop to slow traffic near hospital
Madras has installed two new stop signs at Oak Street and 12th Street, creating a three-way stop near Saint Charles Madras.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Madras has installed two new stop signs at Oak Street and 12th Street, creating a three-way stop near Saint Charles Madras.
NEW BREAST CANCER SCREENING OPTION: Perk Imaging will open next year at Shevlin Crossing in Bend, offering Oregon’s only QT scanner -- a new option for women with dense breast tissue.
New breast cancer screening clinic to open in Bend next year
Perk Imaging will open next year at Shevlin Crossing in Bend, offering Oregon’s only Q-T scanner, one of just 10 in the U.S. The pain-free, noninvasive device provides an alternative
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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NEW BREAST CANCER SCREENING OPTION: Perk Imaging will open next year at Shevlin Crossing in Bend, offering Oregon’s only QT scanner -- a new option for women with dense breast tissue.
VIDEO: Therapy dogs Jake and Olive welcomed students at COCC’s Bend campus, offering a calm break from finals. The Stress Free Finals events continue through today with free pizza, chair massages and more.
Therapy dogs help COCC students de-stress during finals
Therapy dogs Jake and Olive welcomed students at COCC’s Bend campus, offering a calm break from finals. The Stress Free Finals events continue through Thursday with free pizza, chair massages,
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
VIDEO: Therapy dogs Jake and Olive welcomed students at COCC’s Bend campus, offering a calm break from finals. The Stress Free Finals events continue through today with free pizza, chair massages and more.
The FBI has arrested a man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack arrested, charged
The FBI has arrested a man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the U.S. Capitol attack.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The FBI has arrested a man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
Oregon educators are hosting statewide trainings this weekend -- including in Bend -- to teach school staff and families how to respond to ICE actions near schools. Organizers say the sessions aims to protect students and support immigrant communities.
Oregon’s largest teachers’ union to host 'anti-ICE' training in Bend for school staff, families
Oregon educators are hosting statewide trainings this weekend -- including in Bend -- to teach school staff and families how to respond to ICE actions near schools. Organizers say the sessions aims to protect students and support immigrant communities.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Oregon educators are hosting statewide trainings this weekend -- including in Bend -- to teach school staff and families how to respond to ICE actions near schools. Organizers say the sessions aims to protect students and support immigrant communities.
Boulder Ridge of Bend has been named Eastern Oregon’s Operator of the Year by the Oregon Department of Forestry for its forest thinning work on the east side of the Cascades.
Oregon Dept. of Forestry honors Bend company for standout forest thinning work
Boulder Ridge of Bend has been named Eastern Oregon’s Operator of the Year by the Oregon Department of Forestry for its forest thinning work on the east side of the Cascades.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Boulder Ridge of Bend has been named Eastern Oregon’s Operator of the Year by the Oregon Department of Forestry for its forest thinning work on the east side of the Cascades.
UPDATE: Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Highway 97 in La Pine yesterday that involved four vehicles including two semi trucks. OSP has released details of what happened.
2 injured in fiery La Pine crash that shut down Highway 97 for hours
Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Highway 97 in La Pine Wednesday that involved four vehicles including two semi trucks. OSP has released details of what happened.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
UPDATE: Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Highway 97 in La Pine yesterday that involved four vehicles including two semi trucks. OSP has released details of what happened.
Volunteers are restoring historic buildings on the Crooked River National Grassland between Madras and Prineville. The work is revealing layers of human history dating back more than 10,000 years.
Volunteers uncover 10,000 years of history while restoring Rimrock Springs site
Volunteers are restoring historic buildings on the Crooked River National Grassland between Madras and Prineville. The work is revealing layers of human history dating back more than 10,000 years.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Volunteers are restoring historic buildings on the Crooked River National Grassland between Madras and Prineville. The work is revealing layers of human history dating back more than 10,000 years.
JUST IN: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has confirmed she is running for a second term in 2026, setting up a potential rematch with Sen. Christine Drazan, who she defeated four years ago. (H/T @[108493918232859])
Oregon Gov. Kotek confirms she is running for reelection in 2026
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has confirmed she is running for a second term in 2026, setting up a potential rematch with Sen. Christine Drazan, who she defeated four years ago.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
JUST IN: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has confirmed she is running for a second term in 2026, setting up a potential rematch with Sen. Christine Drazan, who she defeated four years ago. (H/T @[108493918232859])
A Prineville pastor has pleaded not guilty to first-degree animal abuse in the case of a cat found shot in a dumpster. The community has stepped in to help cover the animal’s medical bills.
Prineville pastor pleads not guilty in cat shooting case
A Prineville pastor has pleaded not guilty to first-degree animal abuse in the case of a cat found shot in a dumpster. The community has stepped in to help cover the animal’s medical bills.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A Prineville pastor has pleaded not guilty to first-degree animal abuse in the case of a cat found shot in a dumpster. The community has stepped in to help cover the animal’s medical bills.
UPDATE FROM DCSO: At 7:50 a.m., Trent Michael Conley was arrested and taken into custody. There is no longer a threat to the community.
A large law enforcement presence remains in the area east of Highway 97 near NW Galloway Avenue as the investigation continues.
A large law enforcement presence remains in the area east of Highway 97 near NW Galloway Avenue as the investigation continues.
DCSO: Man wanted for felony assault flees Terrebonne crash, may be 'armed and dangerous'
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Deputies are looking for this man after he allegedly fled a rollover crash that left a woman injured near Terrebonne Thursday morning. DCSO says he faces multiple possible charges including kidnapping and rape and may be armed and dangerous.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
UPDATE FROM DCSO: At 7:50 a.m., Trent Michael Conley was arrested and taken into custody. There is no longer a threat to the community.
A large law enforcement presence remains in the area east of Highway 97 near NW Galloway Avenue as the investigation continues.
A large law enforcement presence remains in the area east of Highway 97 near NW Galloway Avenue as the investigation continues.
UPDATE: The Redmond School District announced it is closing Terrebonne Community School for the day on the advice of the sheriff's office as deputies continue their for Trent Michael Conley who may be in the area and may be considered armed and dangerous.
DCSO: Man wanted for felony assault flees Terrebonne crash, may be 'armed and dangerous'
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Deputies are looking for this man after he allegedly fled a rollover crash that left a woman injured near Terrebonne Thursday morning. DCSO says he faces multiple possible charges including kidnapping and rape and may be armed and dangerous.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
UPDATE: The Redmond School District announced it is closing Terrebonne Community School for the day on the advice of the sheriff's office as deputies continue their for Trent Michael Conley who may be in the area and may be considered armed and dangerous.
PLEASE SHARE: Deputies are looking for this man after he allegedly fled a rollover crash that left a woman injured near Terrebonne this morning. DCSO says Trent Michael Conley faces multiple possible charges including kidnapping and rape and may be armed and dangerous. if you see him, call 911.
DCSO: Man wanted for felony assault flees Terrebonne crash, may be 'armed and dangerous'
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Deputies are looking for this man after he allegedly fled a rollover crash that left a woman injured near Terrebonne Thursday morning. DCSO says he faces multiple possible charges including kidnapping and rape and may be armed and dangerous.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
PLEASE SHARE: Deputies are looking for this man after he allegedly fled a rollover crash that left a woman injured near Terrebonne this morning. DCSO says Trent Michael Conley faces multiple possible charges including kidnapping and rape and may be armed and dangerous. if you see him, call 911.
Submissions are open for the 2026 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle logo contest as the race marks its 50th anniversary. Artists can submit designs through January 6 for a chance to have their work featured on official merchandise.
Submissions open for 2026 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle 50th anniversary logo contest
Submissions are open for the 2026 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle logo contest as the race marks its 50th anniversary. Artists can submit designs through January 6 for a chance to have their work featured on official merchandise.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Submissions are open for the 2026 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle logo contest as the race marks its 50th anniversary. Artists can submit designs through January 6 for a chance to have their work featured on official merchandise.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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President Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case, claiming they were prosecuted because the congressman had been critical of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies.
Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case
President Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case, claiming they were prosecuted because the congressman had been critical of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
President Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case, claiming they were prosecuted because the congressman had been critical of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis.
San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods
San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis.