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House Minority Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) disclosed a $55,000 expenditure to the Virginia polling firm Public Opinion Strategies on Aug. 10. That’s the clearest sign yet that Drazan is considering a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek next year.  Kotek, a Democrat, defeated Drazan 46.96% to 43.54% in 2022, with nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson taking 8.63% […]

Every other week, a team of local health care providers suits up to bring an on-the-go clinic to rural areas with significant unhoused populations, providing a steady stream of medical services to those in need. In the last year, Mosaic Community Health, a local health organization, has built up its Street Medicine program into a […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says an additional 21 Toy Australian Shepherds were surrendered by a Tumalo man for a total of 33 dogs. A dozen dogs were originally surrendered on Sunday Aug. 3. The rest of the dogs were surrendered this past Monday, Aug. 11. The owner is facing a Class C Felony charge of Animal Neglect […]

Though Thomas “Tommy” Mercer has been living in a juniper forest east of Bend for only seven months, the 56-year-old said it “feels like a lifetime.” “I mean, we’re surviving,” he said on a hot morning in June. “But we run out of food stamps in the middle of the month. I go into the […]

When tragedy strikes, search and rescue teams face some of the most demanding and dangerous conditions imaginable. Whether responding to water rescue emergencies or recovery operations, these specialized units must often navigate dangerous underwater environments.   Search and recovery operations can happen at any time, in any weather. Teams often work with a sense of urgency. […]

Redmond residents will celebrate a major milestone in the community’s growth when the City officially unveils its new public safety facility at 111 N.W. Teak Ave. The ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 10am Tue., Aug. 12.  The new two-story building cost $49 million and spans 42,000 square feet. It was built to help the police […]