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Green Acres RV Park fire Karen Waage 7-17-1

Redmond-area RV park resident jailed on arson charge, accused of setting her home ablaze; two others also destroyed

Cram Fire 92K map Watch Duty 7-17-1

Fast-spreading Cram Fire grows to nearly 92,000 acres, approaches ‘megafire’ status as new Red Flag Warning begins

Damian Lillard coming home to Portland Trail Blazers on new contract: Report

‘4,000 to 5,000 calories every day’: How crews stay fueled on the front lines of the Cram Fire

Prineville BLM fire engine Post-Paulina RFPA. Last summer, the BLM's Prineville District transferred a Type 6 engine to the Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association, boosting their wildland firefighting capacity in a key time of fire season.

‘First line of defense’: Governor Kotek signs bill to support rangeland fire protection associatons

OHCS-funded homes in Madras

Oregon lawmakers have approved major housing investments; here’s the funding details

PLAN AHEAD: Officials offer public safety reminders ahead of Redmond’s FairWell Festival

Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways to begin flights from Redmond to Burbank, Las Vegas and Utah next spring

OSU-Cascades accountancy program

OSU-Cascades launching a degree in accountancy this fall to address a statewide shortage of accountants

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Willamette National Forest to implement fire restrictions, including Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson wilderness areas

An Idaho judge lifts the gag order in the Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing.

Idaho judge lifts gag order in Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing in student killings

Ask the Mayor: From new city developments to drone light shows in 2026, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer questions

After bizarre exchange between Madras Police Chief Tim Plummer and City Administrator Will Ibershof, City Council ousts chief

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Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man accused of striking dog with shovel pleads for other 2 dogs’ return; plea entry delayed

Problem Solvers: ‘Unseen and unheard:’ Mother of son with mental illness talks about lack of local resources

Problem Solvers: Uncovering the hidden hazards that led to nearly 40 deer entanglements in Central Oregon last year

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Oregon/Northwest

Prineville BLM fire engine Post-Paulina RFPA. Last summer, the BLM's Prineville District transferred a Type 6 engine to the Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association, boosting their wildland firefighting capacity in a key time of fire season.

‘First line of defense’: Governor Kotek signs bill to support rangeland fire protection associatons

OHCS-funded homes in Madras

Oregon lawmakers have approved major housing investments; here’s the funding details

An Idaho judge lifts the gag order in the Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing.

Idaho judge lifts gag order in Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing in student killings

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US/World News

5 things to know for July 18: DOGE cuts, Emil Bove, Police violence, Trump and Epstein, Stephen Colbert

Massive Attack, Brian Eno among UK and Irish musicians banding together to speak out on Israel’s war in Gaza

Digging through sand, mud, debris and silt. Why the search for the missing in Texas may take months

Digging through sand, mud, debris and silt. Why the search for the missing in Texas may take months

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Ruth Chepngetich set a new marathon world record in October 2024.

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substance

Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani and his dog Decoy at a game in Los Angeles.

Ohtani’s next big hit? A children’s book about his dog Decoy

From Tokyo to Citi Field: Kodai Senga is a key part of baseball’s international charge

Rory McIlroy shot 1-under par to finish the first round tied for 20th in his birthplace of Northern Ireland.

Ordained monk tunes out the noise to soar into contention as McIlroy mania engulfs The Open Championship

Central Oregon Sports

Tuesday’s Sports Report: Bend Elks play in the smoke with a special guest; Portland Fire returns

Beyond the Score: Episode 5

Damian Lillard coming home to Portland Trail Blazers on new contract: Report

Charlie Morton delivers a pitch to José Caballero of the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on June 19.

‘The pride is in the grind’: Once a disaster, Charlie Morton is now resurgent in vintage style

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‘Know Ink/Inc’ this August with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of programs

High Desert Food and Farm Alliance

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance receives grant funding for three programs

United Way of Central Oregon distributes nearly $59,000 in food and shelter grants to 10 organizations

Ochoco National Forest closes part of Forest Service Road 22 for maintenance work

Business/Consumer

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Entertainment

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have again invigorated the Fleetwood Mac fandom. Both music legends – who have been part of the seminal ’70s-era rock band – separately posted song lyrics on their individual X pages on July 17

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham stir up reunion hopes in Fleetwood Mac faithfuls

Chris Martin never said it was easy. Just ask the two people he blasted into an internet mess

Chris Martin never said it was easy. Just ask the two people he blasted into an internet mess

Coroner says ‘Annabelle’ doll was not present in the hotel room where paranormal investigator Dan Rivera suddenly died

Denise Richards has accused her estranged husband

Denise Richards granted temporary restraining order against estranged husband Aaron Phypers

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