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Tragic lesson: Bend man's heroin overdose death

Weeks after heroin overdose claimed his life, family and friends of Bend 20-year-old speak out in hopes of offering lesson to others about the explosive, tragic effects of the very powerful drug.

Deschutes sheriff's deputy's SUV hits another SUV

Deschutes County sheriff's deputy's patrol SUV hits another SUV turning left as he passes traffic on way to help in a pursuit; no serious injuries.

Plane makes emergency landing in Sunriver

Plane apparently lost power on takeoff from Sunriver Airport, landed in grassy field about a quarter-mile north of runway; three aboard unhurt.

Sisters considers local gas tax for street needs

City of Sisters is pondering the pros and cons of a local gas tax to help make up for a gap in street maintenance dollars.

Next stop, Iraq: Oregon Guard finishes Ga. training

Gov. Ted Kulongoski travels to Fort Stewart, Ga., for send-off ceremony for 3,000 National Guard members, Oregon's largest deployment since WWII, heading for Iraq.

Wyden offers vets help; Redmond family hopeful

As Oregon National Guard prepares to deploy nearly half of its troops to Iraq, lawmakers want to ensure soldiers like Mark Ramsey of Redmond have smoother transistion and integration back into society when they return home.

Walking his dogs, Bend man spots fire - and tackles it

Bend man walking his dogs west of Bend spots smoke, then 3- to 4-foot-tall flames - so he decides he'd better kick dirt on fire, work to put it out.

ATV rider injured in rollover crash in Millican Valley

As authorities launch rescue effort for woman injured in ATV rollover crash east of Bend, off-duty OSP game trooper brings her to AirLink helicopter for trip to hospital.

Calif. woman arrested in La Pine stolen car crash

Car that overturned in La Pine turned out to be stolen; California woman allegedly at the wheel arrested for DUII, faces other charges.

Two NE Bend medical offices burglarized

Police investigate overnight break-ins at pair of northeast Bend medical offices that left staff shaken and upset.

Fourth, fireworks, hot spell: Recipe for trouble?

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, Central Oregonians are headed out to fireworks stands and stores to get ready. So are fire crews, who want folks to have fun - safely.

Bend council bows out of Shepherd's House appeal

Bend councilors vote to skip hearing appeal of homeless shelter's expansion plans, due to strong likelihood any decision would be appealed to the state.