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Toddler-friendly float on the Deschutes - The Bulletin
I love to wade waist-deep in moving water, flinging flies into bubble lines. My wife likes kicking back, floating downstream and watching the canyons of Central Oregon pass by. That has made rafting Oregon’s rivers one of our favorite hobbies. But outdoor adventures (especially water-based ones) take a backseat when a new kiddo arrives. First, the little landlubbers have to learn to hold their head up, then crawl, then walk.
UPDATE: Redmond child dies after being hit by camp trailer near Suttle Lake - The Bulletin
A 6-year-old Redmond girl died after being hit by a camping trailer at the Link Creek Campground near Suttle Lake Saturday afternoon. The victim was identified Wednesday as Ember Cuen, a Vern Patrick Elementary student. The school’s parent teacher association spoke with the family and started a GoFundMe to support them. “It is with a heavy heart that we share news of a tragic loss within our Vern Patrick Elementary community.
Man who died after breaking into Bend home fell off balcony
Man who died after breaking into Bend home fell off balcony Published 12:26 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 Bend Police say a burglar who died after breaking in to a NW Bend home and tussling with the resident fell from the home's balcony. Police say the intruder had been able to leave the scene but was found dead nearby. According to police, the dead man was identified as Zachary Dale Zamzow Douglas, 36, of Bend.
Letters to editor: Trump and Obama on Iran, commissioner recusals, American kings
Letters to editor: Trump and Obama on Iran, commissioner recusals, American kings Published 5:35 am Thursday, March 12, 2026 Editorial wrong to compare Obama, Trump The recent in the Bulletin of the from the Boston Herald is a study in partisan politics and selective reading of history. If "Nuke diplomacy [is now] a dud," it is Trump that disarmed it. As for Obama, he did not take a "wait and see" approach.
Guest column: The military industrial complex strikes again
Guest column: The military industrial complex strikes again Published 5:02 am Wednesday, March 11, 2026 It's pretty clear our Military Industrial Complex leaders, seeing the success Project 2025 has had manipulating the Trump team, saw an opportunity to swing their war machine into action. The "Iran Nuclear Program" was a natural foil for yet another military adventure.
Other views: Railway Safety Act doesn't make us safer
Other views: Railway Safety Act doesn't make us safer Published 8:46 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The White House is calling on Congress to include a railroad regulation bill as part of a larger transportation funding package this year. It's not the first time President Donald Trump has supported it, and the legislative branch would be wise to ignore his counsel again.
Other views: Why are we in Iran?
Other views: Why are we in Iran? Published 11:40 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Can anyone reading this editorial right now explain, clearly and succinctly, why the U.S. is currently engaged in an open-ended military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran? If you said yes, congratulations - you're doing better than the Trump administration.
Column: Criticism of country is patriotic
Column: Criticism of country is patriotic Published 6:32 am Monday, March 9, 2026 In this 250th-anniversary year, the FCC, through its "Pledge America Campaign," is encouraging broadcasters to air more "patriotic, pro-America," "positive," "uplifting" non-critical programming celebrating our national story. On its face, it sounds harmless, even unifying. No one says criticism is forbidden in this campaign.
La Pine woman found guilty of 9 charges in child abuse trial; not guilty of three others
La Pine woman found guilty of 9 charges in child abuse trial; not guilty of three others Published 2:11 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026 Sarah Session of La Pine was found guilty Thursday of nine counts of abusing her own stepson, but found not guilty of other charges. The three-week child abuse trial came to an end Thursday with the verdict. Read about details of the trial here. Session was found guilty of nine counts of criminal mistreatment, assault and coercion.
Oregon among 20 states sue over new global Trump tariffs
Oregon among 20 states sue over new global Trump tariffs Published 10:51 am Thursday, March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON - Some two dozen states, including Oregon, challenged President Donald Trump's new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys general and governors in the lawsuit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world.
Bend man spends night lost on Lookout Mountain
Bend man spends night lost on Lookout Mountain Published 9:08 am Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A Bend man made spent a cold night on Lookout Mountain in the Ochoco National Forest after he became disoriented and called 911 for help. According to the Crook County Search and Rescue, Brian Ichkhanian, 26, had parked Sunday at Lookout Mountain Trailhead and headed off to hike. Later on Sunday, Ichkhanian said he became disoriented on his hike and called 911 for Search and Rescue assistance.
La Pine man charged with murdering his mother - Redmond Spokesman
A La Pine man was arrested Tuesday and charged with murdering his own mother at their home in La Pine. ErmaJean McGillicuddy, 56, of La Pine, was found dead Monday at her house on Woodstock Drive. Hours earlier, Deschutes County Deputes arrested Gavaughn Bates, 25, at 2 a.m. at Gordy’s Truck Stop in La Pine. Bates said he had been involved in the death of his mother at their home. Police went to the home and found McGillicuddy’s body.
La Pine man arrested, charged with murdering his mother
La Pine man arrested, charged with murdering his mother Published 2:01 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2026 A La Pine man was arrested Tuesday and charged with murdering his own mother at their home in La Pine. ErmaJean McGillicuddy, 56, of La Pine, was found dead Monday at her house on Woodstock Drive. Hours earlier, Deschutes County Deputes arrested Gavaughn Bates, 25, at 2 a.m. at Gordy's Truck Stop in La Pine. Bates said he had been involved in the death of his mother at their home.
Busy weekend tests Deschutes County Search and Rescue
Busy weekend tests Deschutes County Search and Rescue Published 10:15 am Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit responded to three separate calls on Saturday. According to a release, crews were first dispatched to South Sister about 3 p.m. Saturday to assist a Bend woman who had camped at Devils Lake and began to ascend South Sister that morning.
Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict
Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict Published 9:17 am Friday, February 27, 2026 PORTLAND - An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires in the latest verdict in a class-action lawsuit against the utility that includes thousands of members.
Judge orders changes to dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon
Judge orders changes to dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon Published 8:47 am Thursday, February 26, 2026 PORTLAND (AP) - A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest in order to help salmon, saying the Trump administration's plans for the massive structures would harm salmon runs that are "disappearing from the landscape." The ruling late Wednesday came in a decades-long legal effort by...
Bend woman dies after being hit by car in Safeway parking lot
Bend woman dies after being hit by car in Safeway parking lot Published 2:04 pm Friday, February 13, 2026 A Bend woman died Thursday after being hit by a car in the parking of a Bend Safeway. According to Bend Police, Melinda Ann Lyons, 85, died after attempting to cross the parking lot to enter the Safeway at 320 SW Century Drive, atabout 1 p.m. on Feb. 12. A vehicle driven by Evelyn Ranae Olsen, 77, struck Lyons at about 15 miles per hour.
Man charged in Redmond robberies dies while fleeing police
Man charged in Redmond robberies dies while fleeing police Published 11:49 am Friday, February 13, 2026 A Crooked River Ranch man, who police had been searching for on a felony warrant, died Wednesday in a Clackamas County car crash. Douglas Richard York 54, was traveling southbound on Interstate 205 near West Linn when he rear ended another vehicle, lost control and was ejected from the vehicle. York was then hit by another car and pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman who crashed into school bus in Redmond in 2024 to change plea
Woman who crashed into school bus in Redmond in 2024 to change plea Published 10:08 am Monday, February 9, 2026 The Central Oregon woman charged with drunken driving as well as felony assault in a March 2024 crash in Redmond that injured several Baker High School students plans to take a plea deal with the Deschutes County district attorney's office, according to court records.
Tribes head back to court after Trump pulls out of salmon deal
Tribes head back to court after Trump pulls out of salmon deal Published 8:46 am Friday, February 6, 2026 PORTLAND - Lawyers for conservation groups, Native American tribes, and the states of Oregon and Washington are returning to court Friday to seek changes to dam operations on the Snake and Columbia Rivers, following the collapse of a landmark agreement with the federal government to help recover critically imperiled salmon runs.
Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says
Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says Published 8:35 am Wednesday, February 4, 2026 PORTLAND - A judge in Oregon on Tuesday temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, just days after agents launched gas at a crowd of demonstrators including young children that local officials described as peaceful.
Oregon graduation rates show improvement
Oregon graduation rates show improvement Published 10:32 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2025 graduated at all-time highs for the state but still at a lower rate than recent national averages, according to the latest state data.
Navajo author to speak at Warm Springs museum Feb. 3
Navajo author to speak at Warm Springs museum Feb. 3 Published 12:31 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Museum at Warm Springs will present a lecture by Diné elder Lupita McClanahan from the Navajo Nation from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3. The event will begin with a reception to meet McClanahan. The reception and lecture are free and open to the general public. McClanahan grew up at Tse'gi, which is now known as Canyon de Chelly in Arizona.
St. Charles awards $140,000 to 34 local organizations
St. Charles awards $140,000 to 34 local organizations Published 11:28 am Wednesday, January 28, 2026 St. Charles Health System announced Community Benefit grants of more than $143,000 to 34 local organizations in Central Oregon on Wednesday. The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles' Priority Grant to increase a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness and isolation.
Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon's voter rolls
Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon's voter rolls Published 10:17 am Tuesday, January 27, 2026 PORTLAND - A federal judge in Oregon dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon's unredacted voter rolls on Monday in another setback to wide-ranging efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to get detailed voter data from states.
Column: This year, set financial goals you can stick with
Column: This year, set financial goals you can stick with Published 6:27 am Monday, January 26, 2026 A new year often brings fresh motivation to make meaningful changes, including setting new personal financial goals. But turning a resolution to embrace healthier financial habits into a lasting change becomes increasingly difficult as the year marches on. It's a familiar pattern: an ambitious goal is set in January, followed by frustration once life's day-to-day challenges get in the way.
Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Oregon, other Democratic states
Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Oregon, other Democratic states Published 2:42 pm Thursday, January 22, 2026 President Donald Trump's budget office this week ordered most government agencies to compile data on the federal money that is sent to 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia in what it describes as a tool to "reduce the improper and fraudulent use of those funds." The order comes a week after Trump said he intended to...
Pile burns planned through Friday at Cline Buttes
Pile burns planned through Friday at Cline Buttes Published 8:46 am Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Bureau of Land Management fire crews started prescribed pile burning operations on Wednesday, on the Cline Buttes outside Redmond The burns, which are expected to continue through Friday if weather conditions allow, include about 680 acres of hand piles. The burn area is located off Fryrear Road, east of Highway 20 and south of Highway 126.
Bend man dies in California avalanche
Bend man dies in California avalanche Published 1:04 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2026 A Bend snowmobiler died Monday in a California avalanche. Chris Thomason, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene of the avalanche outside Truckee, Calif.,, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Police said Thomason was in a group of five who were snowmobiling in the Castle Peak of the Sierra Nevada area when an avalanche was triggered. The other four survived.
Bend man dies in Klamath County crash
Bend man dies in Klamath County crash Published 3:50 pm Monday, January 5, 2026 A Bend man died Sunday in one-car crash on Highway 31 in Klamath County. According to Oregon State Police, Randy Laverne Samples, 62, died after his southbound Dodge Ram passed a vehicle, lost control and slid off the highway. The Dodge's tires caught in a ditch, the vehicle rolled before and went airborne. It came to rest in a tree. Samples, the driver, died at the scene.
Terrebonne man dies in Harney County crash
Terrebonne man dies in Harney County crash Published 10:58 am Monday, January 5, 2026 A Terrebonne man died on New Year's Eve after he was ejected from his vehicle following a crash on Highway 20 in Harney County. According to police, Christopher Emmanuel Cortez Morales, 25, was driving westbound from Burns while not wearing a seatbelt about 5:37 p.m. on Dec. 31 when he lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic. His Honda Accord clipped an eastbound Audi driven by Jeniffer Carey, 53, of Bend.
Terrebonne man dies in Harney County crash - Madras Pioneer
A Terrebonne man died on New Year’s Eve after he was ejected from his vehicle following a crash on Highway 20 in Harney County. According to police, Christopher Emmanuel Cortez Morales, 25, was driving westbound from Burns while not wearing a seatbelt about 5:37 p.m. on Dec. 31 when he lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic. His Honda Accord clipped an eastbound Audi driven by Jennifer Carey, 53, of Bend. Morales’s vehicle rolled and he was ejected from it. Morales died at the scene.
Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding, high tides
Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding, high tides Published 8:22 am Monday, January 5, 2026 CORTE MADERA, Calif. - Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned Sunday that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.
Redmond man shot dead on New Year's Eve, police search for suspect
Redmond man shot dead on New Year's Eve, police search for suspect Published 3:29 pm Thursday, January 1, 2026 A Redmond man was found dead Wednesday morning and police are searching for a man who may have shot him. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Justin Garrett Jiminez was found dead about 6 a.m. on Dec. 31. He had been shot among homeless camps near NE Greenwood and NE 17th Street in Redmond. A firearm was found nearby.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Portland - for now
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Portland - for now Published 1:47 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025 WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he's dropping - for now - his push to deploy National Guard troops in Portland - as well as Chicago and Los Angeles - a move that comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he's removing the Guard troops for now.
CMG Oregon's top-read stories of 2025 - Redmond Spokesman
Community newspapers are the cornerstone of a town’s news and activities; it’s the most-trusted source of information because the stories are reported and written by journalists who live, work and play alongside the residents.
CMG Oregon's top-read stories of 2025
Community newspapers are the cornerstone of a town's news and activities; it's the most-trusted source of information because the stories are reported and written by journalists who live, work and play alongside the residents.
Fire damages Bend duplex
Fire damages Bend duplex Published 7:11 pm Tuesday, December 30, 2025 A kitchen fire damaged half of a duplex on NE Vail Lane in Bend on Tuesday morning. According to Bend Fire & Rescue, an occupant of the home woke to the sound of smoke alarms and found the house full of smoke. They evacuated and called 911. Fire crews arrived shortly after and halted the fire. The damage was limited to minor fire damage in the kitchen and smoke throughout the house. Family pets were also safely evacuated.
Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and one death
Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and one death Published 12:25 pm Monday, December 22, 2025 REDDING, Calif. (AP) - Heavy rain and flash flooding soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues from vehicles and homes and at least one confirmed death, authorities said Monday.
Bend woman involved in fatal Highway 97 crash
Bend woman involved in fatal Highway 97 crash Published 10:58 am Monday, December 22, 2025 Police say a Bend woman lost control of her vehicle Sunday,on U.S. Highway 97 in Klamath County, leading to a three-car crash that left one woman dead. According to Oregon State Police, Cindy Rose Pearce, 59, lost control when driving her Chevrolet Silverado southbound about 9:55 a.m. on the icy highway. The vehicle collided head-on with northbound pickup.
Warm weather, low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts
Warm weather, low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts Published 7:17 am Friday, December 19, 2025 EDWARDS, Colo. - Ski resorts are struggling to open runs, walk-through ice palaces can't be built, and the owner of a horse stable hopes that her customers will be satisfied with riding wagons instead of sleighs under majestic Rocky Mountain peaks. It's just been too warm in the West with not enough snow.
Capital Chatter: New cafeteria feeds both sides of the aisle - Redmond Spokesman
Something hopeful happened inside the Oregon State Capitol last month. The new Peter Courtney Memorial Lounge was dedicated as part of the ongoing Capitol reconstruction. When the 2026 Legislature convenes, all state senators and representatives will have one common eating area, a concept long championed by the late Senate President Courtney, D-Salem. A shared tuna sandwich or salad holds the potential to improve legislative politics and policymaking.
Bend man dies in four-car Tuesday crash near Redmond
Bend man dies in four-car Tuesday crash near Redmond Published 3:23 pm Wednesday, December 17, 2025 A Bend man died Tuesday south of Redmond after crashing head-on into oncoming traffic on U.S. Highway 97. According to Oregon State Police, William Longhway Sargent, 79, was driving southbound about 5:30 p.m. when he crossed into oncoming traffic and sideswiped two vehicles, then crashed into an oncoming Freightliner tractor trailer. Sargent died at the scene, according to troopers.
La Pine woman arrested after chase, hitting multiple police cars
La Pine woman arrested after chase, hitting multiple police cars Published 6:25 am Tuesday, December 16, 2025 A La Pine woman was arrested Monday night near Redmond after allegedly kidnapping a 9-year-old and fleeing police for more than 30 minutes, hitting multiple law enforcement cars in the process. According to the Deschutes Sheriff's Office, Charity Carter, 46, was arrested about 8:30 p.m. on Highway 97 in Redmond.
Bright Side Column: More to the holidays than material gifts - Redmond Spokesman
December is about giving — not just about giving gifts, but to give yourself the gift of kindness, love, and letting another person know you really appreciate what they have done for you. We all love Christmas. I would say that most of the people in this world would love friends, families and of course their pets — unconditionally give love. This is the month we give ourselves to others, a token of friendship. Just saying ‘hello’ makes people feel good that you noticed them.
Torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations in Washington
Torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations in Washington Published 8:50 am Thursday, December 11, 2025 MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - Washington was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused mudslides to crash down on highways and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands of residents were under evacuation orders.
Storm systems bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest
Storm systems bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest Published 2:09 pm Tuesday, December 9, 2025 PORTLAND - The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues. Residents in parts of Oregon and Washington grappled with power outages, flooding and school closures, while drivers navigated debris slides and water that closed roads and submerged vehicles.
Letter: Roundabout should be built at dangerous intersection - Redmond Spokesman
On the front page of the Nov. 6 Spokesman, there was a column titled “Red light dysfunction in Redmond.” It was written by Richard Coe and was about the intersection of Highway 126 (Highland Ave.) and 35th Street. I read Mr. Coe’s column with profound interest, because I often use that intersection when going to the north end of Redmond. It is easier and quicker than taking Fifth St. through town. I agree, completely, with all points Mr. Coe stated in his column — except one.
Column: America continues to rely on the collective wisdom of the people - Redmond Spokesman
One of the joys of living in flyover country is the annual state fair. It is a mix of traveling circus, amusement park, unbelievable food, live entertainment and serious competitions. You see children (and adults) vying for prizes for raising livestock; you can watch everything from barrel racing to sheep shearing; and you can not only see the biggest watermelon but also participate in watermelon seed-spitting contests, not to mention other contests and games.
Offbeat: After frontier murder, suspect auctioned off as slave - Redmond Spokesman
In the first month of 1852, everyone in the frontier community of Cynthian was talking about the big crime wave. Well, it was big by frontier Oregon standards. Although it was (and still is) the seat of Polk County, Cynthian — which was renamed Dallas later that same year — was a tiny place, with no more than a few hundred residents. But, it seemed, one of those few hundred people was a burglar, and had hit three different homes over the previous few months.
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