Jackpine Fire Grows South of La Pine

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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is on scene monitoring the Jackpine Fire on Masten Road, south of La Pine. The following evacuation notice has been issued: Level 2 Be Set: West of Highway 97 and South of Masten Rd. to the county line.

Find current evacuation areas at: deschutes.org/emergency

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Pacific Power Customers See Rate Decrease

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently approved a modest rate decrease for PacifiCorp customers effective January 1, 2026. The reduction is a result of PacifiCorp’s annual forecast for the costs required to purchase power to meet

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Redmond Murder Suspect Sought

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a person of interest in connection with a homicide in Redmond. On December 31 at 5:57 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a gunshot victim

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New Consumer Protection Laws Take Effect

Several new consumer protection laws take effect immediately when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services – the state’s largest