Local Firefighters Stay Busy

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All containment lines held Monday on the McCafferyFire, east of Redmond.  Firefighters had a successful day on Monday mopping up and securing the perimeter. Containment has increased to 75%.

Central Oregon Fire Management Service resources responded to multiple fire starts in the Culver area Monday. Three incidents ranged from an estimated .10 of an acre to 2.5 acres.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is lifting all evacuation notices around the #Darlene3Fire: sheriff.deschutes.org/news/latest-ne Numerous road, Forest Service & BLM closures remain in place. eschutes NF Closure: fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutPrineville BLM Closure: blm.gov/programs/publi

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Pacific Power Customers See Rate Decrease

January 2, 2026 Feature Slider, Local News

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

January 1, 2026 Feature Slider, Local News

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

December 31, 2025 Feature Slider, Local News

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