4 forced out of Bend home because of fire

Four people and their pets need to find a new place to stay for a while after an early morning fire in Bend.

When firefighters arrived at the Deer Valley Drive home at about two o’clock Wednesday morning they found smoke and flames in the attic.

Everybody was able to get out of the house and nobody is hurt.

The Red Cross is helping the residents.

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Free Tax Filing Help Available

The nation’s 2026 tax filing season is officially open. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and free help is available. Filing your taxes could mean you could get money back

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St. Charles Expands Cardiology Team

St. Charles Health System is significantly expanding its Cardiology team to better meet the needs of the Central Oregon community, adding 16 new cardiology providers in less than two years. “Our expansion ensures that patients throughout the