Bend man dead, Police may blame booze

A Bend man is dead and Oregon State Police say booze may be to blame.

56-year-old Brian Harris died in yesterday morning’s crash on Highway 97 near Sunriver.

Police say Shannon Rogers of Washington slammed into the back of his pickup, causing the truck to hit a tree.

Rogers is at Saint Charles in fair condition.

Investigators say alcohol and speed may have played a role in the wreck.

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Local Prescribed Burns Planned Wednesday

Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning prescribed burning on the Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent and Sisters Ranger Districts on Wednesday if conditions are favorable. Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to continue conducting up

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St. Charles Honors Trauma Survivors

St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor and recognize former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20 at St. Charles Bend. The event will include a visit from therapy dogs, a resource fair, free lunch and the chance