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Two Oregon State Police Teams Take The `Plunge` to Raise Money for Special Olympics

The nine-person Oregon State Police team, "Team Copcicles", raised $5,011 to date.

(BEND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police teams from central Oregon and St. Helens' areas took the "plunge" helping to raise over $6,200 for Special Olympics Oregon when they participated in this year's "Polar Plunge" events in Bend and Portland.

The "Polar Plunge" is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics Oregon athletes.

OSP Trooper Injured From 50 Foot Cliff Fall

With assistance, the trooper crawled half a mile to reach a point of evacuation.

(BEND, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife trooper is resting comfortably in a Bend hospital after surviving a 50-foot fall down a cliff Tuesday morning while helping ODFW conduct a big horn sheep census in Grant County.

Bend Man `Lucky to be Alive` After Deer Crashes Through Windshield

"Upon striking the deer, it went partially through the front windshield on the driver's side and saturated Pollard with deer parts" - Oregon State Police

(BEND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say a Bend-area man is lucky to be alive after a deer crashed through the windshield of his car Tuesday on Highway 97 north of the Deschutes Junction.

Oregon Bids Farewell to Another Decorated War Hero (VIDEO)

Jessica Ellis was a highly decorated combat medic who died three weeks after receiving the Purple Heart.

(BAKER CITY, Ore.) - A soldier who served with honor in the 101st Airborne Division was laid to rest in Oregon and she will be sorely missed by countless family members, loved ones and friends both in Oregon and Iraq.

24-year old Jessica A. Ellis wasn't just a soldier; she was a medic. Her job was keeping people alive in combat and reports indicate that she did it time and time again with valor. She died from injuries resulting from a blast from an improvised explosive device, or I.E.D., that struck her vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq.

Several People Injured in Head-on Crash Near Tumalo

Highway 20 was shut down for approximately 3 1/2 hours during the investigation.

(TUMALO, Ore.) - Two Bend-area residents were seriously injured Friday evening in a two vehicle head-on crash involving several people on Highway 97 near Gerking Market Road west of Tumalo.

Friday around 6:00 PM a Toyota Camry was eastbound on Highway 20 when it drifted onto the shoulder and over-corrected colliding with an oncoming white 2000 GMC Sierra pick-up.

RE/MAX Equity Group is a World Champion

Ron Davis' journey towards a world championship came about somewhat unintended.

(BEND, Ore.) - Ron Davis is a real estate broker with RE/MAX equity group in Bend, Oregon specializing in horse and ranch properties. Davis can call on practical experience when speaking with his clients because in addition to being a rural property broker, he is also a National Cutting Horse Association World Champion.

A refined sport, cutting is an equestrian event in which the horse and rider are subjectively judged on their ability to separate a calf from its herd and keep it there for a period of time.

OSP Bend Area Command Patrol Sergeant Recognized as Top Patrol Supervisor in Oregon

Sergeant Brown is the first OSP recipient of the retired "Sergeant John Burright Traffic/Patrol Supervisor of the Year" award.

(BEND, Ore.) - A Bend-area Oregon State Police patrol sergeant was recognized for his leadership, interagency commitment, and community involvement when he received an award sponsored by the Department Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) as the top patrol supervisor in Oregon.

The award went to Oregon State Police Sergeant Eric Brown, a 24-year OSP veteran assigned to the Bend Area Command office.

BigBrick.com Offers Oregon Home Sellers Money-Saving Solutions

The Web site provides a free listing, free legal paperwork and even a free sign for home owners selling their home without a real estate agent.

(BEND, Ore.) - When Shawn and Molly Kelly’s Bend, Oregon home failed to sell after six months on the market with a realtor, they decided to drop the price and sell it on their own. They enlisted help from the free service BigBrick.com that included listing their home for nothing on the company's Web site.

Two days later, a buyer saw their house on BigBrick.com and made an offer. The closing is next month.

Hunting Violations Land Several in Jail

Two wildlife investigations lead to search warrants and arrests in Central Oregon.

(BEND, Ore.) - Two search warrants served by Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division troopers in central Oregon led to the arrest of four people on unlawful hunting-related charges.

Sergeant David Pond with OSP's Fish & Wildlife Division in Bend says troopers executed a search warrant today at 51661 Huntington Road in La Pine where evidence related to illegal taking of deer during a closed season was seized including 13 rifles and a handgun.

Memorial Services Set for Oregon Soldier Killed in Iraq

The family has expanded an open visitation period and people can pay their respects Saturday, the family's service will be held Sunday.

(BEND, Ore.) - The Memorial arrangements have been set for Sgt. Zachary McBride, a U.S. Army soldier who lost his life in Sinsil, Iraq on January 9th 2008 when he was struck with the blast from an improvised explosive device.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 19th at 1:00 PM at the Eastmont Church located at 62425 Eagle Road, Bend, Oregon. As there is limited seating at the church the family has arranged for an Open Visitation at the Church on Friday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.