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Fire officials say Central Oregonians remain a key part of preventing new wildfires, even as lightning has sparked many of the region’s largest recent burns. Forest Service spokesperson Kaitlyn Webb says a mid-July lightning storm drove several major starts, but human activity is still a major concern, with 101 human-caused fires reported so far this year. Central Oregon has already seen more fire starts than the 10-year average, and far more acres burned than...

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SPORTS 8-5

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Fall Camp is starting in Corvallis for new Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard looking to rebuild the Beavers in the new Pac 12.

As the Ducks begin practice in Eugene some preseason watch list announcements: Brandon Finney Jr., Koi Perich and A’Mauri Washington are up for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for the best defensive player.

Washington was joined by defensive lineman Bear Alexander and center Pancho Laloulu on the Out...

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National Night Out returns tonight in Bend and Redmond, offering families a chance to meet police, firefighters, and community groups outside of emergency situations.

Redmond Police Lieutenant April Huey says the event is about building trust, calling it a yearly highlight for officers to talk safety and connect with residents on positive terms.

Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz says the national effort has a local focus: getting people involved in the community...

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SPORTS 8-4

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Oregon held its media day in Eugene Monday with players and coaching staff answering questions from local reporters.

Head Coach Dan Lanning talked about his team’s sky-high expectations, and the pressure on his assistants, particularly new offensive and defensive coordinators.

“Our players are, are certainly very excited to get out there and get in the action. They've worked really, really hard this summer. I think anytime an...

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A human services worker for the state is charged with child neglect after leaving a baby in a Department of Human Services van after a visit with family in Bend. Kenneth Anderson parked the van and forgot about the eight-month-old baby that was sleeping in the vehicle. He left in a different vehicle and about a half hour later remembered the baby. He contacted his supervisor. The baby was taken to a hospital for evaluation and released. Bend Police say it's an...

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SPORTS 8-3

MLB:

In what players and fans called ‘shocking’ the Mariners traded away pitcher Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox Saturday for a relief pitcher and an outfielder.

Seattle may not be done dealing as pitcher George Kirby is reportedly also on the trading block, as is outfielder Randy Arozarena.

Kirby talked about the rumors after yesterday’s start where he pitched well but got a no-decision in the win after the bullpen blew a lead.

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Redmond High School’s main building is closed as maintenance crews tackle asbestos removal and major infrastructure repairs. Superintendent Dr. Charan Cline says the work expanded after crews drained the school’s aging heating and cooling system and found two boilers cracked open from years of continuous operation. Cline tells KBND News the district now plans to remove more asbestos than originally expected, adding significant cost to the project. Students w...

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SPORTS 7-30

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning struck an optimistic tone at yesterday’s Big Ten Media Day, saying the Ducks enter year three in the conference with more experience and stronger player leadership. Lanning highlighted quarterback Dante Moore’s growth on and off the field, praised tight end Jamari Johnson’s versatility, and called edge defender Teitum Tuioti one of the league’s top players. He also addressed staff changes, wit...

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Gas prices are still climbing, though not as sharply as earlier increases. Triple-A’s Marie Dodds says a pause in the fighting in Iran helped calm pump prices somewhat, but concerns remain over the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil and refined products move through that narrow waterway, and any disruption can drive crude prices higher on fears of tighter global supply. Nationally, regular gas rose eight cents this week to $4.10 a gallon...