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Explosive Tests For Soldier Safety
A roof protection kit is tested outside of Brothers. If it works, it could soon be protecting soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

How Fast Can You Text?
It's a texting competition touring the country, making stops in Central Oregon this week. The winner taking home $10,000.

Concealed Weapons Ruling Sparks Questions
Over 8,000 letters have gone out to concealed weapons owners in Deschutes County, after a judge in Jackson County ruled in favor of a public records request.

Shooting Shocks Neighbors
Residents in northwest Bend are in shock after a neighbor was shot early Wednesday morning.

Deschutes County Fair Opens To Cloudy Weather
The fair is here, get ready for KOHD Day this coming Sunday!

Lightning Strikes Home, Creates Hole
A lightning strike hits the roof of the home, but doesn't spark flames.

Water Conservation Tour Hits Bend
The 'Conservation Tour' hits Bend. The ultimate goal is to save 2 billion dollars by the end of the year.

High Speed Pursuit in La Pine
A high speed pursuit that starts in La Pine hits speeds of 100 mph and the car police were chasing turns out to be stolen.

Brush Fire Threatens Homes In DRW
A brush fire Sunday afternoon causes neighbors to panic in Deschutes River Woods, as the flames threatened two homes nearby.

Life Long Lesson
A simple task of serving dinner to the homeless is a valuable lesson for three students at Bridges Boys Academy.

A Remedy to Safety Problems
It's been a struggle for Bend Police to keep the peace at a former motel that's now serving as low-income housing, but police say they think they have an answer for that.

Prineville And CCHS Students Work Together
The city of Prineville needed their fire hydrants painted, the Crook County High School Sports Department needed money. Together they're working to improve their community.

2200 Acre Fire Near Clarno
The Buckhorn fire is burning 13 miles north of Clarno.

Mobile Medical Care for Homeless in Central Oregon
A new program is in the works to help the homeless in Central Oregon, bringing medical treatment to camps and shelters.

House Goes Up In Flames, After Lightning Strikes Nearby
Lightning causes more damage around Central Oregon Tuesday afternoon when a house goes up in flames shortly after lightning strikes a nearby tree.

Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Dudley Visits Bend
Dudley visits with local business leaders during a roundtable discussion.

'Girls On The Run' Suspends Fall Season
A local non profit geared toward helping young girls takes a break to restructure.

Thunderstorm Leads to Fires
A thunderstorm rolls over Central Oregon sending fire fighters to at least 25 new fires.

Lawnchair Balloonist Races For Idaho
Kent Couch's 4th time going up with helium balloons and a lawn chair, what does his wife think about it?

Home brew's stay home
Doesn't look like any loopholes in legislation were found so this year will go without home brew competitions at local fairs.