Deschutes County Sheriff’s Detectives seized 228 roosters from a property in Redmond, where investigators say the animals were being used in a large-scale cockfighting operation. The investigation began after neighbors reported excessive noise, large gatherings and late-night traffic at the property off O’Neil Highway. During the execution of a search warrant this week, detectives say they found roosters confined in cages or tethered throughout the property. The case remains under investigation and has been referred to the Grand Jury. 

A federal grand jury has indicted a Warm Springs man for multiple charges stemming from a lengthy and disturbing domestic incident. Federal prosecutors say 25-year-old Cedrick Davis is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. He’s accused of assaulting two children in their home on the Warm Springs Reservation, over three days in October. Davis allegedly also attacked his partner during the attack. She called 911 … Responding police say they found both children with substantial injuries. Police say Davis admitted one child lost consciousness when he strangled them. 

While Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says she waited until various media named her the projected winner…state Senator Christine Drazan didn't concede the race Tuesday night.  She says she wants to see more votes tallied before deciding whether to concede the race to Governor Kotek.

U.S. House of Representatives incumbents Janelle Bynum and Cliff Bentz look like they will hold on to their spots in Congress.

Locally, the proposed Deschutes County commissioner district-map is failing by a large margin.

Amy Sabbadini and Morgan Schmidt are leading for the two open commissioner positions.

Ty Rupert is leading in his race for Deschutes County Sheriff.

Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch are both leading in their races.

In Jefferson County, Jason Pollock has a large lead in his run to retain his Sheriff position.

Crook County’s Commissioner race has Julie Thompson getting just over half of the votes.

Bend-La Pine Schools announced Monday Silver Rail Elementary will re-open November 12th. Crews are wrapping up repairs on the building, following last month’s shooting, where three special education students and their teacher were killed. That work is expected to be done by next Monday. Teachers and staff will be allowed back in on Monday and Tuesday to prepare classrooms. Silver Rail families will be allowed to walk through on Tuesday and Wednesday, before students return for a half day on Thursday. Friday, November 13th, will be the first full school day. A school resource officer is assigned to the campus through the end of the school year and additional staff will be on hand for the transition back to a regular routine. 

The Bend teacher credited with helping stop the deadly shooting at Silver Rail has now come forward. Police say Certified Learning Specialist Cassidy Schutz threw her cell phone at the suspect, then tackled him and fought to take the firearm away. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said her actions almost certainly prevented more bloodshed. Schutz, who was not injured, released a statement saying there are no words to describe the depth of her sadness. She says her focus remains on the families of those killed, the injured, and everyone who was there. Schutz is asking for privacy as the Bend community heals.