Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Marijuana Attracting 'Criminal Networks,' Feds Say
"Oregon's marijuana industry is attracting organized criminal networks," Oregon U.S. Attorney Billy Williams says.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Public Schools Confronts Future Of Kairos Charter School
"Black students matter," supporters of the school chanted Tuesday night at the board meeting of Portland Public Schools.
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Portland, OR|News|
Latest Buzz On Saving Bumblebees? Finding Their Favorite Foods
The study, by Oregon State University with funding from the Oregon Zoo Foundation, suggests determining the bees' favorite snacks will help.
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Portland, OR|News|
OHSU Heart Transplant Program On 2-Week Hold Due To Staff Changes
The hospital's heart transplant program – the only of its kind in the state – was placed on hold after staff resignations.
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Portland, OR|News|
Beverly Cleary K-8 School Opens One Day Late
The school had to delay their opening because of clean-up problems from construction over the summer.
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Portland, OR|News|
Prolific Portland Public Masturbator Gets 5 Year Sentence
Michael Dorgan, described by the DA's office as "one of the most prolific public masturbators in Portland," has been convicted 10 times.
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Portland, OR|News|
ODOT Reopens 84 Ramp To Southbound I-5 After 10-Day Closure
The ramp was closed for more than a week so repairs could be made to the road, which also underwent repaving.
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Portland, OR|News|
Transient Charged With Hate Crime In Portland
"I'm going to kill you," Joshua Castillo allegedly said to 63-year-old Janet Mack as she crossed the street in downtown Portland Monday.
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Gresham, OR|News|
Former Centennial High School Staffer Sent Nude Images To Student
Kecia Weaver was in court on Monday, pleading guilty to one count of luring a minor. She will spent two years on probation.
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Portland, OR|News|
Grant Shirahama, Former Portland Police Officer, Dies On Mt. Hood
Grant Shirahama, who was a school resource officer and search and rescue volunteer, died Friday.
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Portland, OR|News|
Hood To Coast Apologizes After Top Women's Team Snubbed
"We did not recognize this great achievement and we were wrong," organizers say.
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Portland, OR|News|
Beverly Cleary K-8 School Opening Delayed By One Day
The school underwent construction over the summer and officials determined that clean-up took longer than anticipated.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
John McCain Discontinues Brain Cancer Treatments, Family Says
"Our family is immensely grateful for the support and kindness of all his caregivers over the last year," McCain's family said on Friday.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
National Hamburger Day: Here's Arizona's Favorite Burger: ICYMI
Let’s start a food fight. Do you agree with what the survey found about Arizona? Also, get some deals on burgers.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Here's How Tucson's Park System Ranks In America: ICYMI
The Trust For Public Land ranked park systems for America’s 100 largest cities. See how Tucson fared
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Here's How Phoenix's Park System Ranks In America: ICYMI
The Trust For Public Land ranked park systems for America’s 100 largest cities. See how Phoenix fared.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
The Best Places To Buy A Used Car In Arizona
Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest car shopping holidays. If you’re in the market for a used car, here’s where you should go.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Comic Fest 2018: What You Need To Know
Michael Rooker. Dan Fogler. More than 600 exhibitors and artists. Muggles dressed up, pretending to be wizards. It's Phoenix Comic Fest.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
National Missing Children's Day: Help Find Arizona's Kids
A child is reported missing every 40 seconds in America. Some kids in Arizona are still missing. Share this to help bring them home.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Uber Self-Driving Vehicle Saw Pedestrian 6 Seconds Before Crash
A woman was first classified as an "unknown object," then as a "bicycle." By the time it determined braking was needed, it was too late.
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