Hillsboro, OR|News|
Washington County Exclusion Day Is Done, Other Counties In April
If Washington County parents did not provide proof of vaccination, their children will be excluded from school.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Beaverton, OR|News|
Providence Nurses Consider Options As Contract Talks Stall
Nurses at two of Providence's hospitals are working without a contract while nurses at two others will see their contracts expire soon.
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Across Oregon, OR|News|
Oregon Prisoner Escapes, Walks Away From Laundry Sorting Facility
Bohanna McQuiston was working at a laundry facility when he walked away. He'd been convicted or burglaries in Washington and Clackamas.
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Portland, OR|News|
Early Morning North Portland Shooting Leaves One Person Dead
One person said to be involved in the shooting remained on scene and is cooperating with police.
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Hillsboro, OR|News|
Hillsboro Weil Arcade Fire Now A Murder Case With Charges Added
Roel Leon is now also charged with murder after the body of Ronald William Knapp was found in the rubble of the Weil Arcade fire.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon COVID-19 Hospitalizations Fall To 805, 20 More Deaths
The news from the Oregon Health Authority continues to be positive with hospitalizations and cases both dropping,
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Man Tried To Open Plane Door, Wanted COVID Views Heard
Prosecutors say that Michael Demarre wanted fellow passengers on a flight to Portland from Salt Lake City to record his views on COVID-19.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland's Elk Statue Returning, City Sets Homecoming Timetable
It's been almost two years since Portland's Elk Statue was removed from downtown after being damaged during a riot. It's coming back.
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Gresham, OR|News|
Kassandra Kitchens Is Wanted For Murder And On The Run: Police
An indictment says that Kitchens helped lure a man from Bend to his death.
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Portland, OR|News|
Western Seminary Scene Of Two Fires Monday, Officials Say Arson
Portland Fire responded to two small fires at Western Seminary on Monday night. Officials hope that someone saw something.
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Portland, OR|News|
Skyline Boulevard Home Destroyed By Early Tuesday Morning Fire
The home was in such a rural area that firefighters had to use a special truck to transport water to the scene. There were no injuries.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Homeless: City Hall Floats Idea Of 1,000-Bed Shelters
Wheeler's office is suggesting 1,000-bed shelters, security from the National Guard, and banning street camping in some scenarios.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Hits Omicron Peak, 'Light At The End Of Very Long Tunnel'
The omicron-driven surge may be over but people still need to be cautious, officials said Friday.
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Portland, OR|News|
Metro Removes Garbage By The Ton, 243 Tons In Just 3 Months
On Friday, the regional government reported that they've removed at least 223 mattresses from the streets of the three counties this year.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue Drop, ICU Patients Rise
Oregon Health Authority reports that while 22 more people died, the total number of cases fell again.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Pickles Missing Mascot Prompts Reward Offers
Dillon T. Pickle has not been seen since a porch pirate grabbed him. The team and area businesses are offering rewards for his safe return.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Timbers Terminate Andy Polo's Contract Over Abuse Report
Andy Polo's career as a midfielder for the Timbers is over. The team cited domestic abuse allegations against him.
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Hillsboro, OR|News|
Charles Witham Is Missing, Washington County Sheriff Asks Help
The Washington County Sheriff wants help finding a 75-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Wednesday morning.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
TriMet Bus Driver Attacked With Pepper Spray, Person Arrested
Police say that a 30-year-old was arrested.
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Oregon City, OR|News|
Lynn Benton Murder Conviction Overturned By Oregon Appeals Court
The former Gladstone Police sergeant was convicted of killing his wife in the storage room of her hair salon in 2011.
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