Portland, OR|News|
Portland 'Maze' Of Debt Collection Can Harm Residents, Audit Says
Portland's "patchwork approach to collecting money" can be harmful to people in need and people whose first language is not English.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Gresham, OR|News|
Donald Sahota Memorial Set, Vancouver Officer Was Killed At Home
Former Gresham Police Officer Donald Sahota became the first-ever line of duty death for the Vancouver Police Department when he was killed.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Traffic Deaths Report Expected To Bring Emergency Order
An emergency declaration is expected Friday that would allow the city to move homeless camps located close to roads.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Governor Brown Offers Last State Of The State: 'A Pivotal Moment'
Governor Brown delivered her final state of the state speech on Thursday afternoon.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Beaverton High School Reopen After Sheriff Search Forced Lockout
The search for a wanted man forced Marlo Station High School to close its doors and go on lockout for one hour Thursday.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Traffic Deaths Hit 30-Year High, Nearly Half Pedestrians
The Portland Bureau of Transportation released its annual Vision Zero report on traffic deaths in Portland.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Both Drop Slightly
For the first time in weeks, Oregon saw fewer cases of COVID-19 reported and fewer people hospitalized.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Mike's Drive-In Announces Tigard Site, Bringing Nostalgia West
The iconic chain of drive-ins (two locations) is set to add a third location this spring. For the first time, it will be on the West Side.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Shooting Leaves Two Wounded By Southeast 119 And Stark
Portland Police are on the scene of a shooting in Southeast Portland.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland City Council Hears From Residents Upset Over Downtown
Two days after a Portland Business Alliance survey said residents are pessimistic about the city, city commissioners heard some complaints.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Providence Portland, OHA Together Open Special COVID-19 Clinic
Providence Portland has turned a floor in its cancer center into a 48-bed unit for COVD-19 patients.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Stumptown Fil Promises An Early Spring, Has Been Wrong Before
Filbert the Beaver, aka Stumptown Fil, did not see his shadow, promising an early spring. HE has been wrong before.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Oregon Omicron COVID-19 Cases Still High But Declining
The Oregon Health Authority reported 5,179 new cases and the death of 24 more Oregonians.
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Across Oregon, OR|News|
Will South Sister Erupt? USGS Says Not Soon But They're Watching
The United States Geologic Survey says that rising ground by South Sister Volcano isn't new but they are keeping a close eye on it.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Bud Clark Dies At 90, Was Mayor Of Portland For Eight Years
Bud Clark famously threw his hat in the ring when no one else would challenge the current mayor, ended up as Portland's mayor for two terms.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Man With Alzheimer's Who Went Missing Returns Home Safe
Gresham Police said that Dan Lucerne is home and safe.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon State Legislature Opens Session, Elects New Speaker
Rep. Dan Rayfield, a Democrat from Corvallis, succeeds Tina Kotek, who resigned her seat to focus on her run for governor.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Oregon City 'Proud Boy' Arraigned On Charges Stemming From Rally
Two people were indicted n Multnomah County, charged with crimes stemming from a violent rally in a Kmart parking lot last August.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Pedestrian Killed Monday Night As City Keeps Deadly Pace
A person on I-5 was struck and killed Monday night, becoming the sixth pedestrian killed in Portland this year.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Shooting Outside Portland Convenience Store Wounds Woman In Leg
A woman was shot in leg early Tuesday while standing in the parking lot of a convenience store by SE 122nd Avenue and Hogate Boulevard.
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