Portland, OR|News|
FBI Offers $15,000 Reward For Helping Solve Kelley Smith Murder
"Mrs. Smith wasn’t anyone’s target, and she didn’t deserve to die that night," the head of the FBI's Portland office, Kieran Ramsay, said.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Manager News and Content Partnership as well as National Writer..I've reported for: NYT, KATU, KGW, KOIN, The Oregonian, The NY Sun, NY1 News, NY Post, Washington Post.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Omicron Cases Show Large Drop, Hospitalizations Still Rise
The newest numbers from the Oregon Health Authority show a dramatic drop in total cases, a strong sign that the current surge may be ending.
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Portland, OR|News|
Live In Portland? Feel Things Are Getting Worse? You're Not Alone
A Portland Business Alliance survey paints a dim view of how likely voters see the state of Portland.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
University Of Oregon Alum Sells Wordle To New York Times
Josh Wardle, who created Wordle, has sold the game to The New York Times, whose games inspired him.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Man Charged In Incident In Which Off-Duty Vancouver Officer Died
The man who stabbed but didn't shoot off-duty Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota is now charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Wilsonville, OR|News|
Wilsonville Has Money For Groups, Organizations Helping The City
Two grant programs run by the Wilsonville Parks and Recreation Department have money for Wilsonville groups looking to help the city.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police Investigate Sunday Night Homicide In North Tabor
Police were called to Northwest Couch and 52nd Avenue where they found a man, apparently shot to death.
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Portland, OR|News|
Omicron In Oregon Forecast: Hospitalization Peak In Next Few Days
The newest forecast from researchers at Oregon Health Sciences University, the omicron-driven surge of hospitalizations could be ending.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Washington County Flavored Tobacco Ban On Hold, Petition Filed
A petition to end the Washington County ban on selling flavored tobacco products has been filed, putting the ban on hold.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Oregon Makes Masks In Schools Rules Permanent – But Not Forever
The Oregon Health Authority filed the rules making wearing masks in schools permanent. Despite some hysteria, that doesn't mean forever.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Mt. Hood Climber Seriously Injured Snowboarding From Hogsback
A 28-year-old climber from Idaho had to be rescued from the Devil's Kitchen fumarole below the summit of Mt. Hood.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police Release Name Of Man Killed By Deputy On I-205
Portland Police say the man killed by a Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy after a chase on I-205 was known to possess guns and body armor.
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Portland, OR|News|
Omicron In Oregon: 'We May Be Seeing A Light,' Official Says
The state's health officer says that while we are not out of the woods when it comes to COVID-19, we may be approaching the peak.
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Across Oregon, OR|News|
Yamhill Commissioners Back Off Threat To Health Department
The county health department faced a threat to its accreditation status before a commissioner finally backed off.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Braces For Strike As Municipal Worker Unions Sets Date
The coalition of unions representing around 1,100 city workers notified Portland that they will strike on February 10.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Has 7871 New Covid Cases, Booster Goal Likely Won't Be Met
Governor Brown's goal of getting 1 million more Oregonians boosted by the end of January is likely going to remain unrealized.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Leads U.S. In Funding Anti-Smoking Programs, Report Says
A report by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids says Oregon is number one among states when it comes to state spending on tobacco prevention.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Bakery That Refused Gay Couple Loses Again On Appeal
While the Oregon Court of Appeals again ruled that Sweetcakes by Melissa discriminated against a gay couple, the justices tossed the fine.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Clackamas Deputy Shoots, Kills Man, Incident Closes 205 For Hours
The fatal shooting of a man by a Clackamas Sheriff's deputy as the man fled, closed I-205 for hours on Thursday.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Mount Hood Rescue! Climber With Equipment Failure Led To Safety
A climber from Eugene is safe at home after being rescued from Mount Hood.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
