Portland, OR|News|
Teen Found Shot To Death In Room At Motel 6 Near Lloyd Center
Ian Olson an 18-year-old from St. Helens, was found dead in a room at the Motel 6 on Friday morning. Police say that he was shot to death.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Portland, OR|News|
New Mom's Car Stolen With Presents For Baby's First Christmas
The spirit of Christmas is alive on GoFundMe where people are helping a new mom in Portland whose car – with presents – was stolen.
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Hillsboro, OR|News|
Washington County K9 Stark Helps With Three Arrests In One Night
It was a busy night for Stark, a K9 officer with the Washington County Sheriff's
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Whale Watching Week Is Coming: Get Ready To Greet Them
Whale watching week in Oregon comes twice a year. Next week is the winter migration when 20,000 gray whales head south for the winter.
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Portland, OR|News|
Biscuits Cafe Slip Leads To $540,000 Award From Jury After Trial
Jennifer Cooper said Biscuits Cafe failed to put up a sign warning people of slippery floors. A jury agreed and awarded her $540,000.
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Oregon City, OR|News|
Oregon City Students Offer Messages of Hope On Hawthorne Bridge
A group of students from Oregon City High School traveled to the Hawthorne Bridge in Portland to leave messages of hope those needing it.
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Lake Oswego, OR|News|
Lakeridge High School Incident Leads To Arrest Of 2 On Gun Charge
Police say that a current student at Lakeridge High School drove a former student to the school so he could fight two other students.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Redding Settles Wrongful Death Suit With Family Of Peter Valenti
When Peter Valenti died, it's possible that Redding Police could have saved him. Now, the family has settled their wrongful death suit.
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Portland, OR|News|
Time To Ban USDA 'Slaughter Of Kittens,' Says Senator Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkle introduced a bill Thursday that would stop the "USDA practice of killing kittens after they're used in agency testing."
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland International Airport Reaches Peak Holiday Travel Season
Portland International Airpot says that we've reached peak travel season and that you should be prepared. They have tips tp lower stress.
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Hillsboro, OR|News|
Holiday Package Theft: 'Bait' Package Leads To Another Arrest
Early Tuesday morning, the Washington county Sheriff's Office made their second arrest in a week after another 'bait' package was snatched
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Zoo Says Goodbye To Eddie, The Basketball-Dunking Otter
Eddie, a fixture at the Oregon Zoo, was orphaned as a pup in 1998. His ability to dunk a basketball delighted zoo visitors.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police Offer Reward In October Fatal Hit And Run Crash
54-year-old Loan Diep was killed when a car struck her as she crossed Southeast Division and 138th. Portland Police want to find the driver.
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Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Police Looking For Owners Of $70K Worth Of Stolen Items
Gresham detectives served a search warrant on a home by 196th and Stark. They found about 300 items worth a total of about $70,000.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Forecast: Blue Skies Gonna Clear Up, Rain's Coming Back
Forecasters from the National Weather Service's Portland office says rain is headed back and there could be an inch by the end of the night.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Man Charged With Hate Crime After Threatening Kids: DA`
Michael Amatullo is charged with hate crimes after police say he yelled racist things at a two brothers and threatened them with a knife.
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Portland, OR|News|
Ultra High-Speed Rail? Oregon Considers It, Wants Your Opinion
ODOT is looking for feedback about ways "to strengthen connections among Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Ultra-high speed rail's an option
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Hatchet Attack: Standard Insurance Employee Targeted
Police say that after being told to leave Standard Insurance Center, Nathan Shrader returned with a hatchet and attacked an employee.
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Beaverton, OR|News|
Beaverton Facebook Threat: All Schools Spend Day In 'Lockout'
A series of threats made to the Beaverton School District via Facebook and over the phone led to added security for all schools Wednesday.
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Hillsboro, OR|News|
Hillsboro Repeat Sex Offender Again Convicted, Detective Credited
Tyrone Murphy has been convicted for a sixth time in 9 years on sex charges. A Hillsboro detective was credited with making the case.
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