Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Man Who Was Missing Has Been Found Safe, Returned Home
Austin Trotter, a 21-year-old who was reported missing, was found safe and returned home.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Portland, OR|News|
Alameda Brewhouse Closing Its Doors Nov. 3 After 22 Years
The Brewhouse, a mainstay on Fremont that was one of the city's original brewpubs, is going out of business
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Lake Oswego, OR|News|
Lake Oswego Police Department Has New K9 Officer: Meet Szemi
Szemi and his handler, Police Officer Erich Mayr just graduated from a 240-hour training course and are now on patrol together,
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Beaverton, OR|News|
Beaverton Woman Stole $300,000 From Employer, Says Indictment
Katie Ann Baca allegedly used multiple credit cards to steal money for family vacations, food, clothing, and more.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
TriMet Says You Have To Pay The Fare And They Can Ask If You Did
After a court ruling that one fare stop was unconstitutional, TriMet says that you have to pay to pay the fare and they can ask if you did.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Taxes: State Eyes Hikes On Tobacco, Alcohol Taxes For 2019
The proposal comes from the Oregon Health Authority in their draft budget proposal. It would help pay for rising Medicaid costs and more.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Harbor Superfund Site Finally Gets Some Good News
The 10-mile stretch of the Willamette is one of the most polluted sites in the country. The EPA now says it's a tiny bit less so.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland One Of 'Most Politically Violent Cities:' Union Chief
"Portland has become one of the most politically violent cities in America," Portland Police union head Daryl Turner said in a statement..
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Portland, OR|News|
PDX Security: Man Flees Security After Being Caught With Fake ID
The TSA's new Credential Authentication Technology is being used at Portland International Airport and caught a fake ID on Saturday.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Former Benson High School Coach Harassed Female Students: DA Says
Leon McKenzie III harassed two minor female students last year and this, according to an indictment that states he was physical with them.
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Portland, OR|News|
World War 2 Veteran Brings His 'No Regrets Tour' To Portland
When Sidney Walton was a kid, he missed a chance to meet a Civil War vet. Now, one of the few remaining WW2 vets, he's traveling the U.S.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Shooting Near Glass House Tavern Leaves One Dead, One Injured
As police investigated a murder by 97th and Sandy, they were told a second victim – still alive – had arrived at a local hospital.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Mount Hood Gives Region Something Else To Worry About: 7.2 Quake
Scientists fear an extensive network of faults under Hood could cause more damage to Portland than the 1989 quake caused San Francisco.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Traffic Alert: Overturned Gas Tanker Closes I-5, 3 Hurt
ODOT says that southbound traffic must leave I-5 at I-84 while northbound traffic has to exit at 405.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Sweet Cakes By Melissa Appeals To The United States Supreme Court
Lawyers cite the court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision in which they upheld the right of a Colorado baker to not bake for a gay couple.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Election 2018 Ballot Measures: What You Need To Know
As always, there are many questions facing Oregon voters on the ballot this year . Here's Patch's guide to help make sense of it all.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Organ Donation: While People Die, A Search For A Better System
"There has to be a better way than there is now," says kidney recipient Ken Zuckerbrot who is trying to change the way organ donation works.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Man Dies In Northeast Portland House Fire Called Unintentional
Portland Fire says that the elderly man was rushed to the Burn Center at Legacy where he later died.
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Portland, OR|News|
Car Theft Suspect Shot In Exchange With Portland Police, Deputies
A Portland Police officer was also hospitalized after he was bit by a Clackamas County Sheriff's K9 unit. The suspect was shot twice.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
Children's Climate Lawsuit Latest: Feds Try To Get Suit Tossed
Teens are suing the federal government in attempt to force them to protect the environment. The trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 29.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
