Portland, OR|News|
4-Alarm Fire Causes Evacuations For Some NE Portland Residents
The morning fire grew quickly and caused toxic smoke to pour into the sky and the surrounding neighborhood.
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Portland, OR|News|
Bank Robber Waits At Bank For Police And Is Promptly Arrested
At this time, it's unclear why Jon Ware tried to rob the SW Portland Bank of the West and then waited for police to take him to jail.
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Hillsboro|News|
Fred Meyer Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Hillsboro Wednesday
Samuel Lund was on the run for nearly a week before he was turned in by an anonymous tip to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Hillsboro|News|
IRS Scam Affecting North Plains Residents, Police Say
North Plains police Chief Jesse Baker described a recent scenario where a resident was tricked into giving a scammer $2,000 to avoid arrest.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Man Killed During Standoff With California SWAT
Donald McFarlane, owner of Mac's Moving company, died from gunfire after pointing a handgun at SWAT police in Long Beach, CA, Wednesday.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
2 Oregonians Make Forbes' List Of World Billionaires
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and Columbia Sportswear CEO Timothy Boyle are both ranked among the richest people on the planet.
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Across Oregon, OR|News|
Oregon Ranks 18th Among Top U.S. States For Women
Oregon ranks above California but below Washington state, both geographically and according to the latest WalletHub best-worst study.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
Do Not Consume Kratom - Throw It Away, Health Officials Say
15 samples collected from Torched Illusions shops in Tigard and Beaverton recently tested positive for Salmonella, according to the OHA.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Veteran-Run Junk Removal Service Comes To Portland
Owned and operated exclusively by U.S. military veterans, JDog Junk Removal's new Oregon franchise wants to help you clear your clutter.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Murder-Suicide In West Linn Leaves Two Dead, Sheriff Says
David Cote, 34, reportedly shot and killed Bethany Schuch, 35, before turning the gun on himself Wednesday afternoon.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Mayor Will Give State Of The City Address March 15
Mayor Shane Bemis plans to discuss homelessness, public safety, and emergency services when he shares the city's goals for 2018.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Brother Disrupts Fight, Stabs Sister's Boyfriend In Neck
Police said Jacob Temple is being held on suspicion of attempted murder for inflicting a serious stab wound near the ear of his victim.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Do You Recognize This Man? Police Seek Tips To ID Theft Suspect
Though the man tried to steal $1,300 in merchandise from the Craft Warehouse Feb. 28, police say he only got away with $300 in products.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Crows Poisoned With Pesticide Avitrol, Audubon Society Says
The poisoning Jan. 30 reportedly caused at least 20 crows to experience seizures and fall from the sky, horrifying a NE Portland community.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
Washington Man Charged With DUII, Attempted Murder In Oregon
Puyallup, Washington resident Perry Nicolopoulos stands accused of hitting a Portland man outside a Walgreens Tuesday night.
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Gresham, OR|News|
Sheriff IDs Bridal Veil Kidnapping Suspect
A woman reported her own alleged kidnapping just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Multnomah County Sheriff's officials.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Robbery Suspect Makes A Run For The Border, Gets Arrested
After failing to rob a 7-11 and instead opting to rob a customer in the parking lot, Brandon Phillips was captured at a nearby Taco Bell.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Hillsboro|News|
Man Suspected Of Aggravated Identity Theft In 3 Counties Arrested
Garrett Pruitt-Rexroad is accused of stealing the identities of perhaps more than 60 people in Washington, Clackamas, and Clatsop counties.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Hillsboro|News|
Fallen Firefighter Honored With Equipment Dedication
Banks Fire District 13 honored Ryan Grimaldi on Monday by dedicating Water Tender 13 in his name. Grimaldi, 31, passed away Nov. 3.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Burglar Caught Red (Wine) Handed In Portland, Police Say
Jeffrey LaFraniere reportedly left fingerprints at the scene of a burglary where 2 dozen bottles of incredibly expensive wine were stolen.
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