Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Man Missing, Police Say
Ricky Butcher, 55, was last seen at his Gresham home on May 23. He reportedly suffers from memory problems caused by a stroke.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
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Hillsboro|News|
3 Agencies Battle Brush Fire In Washington County
A land owner off Holly Hill Road southwest of Hillsboro lost control of his burn piles Thursday, forcing the response of 3 fire departments.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Man Flees Courtroom During Sentencing, Adds 20 Weeks In Jail
For running out of a Beaverton courtroom during his sentencing hearing, Cory Hergenrader went from a 90-day sentence to 230 days in jail.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Expect Delays On Sellwood Bridge Thursday
Contracted pavement work will force lane shifting on the Sellwood Bridge between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
17-Year Prison Sentence For Drug Trafficker
Los Angeles native Francisco Nuno-Urenda was sentenced for working with drug traffickers to bring meth, heroin, pot and cocaine into Oregon.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Boy Represents At Scripps Spelling Bee 2018
Kabir Muthu, 13, earned his place on the national stage after besting his local competitors at Oregon's Regional Spelling Bee in March.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Oregon Officers Raise Funds For Special Olympics
Multiple law enforcement agencies have partnered with Plaid Pantry for the inaugural 'Police on the Pantry' charity fundraiser June 1.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
Retired Lottery Employee Wins $30K Playing Mega Millions
Mike Davis spent 21 years training retailers on how to operate the Oregon Lottery's games before his retirement on March 1.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Across Washington, WA|News|
Dutch Bros Helps Raise Funds For Barista Killed In Traffic Crash
Zade Hakki, 22, was on his way to work at a Dutch Bros Coffee stand in Richland, Washington, when his motorcycle collided with a truck.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
California Trucker Killed In Oregon Rollover Crash
Pete Cappello, 63, was killed when his Kenworth CMV rolled on Highway 395 just south of Lakeview, Oregon, on Tuesday.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
Oregon Mother Stabs Child 6 Times: Police
When confronted by police for allegedly stabbing her 6-year-old boy, Nemoria Villagomez said, "He deserved it." The boy is expected to live.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Pedestrian Safety Mission Scheduled For May 30
Gresham officers will be on the lookout for unsafe drivers during a 4-hour pedestrian safety mission on SE Stark Street Wednesday.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Hillsboro|News|
18 Businesses Pass Liquor Sting In Forest Grove
For the second time in 6 months, Forest Grove's businesses have received 100 percent compliance during an OLCC decoy operation in the city.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Police Arrest 2 Car Thieves Tuesday
A 20-year-old man and 17-year-old girl were arrested early May 29 after police caught them breaking into and stealing cars in Beaverton.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Pet Care Services At Union Gospel Mission This Week
The Union Gospel Mission and Pongo Fund will provide basic veterinary services this week at the downtown Portland mission.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Michigan Woman Killed In Rural Oregon Car Crash: Sheriff
Three people were involved in a car crash in southern Clackamas County on Memorial Day. The car's other two male occupants were injured.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Father-Son Surgeons Fight Opioid Crisis Via Portland Practice
Drs Jay and Michael Malmquist of Malmquist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery have reduced their opioid prescriptions with help from Exparel.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Hillsboro|News|
Expect Increased Patrols On Washington County Roads This Weekend
Washington County Sheriff's deputies will be on the lookout for unsafe driving habits and impaired drivers through Monday.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Dead Man Found In Columbia River: Sheriff
The body was reportedly spotted off the east end of North Portland Harbor just before 9:45 a.m. Friday.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Police ID PSU Hit And Run Driver
The motive behind Greg Porter's decision to plow his SUV into a crowd of people at a university Starbucks remains a mystery.
Travis Loose, Patch Staff
