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Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann is expected to end her bid to win the Republican presidential nomination. More

Bear cub removed from woods in Oregon sent to Wisconsin zoo

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A young bear cub removed from the wild is settling in to his new home after being cared for at the Oregon Zoo.
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Oregon bans Native American mascots in schools

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The Oregon Board of Education has voted to require Oregon schools to retire their Native American mascots within five years or risk losing state funding. More>>

Portland Little League hit by thieves

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A Portland little league was hit by thieves after its concession stand was broken into by one of Fox 12's Most Wanted. More>>

Tualatin police investigating after body found at mobile home park

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Tualatin police are investigating after a body was found inside a home at a mobile home park. More>>

Smoker to blame for Multnomah Village fire that injured two firefighters

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Portland fire officials say improperly discarded smoking material caused large fire at a southwest Portland condo complex.
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Boy's MLK Jr. tribute sparks racism debate

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A Colorado second-grade student tried to honor Martin Luther King Jr., but ended up sparking a debate about racism. More>>

Portland-to-Milwaukie rail line gets $85 million in federal funding

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Portland's regional mass transit agency $85 million to help complete the Portland to Milwaukie light rail line. More>>

Boy with leukemia named sheriff for a day

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There's a new sheriff protecting the people of Clark County. Never mind that he's only 4 years old.
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First Rock 'N' Roll Portland Half Marathon set for Sunday; some streets to close

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Portland's very first Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon, a new signature Rose Festival event, is set for Sunday morning in the Rose City. More>>

Utah giraffe taking an extended vacation at The Oregon Zoo

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There's a new animal really sticking out at the Oregon Zoo. A 17-foot-tall giraffe named Riley is taking an extended vacation in Portland from Utah. More>>

Census shows whites lose US majority among babies

For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing. More>>

Bicyclist dies after being hit by semi in downtown Portland

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Portland police haven't released the identity of the woman, who died of injuries suffered in a collision with a semitruck Wednesday night.
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Fire burns 20 acres on Oregon property of 'Evil Dead' actor Bruce Campbell

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A southern Oregon wildfire has burned 20 acres of property that belongs to "Evil Dead" actor Bruce Campbell. More>>

Alaska Airlines adding new seasonal flights between Kauai, Portland

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Alaska Airlines will offer seasonal service between Portland, Ore., and the Hawaiian island of Kauai. More>>

Portland police looking for noodle shop robber

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Portland police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at a local noodle shop.
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Klamath grand jury clears trooper in shooting

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A Klamath County grand jury decided Wednesday that an Oregon State Police trooper was justified in shooting a man who was holding a woman hostage during a standoff at a Crescent Lake cabin. More>>

St. Helens woman committed to Oregon State Hospital after shooting

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A 25-year-old woman who shot her boyfriend near St. Helens will be sent to the Oregon State Hospital, court officials said. 
 
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Medically challenged teens celebrate prom

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Medically fragile teenagers had the full prom experience at the Providence Child Center on Wednesday night, thanks to their friends from Central Catholic High School. More>>

Disco queen Donna Summer has died

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Donna Summer, the five-time Grammy award winning singer who dazzled the world with hits like Last Dance and Hot Stuff, has died. She was 63 years old. More>>

Prineville man wins Megabucks jackpot

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A Prineville man is now a millionaire after buying the winning ticket in the May 9 Megabucks drawing. More>>

Mom arrested twice in as many days after toddler found wandering

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An Aloha mother has been arrested twice within two days after her daughter, age 2, was found wandering a busy street alone. More>>

Agreement reached on Seattle arena plan

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King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn have called a Wednesday news conference to announce a financing agreement with Chris Hansen who hopes to build a new arena to bring NBA and NHL teams to the city.
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