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Portland vigil planned for woman found dead in Hawaii

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:32:00 EDT

Friends and family will gather Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to remember Ivanice Harris.

Have you seen this pickup? Driver wanted in hit-and-run

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:13:00 EDT

Washington State Patrol is trying to track down a hit-and-run driver in a black Ford F150 pickup truck.

Police: Portland man stabbed woman who tried to stop rape

Bryce Madison — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT

Portland police have arrested the suspect in an assault and stabbing in Northeast Portland. James Moultrie was booked in the Multnomah County Jail on assault, kidnap, rape and sodomy charges.

New art tax deadline set for June 10

Bryce Madison — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:39:00 EDT

Portland residents that have not paid the Art Tax have a new deadline.

Terrified children, teachers' heroics, no shelter: Inside a tornado-ravaged school

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:36:00 EDT

It was the end of the school day. The children at Plaza Towers Elementary School were stuffing their backpacks, looking forward to going home, playing with friends, eating snacks.

String of RV battery thefts in Vancouver

Jared Dodson — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:06:00 EDT

Police in Vancouver have seen a spike of RV battery thefts in recent days.

Neighbors fight to keep Portland family in their home

Steve McCarron — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT

Neighbors are banding together to try to keep a local family from being forced out of their home. Two members of the family are battling brain tumors.

3 pulled from burning condo in Aloha

Ian Forrest — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:08:00 EDT

A family of three was pulled from a burning condo in Aloha during a two-alarm fire Thursday morning.

Beaverton officer arrested again, this time charged with child rape

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:32:00 EDT

A Beaverton police officer already facing charges of food stamp fraud is now accused of sexually abusing a 5-year-old child.

Police looking into three separate robberies

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:00 EDT

Portland police are looking into three separate armed robberies that occurred just hours apart. Investigators say the first robbery happened around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon.

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:47:00 EDT

The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the...

Thousands of dollars stolen from Catholic school’s safe

Catie Ciciretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Fox 12's most wanted stole not once, but twice from the safe of a Catholic school in northeast Portland.

AZ lawmaker opens session with atheist 'prayer'

Ray Downs — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:00 EDT

It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.

High school class creates temporary head for headless statue

Andrew Padula — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:58:00 EDT

A Vancouver high school class is working on a special piece of art they say is part of a ‘refacing' project after a city statue was defaced.

Man shot during FBI interview says he, Tsarnaev killed in 2011

Matt Quillen — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT

A man killed Wednesday during questioning by the FBI said he and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev were accomplices in a 2011 slaying.

First look inside downtown Portland's new City Target

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:27:00 EDT

The first City Target set to open in Portland is starting to take shape and on Wednesday, Fox 12 got an early peek inside.

Men thought to be scam artists in SE Portland run a legal business

Kaitlyn Bolduc — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT

Investigators now say two men they believed to be posing as city fire inspectors are in fact licensed professionals and run a legal business.

Several cities participate in major disaster drill

Andrew Padula — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT

When disasters strike, cities can easily be crippled, but preparing for emergencies can mean the difference between life and death.

Beaverton principal's truck sign now says 'thank you' to voters

Paul Craig — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:00 EDT

A Beaverton principal who made a big sign supporting a school levy is now extending a big "thank you" to the voters who approved it.

Last of missing from Oklahoma tornado accounted for

Cecelia Hanley — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for.

Click for Cats: Online campaign offers $1,000 to Oregon Humane Society

Paul Craig — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:34:00 EDT

Purina Cat Chow is helping the Oregon Humane Society take care of cats in need of a new home.

Pets, photos are precious finds in tornado recovery

Tanita Gaither — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

As the survivors of the tornadoes in Moore, OK, begin their recovery efforts, many will be trying to locate pets and photos.

1 killed in London terror attack, 2 suspects hospitalized

RNN Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers.

Man's body recovered from Willamette River

Paul Craig — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

A Multnomah County Sheriff's Office river patrol boat was flagged down near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers building south of the St. Johns Bridge Wednesday.

47 indicted in Klamath methamphetamine raids

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:02:00 EDT

A Klamath County grand jury has returned indictments against 47 people in last week's drug raids in Klamath County.

TriMet to get $58,000 for BMW crash on MAX tracks

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

The $58,000 being paid to the transit agency will cover the repair work on the overhead wire system and the cost of providing bus service for MAX riders.

Power surge causes thousands to lose power in Sherwood area

Ian Forrest — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

Thousands lost power from King City to Sherwood after a tree limb fell on a transmission line.

Police: Prowlers target unlocked car doors in Troutdale

Paul Craig — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:00 EDT

At least 10 reports of thefts from vehicles were reported starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Stolen items included wallets, GPS devices, sunglasses ad loose change.

Woman sees her car on Good Day Oregon - with police chasing it

Ian Forrest — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:00 EDT

It's not every day you see your car on the morning news, but a Portland-area woman was just as surprised to see it involved in a high-speed chase.

Parents sentenced to prison for death of 5-year-old son

Paul Craig — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:28:00 EDT

Kalman and Valisha Eteuati each pleaded guilty to the charge of first-degree manslaughter this week after originally facing murder by abuse charges.

Invasive mussels found on motorboat in eastern Oregon

Paul Craig — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:14:00 EDT

The boat had been in Lake Mead on the Nevada-Arizona border before arriving at the Ontario boat inspection station.

How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:39:00 EDT

Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.

Report: Mom has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

Chris Dyches — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

A Charlotte mother is teaching her young son a lesson, by having him arrested, after he stole her Pop-Tarts, according to a police report.

Man in handcuffs shows up at police station, gets arrested

The Associated Press — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:04:00 EDT

A man was arrested at the Centralia Police Station after showing up in handcuffs.

Social media leads quick response to Oklahoma tornado relief

Trevor Haynes — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:53:00 EDT

When the massive EF5 tornado slammed into Moore, OK on Monday, social media users worked fast to organize aid.

ODOT planning major summer construction

Trevor Haynes — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT

A major Oregon Department of Transportation project could affect your travel plans on Interstate 84 this summer.

Voters strike down fluoride in Portland water

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:07:00 EDT

Portland will remain the largest city in the country without fluoridated water after voters struck down the measure with 60 percent of the vote.

Crash knocks out power, damages driver's new Corvette

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT

It was lights out Tuesday night for more than 2,000 people in Clackamas County after a single-car crash near Southeast Bakers Ferry Road and Highway 224 in Boring.

Sellwood businesses raise money for local school

Jared Dodson — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT

A group of 50 businesses raised money to fund Sellwood Middle School's art and music programs.

Free CPR training being offered across OR, WA

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:13:00 EDT

Can you spare five minutes to help save a life? Paramedics from American Medical Response are offering hands-only CPR training to the public today.

Beaverton school district celebrates levy returns

Ben Senger — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:28:00 EDT

Supporters of the school levy in Beaverton celebrated the returns Tuesday at a McMenamins restaurant in Cedar Hills.

What are you doing with my data?

FOX19 Digital Media Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:18:00 EDT

Do you post to social media sites, upload digital pictures and videos, use credit cards or cell phones equipped with GPS? All of these modern conveniences are contributing to what's known as ‘big data.'

2013 Oregon Special Election

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:25:00 EDT

Portland voters are deciding Tuesday what kind of water will be coming out of the tap. They're voting between fluoride or no fluoride in the city's drinking water.

Body of missing Portland woman found in Hawaii

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:00 EDT

The medical examiner's office in Hawaii confirmed Tuesday the body of Ivanice Harris was found near Yokohama Bay. A cause of death has not yet been determined.

Man sentenced in deadly sports bar shooting

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:28:00 EDT

The man held responsible for a deadly shooting outside of a southeast Portland sports bar was sentenced to 36 years behind bars.

Late spring snow hits Mount Hood

Sophie Soong — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:27:00 EDT

A cold and blustery spring day had many hunkered down with a warm drink inside the cozy walls of Charlie's Mountain View Restaurant in Government Camp Tuesday.

Woman brags about hit-and-run on Twitter, cops tweet back

Ray Downs — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:00 EDT

The first rule of Twitter - it's not smart to tweet about a crime.

NWS: OK tornado had winds of at least 200 mph

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.

Linn County authorities looking for missing man

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:53:00 EDT

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports his deputies and detectives are investigating the disappearance of 52-year-old David Wayne Hultberg.

Man who shot at officers in Astoria guilty of attempted murder

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:49:00 EDT

A man who opened fired on police at an Astoria motel and was shot by officers was found guilty of attempted aggravated murder.

Portland's Mounted Patrol saved from the chopping block, for now

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

Portland's mounted patrol may be able to avoid the chopping block, If volunteers can pull together to save it.

Caught on camera: Man steals purse from SE Portland salon

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:04:00 EDT

A man wearing a bicycle helmet and a messenger bag stole an employee's purse from a Dosha Salon Spa.

Tigard police sting operation targets johns, prostitution

Paul Craig — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:39:00 EDT

Police posted two online listings advertising prostitution services. Within 24 hours, more than 75 calls were made from interested johns.

Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

Microsoft thinks it has the one.

'Man's best friend to the end': Dog stands watch over owner's body in tornado wreckage

Tom Ensey — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.

Walmart hiring employees for new Milwaukie store

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:00 EDT

A new Walmart Neighborhood Market is opening in Milwaukie and the company is looking to hire nearly 100 people.

Two men arrested after stolen car police chase near Tillamook

Paul Craig — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:57:00 EDT

Two men accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen car and then running away and attempting to hide are now behind bars.

Fire on fishing boat leads to evacuations at sea off WA coast

Paul Craig — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:06:00 EDT

An engine room fire in a commercial fishing boat off the coast of Washington led to the evacuation of 78 people Monday.

K-9 sniffs out burglary suspect near Idanha

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:55:00 EDT

A burglary in the rural town of Idanha set off a search where a K-9 followed the suspect's scent to a home a mile away Monday night.

Judge: Don't release Bin Laden death pictures

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT

Pictures and video of a dead Osama Bin Laden will not go public.

Man shot twice in northeast Portland

Ian Forrest — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT

A 45-year-old man turned up at a Portland hospital with two gunshot wounds early Tuesday.

Beaverton police search for suspect in condo shooting

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:00 EDT

Reports of gunfire led Beaverton police to respond to a condo in the Progress Ridge area early this morning.

NBA star Kevin Durant donates $1 million to tornado relief

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation.

Horse rescued after falling in swimming pool

Trevor Haynes — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

A local horse is safe after crews pulled it out of a swimming pool in Corbett Monday morning.

Fluoride supporters, opponents make last-minute push for votes

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:00 EDT

By Tuesday night, Portland voters should be closer to knowing what kind of water will be coming out of the tap. They have to decide between fluoride or no fluoride.
LINK: Ballot drop sites

Valet robbed at gunpoint in NW Portland

Jared Dodson — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT

Police in Portland are looking for a man who robbed a valet at gunpoint.

Winterhawks top Ontario champs 6-3 in Memorial Cup

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the London Knights, Ontario Hockey League champions, 6-3 Monday at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in their second game of the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

Inmate receives additional sentence

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:29:00 EDT

A U.S. District Judge has ordered that Andrew Barnett, an inmate of the Oregon State Penitentiary, must serve 63 consecutive months after the end of his current state sentences.

Voodoo Doughnut to expand beyond Oregon

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:19:00 EDT

Voodoo Doughnut is expanding beyond Oregon's borders. The unique company is opening up shop in Denver.

Cliff Harris declines diversion program

David Anderson — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:25:00 EDT

Cliff Harris was back in Washington County Court this afternoon. The former Oregon Duck football cornerback declined an offer to enter a diversion program.

Hidden camera found in Starbucks restroom, person of interest sought

Paul Craig — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:00 EDT

Sherwood police are trying to track down the person who left a hidden camera inside a bathroom at Starbucks.

Arrest made in shooting near gentleman’s club

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:00 EDT

Gang Enforcement Team investigators have arrested a man in connection with a shooting near a northeast Portland gentleman's club.

3-year-old released from hospital after being attacked by dog

Laura Rillos — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

A 3-year-old girl attacked by a dog was released from the hospital Monday afternoon. The young girl had cosmetic surgery after a pit bull bit her face Sunday morning.

Lake Oswego home invasion suspect pleads guilty

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:05:00 EDT

One of two men accused of a 2012 home-invasion robbery in Lake Oswego has pleaded guilty in court.

Gresham Bi-Mart burglary suspects caught

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:44:00 EDT

An alarm and a quick response helped police capture two of Fox 12's Most Wanted as they tried to break into a Gresham Bi-Mart.

Man killed in SW Wash. logging accident

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

The Cowlitz County sheriff's office says a Rochester man has been killed in a southwest Washington logging accident.

Police: 69-year-old man repeatedly propositioned teen from his car

Paul Craig — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

A 69-year-old man is accused of repeatedly following a 15-year-old girl in his car and asking her to perform sex acts in exchange for money.

Did you just win $590M? Get a good team in place

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT

So you have a lottery ticket worth $590.5 million. Now what?

Fatal crash closes I-5 ramp to Hayden Island

Ian Forrest — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

A man died Monday in a rollover crash on the Interstate 5 northbound exit to Hayden Island.

Dog walker finds body inside crashed car

Staff and AP reports — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

A man walking his dog Sunday found an overturned car in Scio and the driver dead inside.

Thief steals from workers at two Portland hospitals

Paul Craig — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:00 EDT

Portland police are asking for help tracking down a man who was caught on camera stealing from workers at local hospitals.

Police: 65-year-old man arranged to meet girl he met online

Paul Craig — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

A man who thought he was talking to a girl over the internet was actually chatting with an undercover police officer.

Girl attacked by pit bull at Vancouver home

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:00 EDT

A 3-year-old child remains in a Portland hospital after being bit by a pit bull in Vancouver.

Rock 'n' Roll Portland Half Marathon kicks off Rose Festival

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT

About 10,000 runners took to the streets for the second annual Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon.

Fire crews battle flames and bullets in North Portland fire

Bryce Madison — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:00 EDT

Portland fire crews had to deal with more than flames at a North Portland house fire.

Dundee teen dies in crash

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:08:00 EDT

A 17-year-old Dundee boy died after crashing his family's Suburban in Newberg.

Neighbors pull pickup off of trapped man in Cornelius

Kai Porter — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT

Sherry Lakey said her 32-year-old son, Scott, would probably be dead if it wasn't for a group of quick-thinking neighbors.

Missing Oregon girl found safe after 18 years

Kate Cagle — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT

An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department.

Off-duty officer helps capture escaped inmate

Trevor Haynes — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

An off-duty corrections officer played a vital role in the capture of an escaped inmate in Washington on Saturday.

Police round up two baby goats running in traffic

Andrew Padula — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

Two baby goats found running through traffic, were rounded up by Milwaukie police near the 5100 block of Southeast King Road. Police said the kids were running amok in traffic before they got to the area

14-year-old leads police on chase across county lines

Jolie Wolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:39:00 EDT

A 14-year-old will face several charges after being chased by police in a stolen vehicle early this morning. A police spokesman says it all started in Marion County at about 3:20 a.m. today, when a hit

Bear tries to eat camera

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

Naturalist photographer Brad Josephs captured amazing pictures and videos of the great outdoors and the wildlife that lives there.

Thorns earn 2-0 win over Washington Spirit

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

Forward duo Christine Sinclair and Alex Morgan each scored a goal as Portland Thorns FC defeated the Washington Spirit 2-0 before a crowd of 12,474 at JELD-WEN Field on Sunday afternoon.

Oregon State beats Oregon 12-2 in Civil War rubber match

The Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:08:00 EDT

Michael Conforto hit a grand slam home run and Oregon State defeated Oregon 12-2 on Sunday in the rubber match of the Civil War series this weekend at PK Park.

Hawaii police searching for missing Portland woman

Kate Cagle — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:06:00 EDT

Ivanice Harris was last seen at 2:15 a.m. early Thursday morning talking to a man outside a bar on Lewers Street in Waikiki.

Waitress gets $446 tip for 'just doing her job'

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:04:00 EDT

An Indianapolis Steak & Shake restaurant waitress got a $446 tip from one of her regulars.

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:34:00 EDT

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.

Deputies capture returning bank robbery suspect

Jolie Wolfe — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:24:00 EDT

Police say a suspected bank robber was arrested after he was seen casing the same branch locations he had allegedly robbed in the past.

Community comes together to help disabled teen get a bike

Andrew Padula — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:33:00 EDT

Tristan Joseph, a 14-year-old boy, lost his legs to a bacterial infection years ago, and now as a teen he just wants to ride a bike with his friends.

Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:42:00 EDT

Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker.

Masked man puts gun to worker's head, demands marijuana

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

An armed robber held a gun to the back of a woman's head and threatened to shoot her if he didn't get marijuana.

Subway's Jared visits Portland school

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:52:00 EDT

The star of Subway, Jared Fogle, met with students at St. John Fisher Elementary in Southwest Portland today.

Police: Speeding 18-year-old driver slams into school bus

Paul Craig — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:40:00 EDT

Several elementary school students in Woodburn suffered minor injuries, and one child was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Extra security planned for weekend's Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

Extra security measures will be in place as thousands of runners take to the streets for Portland's 2nd annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon.

Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:42:00 EDT

One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows.

Man, 87, died of smoke inhalation in Troutdale fire

Kaitlyn Bolduc — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:25:00 EDT

A Troutdale house fire turns deadly, killing the sole person inside.

Items left by space heater caused NE Portland house fire

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:04:00 EDT

Firefighters rushed to a northeast Portland home after a fire broke out in the attic space Friday morning.

Oregon Zoo looking for old photos for 125th anniversary

Paul Craig — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT

Administrators at the Oregon Zoo are asking for help compiling an exhibit for the zoo's 125th anniversary in November.

SWAT team arrests two men on rape charges

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

Two men accused of holding a woman down and raping her were arrested in a raid at a Vancouver home yesterday.

Deputies: Salem man sexually abused friend's daughter

Paul Craig — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:00 EDT

Mathew Gwyn, 20, is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl.

Police: Men with gun threaten to kill black man at Vancouver bar

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

SWAT teams arrested three men accused of pointing a loaded gun at a man at a Vancouver bar and threatening to kill him because of his race.

Vancouver man pleads guilty to trafficking counterfeit airbags

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT

A Vancouver man pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to traffic in counterfeit goods. He bought counterfeit Honda, Subaru and Toyota airbags from sources in China and elsewhere, and sold them over the internet representing them as the genuine product.

First legal hemp crop in CO since WWII

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT

A farmer in Colorado is making history with his hemp seeds. He's planting the first crop of industrial hemp in the southeastern part of the state since World War II.

Correction: Drunken Driving-Zero Deaths story

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT

In a story May 17 about a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation on a blood alcohol threshold for drivers, The Associated Press incorrectly reported the definition of a drink. The standard definition of a drink...

NASCAR to honor Dick Trickle after suicide in cemetery

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:00 EDT

An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery.

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:22:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot is now one of the largest in U.S. history.

Thousands of bike riders to hit roads Saturday for Reach the Beach

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:00 EDT

Thousands of bike riders will hit the roads between Beaverton and Pacific City on Saturday for the annual Reach the Beach bike ride, and ODOT is reminding drivers and bike riders to "share the road."

Thief targeting construction sites in Forest Grove

Bryce Madison — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:28:00 EDT

Forest Grove police said someone has been targeting construction sites.

Hillsboro Hops debut uniforms for inaugural season

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:09:00 EDT

They have their name, they have their ballpark and now the Hillsboro Hops have their uniforms.

After unbeaten start, Portland Thorns suffer first loss

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT

An 80th-minute goal by second-half substitute midfielder Taylor Lytle guided Sky Blue FC to a 1-0 win over Portland Thorns FC on Thursday night before 11,055 fans at JELD-WEN Field.

Controversy brews over 'hotness' contest at Newberg High

Kai Porter — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:00 EDT

A "May Madness" bracket at Newberg High School ranks high school girls on their "hotness."

Report: Man shows naked picture to student on TriMet bus

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:13:00 EDT

A disturbing incident reported on a TriMet bus has students at a local high school on alert.

How Candice Glover won 'American Idol'

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:37:00 EDT

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won...

Reward offered for information in Portland strong-arm robbery

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:17:00 EDT

Crime Stoppers is now offering up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in an unsolved robbery that happened in northeast Portland in early May.

UO athletes honor tennis player

Kerstin Lock — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:16:00 EDT

Athletes at the University of Oregon are paying their respects to the tennis player who died after a diving accident along the McKenzie River.

Famed 'hatchet hitchhiker' arrested in NJ homicide

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:11:00 EDT

A homeless, hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who became an Internet hero earlier this year was arrested Thursday for allegedly beating a New Jersey lawyer to death inside his home.

Milwaukie student's artwork picked for missing children poster contest

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:27:00 EDT

A local fifth-grader's inspiring artwork was chosen to represent Oregon in the national Missing Children's Day Poster Contest.

Washington State Patrol looking for troopers

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

The Washington State Patrol is looking for troopers and will be holding applicant testing on May 18.

Truck rolls into Lake Oswego home

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:00:00 EDT

A Lake Oswego home needs repairs after a truck rolled into it.

Brothers arrested in Mother's Day parade shooting

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:00 EDT

Two brothers with a history of drug arrests and suspected ties to a neighborhood gang each face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting spree that brought a sudden bloody end to a Mother's Day parade in...

'John Doe,' suspected child predator, caught in California

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:15:00 EDT

A public appeal to track down "John Doe," a suspected child predator, led to the arrest of David Stevens.

Couple sentenced to prison for 'egregious' Medicaid fraud

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:04:00 EDT

A couple has been ordered to pay $219,000 to the state of Oregon in what prosecutors are calling the most egregious case of Medicaid fraud they've ever seen.

Man accused of tricking pregnant girlfriend into ending pregnancy

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:51:00 EDT

A Florida man is behind bars accused of slipping his pregnant girlfriend pills to terminate her pregnancy.

Vancouver teen accused of selling drugs to students

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

A Skyview High School senior is accused of trafficking marijuana and ecstasy to local students.

Ducklings help speeding driver escape from police

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

Three ducks interrupted a police chase on a Portland road,

Deputies: Heroin found in Seaside apartment during arrests

Paul Craig — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:04:00 EDT

Numerous complaints over several months about illegal drug activity led to the arrest of two men in Seaside.

Police chase ends when suspect's car hits electric fence

Paul Craig — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:00 EDT

A chase that started on Interstate 5 ended in a field when the suspect's car got stuck in an electrical fence.

First of three suspects arrested in major metal theft case

Paul Craig — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Deputies said a wanted Salem man was caught on camera stealing $20,000 worth of metal from a rock quarry in Dayton.

Tornadoes tear through Texas, killing at least 6

RNN Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:44:00 EDT

Strong storms and tornadoes ripped through rural parts of Hood County, TX, Wednesday, killing at least six people. Seven others are unaccounted for.

OHSU research team makes stem cell breakthrough

Sophie Soong — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT

OHSU researchers say they figured out a way to re-program skin cells into becoming stem cells, meaning cells damaged through injury or illness could potentially be replaced.

Viral video celebrity now wanted for New Jersey murder

Staff and AP reports — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT

New Jersey authorities have issued a murder warrant for a homeless hitchhiker who became a viral video celebrity after using a hatchet to attack a man who ran over a California utility worker.

Police conclude Scotts Mills search for Susan Powell's remains

Paul Craig — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:16:00 EDT

A search of an Oregon property did not turn up any sign of Susan Powell, who was reported missing in Utah in December 2009.
VIDEO: Air 12 shows search scene

Idaho man gets prison time for killing zoo monkey

The Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:00 EDT

An Idaho man convicted of breaking into a Boise zoo and brutally beating to death a Patas monkey will spend up to a year in state prison, where he'll take part in a treatment program.

4 pounds of meth, 50 guns seized in Klamath Falls raids

Staff and AP reports — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

More than 300 local, state and federal officers, some in camouflage gear and helmets, fanned out across rural Klamath County in the pre-dawn darkness Wednesday and arrested 38 people accused of operating a methamphetamine and gun distribution network connected to Mexican drug cartels.

Boston bombing suspect left note in boat

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:42:00 EDT

Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left a note claiming responsibility for the marathon attack.

Test results returned from suspicious ballot envelope

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:00 EDT

The FBI has ruled out any bio threat in clear crystals found in an envelope at the Multnomah County Elections Office Monday.

Portland extends arts tax deadline

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:32:00 EDT

If you haven't paid your Portland arts tax yet, you've got some extra time.

Police need help identifying bank robbery suspect dubbed 'bad tan bandit'

Bryce Madison — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:00 EDT

Portland police are asking for help locating the suspect of a bank robbery in Southeast Portland.

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:01:00 EDT

David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport.

Harrison, Glover face off on 'Idol' finale

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:20:00 EDT

Randy Jackson isn't sure which budding diva will take the crown on "American Idol."

NBA owners reject Sacramento Kings move to Seattle

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:00 EDT

The Kings are staying in Sacramento, and Seattle will have to wait for another NBA franchise.

Student hit by car in crosswalk near high school

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:24:00 EDT

A student was hit by a car in front of Rex Putnam High School in Milwaukie Wednesday.

Police chase ends with crash into bus shelter

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT

A police chase in Portland ended when a driver crashed into a bus shelter.

Police: Reckless driver kills Gresham man on Highway 26

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

Police say a reckless driver racing over 100 miles per hour lost control of his car and crashed into oncoming traffic, killing a Gresham man.

Lifeguard at popular water park charged with child sex assault

Paul Craig — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:24:00 EDT

A 19-year-old lifeguard at the Great Wolf Lodge is accused of raping a girl he befriended at the resort's water park.

Deputies: Drunk couple tries to take dip in stranger's hot tub

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:05:00 EDT

Investigators said a man and woman, one of whom was naked, tried to get into a hot tub, only to discover it was locked.

IRS commissioner resigns amid tea party targeting scandal

Jennifer Bowen — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:35:00 EDT

Obama announced the acting commissioner for the IRS resigned in the wake of revelations the agency targeted conservative groups.

Police ID man who died in Barbur Boulevard crash

Trevor Haynes — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Police are working to learn more about a deadly crash that happened Tuesday night along Southwest Barbur Boulevard in Portland.

MLS player suspended for shoving Timbers ball boy

Ian Forrest — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

A Chivas USA midfielder has been suspended for one match after he shoved a Timbers ball boy during the second half of Sunday's match at JELD-WEN Field.

White House releases trove of Benghazi documents

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

The White House is releasing 100 pages of e-mails and notes related to the Obama administration's response to the attack on a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, last September.

Kitzhaber: Budget at 'impasse,' progress needed

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT

Gov. John Kitzhaber says state budget talks have reached an impasse, and time is running out for Oregon lawmakers to decide whether they'll raise new tax revenue and cut deeper into public employee pensions.

OJ Simpson takes stand in bid for retrial

Aaron Barker — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

O.J. Simpson took the stand Wednesday to present his case for a retrial in connection with his 2008 robbery and kidnapping conviction.

Police: Man held two at knifepoint while making rape threats

Ian Forrest — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

Dushon Harris is accused of grabbing a woman and her friend, then holding them at knifepoint while making sexual assault references.

Teen murder suspects to change plea in killing of 13-year-old boy

Paul Craig — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT

A plea change hearing has been scheduled for June 10 involving Ezequiel and Samuel Vasquez.

Powerball jackpot balloons to $360 million

Staff and AP reports — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history.

Kitchen Nightmares bakery can't take heat, melts down on Facebook

Ray Daudani — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:57:00 EDT

The old saying goes, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Perhaps, this applies to Kitchen Nightmares, as well.

Girl struck by car near Vancouver school

Ian Forrest — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:00 EDT

Falk Road is closed in Vancouver while police investigate a crash where a 17-year-old girl was hit by a car.

Is this painting worth $43 million?

Staff and AP reports — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT

Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, has sold a 1953 painting for $43.8 million at a New York City auction, according to reports.

Rescued poodles and cats now up for adoption

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:12:00 EDT

Some of the 64 poodles rescued from a Southeast Portland home last week are now up for adoption.

Man dribbling soccer ball to Brazil hit and killed on OR coast

Paul Craig — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

A 42-year-old man dribbling a soccer ball along the West Coast with a mission of making it to the World Cup was hit and killed by a truck on the Oregon coastline.

It's 'yoga for fat people:' Fat Yoga studio now open

Nicole Doll — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

Fat Yoga, a new yoga studio in Portland, has struck a chord with many who say they've felt uncomfortable taking yoga classes in the past.

Police: One dead after speeding driver crashes on Hwy 26

Bryce Madison — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

Gresham police say a Mercedes driven by Sun Bear Raven reached speeds of 100 mph before crashing and killing a man yesterday.

How many drinks does it take to make you too drunk to drive?

Sophie Soong — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT

On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board voted to recommend all states to lower the blood alcohol content from 0.08 to 0.05.

Bat bites baby in WA; child now getting rabies shot

The Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:59:00 EDT

A Pasco baby is being treated for rabies after it was bitten by a rabid bat on the deck of her grandparents' home.

Couple pushes for barrier on Vista Bridge to prevent suicides

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:24:00 EDT

Suicide is a topic that's rarely talked about, but a local couple says it's time to do something to stop them. Kenneth and Bonnie Kahn have offices that are located below the Vista Bridge in southwest Portland. They witness about one suicide per year.

2 arrested for grocery store robberies

FOX 12 Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:17:00 EDT

Marlena Kennedy and Nicholas Berger are accused of stealing high-priced products from local stores and selling them on eBay.

Lillard unanimously chosen for NBA's All Rookie First Team

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:31:00 EDT

Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was chosen to the All Rookie First Team by a unanimous vote of the NBA's head coaches.

Milwaukie grease fire sends woman to hospital

Paul Craig — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:05:00 EDT

A Milwaukie woman was taken to the hospital after attempting to put out a grease fire in her kitchen with water.

Soldier in sexual assault office accused of abuse

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:50:00 EDT

A soldier assigned to coordinate a sexual assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct and has been suspended from his duties, the Army announced...

Local students make finals in shoe design contest

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:43:00 EDT

Twenty creative local students are headed to the Big Apple after being named finalists in a major design competition.

Man sentenced for hit-and-run crash after Blazers game

Paul Craig — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:20:00 EDT

A driver who hit a man crossing the street after a Trail Blazers game and took off will spend six months behind bars.

Federal investigators search for 'John Doe' from child porn video

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

Federal investigators are working to track down a child depicted in a pornographic video, along with the man who is abusing the victim.

75-year-old driver slams into Battle Ground restaurant

Paul Craig — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:14:00 EDT

A car slammed into a Battle Ground restaurant after the driver's foot slipped off the brake and hit the gas pedal.

Police: Man fondled women's hair, touched himself on TriMet

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:19:00 EDT

Portland police have arrested a man who they said has been fondling women's hair while he touches himself on TriMet buses.

Jolie admired for bravery in mastectomy revelation

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer.

Fifth arrest made in connection with SW Portland murder

Ian Forrest — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:36:00 EDT

Ahamad Al Kalali is facing charges of hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence. He was arraigned on a secret indictment Tuesday morning.

Gresham man charged with manslaughter in crash

Ian Forrest — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

A 22-year-old Gresham man appeared in court Monday to be arraigned on one count of manslaughter for his role in a fatal crash in Southern Oregon.

Gas prices soar in Oregon to $3.93 per gallon

Paul Craig — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:09:00 EDT

In just a week, average gasoline prices in Oregon have increased to the highest level of the year.

Thieves steal flowers from local cemetery

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Workers at Mountain View Cemetery said more than $500 worth of flowers was stolen from an area where families sprinkle the ashes of their loved ones.

Vancouver statue beheaded, vandals on the loose

Paul Craig — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT

Vancouver police said the red glass polka dot scarf that sits atop the Wendy Rose statue on the Columbia Waterfront Trail was stolen.

Florida woman allegedly stabs boyfriend after he farts in her face

Chris Oberholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

A 37-year-old Florida woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend with an 8-inch-long kitchen knife after he farted in her face during an argument.

Woman files lawsuit against city over perfumes, lotion

Ian Forrest — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:43:00 EDT

The lawsuit says the scent-bearing products trigger allergic reactions for the woman, such as breathing difficulty, shortness of breath, tightness in her chest, headaches, sneezing, watery eyes, nausea and vomiting.

Police: Woman had syringes hidden in bra during arrest

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:29:00 EDT

A woman hit with a Taser and arrested in Kelso had syringes hidden in her bra, according to police, and one of them stuck a hospital worker.

Vancouver woman accused of sex trafficking

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT

A Vancouver woman arrested by police is accused of sex trafficking. Detectives from the Vancouver Police Digital Evidence and Cybercrime Unit (DECU) took Kelsey Vestal, 26, into custody on Monday.

Bulldozer rampage caused $300,000 in damage

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:13:00 EDT

A man unhappy with a neighbor's fence is accused of using a bulldozer to destroy three houses, damage another home and crush two sheds, a pickup truck, lawn mower, fences and other property.

Two treated after fire at apartments in Goose Hollow

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

Portland firefighters rushed to a Goose Hollow apartment building Tuesday morning after a cooking fire broke out.

Man accused of breaking into girl's room makes court appearance

Trevor Haynes — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:51:00 EDT

A man accused of breaking into an 11-year-old girl's room early Sunday morning made his first court appearance.

Cliff Harris makes court appearance after 3 arrests

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:17:00 EDT

Cliff Harris makes court appearance after three arrests.

TriMet testing mobile ticket app

Jared Dodson — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:11:00 EDT

A select group of TriMet riders test out a mobile ticketing app ahead of the summer release.

Suspicious substance found in ballot envelope at election office

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT

A scare at the Multnomah County Elections Office sent hazmat crews scrambling after an employee noticed a ballot envelope rattled at the touch and contained clear crystals.