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Missing Oregon girl found safe after 18 years

Kate Cagle — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:54:00 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.

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.

Rich families allegedly hire disabled people to cut lines at Disney

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:21:00 EDT

According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents may be taking the FastPass to an extreme.

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.

Mom changes baby's diaper in Starbucks, police called

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:00 EDT

One mom decided to change her child's diaper out in the open at a Denver Starbucks and what happened next ended with a call to police.

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.

Portland police crime scene investigation goes high-tech

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:47:00 EDT

Imagine being able to go back to a crime scene weeks after it's gone. Portland police have a new high-tech tool that allows them to do just that and it's the only department in the Northwest that has it.

Burn victim receives millions in Ecoflame settlement

Sophie Soong — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:42:00 EDT

The label claims to be "non-explosive," but the burn scars that cover the body of a Salem woman tell a different story.

Bank robber sentenced

FOX 12 Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:59:00 EDT

James Joseph Bjorne Bennett was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday for a string of bank robberies in the Portland area dating back to September of 2008. Bennett pleaded guilty to five counts

Child hit by car in parking lot at Beaverton apartments

Paul Craig — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:57:00 EDT

A child was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car in Beaverton Monday night.

Police ID suspect in New Orleans mass shooting

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:49:00 EDT

Police late Monday identified a 19-year-old man as a suspect in the shooting of about 20 people during a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, saying several people had identified him as the gunman captured by surveillance...

Car, building crushed as strong winds topple trees

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

Strong winds in the Portland metro area sent trees crashing to the ground Monday.

Police arrest panhandler accused of abusing dog on side of the road

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:21:00 EDT

Drivers report to police alleged dog abuse on the side of the road.

UO student, tennis star drowns in accident

Kai Porter — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:07:00 EDT

Friends and family are remembering a star tennis player from the University of Oregon who drowned Saturday afternoon in Linn County.

Woman burned in Vancouver fire dies

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:50:00 EDT

A woman badly burned in a fire in Vancouver has died.

Astronaut exits space station with music video

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:49:00 EDT

In a high-flying, perfectly pitched first, an astronaut on the International Space Station is bowing out of orbit with a musical video: his own custom version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity."

Deputies: Sex offender drove car into woman he met while fishing

Paul Craig — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:02:00 EDT

Micah Bills is charged with attempted murder after deputies were called out to the Scappoose area for a reported disturbance.

Police: Gun-wielding man stops carjacker outside Elmer's

Kate Cagle — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:51:00 EDT

A quiet Mother's Day brunch at Elmer's became a showdown between a carjacking suspect and a gun-wielding Good Samaritan.

Man accused of four I-5 hit-and-run crashes caught

Paul Craig — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:43:00 EDT

A man accused of slamming into four cars on Interstate 5 Monday morning was caught, cited and taken to the hospital for mental health issues.

World's first nonprofit pub opens in northeast Portland

Kai Porter — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:55:00 EDT

The Oregon Public House, the nation's very first nonprofit pub, just opened for business Friday afternoon. The pub's motto is, "Have a pint, change the world."

Plane runs off runway at McMinnville Airport

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

Three people survived a plane crash at McMinnville airport Monday.

Dog shot in the face recovering quickly in Vancouver

Kate Cagle — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:02:00 EDT

A California dog shot in the face and left to die made an incredible recovery Monday after getting a second chance at life from Panda Paws Rescue in Vancouver.

Suspicious substance shuts down Portland elections office

Paul Craig — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:51:00 EDT

A Multnomah County elections worker called 911 Monday afternoon to report an envelope containing a crystalline substance.

Man hit by semi in Vancouver suffers critical injuries

Paul Craig — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:41:00 EDT

Investigators said preliminary information is that the pedestrian stepped out into traffic and was hit by the truck Monday afternoon.

Popular psychologist Joyce Brothers dead at 85

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

By ULA ILNYTZKY Associated Press Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and...

National Guard's first drone flight set for Pendleton

Paul Craig — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:54:00 EDT

Military leaders said Tuesday's takeoff is the first ever Unmanned Aerial System flight in the National Airspace System and the first of its kind of a National Guard unit in the U.S.

Fraud suspect has purchased $100K with stolen account numbers

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:54:00 EDT

Beaverton police are investigating several fraud cases involving the use of an American Express card that has been encoded with stolen account numbers.

Winterhawks to hold rally at Pioneer Square

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

A big crowd turned out to welcome home the WHL champion Portland Winterhawks on Sunday night, and now the date and time has been set for a celebration in downtown Portland.

UO multi-sport athlete nominated for 'Sports Illustrated' honor

Paul Craig — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

Sports Illustrated has nominated Liz Brenner as one of the five finalists for female college athlete of the year.

Canby teen investigated after crash kills passenger

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:40:00 EDT

Daniel Gonzalez, 19, died in a late-night crash in Canby, and deputies say a driver is under investigation in connection with the crash.

Police identify woman killed in NE Portland van crash

FOX 12 Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:09:00 EDT

One woman is dead and a man is hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash in northeast Portland early Sunday morning.

Abortion doctor found guilty of murder

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:37:00 EDT

A Philadelphia abortion doctor has been found guilty of three first degree murder charges.

Bomb squad blows up suspicious package in Keizer

Paul Craig — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:26:00 EDT

A suspicious package was destroyed by a bomb squad robot in Keizer Monday morning.

Climber injured in fall rescued from Smith Rock

Bryce Madison — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:41:00 EDT

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue responded to Smith Rock State Park on Saturday to reports of an injured climber.

OJ Simpson appears in court, seeks new trial

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:29:00 EDT

OJ Simpson wants to go back to trial.

Portland man stabbed while breaking up fight

Jared Dodson — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

Police are looking for two suspects after man was stabbed trying to break up fight.

Fox schedule includes return of '24'

The Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT

Fox executives said Monday that its drama "24" is returning next May for a limited run that will stretch into the summer. The adventure series with Kiefer Sutherland starring as Jack Bauer ended its original run in 2010.

'I couldn't walk': Woman loses 276 pounds

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

Meet Theresa Borawski, who after spending years in a wheelchair, lost 14 pant sizes.

Winterhawks win WHL championship

Ben Senger — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:30:00 EDT

The Portland Winterhawks claimed the third WHL title in franchise history Sunday by defeating the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-1 in Game 6 of the final at Rexall Place in Edmonton.

Timbers top Chivas USA

Trevor Haynes — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:18:00 EDT

The Portland Timbers beat out Chivas USA Saturday afternoon with a convincing 3-0 win.

11-year-old Wilsonville girl wakes up to burglar inside her room

Kate Cagle — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:46:00 EDT

The burglar was able to get into the girl's room by removing an air conditioning unit mounted on the windowsill, according to deputies.

Update: Arrests made in SE double shooting

FOX 12 Staff — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT

Two adults and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured two teens Saturday night.

Woman badly burned in apartment fire

Jolie Wolfe — Sun, 12 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT

Authorities say an elderly woman was on fire when she was rescued from her home overnight. She was rushed to Emanuel Hospital where she is being treated for her injuries.

Portland Gang Enforcement team busy investigating three overnight shootings

Kate Cagle — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT

Police do not have any suspects at this point, and are looking into whether the shootings were related.

Police say drunken grandma locked out 5-year-old girl

Jeff Kirsch — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:40:00 EDT

Police say a grandma was so drunk she didn't hear them knocking on the door for 15 minutes.

Suspect in NE Portland shooting turns himself in

Kaitlyn Bolduc — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:25:00 EDT

Police say the suspect wanted in a NE Portland shooting turned himself in Friday.

Just before 3pm Friday afternoon investigators say Bradley O'Rourke,30, told them he shot and killed Anton Lawshawn Hill,33, and injured another 21-year-old woman outside of Club Skinn.

Cast of 'Bob's Burgers' lights up Crystal Ballroom

Kate Cagle — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:12:00 EDT

The cast hit every major city on the West Coast from San Diego to Seattle in just six days.

Grandson of Malcolm X killed in Mexico City

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:16:00 EDT

Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of political activist Malcolm X, died in Mexico City after a violent dispute in a bar, Mexican authorities said Friday. He was 28.

Deputies: Angry man used bulldozer for neighborhood rampage

The Associated Press — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:50:00 EDT

Sheriff's deputies say a man angry at his neighbors went on a rampage in a bulldozer on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

Boston bombing suspect buried in Virginia cemetery

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:35:00 EDT

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a cemetery in central Virginia, infuriating some members of the area's Islamic community who say they weren't consulted and flooring at least one...

Newtown panel recommends tearing down Sandy Hook School

Karen Lee — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:13:00 EDT

A decision could be made on where to put the new Sandy Hook Elementary School, months after the Newtown school shooting.

Driver who killed Aloha teen sentenced to prison, loses license

Laura Rillos — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

A woman who had a seizure then drove onto a sidewalk and killed an Aloha teenager pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide.

Man who got naked at airport challenging TSA fine

Andrew Padula — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT

The man once arrested for getting naked at Portland International Airport is going up against the Transportation Security Administration.

Major traffic delays after crash on I-405 at Hwy 26

Paul Craig — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT

The crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 405 involved a charter bus and multiple cars.

Detectives scour property, drain well in search for missing WA woman

Paul Craig — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:10:00 EDT

Tips regarding Kayla Croft-Payne, who disappeared in 2010, led investigators to a piece of property in Winlock, WA this week.

Salem man accused of attempting to touch children

Paul Craig — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:53:00 EDT

Detectives cited Samuel Gardiner, 22, after reports he approached young children and attempted to make physical contact with them for sexual reasons.

Police raid NE Portland home, arrest Grant High student

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:36:00 EDT

Portland police served a search warrant at a northeast Portland home, then arrested an 18-year-old believed to be delivering drugs to students.

Cleveland suspect was a 'monster,' relatives say

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT

The mannequin was life-sized, with a mop-like wig and creepy, slanted eyes. Ariel Castro kept it propped against a wall of his house and liked to use it to scare people. Sometimes he drove around town with it in the back...

Police: Man arrested for firing gun into ground during fight

Paul Craig — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:12:00 EDT

Portland police arrested a man accused of firing a gun into the ground during a fight in southeast Portland.

Mama otter beats out elephant, monkey for zoo's mom of the year award

Paul Craig — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Tilly gave birth to Mo, named after the Molalla River, on Jan. 28. Mo is the first river otter ever born at the zoo.

Wire thieves caught on camera at rock quarry

Jolie Wolfe — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:16:00 EDT

Yamhill County detectives are searching for two men who they say stole $20,000 worth of copper wiring.

Gerry Frank named grand marshal of Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:42:00 EDT

Portland Rose Festival organizers named Gerry Frank this year's grand marshal of their Grand Floral Parade.

Police arrest teen in drive-by gunfire

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:00 EDT

Medford police say they've arrested a 16-year-old accused of being behind the wheel during a drive-by shooting believed to be related to gang conflict. But a suspected shooter has escaped.

U.S. Marshals arrest Ohio fugitive in Salem

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:02:00 EDT

Members of the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force arrested an Ohio fugitive in Salem on Thursday.

Cougar removed from tree outside Vancouver home

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:29:00 EDT

A neighbor's dog saw the cougar, started barking and then chased it up a tree in northeast Vancouver.

Dalai Lama to speak at Portland college, then head for Eugene

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

The Dalai Lama's visit to the Northwest continues Friday with a speech at a symposium in southeast Portland.

Thieves in Hillsboro target cars, then garages

Jared Dodson — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:40:00 EDT

Police say someone in Hillsboro is entering unlocked cars and then breaking into garages.

Hiker missing for 6 days thanks rescuers

Bryce Madison — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:34:00 EDT

A local woman who was injured during a hike and stranded for six days on Mt. Hood took time to thank her rescuers.

Coffee sales help support Lane County Jail

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:10:00 EDT

Sales from most Dutch Bros. coffee stores Friday in Lane County are going to help support the county jail.

Aloha man accused of threatening neighbors over loud music

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT

An Aloha man is facing charges for allegedly harassing neighbors because their music was too loud.

Later, Dawg: Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'

The Associated Press — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT

Randy Jackson, the lone remaining original "American Idol" judge, won't be returning to the Fox talent competition next season.

Astoria man accused of kidnap attempt

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:47:00 EDT

Police in Astoria said a man tried to kidnap a 12-year-old girl from a library Thursday.

Portland the worst place to retire?

David Anderson — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:05:00 EDT

It may be bike, beer and food friendly — but Oregon isn't the place you want to spend your golden years. That's according to Yahoo Finance.

Man shot and killed in Vancouver neighborhood

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:45:00 EDT

A man was shot and killed in a Vancouver neighborhood Thursday night. Officers were called to the scene near West 27th Street and Fruit Valley Road.

65 poodles rescued from filthy conditions in Portland home

Paul Craig — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:20:00 EDT

Multnomah County Animal Services workers said they found dozens of dogs, five cats and four birds inside a home.

Clark County deputies find U-Haul packed with stolen goods

Kate Cagle — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:41:00 EDT

Police say the driver of the U-Haul is responsible for a dozen burglaries in four counties.

Portland Golf Club to host women's amateur championship in 2015

FOX 12 Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:11:00 EDT

Two years from now, some of the country's best amateur golfers will be playing for a national title right here in Portland.

Police: Ohio captive suffered 5 miscarriages

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:24:00 EDT

Prosecutors said Thursday they may seek the death penalty against Ariel Castro, the man accused of imprisoning three women at his home for a decade, as police charged that he impregnated one of his captives at least five...

Cougar sighted in Lake Oswego backyard

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 21:16:00 EDT

A cougar sighting has been reported in Lake Oswego.

Charges dropped against man who shot sister in leg

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 20:01:00 EDT

The charges have been dropped against a Salem man accused of shooting his younger sister in the leg.

Smoke jumpers fighting fires parachute into marijuana operation

Paul Craig — Thu, 9 May 2013 19:26:00 EDT

Smoke jumpers fighting lightning fires in southern Oregon discovered a major marijuana growing operation on U.S. Forest Service land.

Woman caught on camera using stolen credit card

Paul Craig — Thu, 9 May 2013 19:13:00 EDT

Portland police are trying to track down a woman who used a stolen credit card at a local Target store.

Intense fire destroys two homes in Dallas

Paul Craig — Thu, 9 May 2013 18:46:00 EDT

Firefighters were called out to a fully involved house fire on Southwest Washington Street at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Marathon runners ask for second chance to cross the finish line

Jennifer Bowen — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

Runners unable to complete the Boston Marathon are asking for a second chance to finish what they started.

Portland coach accused of sexually abusing student

Paul Craig — Thu, 9 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Catlin Gabel School in southwest Portland sent a letter home to parents informing them Deonte Huff had been arrested for "alleged misconduct with a student."

The Dalai Lama speaks at Univ. of Portland

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 15:57:00 EDT

His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, is in town for an environmental summit, and he held a discussion at the University of Portland this morning.

Most popular baby names for 2012

The Associated Press — Thu, 9 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT

Here are the top baby names of 2012 according to the Social Security Administration:

Woman survives after harpoon shooting by husband

Thu, 9 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT

A Brazilian woman escaped death by less than an inch after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth this week with a harpoon, authorities said.

Tattoo artist reality show holds casting in Portland

Bryce Madison — Thu, 9 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT

Casting directors for the Oxygen Network's Best Ink were in Portland looking for reality stars.

Bill would give break to some teen sex offenders

The Associated Press — Thu, 9 May 2013 10:39:00 EDT

The Oregon House has advanced a bill that would allow some teenagers convicted of having sex with underage partners to erase the crime from their records.

FOX 12 Investigators: Local woman gave birth to baby she adopted

Nicole Doll — Thu, 9 May 2013 10:28:00 EDT

It's a controversial question -- what to do with unused embryos left over from in vitro fertilization? FOX 12 Investigators learned some of them are being adopted.

Unbeaten in eight matches, Timbers tie FC Dallas 1-1

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 10:10:00 EDT

Forward Darlington Nagbe scored his third goal of the season and goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts made four saves as the Portland Timbers earned a 1-1 draw against MLS leader FC Dallas on Wednesday to extend their unbeaten streak to an MLS-best eight games.

Winterhawks win again, now one victory away from WHL title

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

The Portland Winterhawks took a 3-1 lead in the WHL Final with a 2-1 win in Game 4 Wednesday over the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rexall Place in Edmonton.

Study: 1,000 Oregon schools would crumble in major quake

Kaitlyn Bolduc — Thu, 9 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

Alameda Elementary, built in 1921, is one of 21 K-12 schools in Oregon to receive funding to help retrofit the building to make it more quake-safe.

Arrest made after young Salem woman shot in leg

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 02:54:00 EDT

The older brother of a young Salem woman has been arrested on assault and reckless endangerment charges after a shooting that sent her to the hospital. It happened at one of the bottom units at an apartment complex off Broadway Street Northeast just before 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Gresham mom who hid her kid and told police she disappeared pleads guilty

David Anderson — Thu, 9 May 2013 02:24:00 EDT

A Gresham mom who hid her child then claimed the 6-year-old was missing will spend time in jail after she plead guilty in court today.

Lawn signs in fluoride debate being stolen and vandalized

Kai Porter — Thu, 9 May 2013 01:44:00 EDT

You won't believe what some people are doing who apparently don't like the message they see.

OHSU research could revolutionize disease treatment

Ben Senger — Thu, 9 May 2013 01:39:00 EDT

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland are working with tiny "smart particles" that are yielding significant information about how cells in the body work, and it's one of only five labs in the world doing this kind of research on the brain.

Burglary interrupted by homeowner

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 01:29:00 EDT

Deputies are on the lookout for the person who was spotted stealing from a home in Dallas, OR, before getting away.

Woodland police warn of stranger danger

Sophie Soong — Thu, 9 May 2013 01:25:00 EDT

"If we ever see a stranger and they ask you for a ride or try to give you something, you say ‘no' and you run away and if they try grabbing you, fight back and run away," Nobel Anderson, who is a 6th grade

Man pleads guilty to shooting dog

FOX 12 Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 00:18:00 EDT

Investigators say a local man's dad hired him to kill his neighbor's dog. This week, the man pleaded guilty to shooting the animal.