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City expects better results in emergency alert test

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Portland city officials are hoping for better results as the city prepares to test its emergency notification system. More>>

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Police locate owner of stolen sea otter sculpture

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Portland police say they've found the owner of a bronze sea otter sculpture that was stolen in May. More>>

Cheerleaders out sick from possible intestinal illness outbreak Video included

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State officials are investigating a possible intestinal illness outbreak among thousands who attended an Everett, WA, cheerleading competition over the weekend.
 
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Local teen earns golden ticket on 'American Idol'

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At 17 years old, Madison Shanley is beyond her years in both her talent and maturity. More>>

14-year-old faces felony hit-and-run charges

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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on felony hit-and-run charges after a serious crash on Highway 26 near Gresham. More>>

Washington state lawmakers pass gay marriage bill

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Washington state lawmakers voted to approve gay marriage Wednesday, setting the stage for the state to become the seventh in the nation to allow same-sex couples to wed. More>>

Shooting victim's mother comments on settlement

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The mother of a man shot and killed by Portland police explains why she accepted a $1.2 million settlement. More>>

Community cleaning up after vandalism spree

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Families in Lake Oswego are still cleaning up days after a destructive and costly crime spree. More>>

Answering machine causes bomb scare in Woodburn

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An answering machine in a box caused a bomb scare in Woodburn on Wednesday. More>>

Food cart liquor licenses postponed

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If you'd like to drink a beer with your lunch from a Portland food cart, you're going to have to wait a while longer. More>>

Woman accused of collecting unemployment while working

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Members of the Multnomah County Warrant Strike team arrested a woman Wednesday accused of defrauding the state out of nearly $11,000 in unemployment benefits. More>>

Pedestrian struck on Division Street in Gresham

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Gresham firefighters say a woman in her mid-50s is in critical condition after being struck in the westbound lanes of Division Street near Linden Avenue. More>>

Not guilty plea entered in shooting death of Rainier police chief

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Daniel Butts was arraigned Wednesday at the Columbia County Jail in connection with Chief Ralph Painter's death. More>>

Man convicted in human shield case faces new charges

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Prosecutors say he told the mother of his child he would post naked pictures of her on the internet and cut off child support if she testified against him. More>>

Man hit and killed by Amtrak train identified

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The pedestrian killed by an Amtrak train in Canby has been identified.  More>>

Troopers seize 6 pounds of heroin

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Six pounds of heroin are off the street after a traffic stop on Interstate 5. Oregon State Police pulled over German Gonzalez-Almejo in Salem for a traffic violation on Tuesday morning.
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4 surrender after Washington County standoff

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Two people were taken into custody Wednesday morning after a standoff with police ended peacefully. More>>

Suspicious fire cancels classes at North Salem HS

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The fire, which authorities are calling suspicious, started at North Salem High School at about 11 a.m. Wednesday. More>>

Bank inside Hillsboro grocery store robbed

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Hillsboro police are investigating a robbery at U.S. Bank inside an Albertson's grocery store. More>>

TriMet proposes major cuts to close $17M budget gap

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TriMet has unveiled a long list of proposed cuts that would close a $17 million budget shortfall projected for fiscal year 2013. More>>

Skyline school student accused of inappropriate touching on bus

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Portland police say they're investigating reports of inappropriate sexual touching on a school bus. More>>

Pit bull kissing booth set for Valentine's Day

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In addition to food and raffles this weekend, a local store will host a pit bull kissing booth on Valentine's Day. More>>

Sheriff unhappy with dispatcher in Powell case

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A 911 recording reveals a social worker's urgent attempts over more than six minutes to get a dispatcher to send deputies after Josh Powell locked himself and his two sons in his home. More>>

Woman arrested in southeast Portland stabbing death

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A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at a southeast Portland apartment complex. More>>

Victim of Hwy 26 hit-and-run crash now in serious condition

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A driver who was struck in a hit and run collision has been downgraded from serious to critical condition. More>>

Enrollment down in Oregon public schools

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Enrollment is down slightly in Oregon's public schools. More>>

Latest OR budget hit smaller than expected

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Economists say Oregon will take in $35 million less than was projected three months ago, an amount that isn't likely to require cuts beyond those recommended by key legislators last week. More>>

Man seriously injured in Kalama sports car crash

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A man driving a 1968 Chevy Camaro suffered serious injuries when he lost control of the vehicle in Kalama and crashed into a tree, investigators said. More>>

Portland police search for three men after assault and robbery on MAX

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Police are looking for three men accused of attacking and robbing a man riding the MAX light rail in Portland. More>>

Suspect in police chief killing expected in court

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The 22-year-old man accused of gunning down Rainier's police chief will be arraigned on criminal charges today. More>>

30 pigs die in McMinnville fire

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Barn owner Ken Schmidt said he's out $5,000 as a result of losing the pigs, of which seven were sows and 23 were piglets. More>>

Towing company boss accused of using Taser on employee

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A man who runs a Portland towing company is accused of stalking, beating and using a Taser on one of his employees. More>>

Prison inmate's death under investigation

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State police have launched an investigation into the death of a prison inmate who was serving time for robbing a check-cashing store and beating the store's female clerk. More>>

Police: Drunk West Linn woman leaves kids alone, crashes into tree

Updated: Feb 7, 2012 10:53 PM

West Linn police say Eva Chapin's children, ages 3 and 4,  were home alone at the time of the crash. More>>

Police investigate deadly stabbing in SE Portland

Updated: Feb 7, 2012 11:22 PM

Portland police say a man was stabbed and killed Tuesday night at a southeast Portland apartment complex. More>>

Man hit and killed by train near Canby

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An Amtrak train hit and killed a man near Canby Tuesday night. More>>

Police say intruder tried to set fire to neighbor's home

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Longview police say a man barged into his neighbor's home and tried to set it on fire. Officers say the suspected intruder, Douglas Mayhugh, was booked on charges of burglary and arson. More>>

HVAC units stolen from Portland church

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Seven HVAC units worth $63,000 were stolen from Rivercrest Community Church, police say. More>>

Man to stand trial for accidental shooting death in Beaverton

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Jury selection began today for the trial of Darrell Laffoon, a Washington County man accused of accidentally shooting and killing another man at a Beaverton mobile home park. More>>

Reward increases for info about violent bank robber

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A reward for information that leads to the arrest of a bank robber has increased to $6,000. More>>

Timbers top defending MLS champs in first preseason match

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Fueled by a fast-start, the Timbers defeated the defending MLS champion LA Galaxy, 4-1, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, on Tuesday. More>>

Audit: Ore. schools fund overdrawn by $76 million

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An Oregon state agency improperly distributed $76 million from an account that boosts school funding, an oversight that is likely to decrease money available for schools in future years, auditors said in a report released Tuesday. More>>

Sylvan Hill restaurant hit by car prowls

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A suspected car prowler has been caught on camera breaking into vehicles at a southwest Portland restaurant. More>>

Three arrested for throwing rocks at cars

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McMinnville Police are looking for more victims after they caught vandals throwing rocks at cars traveling on Highway 18. More>>

Mayor announces new city development initiative

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A new initiative by the City of Portland and the Portland Development Commission will help boost business growth for several struggling east side neighborhoods. More>>

Presidential candidates to appear on Oregon primary ballot

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The presidential candidates who will appear on Oregon's primary ballot have been chosen by the Secretary of State.
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Man pleads not guilty to preying on boys

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A man accused of sexually abusing four boys, two of whom are developmentally delayed, has pleaded not guilty. More>>

7 pounds of pot seized

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A traffic stop near Roseburg led to the find of more than 7 pounds of marijuana. More>>

Is this Valentine's Day gift as Portland as it gets?

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Salami bouquets will be delivered all over the Portland area, and each delivery will have a musical touch, too. More>>

Amanda Knox lawyer appeals slander conviction

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A spokesman for Amanda Knox says her Italian lawyer has filed an appeal of her slander conviction in Italy. More>>

NBA says goaltending call against Blazers was incorrect

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The NBA says a goaltending call in the final seconds of regulation in the Portland Trail Blazers' overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night was incorrect. More>>

Two teens to blame for Monday's Lake Oswego vandalism

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Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with numerous acts of vandalism around Lake Oswego. More>>

Man shot and seriously wounded by Eugene police

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A spokeswoman for Eugene police says the man shot Monday afternoon in an exchange of gunfire with officers was taken to a hospital in serious condition. More>>

Bonamici takes oath, officially joins US House

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Suzanne Bonamici is officially a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. More>>

Police: 10 arrested during inner southeast Portland march

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Ten people were arrested during protests in inner southeast Portland.
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Climber found dead after fall on Mount Hood

Updated: Feb 7, 2012 06:52 AM

Search crews have found the body of Jared Townsley, who family described as a skilled climber who had reached the summit of Mount Hood at least a dozen times. More>>

Flashing beacon expected to improve safety on Barbur Boulevard

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A new flashing beacon is expected to improve safety for pedestrians and drives on Southwest Barbur Boulevard. More>>

Two neighbors rescue woman and daughter, critically wound suspected intruder

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Two strangers came to the rescue of a woman and her daughter who were attacked by an intruder Saturday afternoon, Gresham police investigators said. More>>

Victims identified in deadly Highway 211 crash near Molalla

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Oregon State Police have identified two people killed in a crash on Highway 211 near Molalla. More>>

Man used ax to fight sheriff's deputies, then stole patrol car

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Deputies in Pierce County arrested a man accused of fighting them with an ax and stealing a patrol car. More>>

‘Hit list’ found at Bethany Elementary School, district says

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District officials say a teacher at Bethany Elementary School discovered what's being called a "hit list," which includes the names of several students. More>>

Drug dealer sentenced for customer's deadly overdose

Updated: Feb 7, 2012 07:51 AM

A drug dealer faced the family of one of his customers who overdosed on heroin last summer. More>>

Developmentally-disabled Portland woman returns home

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The search is on for a missing developmentally-disabled woman last seen in southeast Portland. More>>

Blazers fall to Thunder in OT

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night. More>>

Timbers preseason tickets on sale now

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Tickets to the Portland Timbers' special preseason tournament went on sale Monday. More>>

Climber recovering after falling at Mount Hood

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A climber is in fair condition at a Portland hospital after falling and sliding about 300 feet down a glacier on Mount Hood. More>>

Recovery continues for child shot in head by friend

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A local teen and his parents are talking about how an accidental shooting changed their lives forever. More>>

3 fatalities reported by OSP over Super Bowl weekend

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Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most dangerous days on the road due to drunk driving. Oregon was no exception this Super Bowl weekend. More>>

Autopsies: Powell boys suffered 'chop injuries'

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The sons of a missing Utah woman suffered severe chopping injuries to their heads or necks as they died in a house fire set by their father, authorities in Washington state said Monday evening. More>>

Investigators ask help to find violent bank robber

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Police and federal agents are asking for help to find a violent robber who's struck banks in Eugene and Clackamas. More>>

Former Benson High teacher faces drug trial

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A former teacher accused of dealing drugs will stand trial next month. More>>

Man shot after roadside confrontation

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Sunday night, 27-year-old Sidney Thompson reported to police that he had shot someone after a confrontation on the side of the road. More>>

Bill passes: State could be 7th to legalize gay marriage

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Washington state legislators approved a measure Wednesday that could allow gay couples in the state to have a June wedding. More>>

CNN's Roland Martin suspended for tweets

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An on-air personality and pundit who frequently appeared on CNN has been suspended after he sent out tweets during the Super Bowl that has the LGBT community up in arms. More>>

Powell boys' funeral is Saturday; 911 calls released

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Funeral services for the sons of Susan Cox-Powell and Josh Powell are scheduled for Saturday in Puyallup, WA, where authorities say Powell set his house on fire, killing all three of them. More>>

Santorum takes three races, Romney takes it on the chin Video included

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Rick Santorum swept clean Tuesday's Missouri primary and Minnesota and Colorado caucuses, dealing a staggering blow to presumed front runner Mitt Romney. More>>

Court: Ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

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The cultural war over the definition of marriage reached another milestone Tuesday, as a federal court of appeals ruled California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. More>>

Komen executive at center of controversy resigns

Karen Handel, Susan G. Komen foundation's vice president for public policy, announced her resignation in a letter following the very loud fallout from the foundation's decision to defund about $680,000 in grants to Planned Parenthood.
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Experts on hoarders explain how to treat obsessive compulsive disorder

It's estimated there's between 6 million and 15 million hoarders living in the U.S.
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A look inside the house of a hoarder

A Portland woman takes you inside her home, where it's hard to fathom how hoarding has consumed her life.
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Some 'gut bugs' can actually help you

Some stomach bugs may not look friendly under the microscope, but they actually are.
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FOX 12 Investigators: How far will you go to have child get chicken pox?

It's a debate across the nation -- how far would you be willing to go if you wanted to have your child infected with a case of the chicken pox?
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The truth about online dating sites selling you the science of love

A new research study observes the use of "scientific" research in order to give weight to online dating services that offer to find the perfect soulmate for users. More>>

Valentine's Day cocktail recipes

Go beyond the champagne, red wine or chardonnay and try something new and alluring for Valentine's Day. When planning a Valentine's Day romantic dinner or a fun evening for singles, cocktails can be fun to create and serve as a great conversation piece. More>>

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Climber found dead after fall on Mount Hood

Updated: Feb 7, 2012 06:52 AM

Search crews have found the body of Jared Townsley, who family described as a skilled climber who had reached the summit of Mount Hood at least a dozen times. More>>

‘Hit list’ found at Bethany Elementary School, district says

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District officials say a teacher at Bethany Elementary School discovered what's being called a "hit list," which includes the names of several students. More>>

Is this Valentine's Day gift as Portland as it gets?

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Salami bouquets will be delivered all over the Portland area, and each delivery will have a musical touch, too. More>>

Sheriff unhappy with dispatcher in Powell case

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A 911 recording reveals a social worker's urgent attempts over more than six minutes to get a dispatcher to send deputies after Josh Powell locked himself and his two sons in his home. More>>

Prison inmate's death under investigation

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State police have launched an investigation into the death of a prison inmate who was serving time for robbing a check-cashing store and beating the store's female clerk. More>>

Victim of Hwy 26 hit-and-run crash now in serious condition

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A driver who was struck in a hit and run collision has been downgraded from serious to critical condition. More>>

Police: Drunk West Linn woman leaves kids alone, crashes into tree

Updated: Feb 7, 2012 10:53 PM

West Linn police say Eva Chapin's children, ages 3 and 4,  were home alone at the time of the crash. More>>

4 surrender after Washington County standoff

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Two people were taken into custody Wednesday morning after a standoff with police ended peacefully. More>>

Towing company boss accused of using Taser on employee

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A man who runs a Portland towing company is accused of stalking, beating and using a Taser on one of his employees. More>>

Va man channeled exhaust, cut throats of twins

A suburban Richmond man going through a custody battle with his estranged wife used duct work to channel the exhaust from a van into a bedroom, where he sliced his neck and those of his twin 3-year-old daughters, authorities... More>>