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New Clackamas Co. deflection center grant funding approved

Updated: 44 minutes ago
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By FOX 12 Staff
Monday the IMPACTs grant committee reversed its decision to deny Clackamas County funding for addiction treatment and rehabilitation centers.

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Man arrested after Dollar General shooting

Man arrested after shooting in front of Mill City Dollar General

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By FOX 12 Staff
A man was arrested in Mill City after shooting at another man in front of a Dollar General, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said.

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Multiple reports of cougar sightings in populated areas in west Vancouver

Multiple reports of cougar sightings in populated areas in west Vancouver

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Soyoung Kim
A community in Vancouver is on high alert after reports that a cougar has been roaming around in populated areas.

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Police respond to shooting in NW Portland; NW 21st closed at Glisan

Suspect turns himself in after daylight shooting on NW Portland street

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Julia Lopez and FOX 12 Staff
A street in northwest Portland was closed as police respond to a reported shooting on Sunday evening.

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Oregon state capital

Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise law creates concerns for district attorneys hoping to extradite suspects

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dylan Scott
The Washington County District Attorney says parts of Oregon's Sanctuary Promise law are preventing prosecutors from extraditing suspects who have fled the country.

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2 teens arrested after allegedly firing gun, fleeing into woods, walking on shoulder of I-205...

2 teens arrested for allegedly firing gun, fleeing into woods, walking on shoulder of I-205 in Clark Co.

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Anne Murphy
Two teenagers were arrested Monday night after reportedly pulling a gun out of a backpack, fleeing into the woods, and walking along the shoulder of I-205, in an attempt to evade police, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

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Father and son killed in pedestrian crash near Clackamas Co.

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By FOX 12 Staff
A Saturday pedestrian crash near Southeast Lusted Road near Southeast Dodge Park killed a father and son.

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A FOX 12 viewer submitted dashcam footage of the driver just before the crash.

Wrong-way driver dies after crash on I-84 near Bonneville Dam

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By FOX 12 Staff
A deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 near the Bonneville Dam on Monday afternoon.

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Isaac Woodward was sentenced to 22 years in prison for killing a man and attempting to kill a...

‘I struggle with it’: Man sentenced to 22 years after killing man, attempting to kill woman

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Karli Olson
A man who killed one person and stabbed another was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Monday.

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Woman pleads for answers 2 years after partner’s murder in SE Portland

Woman pleads for answers 2 years after partner’s murder in SE Portland

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Julia Lopez
A woman is pleading for help in finding the person responsible for the 2022 shooting death of her partner in Southeast Portland.
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Salem approves grant for fencing to address homeless camping issue

Salem approves grant for fencing to address homeless camping issue

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Paulina Aguilar
In July, the city of Salem approved a $168,000 grant for a fence to address the homeless camping that is taking place on the corner of Front St. and Union St. in Downtown Salem.

Wildfires

Crews make progress on Lee Falls Fire in Cherry Grove

Lee Falls Fire in Cherry Grove reaches 50% containment

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By FOX 12 Staff and Makenna Marks
All Level 3 evacuations were reduced to Level 2 as crews continued to make progress on the Lee Falls Fire near Gaston on Saturday.

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Murder suspect wanted after deadly Feb. 2023 shooting in Salem

Murder suspect wanted after deadly Feb. 2023 shooting in Salem

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Salem Police Department (SPD) is asking for the public’s help to find a man who is suspected of shooting three people and killing one in a Feb. 2023 incident.

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Salmon Creek Greenway Trail in Vancouver closed due to sewage leak

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 3:10 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The county says that a water line broke Monday morning, causing a sewer leak that affected the three-mile long trail as well as softball fields in the area.

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Elderly Monmouth couple found dead in home

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 2:38 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The couple were found dead in their living room with apparent gunshot wounds.

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Several arrested in Portland human trafficking sting

Several arrested in Portland human trafficking sting

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Several people were arrested in a human trafficking mission during the first week of August, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) said.

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Andrew Lawrence Gordon, died August 9, 2024.

Man convicted of 2003 Cornelius murder, beating of child dies in custody

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 11:28 AM PDT
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By Emmett McKeel and FOX 12 Staff
A man who was convicted of murdering a man in his home and beating the man’s 5-year-old son died in custody, the Oregon Department of Corrections announced.

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Police investigating deadly crash on Hayden Island

Man killed in single-car crash on I-5 identified

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 10:51 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A man killed in a single-car crash on northbound Interstate 5 on July 18 was identified Monday, the Portland Police Bureau said.

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Violent crime rates decrease in Portland, other major U.S. cities

Violent crime rates decrease in Portland, other major U.S. cities

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 8:52 AM PDT
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By Joe Vithayathil
Violent crime rates in Portland declined during the first half of 2024, in line with declining rates nationwide.

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Crews on scene of hit-and-run on SR-14

1 rescued from badly damaged car after hit-and-run in Vancouver

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 7:49 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
One person was hospitalized after a hit-and-run on State Route 14 in Vancouver on Sunday evening.

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4 teens face gun, vandalism charges after allegedly spraying graffiti in Salem park

4 teens face gun, vandalism charges after allegedly spraying graffiti in Salem park

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 10:53 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Four teenage boys face charges after police say they found them with guns and vandalizing a Salem park early Saturday morning.

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Driver, pedestrian injured in 2-car crash on I-84 E in NW Portland

Driver, pedestrian injured in 2-car crash on I-84 E in NE Portland

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 10:36 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A driver and a pedestrian were both injured in a multi-car crash on Interstate 84 in northeast Portland early on Sunday morning, according to a spokesperson with Portland Fire & Rescue.

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Neighbors return home after evacuation levels drop for Lee Falls Fire near Gaston

Neighbors return home after evacuation levels drop for Lee Falls Fire near Gaston

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 6:28 PM PDT
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By Karli Olson
A fire is still burning near Gaston, but most homes are out of danger as of Sunday.

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Parents sue Tigard-Tualatin district for $3.7M over alleged sexual assault of daughter

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 4:37 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The parents of a student in the Tigard-Tualatin School District have filed a lawsuit against the district and are seeking $3.7 million.

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Man charged with robbing Washington Federal Bank in Salem

Man charged with robbing Washington Federal Bank in Salem

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 3:08 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A man was arrested Friday night and charged with robbing a bank in Salem on Friday, according to the Salem Police Department.

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Fire burns SE Portland apartment, contained to single unit

Fire burns SE Portland apartment, contained to single unit

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 3:02 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
An apartment fire broke out in SE Portland just after midnight Sunday morning.

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Washington Square Mall

Shattered glass leads to panic at Washington Square Mall, police say no shots fired

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 1:23 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The incident reportedly stemmed from a disgruntled employee shattering a glass case inside a store at the mall.

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Hwy 99 north of Canby reopens after closure due to fire

Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 10:29 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Highway 99 is closed north of Canby due to a fire on Saturday evening, according to ODOT.

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Person rescued from under car after crash in downtown Portland

Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 10:04 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A person was injured after being hit and then pinned under a car in downtown Portland Saturday evening, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.

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Suspect arrested after man attacked with machete on NE Portland bike path

Suspect arrested after man attacked with machete on NE Portland bike path

Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 8:33 PM PDT
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By Julia Lopez and FOX 12 Staff
A man was arrested after another man was attacked and hurt with a machete in northeast Portland on Saturday, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

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Man faces DUII after allegedly crashing Corvette, trying to hide beer can in Lincoln City

Police: Man crashes speeding Corvette, tries to hide beer can in Lincoln City

Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A man is facing charges that include DUII after an allegedly high-speed single-car crash in Lincoln City on Friday, according to police.

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FILE - Scammers claiming to be with local law enforcement agencies are calling people.

Clark County sees rise in scam phone calls posing as law enforcement, lawyers

Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 5:39 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday that there has been a spike in fraud calls in which the scammers pose as deputies and threaten jail time.

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Man found stabbed in NE Portland street

Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 3:16 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing on Saturday morning in northeast Portland, according to police.

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Police bust alleged Portland car theft ring

Suspect arrested in Portland multi-car theft ring

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:51 PM PDT
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By Dylan Scott
“These newer model General Motor cars are not known for that, so we were definitely caught off guard, especially a Corvette, those are hard to steal,” Kozyarsky said.

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Portland asks PSU, Halprin Group to work together on plan for the Keller’s future

Portland asks PSU, Halprin Group to work together on plan for the Keller’s future

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:39 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff and Amal Elhelw
The Portland City Council says they’re shifting gears when it comes to plans for the iconic Keller Auditorium.

Wildfires

Local businesses rally to support first responders fighting Lee Falls Fire

Local businesses rally to support first responders fighting Lee Falls Fire

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:13 PM PDT
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By Soyoung Kim
The Lee Falls Fire is burning around 280 acres in Washington County. Officials said it is 100% lined, and said those fire lines have to hold for 24 hours before the fire is considered “contained.”

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Oregon has backlog of over 800 untested rape kits, new OSP dashboard shows

Oregon has backlog of over 800 untested rape kits, new OSP dashboard shows

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Oregon State Police have a new dashboard to show how many rape kits are waiting to be tested in the state, and as of Friday, the dashboard shows 810 kits waiting.

Wildfires

Oregon Department of Forestry helicopter helping out local fire departments battle South End Fire

Evacuation orders lowered as crews get control of fire near Canby

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:55 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff and Julia Lopez
After a brush fire in Clackamas County forced evacuations early Friday morning, the sheriff’s office lowered all orders to Level 1 on Friday afternoon.

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Lee Falls Fire

Lee Falls Fire grows to 280 acres near Cherry Grove, evacuations remain in place

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:54 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff, Soyoung Kim and Makenna Marks
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has issued Go Now orders due to a wildfire that started near Cherry Grove on Thursday.

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Richard Gibb Potter arrested in child-predator sting by Sandy police; Detectives seek victims

Man arrested in child-predator sting by Sandy police; Detectives seek victims

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:13 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A 36-year-old Estacada man was arrested last month after a child-predator sting in Sandy and detectives are looking for any additional victims, police said on Friday.

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One of the largest single day drug busts in Portland Police history

One of the largest single day drug busts in Portland Police history

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:06 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) announced one of the largest single-day seizures of illegal drugs in the history of Portland Police.

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Vancouver police blocking off road for suspicious package investigation

Businesses evacuated while Vancouver police investigate 'suspicious' package

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 4:51 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a suspicious package in the waterfront area Friday.

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Two jet skis that were involved in a deadly crash on Lacamas Lake on Thursday. July 8.

Vancouver woman killed in jet ski crash on Lacamas Lake

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:45 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A woman died after two jet skis crashed into each other on Lacamas Lake on Thursday.

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Northeast Mershon Road is closed between Northeast Wand and Ogden roads due to small sinkhole

Sinkhole closes Multnomah County road

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:49 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A sinkhole has closed a road in Multnomah County on Thursday night.

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Family rejoices as Washington woman found after 5 days in wilderness

Family rejoices as Washington woman found after 5 days in wilderness

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:41 PM PDT
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By Dylan Scott
A woman reported missing in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest five days ago has been found alive.

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Milwaukie apartment fire extinguished, none injured

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 8:46 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A fire at an apartment in the 12200 block of Southeast 32st Place in Milwaukie was extinguished Thursday, according to the Clackamas Fire Department.

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Portland preschool threatens to sue county over new deflection center

Portland preschool threatens to sue county over new deflection center

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 6:51 PM PDT
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By Ezra Kaplan
A preschool is threatening to sue Multnomah County over its new deflection center, scheduled to open next month.

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PBOT, LIme, and Lyft partner

PBOT, Lime, Lyft partner to make e-scooters more accessible

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 6:51 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) partnered with Lyft and Lime to start a new era of e-scooters for Portland, PBOT announced Thursday.

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TriMet expanding services for Clackamas County

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 6:38 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
TriMet services will expand to service Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Tualatin, West Linn and unspecified additional routes.

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‘We’ll be back’: Caffe Mingo, Barba Mingo owner speaks on future after fire

‘We’ll be back’: Caffe Mingo, Barba Mingo owner speaks on future after fire

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:23 PM PDT
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By Karli Olson and FOX 12 Staff
A fire has shut down a popular Italian restaurant and bar in northwest Portland.
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