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Shop owners band together in hopes to nab Cellphone Bandits
One shop owner in the Pearl District snapped this photo of one of the alleged cellphone thieves. Since the man has not been arrested or charged with a crime, KATU News has blurred his ...
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Everyday Heroes Volunteers at Creston Dental Clinic
Folks like Dr. Al Saber and Nina Tran donate their time at Creston Dental Clinic in Southeast Portland to help children get the dental care they need. Click on the "Play Video" button to watch this ...
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Ore. police 8 lb. pot in festive birthday boxes
LAKEVIEW, Ore. -; Oregon state police say they found about eight pounds of marijuana inside two festively wrapped birthday gift boxes during a southern Oregon traffic stop for a speeding ...
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I-5 bridge collapses in northwest Washington dropping vehicles into river
In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, a man is seen sitting atop a car that fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge there minutes earlier Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (AP Photo/Francisco Rodriguez) MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - A truck hauling an oversized load struck an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and ...
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Advocate Military transfer policy hurt Vancouver sex assault victim
after being raped twice at a Texas Air Force base says she's been further victimized by military policies about sexual assault. Myah Bilton-Smith is trying to recover from a brain injury and might have permanent brain damage. "Sometimes I have the fear of breaking my family apart just because of how much problems I have," she said during an interview with KATU News. But ...
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Portland advances to Memorial Cup final
Ty Rattie scored in the third period and Mac Carruth made 34 saves to help the Portland Winterhawks beat the London Knights 2-1 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup ...
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Bridge over Lewis River 1 of 156 in WA deemed structurally deficient
The bridge that crosses the East Fork of the Lewis River in Washington is rated as "structurally deficient." But according to WSDOT, that does not necessarily mean it is unsafe. What it does mean is that oversized loads are ...
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APNewsBreak Deal reached on Oregon wolves
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) -- Conservation groups and cattle ranchers have agreed to a landmark settlement in a lawsuit that, for the past year and a half, has kept the state of Oregon from killing wolves that prey on ...
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Portlands dive team crucial in rescuing people from submerged cars to be cut
PORTLAND, Ore. – Another casualty of the Portland mayor’s budget is the city’s dive team, something that seems especially crucial following Thursday’s Interstate 5 bridge collapse in Northern Washington. Starting July 1, Portland Fire & Rescue will no longer have divers to respond to submerged cars on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Instead, the city will rely ...
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New doc confirms that UO president met with NCAA committee
EUGENE, Ore – A document released by the University of Oregon on Friday show school president Michael Gottfredson met with the NCAA "Committee on Infractions" on April 19 and 20. ...
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Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo cleared medically will be available Saturday against Portland
has been cleared medically following wrist surgery in March and will be available for selection in Saturday’s home game against Portland Thorns FC. Kickoff at Starfire Stadium is set for 7 p.m. Solo has been added to the active roster, and as a corresponding move, ...
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2 Ore. women accused in fake check scheme
Police in Hermiston, Ore., say two local women accused of making and passing fake payroll checks from several businesses have been arrested for investigation of ...
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Police arrest Oregon teen seize explosives
Albany police Capt. Eric Carter says police found at least two explosive devices at the home of the teenager's mother about a mile away. Police said he was arrested Thursday on charges of manufacture and possession of a destructive ...
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Columbia River Crossing debate influenced by I-5 bridge collapse
A collapsed section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River is seen in an aerial view Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Mike ...
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Legislature eyes help for Ore. timber counties
The issue became especially acute this week when voters in Curry and Josephine counties rejected property tax levies that the local sheriffs said were needed to pay for basic public ...
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Ore. university students could face tuition hike
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Students attending Oregon's seven public universities could face a 5 percent tuition increase next year after a panel voted Friday to forward proposed increases to the full Board of Higher Education for review next ...
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Top 10 budget hotels BBs and hostels in Portland Oregon
This mid-century motor inn has been turned into a boutique hotel in the heart of Portland - think classic motel with ultra-modern glass and steel facelift somewhere between Twin Peaks and a cosmopolitan truck stop - and is just minutes from downtown. The 80 minimalist rooms have murals ranging from forest scenes to Spider-Man and John Lennon. It's a happening place, with the Doug Fir lounge ...
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Police Student 17 built explosive device to detonate at high school
ALBANY, Ore. – A 17-year-old West Albany High School student was arrested late Thursday night after police say he constructed an explosive device with plans to detonate it at his school. The student was taken into custody at his Albany home on suspicion of two counts of possession of a destructive device and two counts of manufacture of a destructive device. The investigation began ...
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Nike donating $1 million in shoes and clothes for tornado relief
donate $1 million in footwear and apparel to relief efforts for those affected by last week's deadly tornado in Oklahoma. The nonprofit Good360 will distribute the merchandise. The footwear and apparel giant (NYSE: NKE) also said it will donate all profits from online sales of Kevin ...
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Ore. teen arrested in destructive device threat
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) -- Authorities say they arrested a 17-year-old West Albany High School student at his home on Thursday after receiving information he planned to detonate a "destructive device" at a ...
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Chef Gordon Ramsay headed to Applegate
Owners of Applegate Lodge have confirmed Gordon Ramsay, famed chef and spitfire host of reality TV super hits such as "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares," is headed to their establishment to film an episode of his ongoing series "Hotel Hell." The show's film crews will be at the Applegate River Lodge to film an episode June ...
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Local woman dreams up TurboPUP - a Power Bar for dogs
PORTLAND, Ore. - When a Portland woman couldn’t find a certain kind of food for her dog, she decided to create it herself. "It was something I wanted," said Kristina Guerrero. "I was like, ‘why don’t we have this for our dog?’ I mean we take him everywhere." Her product might just be the perfect fit for a lot of Pacific Northwesterners. ...
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911 Calls Unanswered Oregon Emergency Callers Left Terrified
Police sirens can be seen in this file photo. 911 calls are going unanswered following staffing shortages in several Oregon counties, according to reports.A public safety emergency could now be declared in several parts of the state if legislation is implemented by Governor John Ktzhaber. The proposed legislation would look to help residents who are being forced to fend for themselves in ...
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The List Which banks are lending to small businesses
The list: Top SBA lenders The Portland arm of the Small Business Administration this week recognized several lenders as part of its Small Business Week celebration. The SBA named Wells Fargo Bank 7a Lender of the Year for Loan Dollar Volume. The bank guaranteed $41 million in loans in fiscal 2012, 19 percent of the 7a loans in the Portland district. Top SBA Lenders >> The 7a program is the ...
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Creating a Rose Festival float for the ages
Instead of cars, organizers wanted something different for the Rose Festival court of princesses this year. They set out to create a float reminiscent of this1946 festival ...
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Portland animal shelters need every bit of help available
Animal abandonment remains a problem across the United States and Portland is no different, the Oregon Humane Society in Portland and Multnomah County Animal Services, routinely receive hundreds of animals each year, many of which are brought to them by the public or authorities who have found the animals wandering the streets.
In 2008, Portland became the buzz of the web when Portland news media reported that a pit-bull had boarded a city bus without anyone accompanying him and went for a ride. On the web, Portland became known as a pet-friendly city because the bus driven had allowed the dog to ride the bus. Read more
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