PGE Reacts To Wyden Letter

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is asking Portland General Electric to explain why it's raised rates nearly 41 percent and plans another increase next year. PGE released a statement saying they take Wyden's concerns seriously, and they'll respond to his letter. PGE says they're working to modernize and strengthen the power grid while trying to keep costs as low as possible. PGE has programs and incentives to help customers manage energy use and there's an income qualified bill discount program.

Retail Theft Mission

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(Portland, OR) -- More than two-dozen people were arrested during the Portland Police Bureau's latest retail theft mission. Portland Police worked with Multnomah and Clackamas county sheriff's deputies to focus on the Mall 205 and Gateway Shopping Center areas. Officers arrested 25 people and recovered eleven-hundred dollars in stolen merchandise, one stolen vehicle and a stolen gun.

New Season's Faces Strike

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(Portland, OR) -- More than one-thousand workers at eleven unionized New Season's Markets are set to go on strike today. The labor union says it's been trying to reach an agreement with the company and it's striking in response to what they describe as unfair labor practices. New Season's released a statement saying those allegations are unfounded. The company says, so far, they've reached 16 tentative agreements and remain committed to finding common ground.

Wildfire Special Session

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is calling a special session of the Legislature to approve money for the state's historic wildfire season. One-point-nine-million acres burned. Fighting the fires cost the state nearly 350-million-dollars. The budget already includes some money for firefighting costs. The Legislature will be asked to approve an additional 218-million-dollars. The money will pay contractors who fought the fires while the state waits for the federal government to cover some of the costs. The special session will start December 12th.

DUI Driver Hits Patrol Car

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(Portland, OR) -- A suspected DUI driver nearly hit a Portland Police officer during a traffic stop. The officer was driving an unmarked car on I-205 and saw the suspect driver weaving, nearly hitting another vehicle. The officer pulled the driver over and while getting out of the patrol car, the suspect backed up and hit the patrol car. The officer wasn't hurt. The suspect got out and looked at the patrol car, the officer drew his firearm and the driver took off. A Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy pulled the driver over and took 26-year-old Isaiah Woster into custody.

Hoodoo Ski Resort To Open Friday

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(Sister, OR) -- The early snowfall in the Cascades is allowing the Hoodoo Ski Resort near Sisters to open on Friday. Last year, there wasn't enough snow to open until January 10th. This year, snow depths around Oregon are well above 100 percent of normal for this time of year.

Oregon Receives Monarch Butterfly Funding

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(Washington, D.C.) -- Oregon will receive over 750-thousand dollars from the federal government to help save Monarch Butterflies. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has worked to get the funding. 458-thousand-dollars will go to the Pollinator Partnership that supports conservation efforts in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. 300-thousand-dollars will be used to produce Pollinator Habitat Kits that'll be used on 500 acres of public and private lands.

New Vancouver Police Chief Hired

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Vancouver's next Police Chief is coming from within the bureau. Troy Price started with Vancouver Police in 1997 as a patrol officer. He advanced to Street Crimes Detective, Property Crimes Detective, Joint Terrorism Task Force Agent, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chief. Price will be sworn in December 9th.

Police Seek Witnesses In Deadly Crash Between Motorized Scooter, Pedestrian

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(Cornelius, OR) -- Police are looking for witnesses after a someone riding a motorized scooter crashed into and killed a pedestrian last week. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says 51-year-old Tammera Whisman of Hillsboro was walking near 2240 Baseline Street last Tuesday afternoon when the scooter struck her. She died at the scene. Police say the person riding the scooter stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No charges have been filed. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.

Utility Scam Warnings

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(Portland, OR) -- Officials are reminding residents that utility fraud scams increase this time of year. Pacific Power says the scammers will often say your power is about to be turned off, unless you pay quickly. Pacific Power won't do that on the same day. They also won't ask you to use a pre-paid card to pay your bill. Be suspicious of anyone demanding on-the-spot payment. If you get one of these calls, ask them to state your account number and compare it to the one on your bill. Pacific Power won't use text messaging to demand payment. If in doubt, call the number on your bill to ask about your account.

ODOT Travel Tips

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(Salem, OR) -- Travel will increase this week as families leave for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the Oregon Department of Transportation says be prepared. Carry an emergency kit with blankets, food, water and a cell phone charger. If you're traveling with pets, bring food and water for them. If you're traveling through the mountains, carry traction devices. TripCheck dot com can show you what travel conditions you'll face on your trip. Be careful using GPS maps, because they can send you onto snow covered roads.

Union Gospel Mission Thanksgiving

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland's Union Gospel Mission is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving dinner. They cooked 100 turkeys, 300 pounds of mashed potatoes and stuffing, 50 gallons of turkey gravy and all the fixings. While the main meal is Thursday at 10 a.m. where they'll serve 450 meals, the Search and Rescue outreach has been serving meals since November 14th. If you'd like to help, you can make a donation at UGM Portland dot com.

TriMet To Install New Hop Card Machines

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(Portland, OR) -- Next Tuesday, TriMet will start a pilot project using new machines to sell Hop cards at MAX stations. Riders will be able to buy and reload plastic Hop cards rather than the single-day-use Hop tickets currently dispensed by ticket vending machines. The cards can be reloaded with cash or a debit card. After the pilot ends in early 2025, TriMet will replace all ticket machines across the MAX system through the year.

Airport Shooting Suspect Found Guilty

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(Portland, OR) -- A woman accused of firing a gun inside Portland International Airport in 2023 has been found guilty of several weapons charges. The original charge of attempted murder against Laura Patterson was dropped. Prosecutors said Patterson came out of a bathroom near the pre-security area for the D and E concourse checkpoint when she fired two shots in the air. She put the gun on the ground and waited to be arrested. The shooting caused eight-thousand-dollars damage to a ceiling window and TSA evacuated the security checkpoint. She told police she did it so someone would stop her from killing her out-of-state family members. She'll be sentenced next month.

Beer Helps Save Frogs

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(Hood River, OR) -- Ferment Brewing, in Hood River, has created a new beer to save frogs. Sales from Red Legged Ale will help fund a tunnel under Highway 30 in Northwest Portland, so the Northern red-legged frog can get to its breeding grounds along Multnomah Channel. The frogs migrate from Forest Park, across the highway and railroad tracks to reach the water. Volunteers currently place the frogs in buckets and move them across the highway. ODOT is planning a tunnel under Highway 30 for the frogs and other small animals.

Stolen Car Suspect Crashes Causing Injuries

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(Portland, OR) -- A stolen car suspect tried to outrun police on Friday and crashed, injuring several people. An officer spotted the stolen car in Northwest Portland. The driver took off and the officer didn't pursue. The suspect caused a minor injury crash and kept going. A short distance later the suspect crashed into two cars causing one of them to roll onto its side. Two people suffered serious injuries. The suspect ran, was caught by police and arrested.

Family Of Woman Killed By Police Files Lawsuit

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(Longview, WA) -- The family of a 29-year-old woman killed by police in Longview on New Year's Day is filing a federal wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit filed by the family of Katelyn Rose Smith says officers were negligent and escalated the situation into a fatal confrontation. Family members say Smith was in crisis and threatening to kill herself when officers responded to her home after her partner called 911 to report she was suicidal. Smith's partner was holding onto her when police arrived, but officers ordered him to let her go, which allowed her to run back into their home and grab a gun, which she then pointed at police. Officers Dylan Fletcher, Caitlyn Woolcott-Rose and Elijah Heston fired 23 rounds at Smith, killing her. The lawsuit claims police engaged in "state-created danger" and negligence and violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and Smith's civil rights.

Stolen Vehicle Mission Nets 10 Vehicles

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(Portland, OR) -- Seven law enforcement agencies worked together Friday on a stolen car missing in Multnomah and Clackamas counties. 10 stolen vehicles were recovered, five people were arrested and one gun was seized. Since the stolen vehicle operations started in March of 2022, 474 stolen vehicles have been recovered and 564 people were arrested.

Brookings Beach Camping Ban Approved

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(Brookings, OR) -- Oregon State Parks has added Brookings to the cities where overnight beach camping is banned. Residents near Mill Beach voiced concerns about public health, risks to public safety, and impacts on the marine ecosystem. Over 90 percent of comments expressed support for the ban. Brookings joins Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Lincoln City, Newport, Bandon and Gold Beach where camping is also banned.

Emergency Landing On Rural Road

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(Elgin, OR) -- A small plane made an emergency landing Saturday on a rural road in Union County. The pilot experienced a mechanical problem at 21-thousand feet on a flight from Seattle to Texas. After landing, the pilot checked the plane for damage. Sheriff's deputies blocked the road, and the pilot took off flying to the Union County Airport. The FAA and NTSB also cleared the pilot to use the road as a runway.

Vancouver Police Arrest Serial Bank Robbery Suspect

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(Battle Ground, WA) -- Vancouver Police have arrested a third suspect connected to a series of bank robberies in the Vancouver and Portland areas. Bryan Duke is charged with three bank robberies. Last week, the Clark County Sheriff's Office arrested Andrew Bekman and Amira Askew also in connection with a string of more than ten bank robberies.

Witnesses Told Police Man's Gun Was Fake Before They Killed Him

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(Vancouver, WA) -- New details are coming to light regarding the police killing of a man holding a replica gun in Vancouver over the summer. Emergency dispatch audio files obtained by the Columbian show multiple witnesses told police the gun was just a replica before Officer Brandon Riedel shot and killed 43-year-old Vadim Sashchenko on June 8th. Police had responded to the area on reports Sashchenko's German shepherd was acting aggressive and had bitten several people. Calls to 911 stated Sashchenko was carrying a replica gun, and one witness at the scene could be heard shouting at officers, quote, "He's got a fake gun. That is a fake gun. That is not a real gun." The files also show responding officers discussing the possibility the gun was just a replica just moments before Riedel shot and killed him. Police did not reveal to the public that the gun was just a replica until weeks after the incident.

Oregon Receives Digital Equity Money

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(Washington, D.C.) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved 100-million-dollars in Digital Equity grants to seven states. Oregon will receive nearly ten-million-dollars. The money will be used to implement the states' digital equity plans. In Oregon, that includes online safety and privacy trainings to teach cybersecurity skills. It will also be used to fund low-cost Internet service options, affordable computers, and technical support.

Four Arrested After Traffic Stop Allegedly Turns Up Guns, Cash

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(Portland, OR) -- Four people are facing charges after a traffic stop allegedly turned up unlawfully possessed firearms and cash. The Portland Police Bureau says officers arrested the four on Wednesday after pulling their vehicle over for multiple traffic violations. Police say officers noticed a gun in the car during the stop and detained all four people for questioning. A search of the car allegedly turned up three firearms, more than 80 bullets and over three-thousand dollars in cash.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To First-Degree Murder In Pot Shop Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- A cannabis store employee is pleading not guilty to first-degree murder after allegedly shooting three men who were robbing his shop at gunpoint, killing two of them. KATU-2 reports 34-year-old Jason Steiner pleaded not guilty in court yesterday. Steiner had previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder, but the charges have since been upgraded. Court documents state Steiner was working at La Mota marijuana dispensary in North Portland last October when three men entered the store and used guns to rob him. The suspects reportedly let him leave the store, at which point he allegedly walked to the drive-up window and fired his gun until it was empty. Two men were killed, and a third man ran from the scene.

ODHS Releases Names In St. Helens High Sex Abuse Scandal

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(Portland, OR) -- Officials are releasing the names of St. Helens High School teachers and staff members who are under investigation for sexual abuse or negligent misconduct. The Oregon Department of Human Services released the names yesterday. Mark Collins and Eric Stearns are being investigated for alleged sexual abuse. Katy Wagner and Scot Stockwell are being investigated for alleged neglect due to failure to report child safety concerns. The chair of the St. Helens School District Board has resigned, and the high school principal was placed on administrative leave after the sex abuse allegations surfaced. School Board members said they knew since September, and one teacher was allowed to continue working.

Asians Targeted In Burglaries

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(Tigard, OR) -- Police are investigating a string of home burglaries targeting Asian Americans. Tigard Police are investigating four burglaries, two occurred in Beaverton and four in Washington County. Detectives say the suspects used similar methods to break into the homes. Police are sharing information with other law enforcement in the area and at the federal level. The suspects used a parked car to surveil the victim's house to know when residents are away. They're asking community members to report suspicious vehicles.

Multi-Agency Traffic Enforcement Mission

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(Portland, OR) -- Several police agencies will conduct a traffic enforcement mission starting Friday through Sunday. Portland Police say it's to send a message ahead of the holiday travel period and winter weather. They'll focus on driving behaviors that could lead to crashes. They're called the Fatal-Five, which include speeding, seatbelt use, lane usage, impaired and distracted driving.

Traffic Stop Uncovers Illegal Guns

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(Portland, OR) -- A traffic stop in Portland led to the seizure of illegal guns and cash. Portland Police Focused Intervention Team officers stopped a vehicle in Northeast Portland and one of the officers spotted a gun in a seat pocket. A search of the vehicle found three illegal guns, more than 80 bullets and over three-thousand-dollars in cash. Four people were arrested.

Robbery Suspect Search

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(Portland, OR) -- Police blocked off a northwest Portland neighborhood Thursday afternoon as they searched for a suspect in an armed robbery. A woman called 911 after a man she knew broke into her apartment and robbed her at gunpoint. He ran from the scene. The woman told police the man lived in a nearby tent. Officers closed several streets around the area and told residents to shelter inside. They saw movement inside of the tent, but after using a robot to cut it open they learned it was a dog inside of the tent. The suspect was gone and hasn't been arrested.

Deputy In Shooting Identified

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(Camas, WA) -- Washington State Patrol has released names in the deputy involved shooting that happened November 13th. Deputy Forrest Gonzalez shot 41-year-old Patrick Wetzel, of Camas. Deputies were trying to arrest Wetzel for violation of a domestic violence no-contact order. Wetzel was treated and released from a hospital and then booked into jail.

Man Killed In NE Portland Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into the fatal shooting of a man in Northeast Portland. The Portland Police Bureau says the shooting happened yesterday morning at a hotel in the Sumner neighborhood. The victim was found in the hotel parking lot and taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Police have detained one person for questioning.

City Council Passes Ordinance To Create Traffic Signal Outside OR Humane Society

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council is approving a plan to put a traffic signal outside the Oregon Humane Society to improve the intersection's safety. Council members voted this week to pass an emergency ordinance to add the traffic signal. The project is expected to cost five-point-three-million dollars.

One Killed In Rollover Crash

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(Portland, OR) -- One person is dead following a rollover crash on Airport Way. The Portland Police Bureau says the crash happened last night near 138th Avenue when a vehicle rolled over and came to a rest in a parking lot. Police say the driver died at the scene.

Police Searching For Teenage Runaway From Fairview

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(Portland, OR) -- Police are seeking the public's help in their search for a missing teenage runaway. Multnomah County Sheriff's investigators say 14-year-old Elaina Vira Schafer was last seen October 21st at her home in Fairview. Schafer's mother tells police she thinks she ran away sometime after midnight and left her cellphone behind. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Odor Investigation

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(Longview, WA) -- An odor that covered Clark County in September may have been caused by a paper plant. The Washington Department of Ecology says the Westrock Longview Papermill was the likely cause. They say they don't have data to prove the plant was the cause. They say odor investigations are challenging to address and are often inconclusive.

Police Arrest Suspects In Vancouver Bank Robbery

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Police say they've arrested a man and a woman accused of robbing nearly a dozen banks in Portland and Vancouver. The Clark County Sheriff's Office says officers arrested 31-year-old Andrew Bekman and 28-year-old Amira Askew yesterday morning at a home in Battle Ground. The duo is accused of robbing ten banks by handing tellers notes demanding money and implying they had a gun. Police say a public tip led to the arrests.

Highway 6 Lane Closure

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(Forest Grove, OR) -- The Wilson River Highway is reduced to one lane near milepost 35, because of a crack in the highway. Traffic is being flagged through the area using one lane. The roadway sank a foot. Engineers are assessing what needs to be done to fix the highway. Drivers should expect long delays.

Man, Dog Rescued From Sailboat Amid Windstorm

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( Portland, OR) -- A man and his dog are recovering after being rescued from a sailboat during last night's powerful windstorm. The Vancouver Fire Department says the pair were stranded on their boat on the Columbia River near the Marine Park boat launch yesterday evening. A rescue swimmer was deployed to get the man and dog on a fire boat and bring them to shore. No injuries were reported.

Male Exotic Dancer Convicted Of Raping Nine Women

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(Portland, OR) -- Sentencing is set for early next year for a male exotic dancer convicted of sexually assaulting nearly a dozen women in the Portland area. The District Attorney's Office announced yesterday a judge has found 33-year-old Ali Muhammed Quraishi guilty of sexually assaulting nine women between 2016 and 2023. Court documents say he was a dancer at the Silverado and Stag nightclubs in downtown Portland when he got his victims drunk and lured them back to his home to assault them. He was convicted on several charges, including rape, sexual abuse, assault and sodomy.

Trail Blazers Create Bar Network

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Trail Blazers fans now have 25 options where they can meet other fans to watch games. The Portland Trail Blazers are announcing the Rip City Bar Network. It's a list of 25 bars and restaurants that'll be showing the games. They'll also host Trail Blazers-related events, discounts for season ticket holders and be a place where fans can enjoy away games. The locations of the Rip City Bar Network is on the Trail Blazers' website.

Former Landfill To Become Wildlife Hospital, Nature Sanctuary In NE Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- A former landfill in Northeast Portland is set to become home to a new wildlife hospital and nature sanctuary. The Bird Alliance of Oregon says it has purchased over 12 acres of open space at the former landfill across from McDaniel High School. The site will include walking trails and public parking along with the animal hospital and sanctuary.

$32 Million For Cleaner Construction Projects

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(Washington, D.C.) -- Oregon will receive nearly 32-million-dollars from the federal government to buy construction materials for highway projects that cause less pollution. The money is coming from the Inflation Reduction Act's Low Carbon Transportation Materials Grant Program. The money will be used to buy concrete, steel, and other highway construction materials that are made causing less pollution. ODOT Director Kris Strickler says it'll help Oregon meet its goal of reducing carbon emissions by 60 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.

Mt. Hood Meadows To Start Daily Operations

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(Government Camp, OR) -- Snow is piling up on Mt. Hood and skiers are excited for the early start to the season. Mt. Hood Meadows has announced it's starting daily operations on Thursday. They had a preview last weekend, marking their earliest opening in 15 years. Their crews are working to open more runs as the weather permits. Timberline is also open for daily operations. Mt. Hood Ski Bowl will open for tubing November 29th.

Portland Reopens Parking Garage

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(Portland, OR) -- A parking garage in downtown Portland that closed in 2023 because of car prowls and other crime has reopened. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says a new security contractor has nearly eliminated car prowls in the city's SmartPark garages. The garage at Southwest 3rd and Alder has over 400 parking spaces. Several new businesses have signed leases for locations in first-floor retail space.

TriMet Dedicates Transit Mobility Center

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(Portland, OR) -- TriMet has dedicated a new transit mobility facility in honor of Jan Campbell. In 1985, she helped create TriMet's Committee on Accessible Transportation and served as its chair since it started. Campbell is a native Portlander and lifelong public transit user with paraplegia. The new center, located in the Lloyd Neighborhood, is a centralized location for people to interview and confirm eligibility for TriMet LIFT Paratransit Service.

Classes Resume At St. Helens High Following Sex Abuse Allegations

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(St. Helens, OR)  --  St. Helens High School students are returning to class today following a three-day school closure due to allegations of sexual abuse by two teachers there.  KATU-2 reports the school held a workday yesterday to teach staff members how to properly handle sex abuse allegations.  Forty-six-year-old teacher Eric Stearns and 64-year-old former teacher Mark Collins were charged last week in connection to accusations of inappropriate touching of students.  Parents and students say the district failed to act fast enough.  The chair of the St. Helens School District Board has resigned, and the high school principal was placed on administrative leave following the allegations.

Hamilton Coming To Portland Next Spring

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(Portland, OR) -- The award-winning musical Hamilton is coming to Portland. KATU-2 reports the musical penned by Lin Manuel Miranda will come to Keller Auditorium in March of next year. Tickets range from 59 to 249 dollars and are on sale now at the Broadway in Portland website.

Man Killed In NE Portland Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- One man is dead following a shooting in Northeast Portland. Police say the man was shot around 5:45 yesterday evening in the Wilkes neighborhood. He died at the scene. Police are still searching for a suspect.

Oregon Zoo's Zoo Lights Returns Friday

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Zoo is boasting new attractions for this year's Zoo Lights display. The annual holiday event returns to the zoo this Friday with a new Magical Meadow light show. The display will also feature dozens of life-size animal lanterns and tunnels of sparkling lights. Tickets are on sale at the Oregon Zoo website.

Suspect Arrested After Manhunt In Gresham

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(Gresham, OR) -- A suspect wanted for multiple violent crimes is behind bars following a manhunt that prompted a shelter-in-place order in Gresham. The Gresham Police Department says officers were attempting to arrest the suspect yesterday when he allegedly ran into a nearby neighborhood and hid. Police used a drone and K-9 teams to track him down. Officers found and arrested him last night.

Marquam Bridge Inspections Close I-5 Southbound Overnight

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(Portland, OR) -- The bottom deck of the Marquam Bridge will close overnight through Thursday for inspection. ODOT says I-5 southbound will close from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. Traffic will be directed to I-405 southbound.

Beaverton Homeless Shelter Opens

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(Beaverton, OR) -- A new shelter for people who are homeless has opened in Beaverton. It was built with funds from the Metro Supportive Housing Services measure. It has room for 60 people with beds, meals, showers, and other resources. It's open around the clock, every day. It's the first of three shelters planned in Washington County.

Portland State Names New Athletic Director

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland State has found its next athletic director. President Ann Cudd named Matt Billings the school's new AD. Billings was hired as Portland State's deputy athletic director in 2022 and had been acting as the school's interim athletic director. He has athletic director experience as he was the AD at Eastern New Mexico from 2020-to-2021. Before leaving for ENMU, he had been with Portland State in various roles.

Man Stabbed In Neck In Bar Fight In Kerns Neighborhood

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(Portland, OR) -- A man is facing charges in connection to a bar fight that seriously injured a man in Portland's Kerns neighborhood over the weekend. The Portland Police Bureau says 28-year-old Abraham Bravo stabbed the victim in the neck multiple times at a bar in the 26-hundred block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard late Friday night. The victim was rushed to a hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. Police arrested Bravo near the scene.

Missing Dog Found After Four Days

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(Oakridge, OR) -- A dog that was missing four days in a forested area south of Oakridge was found safe. The dog's owner was hunting near Hills Creek Dam when he suffered a medical emergency and was taken to a hospital by Search and Rescue personnel. The hunter's dog, named Sedona, went missing. Four days later, campers in the area found Sedona and the dog was reunited with its owner.

University Of Oregon Antisemitic Investigation

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(Eugene, OR) --- The University of Oregon has sent a letter to students saying it received reports of antisemitic incidents at a dorm. The letter says someone drew a swastika and removed items from a display that was supporting Israeli hostages and Jewish students. The University says the incidents are under investigation and they're asking anyone with information to come forward.

Community College Enrollment Up

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(Salem, OR) -- Enrollment in Oregon community colleges increased four percent this fall, which matches a national trend. The number of full-time students increased seven percent. The Oregon Community College Association says enrollment still remains below pre-pandemic levels. Career and Technical Education programs had the largest increase. That includes health care, information technology, manufacturing and skilled trades.

Delivery Van Stolen With Employee Inside

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(Milwaukie, OR) -- An Elephants Delicatessen delivery van was stolen on Friday with an employee inside. Milwaukie Police say the van was being loaded early Friday morning. The engine was running when the suspect jumped in and drove away. An employee in the back was able to jump out, suffering minor injuries. The van had GPS and later in the day employees traced it to Beaverton. They called Beaverton Police who arrested 29-year-old Forrest Guayante, of Aberdeen, Washington. Charges include kidnapping, vehicle theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.

Hikers Rescued in Columbia River Gorge

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(Portland, OR) -- Two hikers were rescued from the Columbia River Gorge Friday night after heavy rain caused trail damage. The hikers were on the Larch Mountain Trail and used "text to 911" to call for help, because cell service was too weak for a call. They weren't hurt, but darkness and damage to the trail made it risky to continue. Multnomah County Search and Rescue found them and guided them out. The Sheriff's Office reminds hikers that with the sun setting earlier, it's important to finish hikes before it gets dark.

Fire Captain Luring Investigation

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(Hood River, OR) -- A South Lane County Fire captain is accused of luring a minor and investigators believe there might be more victims. Last week, the Hood River County Sheriff's Office arrested 54-year-old Darron Houck, of Cottage Grove after being caught in an undercover operation targeting child predators. Court documents show Houck allegedly engaged in explicit conversations with an officer posing as a child. After his arrest, he told investigators that he worked for South Lane County Fire for 17 years. They're asking anyone else who might have been contacted by Houck to contact the Hood River County Sheriff's Office.

Carrot E. Coli Warning

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(Portland, OR) -- Check your fridge for organic carrots from Grimmway Farms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they've been recalled, because of E. coli contamination. Three people in Oregon and eight in Washington were infected. A total of 18 states have 39 confirmed cases. 15 people have been hospitalized and one person has died. Grimmway Farms organic carrots have been removed from stores.

91 People Enter Multnomah County Deflection

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(Portland, OR) -- Ninety-one people have entered Multnomah County's drug deflection program during the first two months since a new drug law took effect. People that police find with user-amounts of illegal drugs can get the option of deflection instead of jail. Deflection offers the person substance abuse and other treatments. The County initially estimated it would receive between 300 and 800 deflections per year and they say these numbers track closely with those expectations.

Lake Oswego Access Required

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(Lake Oswego, OR) -- A Clackamas County Circuit Court judge is requiring the Lake Corporation to allow access to Lake Oswego at one location. The case dates back to 2012 when the original lawsuit was filed. The judge says boaters can access the lake at Millennium Park. There's no boat ramp at the park, so only kayaks, paddleboards and other small boats that don't require a ramp would be allowed.

King Tides Expected For Coast

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(Newport, OR) -- King tides are forecast this weekend at the Oregon Coast. King tides happen during a full moon and when the sun, moon and Earth are aligned creating a stronger gravitational pull on the ocean. King tides are higher and more dangerous.

Weekend MAX Disruptions

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(Portland, OR) -- If you need to ride MAX through downtown Portland this weekend, give yourself at least an extra 15 minutes. TriMet will be doing repairs Saturday and Sunday on a 100-foot section of track between Galleria and Providence Park. Shuttle buses will move Red Line and Blue Line passengers between the two stations. The buses will run every five minutes.

Multnomah County Updates Homeless Response

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County has released a report that shows how it's spending money from the Metro Supportive Housing Services measure. More than 23-hundred people were moved off the streets and into housing, which is an increase of 76 percent. It provided nearly 12-hundred behavioral health shelter beds. It created 105 new recovery and stabilization beds. And over 25-hundred people received outreach, legal services, and employment assistance. The county says changes being considered by Metro could result in fewer resources in the future.

Gonzales Campaign Fined

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzales' campaign has been fined nearly 92-hundred dollars for violating campaign finance law. The campaign accepted over three-thousand dollars above the limit, and because there have been repeated violations the Auditor's Office is fining him three times the unlawful contributions, or nine-thousand-180 dollars. Portland voters passed the campaign finance rules in 2018.

Veterans Stand Down Event

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Washington County is hosting a Veterans Stand Down Event on Friday. It'll be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sonrise Church on Northeast Campus Way in Hillsboro. The event helps connect veterans to community services including housing, employment, health care, education, legal assistance, and more. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Reward Offered For Homicide Tips

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Vancouver Police are offering a reward through Crime Stoppers for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction in the death of 31-year-old Courtney Clinton. She was found dead in her car October 28th with her infant child in the car with her. The child wasn't injured. The car was parked on Blandford Drive and East Evergreen Boulevard. Crime Stoppers is offering a 25-hundred-dollar reward in the case.

Trail Blazers Unveil New Uniforms

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Trail Blazers are showing off their new City Edition uniforms. The black jersey blends a modern plaid design with white plaid names and numbers that have subtle nods to the snowy peaks of Mt. Hood. The uniform will be word for the first time Sunday November 17th when the Trail Blazers play the Atlanta Hawks. The uniforms are for sale now at rip city clothing dot com.

Portland Vision Zero Audit

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland needs to improve the review of outcomes from the Vision Zero Program. It was passed by City Council in 2016 with the goal of reducing traffic deaths and serious injury crashes. A City Audit finds the outcomes aren't being checked. The audit recommends setting specific goals. It says promised speed cameras should be installed. And smaller scale improvements should be considered.

Report: 5 Psilocybin-Related 911 Calls Made Since Magic Mushrooms Legalized In OR

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon's legalization of magic mushrooms is creating a sprinkling of 911 calls. Oregon-live-dot-com reports newly released records show there have been five cases of psilocybin center staff members calling 911 or taking a client to the hospital since the drug was legalized 15 months ago. One of the 911 calls came after a client reportedly pulled a fire alarm. Another instance involved a client becoming paranoid and stepping onto a busy road as she tried to escape the clinic. Oregon Healing Advocacy Fund Director Heidi Pendergast says the small number of 911 calls speaks to the safety of the state's psilocybin program.

DoorDash Expands Sunshine Division Deliveries

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(Portland, OR) -- DoorDash is helping the Sunshine Division in Portland expand its deliveries. Through a ten-thousand-dollar DASH Impact Grant the Sunshine Division will deliver food to an additional two-thousand homes. The DASH Impact Grant program started during the pandemic and helps deliver food to people in need.

Driver Killed In Fatal Crash

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(Wood Village, OR) -- A driver was killed in a single vehicle crash late Tuesday night in Wood Village. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened on Northeast 238th Drive and the car nearly hit the "Welcome to Wood Village" sign. Investigators say the driver wasn't wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the car. The person died at the scene. The Medical Examiner will determine if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Trial Begins For Teen Murder Suspect

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- The trial is starting for a teenager who's accused of assaulting and killing a 13-year-old girl in Beaverton. Daniel Gore was 16 years old in 2022 when he allegedly raped and strangled Milana Li and left her body in a nearby creek. Investigators say Gore was obsessed with a rapper known for lyrics romanticizing violence including murder and strangulation. Gore was living in a nearby camp where police found evidence related to the case. Gore is being tried as an adult for murder in the first degree.

Fatal MAX Crash Investigation

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(Portland, OR) -- A construction worker was killed in a crash on Tuesday with a MAX train in East Portland. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says 61-year-old Anthony Davis, of Salem, was working for Moore Excavation near Southeast 141st and Burnside when he walked onto the tracks. The train's operator sounded the horn and used the emergency brake system but couldn't stop before hitting Davis. He wasn't in a pedestrian crosswalk. Davis died at the scene. Investigators don't know why he walked onto the tracks.

Truck Crashes Into House

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(Vancouver, WA) -- A pickup crashed into a Vancouver house Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Northeast 63rd and Northeast 4th Avenue. An adult and an infant were in the home. They weren't injured. The driver, 32-year-old Luis Santiago Vasquez, was arrested for driving under the influence, reckless driving and driving while suspended.

Sex Assault Suspect Targeted Homeless People

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(Beaverton, OR) -- A Beaverton man has been indicted for alleged sexual assaults targeting homeless people. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says 68-year-old Ronald Burchett was accused in a sexual assault in June and then a second person came forward with similar accusations in October. Burchett met the victims while they were houseless and offered them help. Investigators say they strongly suspect there are other women who have been victimized by Burchett and they want them to contact the Sheriff's Office.

Vancouver Mall Halloween Shooting Victim Was Son Of Man Killed By Cop

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(Vancouver, WA) -- New details are coming to light about the victim of a fatal Halloween shooting during a trick or treat event inside a shopping mall in Vancouver. The Seattle Times reports 26-year-old James Perez was the son of a man who was shot and killed by Portland police while unarmed two decades ago. Perez was six years old when Officer Jason Sery shot his father James Jahar Perez multiple times during a traffic stop in 2004. Police have arrested 32-year-old Travis Ward for the shooting of the younger Perez on the night of October 31st. Court records state Ward was wearing a "Joker" mask when he followed Perez to the food court of Vancouver Mall and shot him in the back of the head at point-blank range. Ward was at the mall with his mother, his girlfriend and his young daughter, who was dressed as a princess for trick or treating.

Hospital Sued Over Fatal Guard Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital faces a 35-million-dollar lawsuit over the shooting that killed security guard Bobby Smallwood. He was shot by PoniaX  Kane Calles last year. His girlfriend was in the hospital after giving birth. Calles was later killed in an officer involved shooting. The lawsuit alleges Legacy didn't follow its security procedure, only having one metal detector. It also claims Legacy discouraged staff from reporting incidents of violence that had been on the rise since 2022.

Portland Streetcar Expansion Considered

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council will consider an expansion of Portland Streetcar. A new development is planned near the Montgomery Park building in Northwest Portland. Currently, the streetcar ends near Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. If the plan is approved, the line would continue inside the new development. Two-thousand new housing units would be built along with space for businesses. The expansion would cost Portland around 120-million-dollars. The federal government would be asked to pick up between 50 and 80 percent of the cost.

Triple Robberies

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(Portland, OR) -- A suspect who's accused of committing three armed robberies Saturday morning in Portland was arrested. The first victim was asleep in a car when he was robbed at gunpoint. A short time later, the same suspect robbed a pedestrian and then another pedestrian was robbed at gunpoint. None of the victims was hurt. Police spotted the suspect's vehicle and used a PIT maneuver to stop it. The suspect ran, but 19-year-old Marshall Hansen, of Portland, was caught and arrested.

MAX Fatal Collision

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(Portland, OR) -- A person was hit by a MAX train and killed Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened near 141st and East Burnside. Police are investigating how it happened.

Synagogue Hate Crimes

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(Eugene, OR) -- A Eugene man has pleaded guilty to three federal hate crimes for intentionally defacing a Eugene synagogue multiple times. 34-year-old Adam Braun spray painted Temple Beth Israel in Eugene with graffiti that included antisemitic symbols and phrases. He had a hammer and was apparently planning to break windows, before realizing he was being recorded on video. Braun will be sentenced in February.

Whooping Cough Outbreak

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Clark County is experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough and chickenpox. Kids can miss a week of school, or more, if they get infected. It there is a chickenpox outbreak at school, kids who aren't immunized, or don't have evidence of a previous exposure, can be excluded from school for 21 days. Whooping cough is especially dangerous to young children. The cough can last for weeks or months. Clark County has the highest rate of whooping cough in the state.

Rockaway Tornado Confirmed

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(Rockaway Beach, OR)  --  The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Coast Monday afternoon.  Windows at a school were broken, surveillance video showed a dumpster being blown across a parking lot, roofs had damage, and a tree was blown over.  One person suffered a minor injury.

Retail Theft Mission

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(Hazel Dell, WA) -- Nine people were arrested during the latest retail theft mission conducted by the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Last week, they focused on the Hazel Dell Target store. Police recovered over a thousand dollars in merchandise, multiple weapons, and drug paraphernalia. Charges include organized retail theft, forgery, and warrant violations. This was the fourth retail theft mission conducted by the Clark County Sheriff's Office since June.

Retail Theft Mission

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(Hazel Dell, WA) -- Nine people were arrested during the latest retail theft mission conducted by the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Last week, they focused on the Hazel Dell Target store. Police recovered over a thousand dollars in merchandise, multiple weapons, and drug paraphernalia. Charges include organized retail theft, forgery, and warrant violations. This was the fourth retail theft mission conducted by the Clark County Sheriff's Office since June.

Portland To Review Expiring Tree Protection Rules

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council is set to review the city's expiring tree protection amendment this week. Council members will meet tomorrow to review Portland's "Large Tree Amendment." The amendment increased fees for the removal of larger trees, and officials say it led to a nearly 70-percent drop in removals of large trees since it was implemented in 2016. The Bird Alliance of Oregon is campaigning in favor of extending the protections.

Man Arrested For Alleged Threats With Pellet Gun, Machete

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(Eugene, OR) -- A man is facing charges after allegedly threatening a man and a woman with a realistic-looking pellet gun and a machete in Eugene. Police say 47-year-old Jason Daniel Slaughter entered the victims' tent Saturday morning and threatened them. He then allegedly stole the male victim's phone and some drugs before forcing the female victim to leave with him. The woman told police she was the suspect's ex-girlfriend and that she went with him in an attempt to calm him down. Police arrested Slaughter on multiple charges. No injuries were reported.

Group Calculating Climate Change Cost To Oregon

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(Portland, OR) -- A group of professors is working to calculate the economic costs of climate change in Oregon. KATU-2 reports the professors from the University of Oregon and Reed College are analyzing research and data from scientific journals along with reports from state agencies in order to tally the costs. The group is looking at some of the clearest impacts to Oregon, including heat waves, wildfires, sea level rise, air quality and the death of Douglas firs in Oregon forests.

OR Reports Record Number Of Steelhead Returning To Deschutes River

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(Portland, OR) -- Officials are reporting a record number of steelhead returned to the Deschutes River this year. KATU-2 reports biologists collected over 250 adult steelheads in this year's run. That's the largest return since the 1960s. The steelhead will be released into Lake Billy Chinook with tracking technology to allow biologists to gather data about their activity.

Portland To Begin Enforcing New Towing Rule

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland drivers whose vehicles don't have at least one license plate or VIN displayed risk being towed from public spaces starting today. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to begin enforcing the new ordinance passed in August that allows no-notice towing for such vehicles. The city says the move will help them more easily remove abandoned cars from public right-of-ways.

City Council Considers Proposed Streetcar Expansion Project

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(Portland, OR) -- City Council is considering a proposed streetcar expansion. Council members will discuss a proposal during tomorrow's meeting that would expand the city's streetcar service about half a mile to connect the historic Montgomery Park office building to the Nob Hill neighborhood. The project would cost about 120-million dollars and would involve rezoning an industrial area of Northwest Portland.

Mysterious Arctic Fox Won't Return To Wild

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(Portland, OR) -- An arctic fox that was caught in Portland's Willamette Park won't be returned to the wild. Arctic foxes naturally roam in Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. It's likely this arctic fox was illegally living captive in Portland. The Bird Alliance of Oregon said the animal had no fear of people. It's in good health, but can't be released into the wild, because it wouldn't survive. The Bird Alliance is working with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to locate an accredited facility where it can live.

Early Start To Ski Season

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(Portland, OR) -- Early snow in the Cascades is leading to an early start to ski season. On Saturday, Timberline Lodge opened for daily skiing. The runs are limited, because of the conditions and they'll open more runs as more snow falls. Mt. Hood Meadows opens for a preview this Friday through Sunday with three lifts in operation. Mt. Bachelor opens Friday through Sunday as a preview for pass holders. It's the earliest opening since 1998. They'll open for the season the day after Thanksgiving.

Ambulance Sued For Billing Over Crash

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(Rainier, OR) -- A man who was riding his bike and hit by an ambulance in Rainier is suing the fire department for charging him for the trip to the hospital. In 2022, William Hoesch says after the crash, the ambulance driver took him to the hospital. Columbia Fire & Rescue billed him 18-hundred dollar for the service. The lawsuit claims Hoesch suffered 47-thousand-dollars in medical damages. The suit seeks nearly a million dollars.

Extra Police Increase Enforcement Missions

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police conducted extra enforcement missions while additional officers were working following the election. On Friday, officers made 12 arrests, issued 17 citations and sent six people to drug deflection. After a small demonstration Friday evening, officers made 109 stops, issued 57 citations, arrested 13 people and towed four vehicles.

4,000 Ballots Remain In Multnomah County

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County Elections has four-thousand ballots that remain to be counted from Tuesday's election. A record number of ballots were returned on election day. Nearly 12-thousand ballots have signatures that need to be verified by voters. They have until November 26th to confirm the signature, so the ballot can be counted.

Veterans Day Vigil

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(Portland, OR) -- Army and Air Force ROTC students at the University of Portland are conducting a 24-hour vigil at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial on the school's campus. The memorial was built by the University's Class of 1948 using bricks inscribed with the names of 69 University of Portland students killed in service during World War Two. The memorial was expanded to include other wars and conflicts. A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday

E-Motorcycle Battery Causes Fire

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(Lake Oswego, OR) -- A battery from an electric motorcycle caused a fire last week that displaced nine people. Firefighters responded to apartments on Bonita Road near I-5 in Lake Oswego and found flames in three units. One firefighter was treated and released from a hospital for an injury. A fire investigator found the e-motorcycle was not being charged, but the battery was popping and smoking before catching fire and the flames spread fast.

Deceased Hiker Identified

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(Welches, OR) -- The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office released the name of a hiker who died last week in the Mount Hood National Forest. Robert McDonald went on a solo hike last Wednesday on the Paradise Park Trail. His family called the Sheriff's Office that evening to report he didn't return. McDonald wasn't prepared for overnight conditions. Several search teams spent Thursday looking for him. They found his tracks in snow and located his body Friday morning. The Medical Examiner will determine McDonald's cause of death.

Portland Nurse Killed Traveling

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(Portland, OR) -- A Portland nurse was found dead while traveling in Hungary. Mackenzie Michalski was a neurosurgery nurse practitioner at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. She was 31-years-old. She was reported missing on Tuesday when she didn't show up for her return flight to Portland. Police arrested a suspect who's described as an Irish citizen. Investigators say he confessed and showed police where he hid her body. Providence St. Vincent Medical Center released a statement saying "Kenzie" was kind and loving. It describes her as a great friend and a valued caregiver. They say the loss is especially difficult as it follows the death of nurse Melissa Jubane in September.

Homicide Suspect Attempts Escape

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(Portland, OR) -- A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman Saturday morning in the Hazelwood Neighborhood tried to escape from police at a hospital. Officers responded to a shooting at an apartment near Northeast 146th and Burnside where they found a woman deceased and a man injured. He was taken to OHSU and while he was changing his clothes, he fled from the hospital. After about an hour, police from the VA Hospital found the man and he was taken into custody. Michael English is charged with Manslaughter and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Arson Arrests

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(Portland, OR) -- Two suspects were arrested for separate arsons on Saturday in Portland. Early Thursday morning, a fire was set on the front porch of a home. Residents put it out with a fire extinguisher. Erick Alexander was arrested Saturday and will be charged with five counts of attempted murder and arson. Later in the evening firefighters responded to three fires that had been set in Northeast Portland. Police arrested Crystle Knocke for those fires and others that occurred in October.

Police Seek Suspects In Vancouver Bank Robbery

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Police are searching for a man and a woman accused of robbing a bank in Vancouver. The Clark County Sheriff's Office says the duo entered an Umpqua Bank Wednesday afternoon wearing medical face masks and implied to the teller that they had a gun. They allegedly demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money and fled. Police have released surveillance photos of the suspects online.

Eugene Man Indicted On Charges For Threatening Posts Online

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(Portland, OR) -- A Eugene man is facing federal charges for allegedly posting violent threats online. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon says a federal grand jury indicted 31-year-old Jeffrey Allen Voss Tuesday on charges of transmitting interstate threats and attempting to tamper with evidence. Court records say Voss posted several videos of himself violently threatening other people. Voss was allegedly holding a gun in two of the videos.

Police Arrest Suspect In NW Portland Stabbing

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(Portland, OR) -- Police say they've arrested a man in connection to a stabbing in northwest Portland. The Portland Police Bureau says officers arrested Zachary Kelso on Wednesday for the stabbing earlier that afternoon. He's facing two counts of first-degree assault. The victim was hospitalized for serious injuries.

Gluesenkamp Perez Wins Reelection In 3rd Congressional District

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(Olympia, WA) -- Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is holding onto her seat in the nationally watched rematch for Washington state's 3rd Congressional District in southwestern Washington. The latest round of ballot counts released last night show Gluesenkamp Perez has won the race with 51-percent of the vote. Trump-backed Republican challenger Joe Kent trailed four points behind with 49-percent. The Seattle Times called the race for Gluesenkamp Perez last night.

Keith Wilson Wins Portland's Mayoral Race

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Mayor-elect Keith Wilson says the city faces a transformative time with the new form of government approved by voters. Wilson made the comment in his acceptance speech yesterday afternoon at the Charles Jordan Community Center. The mayor has a new role and there will be 12 instead of four city council members. Wilson says he's talked with Governor Tina Kotek and outgoing Mayor Ted Wheeler for guidance on the transition.

Steiner Steps Down From State Senate

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(Salem, OR) -- Portland State Senator Elizabeth Steiner has resigned her seat in the legislature. The Democrat won her race for State Treasurer Tuesday. Steiner says stepping down early will allow for a seamless transition for a successor who will be appointed at a later date. Steiner has served in the legislature since 2012 and is the first woman elected as Oregon State Treasurer.

Police Search For Wanted Suspect

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(Salem, OR) -- Salem Police are asking for help tracking down a man they say is violent and on the run. Javier Banuelos Munoz Junior has several outstanding warrants for his arrest, including for kidnapping and violating parole. Banuelos Munoz is 44-years-old, Hispanic with black-shaved hair and brown eyes, he's five-foot-eight with a medium build and generally has a beard. He has several tattoos including a prominent one on his neck that reads "Munoz." Don't approach him and call Salem Police if you see him.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Getting $1M Grant For HR Hiring

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(Portland, OR) -- The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is getting nearly one-million dollars from the county to improve its human resources department. Multnomah County commissioners voted unanimously yesterday to approve a more-than-965-thousand-dollar emergency grant for the sheriff's office. The funding will go toward upstaffing the HR department in order to help speed up the hiring of new corrections officers.

Child Calls 911 After Parents Kill Each Other On Halloween

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(Longview, WA) -- Police say a child called 911 on Halloween night after his parents got into a fight and killed each other. It happened in Longview. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office says the eleven-year-old was playing video games and wearing earbuds in another room when the fight happened. The child later found the parents wounded in the kitchen and called 911. The parents died at the scene from gunshot and stab wounds. An investigation is ongoing.

Mayor-Elect Wilson To Deliver Acceptance Speech

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Mayor-elect Keith Wilson is scheduling a news conference for this afternoon to deliver his acceptance speech. Wilson tells KATU-2 his opponents, city commissioners Carmen Rubio, Rene Gonzalez and Mingus Mapps, each called him yesterday to congratulate him on his win. The latest round of ballot counts released yesterday show Wilson leading the race with 62-percent of the vote. Rubio follows in second place with 38-percent.

Kotek Calls For Peaceful Demonstrations

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is calling for peaceful demonstrations, if people want to express their opinion about the election. In a statement, Kotek said she'll have zero tolerance for actions that threaten and terrorize others. She says Oregonians will stand together as a shield against any attempt to undermine fundamental freedoms.

Tootie Smith Loses To Craig Roberts

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(Oregon City, OR) -- Former Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts will be the next chair of the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners. Roberts defeated Tootie Smith 58 to 42 percent. Smith has been Clackamas County Board Chair since 2021.

Seven Arrested For Alleged Reckless Riding Of Minibikes Downtown

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(Portland, OR) -- Several people are facing possible charges after police say they were caught recklessly riding homemade minibikes in downtown Portland. The Portland Police Bureau says officers stopped and arrested the group last night after seeing them performing "burnouts" in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Police say the bikers tried to flee at first, but officers caught up with them and arrested seven people.

Pedestrian Killed In Crash In North Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- A pedestrian is dead after being struck by two different cars in North Portland. Police say the victim was on foot at North Kerby Avenue and North Columbia Boulevard late last night when he was hit. He died at the scene. Both drivers reportedly stayed at the scene and are cooperating with investigators.

Wilson Keeps Lead In Portland Mayor's Race

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(Portland, OR) -- The latest round of rank choice vote tallies in Portland's race for Mayor continues to have Keith Wilson in the lead. City Councilor Carmen Rubio is in second place, but behind Wilson by over nine-thousand votes. Wilson's lead eroded by one-percent, but he has a strong lead over Rubio. The next round of ballots will be tallied Thursday by 6 p.m. which will confirm if Wilson keeps the lead and takes the race.

Car Thief Sentenced

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(Portland, OR) -- A man who pleaded guilty to a series of crimes in the Portland area has been sentenced to ten years in prison. Levi Denison pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer, drug possession, vehicle theft and a long list of other charges. Portland Police, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and Port of Portland Police investigated the cases. The charges involved seven cases between 2022 and 2024.

Portland Council Drops Homeless Services Vote

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council will no longer vote to pull the city out of the Joint Office of Homeless Services agreement with Multnomah County. That's the city-county partnership to address homelessness. Commissioners Dan Ryan, Mingus Mapps and Rene Gonzales floated the idea last month, but they pulled the item from Thursday's Council Agenda once election results came down. They say it will allow the new Mayor and Council members to make the decision.

Bull Run Returns To Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- Portlanders are again getting 100 percent Bull Run Reservoir water. Since October 10th, the Portland Water Bureau has been supplementing Bull Run water with water from the Columbia South Shore Well Field, because of the dry autumn weather. The wells are capable of providing all of the city's water, if there's a problem with Bull Run. It'll take about two weeks for the well water to run out of the system.

Oregon State Races

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(Salem, OR) -- In races for Oregon's leading offices, Tobias Reed leads Dennis Linthicum in the race for Secretary of State. Elizabeth Steiner leads Brian Boquist in the race for State Treasurer, and Dan Rayfield leads Will Lathrop in the race for Attorney General.

Portland Races

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland has used rank choice voting for the first time. In the Mayor's race Keith Wilson and Carmen Rubio are currently in the lead. As more votes are counted, the results will be run each night at 6 o'clock and the results could change. Three candidates were selected for each of four City Council districts, and those candidates could also change as more ballots are counted.

State Measures

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregonians are saying no to rank choice voting. They're rejecting Measure 117 by 20 percent. Measure 118, which would have added a corporate tax and return the money to eligible Oregonians is failing by 60 percent.

Microbrewery Business Owner Sentenced To Prison

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(Eugene, OR) -- The former owner of a Bend-based microbrewery equipment company has been sentenced to federal prison for mail and wire fraud. Matthew Mulder owned WeCan Brewing Systems which claimed to make custom-built microbrewery systems. He took payments from 23 customers for more than 880-thousand dollars. He sent fake invoices and photos of the equipment being made, but the products never arrived. Mulder pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and must pay 887-thousand dollars to his victims.

Suspicious Death Investigation

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(Turner, OR) -- The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death near Turner. Saturday morning, deputies responded to a property on Delaney Road Southeast, just outside Turner, where a woman's body was found. It was identified as 26-year-old Jada Thompson. Detectives are investigating the death as a possible homicide.

Vancouver Mall Shooting Suspect Makes First Court Appearance

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(Vancouver, WA) -- New details are coming to light regarding a deadly Halloween shooting during a trick or treat event inside a shopping mall in Vancouver. A probable cause affidavit released yesterday says 32-year-old Travis Ward was wearing a "Joker" mask when he followed a man to the food court of Vancouver Mall last Thursday and shot him in the back of the head at point-blank range. The man was killed, and two other men were injured. The statement says Ward was at the mall with three other people, including two women and a child dressed as a princess for trick or treating. Ward made his first court appearance yesterday and is being held without bail.

Police Investigate Bias Crime In NW Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing after racist slurs were etched onto the hood of a Portland resident's vehicle. KATU-2 reports the suspect targeted a Black woman's car near her home in Northwest Portland. The vandalism included two racial slurs. The Portland Police Bureau says its Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident as a bias crime.

Defensible Space Grants

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon State Fire Marshal is helping 40 fire departments across the state reduce wildfire risk. Three-million-dollars is being distributed. Most fire departments will get around 75-thousand dollars for projects that reduce fuels for fires, including chipping debris, neighborhood cleanup days, and creating fire breaks near vulnerable communities.

Gladstone Woman Killed In I-205 Crash

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(Portland, OR) -- A Gladstone woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash on I-205. Oregon State Police says 64-year-old Rochelle Davis was killed in the crash Friday night on I-205 near milepost 8. Police say Davis was driving north when her vehicle entered the gore point, struck the cable barrier and rolled over. She died at the scene.

Teacher Arrested For Giving Student Alcohol

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(Newberg, OR) -- A teacher in the Newberg School District is accused of giving alcohol to a student. Newberg-Dundee Police say they investigated a tip and arrested 41-year-old Joshua Luciani for allegedly giving alcohol to a 16-year-old female student. Luciani was charged with a misdemeanor of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. The case was referred to the Yamhill County District Attorney.

Today Is Election Day

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(Portland, OR) -- Today is Election Day. Oregon voters have until 8 p.m. to get their ballots to an official drop box. Ballots that are dropped in the mail must be postmarked with today's date or earlier. In addition to the presidential election, Oregonians will be casting their votes in several statewide races, including the races for state attorney general, secretary of state and U.S. House. The ballot also includes five measures, including one to decide on whether to adopt a ranked-choice voting.

Zoo Offers Discounted Admission

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Zoo is offering discounted admission now through November 11th. It's a beautiful time at the zoo with the fall colors. They offer four self-guided Wild Wellness Walks. Each route has a different step count, depending on how much you want to walk, and it includes fun facts about the animals you'll see along the way. Tickets to the Oregon Zoo should be purchased in advance online.

Generic Drug Price-Fixing

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's Attorney General has reached settlement agreements with two manufacturers of generic drugs. Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex will pay a combined 49-million dollars for alleged price-fixing. They're accused of violating both federal and Oregon antitrust laws. The companies will also cooperate with other investigations into 30 corporations and 25 individual executives. The settlements still need approval from other states that are involved.

Inmate Mistakenly Released

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(Vancouver, WA) -- The Clark County Jail mistakenly released an inmate. Maurice Haynes had completed his sentence for theft in Clark County. He was released from jail when he should have remained in custody on a warrant from Oregon. Haynes was sentenced to 15-months in Oregon for criminal mischief. His release date was September of next year. Haynes is described as Black, six-feet one-inch tall, 170 pounds with a tattoo on his right forearm that reads "Marishka." Clark County Jail Services is conducting an investigation to determine how the release occurred.

Woman Injured In Weekend Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a shooting that injured a woman over the weekend. The Portland Police Bureau says the woman was shot in both legs Saturday near Southeast 99th and Woodstock. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Halloween Candy Investigation

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(Waldport, OR) -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a needle in Halloween candy. The candy was collected by an 18-year-old in Waldport who said a needle was in a Twix candy bar. The Sheriff's Office confirmed a thin metal object, consistent with a needle, was in the candy bar. The woman wasn't injured.

One Killed In Clackamas County Crash

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(Portland, OR) -- One person is dead and another is injured following a crash in Clackamas County. The county sheriff's office says the two-car head-on crash happened Friday night on South Springwater Road. Police say 22-year-old driver Ryan Edward Bloomster died at the scene, while his 22-year-old passenger was hospitalized for serious injuries. The driver and passenger of the other car were hospitalized for minor injuries.

Mail Carriers Protest Contract

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(Portland, OR) -- Mail carriers protested Sunday afternoon outside of the East Portland Post Office against a proposed contract that's supported by union leaders. The contract has a 55 percent cost of living adjustment, and one-point-three percent wage increases for three years. Union members say it doesn't keep up with inflation. They say the contract also doesn't address mandatory overtime, understaffing, route adjustments and severe weather conditions. Their previous contract expired more than a year ago.

Vancouver Mall Shooting Suspect Arrested

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(Vancouver, WA) -- A suspect is in police custody in connection to a deadly Halloween shooting inside a shopping mall in Vancouver. SWAT officers arrested 22-year-old Travis Ward without incident inside of a Vancouver residence on Saturday. Police say Ward was wearing a mask when he opened fire inside the food court at Vancouver Mall during a Halloween event Thursday night. One man was killed in the shooting and two men were wounded, treated and released from a hospital. Detectives say it was a targeted shooting. Ward is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of assault.

Jackson County Bird Flu

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(Medford, OR) -- Bird flu was confirmed in a backyard flock in Jackson County. The Oregon Department of Agriculture says the flock was euthanized and none of the animals from the farm entered the food chain. This time of year, with wild birds migrating, it's especially important for owners of backyard flocks to keep them separated from wild birds that carry bird flu.

County Chair Homelessness Agreement

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson says Portland City Council is making a mistake if it withdraws from the joint agreement on homelessness. Four out of five council members say the agreement isn't working and they want it to end. Pederson sent a letter to the council saying the loss of funds will result in people returning to the streets. City Council is expected to vote on the withdrawal this week.

Owyhee Canyonlands Hearing

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(Washington, D.C.) -- A bill to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon is being introduced in Congress. U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz is sponsoring the bill with Senator Ron Wyden doing the same in the Senate. Bentz says it'll protect the land, plants, animals and communities. The bill will get a hearing later this month. He says it's the result of hundreds of hours of negotiations and collaboration by those who live, work and recreate in Malheur County. They hope to get the bill passed by the end of year.

State Forest Carbon Project

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's new Elliot State Research Forest is now also locking away carbon pollution. The Oregon Department of State Lands signed an agreement making the 83-thousand acre forest a carbon sequestration project. The agreement was signed with Anew Climate, a company that works to reduce industrial and transportation related pollution to limit global warming. The forest will be inventoried and then carbon sequestration credits will be sold to businesses that need them.

Hoary Potter Wins Bat Photo Contest

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(Ashland, OR) -- For the third year in a row, a bat from Oregon has won the Bureau of Land Management's bat photo contest. The hoary bat has been named Hoary Potter. It's a small bat with brown and white fur, along with distinctive ears. It defeated a western small-footed bat from Idaho named Lestat. The photo contest is held during International Bat Week and ends on Halloween.

Boat Owners Reminded To Check Email

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon State Marine Board is reminding boat owners to check their email. Owners with an email on file with the state won't receive a renewal reminder by standard mail. They can renew registrations online. Boat owners without emails on record will still get a renewal notice in the mail.

Sunken Boat Removal

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(St. Helens, OR) -- The State of Oregon and Columbia County are working to remove nine sunken boats in the Columbia River near St. Helens. The boats can release hazardous chemicals and could potentially float into navigation channels. It'll cost 236-thousand dollars to remove the boats. The cost will be funded by the state's new Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Plan Act.

True Value Warns Of Layoffs

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(Salem, OR) -- True Value Hardware is warning the state of Oregon about potential layoffs. True Value has filed for bankruptcy and is in the process of selling its operations to Do It Best. True Value stores are independently operated and will remain open. True Value has a distribution center in Springfield, Oregon and the company has warned nearly 100 employees will be laid off December 15th.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Headed To OR On Way To D.C.

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(Wrangell, AK) -- The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making its way to Oregon as part of its four-thousand-mile trek from Alaska to Washington, D.C. The 80-foot Sitka spruce was placed on a barge last night in Ketchikan, Alaska to be shipped to Seattle. From there, it will travel to Baker City, Oregon for one of about a dozen whistlestops as it makes its way to the eastern seaboard. The 39-year-old spruce tree was harvested from Alaska's Tongass National Forest earlier this month. It will arrive in D.C. on Thursday, November 21st.

Tax Help Volunteers Needed

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(Salem, OR) -- Tax help volunteers are needed in Oregon. The Department of Revenue's Taxpayer Advocate is encouraging people to help. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer training to help find specific tax credits. This year, Oregon volunteers helped over 32-thousand people, which was an increase of 47-hundred people from 2023.