Police Arrest Third Suspect In Portland Burglaries

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(Portland, OR) -- A third suspect is in police custody in connection to a burglary ring accused of targeting over 100 businesses in the Portland metro area since last July. KATU-2 reports Daniel Blew was arraigned on a secret indictment late last week on charges of burglary and theft. Police arrested Courtney Carlile and Joshua Lucero in connection to the burglaries last month. Authorities say the ring could include more than ten people.

One Killed In Head-On Crash Between FedEx Truck, Pickup

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(Portland, OR) -- One person is dead and another is injured following a head-on crash between a FedEx box truck and a pickup truck in Portland. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened last night on Marine Drive. A preliminary investigation shows the pickup truck crossed the centerline and struck the FedEx truck. The driver of the pickup was killed, while the FedEx driver was hospitalized for injuries.

Construction Begins On New Affordable Housing Development

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(Portland, OR) -- Construction is underway on a new affordable housing project in East Portland's Jade District. City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for The Jade Apartments. The development will offer 40 income-limited homes. Five of those units will be reserved for household earning less than 30-percent of the area's median income. Residents will also receive financial literacy and job training services along with a community garden and access to health programs, transportation and a food pantry.

Speed Racing Conviction

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(Portland, OR) -- The driver from a speed racing crash in North Portland has been convicted. In May of 2023, police responded to a crash on North Marine Drive. The crash was so violent, the engine was ripped from the car. Police say the speed when the airbag deployed was nearly 142 miles an hour. The driver's brother was in the car and suffered critical injuries leaving him with permanent memory and speech issues. Ivan Stavitskiy was convicted of assault and reckless driving. He'll be sentenced to at least five years in prison.

Police Searching For Missing Camas Man

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(Camas, WA) -- Police are seeking help in their search for a Camas man who's been missing for nearly two weeks. The Vancouver Police Department says 51-year-old Cannon Sullenberger has not been seen since February 16th. Family members and friends reported him missing after he missed multiple business appointments. Sullenberger is the owner of Body Design Fitness in Camas.

Paper Mill Fire Caused By Warming Fire

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(Oregon City, OR) -- The fire at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City was caused by a warming fire. Investigators say homeless people were living in the buildings and using make-shift wood-burning stoves. No one was injured in the fire. The property is owned by the Grand Ronde Tribe. They have security that patrols the property, but they aren't able to stop all trespassers.

Tacoma Man Sentenced In Oregon Child Porn Case

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(Eugene, OR) -- A Tacoma, Washington man has been sentenced to nearly 14 years in federal prison for extorting an Oregon child into sending explicit photos. In 2022, Bend Police learned 22-year-old Brandon Kuper used the apps Discord and Snapchat to message multiple young girls. He would convince them to send explicit photos and videos. In some cases, he asked them to carve his social media username into their skin. He would threaten the victim's families if his demands weren't met. Kuper pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor.

24 Arrested In Retail Theft Mission

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police arrested 24 people during a retail theft mission. Last Sunday, officers teamed up with the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office and the Organized Retail Crime Association of Oregon to focus on businesses in the Jantzen Beach and Delta Park areas. More than 26-hundred dollars in stolen merchandise was recovered along with a stolen car and illegal drugs.

Juvenile Injured In Shooting

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(Happy Valley, OR) -- A juvenile was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon near Happy Valley that left several apartments with bullet damage. Clackamas County deputies responded to reports of a shooting near Southeast 90th and Causey. Witnesses said two people were shooting at each other. Three people ran from the scene. At a nearby apartment complex, police found a juvenile who was shot and transported to a hospital. Multiple apartments and at least one vehicle had bullet damage. No arrests have been made.

Vancouver Banning Camping At Sound Wall Near Downtown Area

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(Vancouver, WA) -- The city of Vancouver is clearing a homeless encampment at a sound wall near downtown. KATU-2 reports the city will ban camping at the West Mill Plain Boulevard sound wall starting March 5th. The area is currently home to dozens of people experiencing homelessness. Vancouver's homeless response manager says nearly half of the area's residents have accepted offers to stay at a shelter. At least two of the campers are not eligible for shelter space.

Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade Moves Downtown

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Rose Festival is moving the Grand Floral Parade back downtown. For the last three years, the parade route was exclusively on the east side of the Willamette River. Last year, the Rose Festival lost over a million dollars and the shorter parade route downtown will help save money. The parade will start at Waterfront Park near the Morrison Bridge and end near Providence Park.

Oregon Gas Prices Hold Steady

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(Portland, OR) -- The average price of gas in Oregon held steady over the last week. Triple-A reports Oregon's average remained at three-77 after increasing nearly a quarter over the last month. Problems with West Coast refineries have been resolved and the supply of gas has increased, which took pressure off prices. Nationally, the average declined two cents to three-14 a gallon. The switch to summer blends of fuel will cause prices to rise through summer.

Newberg-Dundee Schools Report

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(Newberg, OR) -- An outside investigation into the Newberg-Dundee School District's 13-million-dollar budget shortfall finds the previous superintendent allowed the district to spend money without controls. The report says Steve Phillips didn't use a budget blocking tool that would have prevented overspending. The report also accuses Phillips of making racist and derogatory remarks about students. Phillips went on medical leave last June and when the district didn't renew his contract a month later, he filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit. The district was forced to make massive cuts to make up for the budget gap.

SAIF CEO's Home Targeted

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(Lake Oswego, OR) -- The home of the CEO for Oregon's State Accident Insurance fund was targeted in a shooting. OregonLive reports shots were fired through the window in the front door of Chip Terhune's house in Lake Oswego. No one was injured. The company says it's working with police and taking steps to keep its employees safe. A post on the social media app NextDoor showed a neighbor saw a person dressed in black and wearing a ski mask run from the scene after the shooting. Police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact them.

Oregon Hospital Charity Care Declined in 2023

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon hospitals performed nearly nine percent less charity care in 2023. Nonprofit hospitals are required to provide unreimbursed health care to maintain their nonprofit status. In 2023, Oregon hospitals spent two-billion-dollars on unreimbursed care, a decline of 200-million-dollars. It's the first time since 2014 that community benefit spending declined. It was caused by a temporary increase in Medicaid spending.

ODE Launches Adolescent Literacy Framework

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Education is launching a new program to improve literacy among middle and high school students across the state. The Adolescent Literacy Frameworks has the goal of enhancing reading and writing skills. It builds on the Early Literacy Success Initiative, offering guidance and best practices for research-based literacy instruction. The framework integrates strategies for advanced language and literacy skills, addressing the needs of students who may not yet read fluently or comprehend text at expected levels.

Son Charged With Parent's Murder

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(Lane County, OR) -- A son is charged with the murder of his parents in Lane County. Lane County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home Sunday and found two people dead. They're identified as 89-year-old Paul Turner and his wife 84-year-old Beverly Turner. Their son, Christopher Turner, was arrested at the house and charged with murder.

Homicide Victim Identified

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police have released the name of a man who was found dead in a trailer last week near Southeast 84th and Insley. The Medical Examiner says 37-year-old Jeremiah McKenzie died from a gunshot wound. Detectives are working to identify a suspect and they're asking anyone with information about the case to contact them.

Police Investigate Attempted Arson

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(Corvallis, OR) -- Corvallis Police are investigating an arson and attempted arson. Officers responded to a report of a man screaming about being set on fire. The victim smelled of an accelerant and said he woke to find Larry Kiser striking matches. Kiser was linked to a dumpster fire the previous day where the items from the same victim were burned. Kiser and the victim know each, but police didn't release a motive. Kiser is charged with assault and attempted arson.

Slide Closes Highway 224

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(Estacada, OR) -- A large landslide has closed Highway 224 about four miles west of the Ripplebrook Ranger Station. Heavy rain caused the slide and ODOT will wait for the rain to end and the hillside to stabilize before removing the debris. That could start as early as Tuesday. The hillside was damaged in the 2020 Riverside Fire which likely contributed to the slide.

Grand Ronde Tribal Rights

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(Grand Ronde, OR) -- Democratic members of Oregon's Congressional delegation are fighting to restore the traditional hunting and fishing rights of the Grand Ronde Tribe. It's the only tribe in the nation limited by a consent decree to where, when and how much members are allowed to hunt and fish on their traditional lands. They've sponsored bills in the House and Senate to restore those rights. They call the nearly 40-year-old limitation "shameful" and an injustice.

Defense Attorney Finds Unreleased Protest Video

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(Portland, OR) -- An attorney for a man charged in connection with the pro-Gaza demonstration at Portland State University's library obtained video the prosecution should have turned over. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez released a statement saying the video had been saved by Portland Police, but they didn't know it existed, and should have known. They're working with the City Attorney's Office to make sure it doesn't happen again. OPB reports the defendant's charges were reduced and charges against other demonstrators were dropped.

Burglary Suspects Stuck In Mud

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(Wilsonville, OR) -- Two burglary suspects were arrested on Saturday after getting stuck in mud. A security camera at a home near Wilsonville alerted a homeowner showing two people stealing things from the home, putting them in their car that was parked outside. Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies arrived and the suspects sped away in the stolen car. They got stuck in a muddy field. The driver ran and was caught. The passenger was arrested in the car. Police also found mail and gift cards from other people.

Tentative Agreement Reached In Providence Nurses Strike

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(Portland, OR) -- Voting is underway on a tentative new contract agreement for nurses at all eight Providence Hospitals in Oregon. The Oregon Nurses Association says nurses are voting on the contracts through 4 p.m. this afternoon. The contracts provide better pay, health benefits, improved staffing and some retroactive pay.

DUI Driver Injures Paramedics

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(Portland, OR) -- Two paramedics were injured by a suspected drunk driver last week. Portland Police say the paramedics responded to a church parking lot where a woman was passed out in the driver's seat. While they were working on her, she woke, started the car and backed up pinning one paramedic to the ambulance and driving over the foot of the other paramedic. She fled the scene. Officers found her at home and arrested her. 29-year-old Rasheon Murphy had a blood alcohol nearly three times the legal limit. The paramedics were treated at a hospital for serious injuries and released.

Postal Carriers Demonstrate

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(Portland, OR) -- U.S. Postal Service workers demonstrated on Sunday at the East Portland Post Office, and across the country, against a proposed contract. The union says it offers a one-point-three percent pay increase. They rejected the offer, and it now goes into binding arbitration. They say mail carriers are overworked and underpaid. Half of new hires leave. President Trump reportedly plans to move the Postal Service into the Commerce Department. Post Master General Louis DeJoy plans to resign.

Warming Fire Damages Apartments Under Construction

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(Portland, OR) -- A warming fire damaged a three-story apartment complex under construction in North Portland Friday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a report of smoke from a building on North Montana Avenue. They found active fire inside that had burned a large hole through the floor of the top story. The fire was put out in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Logger Killed In Accident

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(Sweet Home, OR) -- A logger was killed in an accident Thursday east of Sweet Home. Members of the logging crew tried to get 32-year-old Christopher Butler, of Dorena, to an area where he could get medical help, but he died at the scene. Investigators say there's no evidence of foul play or an equipment malfunction. Oregon OSHA is investigating.

Man Convicted For Stealing Trade Secrets

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(Portland, OR) -- A former Oregon man pleaded guilty to possessing trade secrets from his former employer, one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers. Varun Gupta worked for the tech company for 10 years. When he announced his resignation in 2020, federal prosecutors say he downloaded around four-thousand files and then used trade secrets at his next job, while negotiating deals with his previous employer. Gupta faces up to ten years in federal prison and a 250-thousand-dollar fine.

Domestic Violence Suspect Found Guilty

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- A Washington County jury has found a man guilty in a domestic violence incident involving rape, burglary and robbery. In June 2024, Sergey Kustyukov entered the victim's apartment without her permission and physically restrained her. He was arrested and ordered not to have contact with her. The next day, he broke into her apartment and assaulted her as she slept near a child. He forced her into another room and raped her. He took her cell phone and key, saying she couldn't leave. She escaped and got help. Kustyukov was convicted on 15 charges. He'll be sentenced next month.

Man Takes Over Hawthorne Bridge

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(Portland, OR) -- A man was arrested Friday morning after climbing up one of the towers of the Hawthorne Bridge. The incident started Thursday afternoon when the man was seen on the bridge. It was closed to traffic while negotiators tried to get the man to come down. He stayed on the bridge all night. Friday morning, the man came down on his own and was arrested.

Fire Destroys Hillsboro House

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a fire that destroyed a home in Hillsboro. Firefighters responded to the blaze on Southeast Noland Street early yesterday morning after the homeowners found flames coming from the home's roof. The home has been declared a total loss. Two people were displaced and two pet cats were killed in the blaze.

Report: OR Needs More Funding For Schools

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(Portland, OR) -- A new reports shows Oregon needs more funding for public schools in order to improve educational outcomes for students. The report from the non-partisan research institution American Institutes for Research says the state needs to increase its funding by 30-percent, or five-thousand dollars more per student per year. The analysis was commissioned by state lawmakers last year.

Victim Of Auto-Pedestrian Crash In Gresham Dies

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(Gresham, OR) -- One person is dead after getting hit by a car while walking in Gresham. Police say the victim died from their injuries at a local hospital following the crash on Wednesday. It's not yet clear if the driver will face any additional charges.

Police Investigate St. Johns Fires

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(Portland, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a string of fires in North Portland's St. Johns neighborhood. Police say the fires started in mid-January with a small blaze near some trash cans on Lombard Street. A small fire was set on the steps of a church later last month, and early this month, crews responded to a fire at an apartment complex's dumpster area. It's not yet clear if the fires are connected. Police are still working to identify suspects.

Clark County Announces New Juror Portal System

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Clark County is unveiling a new online tool to make life easier for those serving jury duty. The county is launching a new online juror portal aimed at streamlining the jury duty process for residents. Jurors will begin receiving directions for accessing the new portal on February 24th.

Utility Rate Increase Controls

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would give the Public Utility Commission another way to limit price increases by utilities. Currently, the PUC evaluates a rate increase request based on the merits from the utility. Under the bill, the PUC would also be required to consider the economic impact based on unemployment, cost of living and income level of customers if the increase results in at least a two-and-a-half percent boost in the utility's revenue.

Atmospheric River To Bring Heavy Rain

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(Portland, OR) -- A series of storms this weekend will bring atmospheric river amounts of rain to the Pacific Northwest. The first system arrives Saturday and the second, wetter, system arrives on Sunday. In the Willamette Valley, rainfall totals by Monday could be two inches with more in the Coast Range and the Cascades. The freezing level will also increase to six-thousand-feet causing snow melt in the Cascades.

Tigard Throwing Black History Month Celebration Sunday

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(Tigard, OR) -- The City of Tigard is throwing a Black History Month celebration this weekend. The event titled "Building the Future Together: Black History Month Celebration Market and Party" will take place Sunday afternoon at The Practice Facility on Southwest 72nd Avenue. This year's event theme is "African Americans and Labor." The festivities will include live music and performances, free haircuts and hair braiding and catering from Trap Kitchen and PlantboysPDX.

Man Dragged By Train, Killed

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(Portland, OR) -- One man is dead after being dragged by a MAX train in North Portland. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says the man was trying to catch a train at the Delta Park Transit Station near Portland International Raceway last night when he got stuck on one of the train's couplers. The train then dragged him, causing him to fall and hit his head. An investigation is ongoing.

Trail Blazers Host HBCU To The Pros Weekend

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Trail Blazers are dedicating this weekend to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Members of the Howard University Showtime Marching Band will be at several events and perform during Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Activities are planned Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

OHS Receiving Cats From Flooded Areas In Iowa

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Humane Society is receiving 41 cats from Spencer, Iowa where residents are still recovering from last summer's flood. The global nonprofit Greater Good Charities is flying cats to Portland and Boise. All of the cats have been certified by a veterinarian in Iowa. They receive another health check after arriving in Portland before they're ready for adoption.

Suspect Arrested With Rifle Near Hospital

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(Salem, OR) -- Salem Police arrested a man armed with a rifle near Salem Health Medical Center on Tuesday. Officers say Luis Escobedo Castaneda ran when he saw officers. They saw part of the rifle in his waistband. He refused to comply with officer's commands, and they used less-lethal rounds and a K9 to take him into custody. He was carrying a loaded rifle. Castaneda is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, interfering with a police officer, and disorderly conduct.

Murder Suspect Arraigned

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(Oregon City, OR) -- The suspect in the murder of a woman New Year's Eve in Wilsonville has been arraigned. Forty-one-year-old Catherine Cross was found dead inside of an RV. The Medical Examiner determined she was stabbed to death. Detectives used surveillance video to help identify 51-year-old Jason Perillo as the suspect. He's charged with first degree murder and robbery. He's being held in the Clackamas County Jail without bail.

New Homeless Village To Open Soon In Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County's newest shelter pod community will open in about a month in the Montavilla neighborhood. Oak Street Village will have 29 shelter pods with a capacity to serve up to 40 people. The pods were paid for by the State of Oregon and the Metro Supportive Housing Services measure will pay for operations. Oak Street Village will have supportive services to help homeless residents get into stable housing.

Oregon Revenue Starts Sending Income Tax Refunds

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Revenue has processed more than 400-thousand income tax returns and the first refunds are being sent. The department holds refunds until February 17th for fraud prevention efforts. Most taxpayers can now expect refunds to be issued within about two weeks after filing. Some refunds can take up to 20 weeks, if additional reviews are needed.

OR Woman Killed In WA Crash

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(Eagle Creek, OR) -- An Oregon resident is dead following a crash on I-5 in southwestern Washington state. Police say 18-year-old Breauna Vaughn of Eagle Creek was killed in the crash late Monday night in Cowlitz County. Vaughn's vehicle was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway and crashed into some trees. Police say Vaughn was not wearing a seatbelt.

Police Investigate Death Of Detention Center Inmate

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(Portland, OR) -- An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at the Multnomah County Detention Center. KATU-2 reports the county sheriff's office is looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of 35-year-old Dominique Ware last Friday. Police say corrections personnel and health care staff treated Ware last Thursday, and he was transported to a hospital, where he died the next night. Ware had been booked into the county jail last Wednesday and was released from custody prior to his death Friday. No word yet on how Ware died.

PBOT Details Response Efforts To February Snowstorms

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation is detailing its response efforts to this month's snowstorms. The bureau says its crews covered a total of one-thousand-749 miles of roadway with anti-icer and salt between February 9th and 15th. Crews used nearly 33-thousand gallons of anti-icer in their efforts.

Portland Advances One Water Model

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland is moving forward with the One Water Model. City officials say the One Water Initiative will integrate water, sewer and stormwater services under one unified model. The model will bring the Water Bureau together with the Environmental Services Bureau. The One Water Model is being used by other governments worldwide, including in Seattle.

Oregon U.S. Attorney Fired

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(Portland, OR) -- The Trump administration is firing the U.S. Attorney for Oregon. Natalie Wight was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2022. The White House thanked her for her service. The First Assistant U.S. Attorney now serves as the Acting U.S. Attorney.

Portland Man Charged For Teen Daughter's Fentanyl Overdose Death

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(Portland, OR) -- A Portland man is due back in court next month after appearing in court yesterday on charges related to the fentanyl overdose death of a teenage girl in his house two years ago. KATU-2 reports Hooman Tony Rahnamoon spent the last week in jail after police arrested him for failing to report to pretrial supervision. Rahnamoon is charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and one count of frequenting a place where controlled substances are used. Authorities say he knowingly permitted 15-year-old Lauren Dominguez to do fentanyl in his home in 2023. She then overdosed and died. Authorities say Dominguez was at the home visiting Rahnamoon's son, who she was dating. Rahnamoon is pleading not guilty.

Opioid Treatment Medication Pilot Program

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Health Authority is launching a six-month pilot program to get people addicted to opioids medication treatment sooner. Emergency responders in Marion and Multnomah counties will be trained to administer the drugs that help people stop using opioids. They'll give them the medication in the field, before they're taken to an emergency department. The Oregon Pubic Health Institute and the Bridge Center will receive 300-thousand dollars to conduct the pilot program.

Woman Arrested For Hotel Stabbing

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(Portland, OR) -- A 19-year-old woman is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing and injuring two people at a hotel in Portland. Police say officers arrested Shanai Daniel for the attack early Monday morning in the 14-hundred block of Northeast 2nd Avenue. Daniel is accused of stabbing a hotel employee and another person at the hotel and destroying hotel property. Both victims were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries.

Oregon Exclusion Day

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(Portland, OR) -- Tomorrow is exclusion day in Oregon. That's the day when students who aren't up to date on vaccinations get sent home, unless they have an exclusion. This includes preschools, Head Start, public and private schools. County health departments offer vaccination clinics for kids who don't have health care. Oregon has over one-thousand cases of whooping cough this season, and health officials say a lack of vaccinations against pertussis is the main reason why.

McMenamins Closing Long-Time Pub

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(Portland, OR) -- The Rams Head pub in Northwest Portland will close this summer after 35 years in the location. McMenamins says the lease is ending in June and they aren't renewing it. They will hold a farewell party. The Rams Head is located in the Campbell building and a location that housed one of the city's most popular speakeasies that sold alcohol during prohibition. McMenamins has several other pubs in Northwest Portland including the Mission Theater, Blue Moon Tavern & Grill, and McMenamins Tavern & Pool.

TriMet Hiring Event

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(Portland, OR) -- TriMet continues to be short on bus and MAX operators. The transit agency is holding a hiring event on Wednesday. Some positions come with a 75-hundred-dollar hiring bonus. Benefits include retirement contributions, paid time-off, a childcare subsidy, and health insurance. The hiring event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency at the Oregon Convention Center.

Protests Held In Several Cities Against Trump Administration

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(Portland, OR) -- Protests were held on President's Day in Portland, Vancouver and Salem against the Trump Administration. They were part of demonstrations across the country called 50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement. Portland's demonstration was outside City Hall, in Vancouver they were in Esther Short Park, and Salem's protest was outside of the State Capitol. Several hundred people took part in each of the demonstrations.

Providence To Resume Talks With Nurses

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(Portland, OR) -- Providence Health and the Oregon Nurses Association will resume negotiations on Tuesday. Nurses have been on strike for more than a month. Union members overwhelmingly defeated a proposal brought to them by union leadership. ONA says Providence will cut health benefits to the striking nurses on February 28th.

Trump Administration Cuts BPA Staff

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(Washington, D.C.) -- 200 employees at the Bonneville Power Administration took the Trump Administration's buyout offer, 90 new job offers have been rescinded and 400 probationary employees could be laid off. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say cutting 20 percent of the agency's staff puts the power grid at risk. The BPA is a power marketing agency that operates on revenue it generates, and not tax dollars. They say the greatest impact will be on rural areas that buy power from the BPA.

Kotek Pauses Wildfire Risk Map Appeals

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has paused appeals to the Wildfire Risk Map. It shows properties in the state that are in high fire areas that will need to increase fire prevention for new construction when codes are updated. Kotek says Oregonians have raised concerns about the maps and the Legislature is considering changes. Property owners still need to appeal by March 10th, but the appeals process won't start until after the Legislative session ends this summer.

Construction Paused On Portland Water Treatment Plant

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland has paused work on a controversial two-billion-dollar drinking water treatment plant. Last month, Oregon's Land Use Board of Appeals ruled Multnomah County didn't determine whether the plant would violate natural resources in the area. Nearby residents and businesses strongly opposed the project. Multnomah County must resubmit the permit in four months after reassessing the impact on natural resources.

Multnomah County Emergency Shelters

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County closed ten emergency shelters on Saturday that were opened during the cold temperatures and winter weather. 920 people stayed at the shelters. They close on Saturday when temperatures warmed above freezing. Multnomah County operates nearly three-thousand year-round shelter beds and 200 winter-only beds at two shelters run by the Salvation Army.

Oregon Sports Betting Record

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(Salem, OR) -- Betting on the Super Bowl through Draft Kings set a record for the Oregon Lottery. 456-thousand bets were made totaling eight-and-a-quarter-million dollars. Oregon gets nearly three-million-dollars from the bets. The player with the biggest win was a 13 leg multi-sport parlay, ending with the Eagles winning which resulted in a 49-thousand-dollar win. The average overall wager was 18-dollars.

Portland Pickles Documentary

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(Portland, OR) -- A documentary about the Portland Pickles is running on MLB TV. It highlights the collegiate baseball team that's known for its odd events and social media presence. The documentary was directed by Jordan Rowland and produced by team owner Alan Miller. Some of the things done by the team include trying to send a pickle into orbit on a homemade rocket, demolition of a paper-mâché whale, and the Unipiper, a Portlander who rides a unicycle wearing a Darth Vader mask playing a flame-shooting bagpipe. The documentary is now running on the MLB TV's streaming service.

Former OLCC Official Sues State

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(Salem, OR) -- A former Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission official is suing the state over the investigation into a scandal involving a drawing for rare liquor. OLCC officials were accused of keeping some of the rare liquors for themselves, so they could be purchased. Documents were released showing Chris Mayton, the former Distilled Spirits Director, was one of the people involved. His lawsuit claims those documents shouldn't have been released.

Teacher Arrested On Sex Abuse Charges

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(Rogue River, OR) -- A former teacher at Rogue River Junior-Senior High School has been arrested and charged with sex abuse. The victim was a student at the school and says the abuse happened when she was 15- to 17-years-old. The teacher, 30-year-old Jesse Orndoff, currently teaches at Rogue Christian Academy. Both schools are cooperating with the investigation.

Pedestrian Killed By Amtrak Train

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(Clackamas, OR) -- A woman was hit by an Amtrak train and killed Sunday morning in Clackamas. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says a woman was walking on or near the tracks at 82nd Avenue when she was hit. She died at the scene. Officials from Amtrak and Union Pacific, along with the Clackamas County Medical Examiner are investigating.

Youth Authority Director On Leave

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority on leave. Several lawsuits have alleged a pattern of grooming and sexual abuse in OYA correctional facilities. The Professional Standards Office is investigating. Joe O'Leary became director in 2018 and was the deputy director prior to that. Kotek says there's a backlog of complaints which is unacceptable. Interim deputy director Jana McLellan was named the acting director. OYA has 900 youth between the ages of 12 and 24.

Jury Deems Two Salem Officers Justified In Use Of Deadly Force

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(Salem, OR) -- Two Salem Police officers are being cleared in the shooting death of a burglary suspect last month. A grand jury in Marion County ruled yesterday that the two officers were justified in opening fire on 42-year-old Shawn Baker late last month. The officers say Baker did not follow orders to drop his gun and then raised it at him before they fired at him. Baker was wanted in connection to multiple burglaries in the Salem area between December and January.

Union Criticizes Providence For Taking Away Striking Nurses' Benefits

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Nurses Association is slamming Providence Health & Services for cutting nurses' healthcare benefits as they continue to strike for better working conditions. The ONA has released a statement calling the move "shameful and inexcusable." Providence announced yesterday that the striking nurses' benefits would be terminated starting February 28th if they don't return to work. The move comes after Providence delayed contract negotiations and shut down communications with the union for nearly a week.

Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- A winter storm warning is in effect this morning for the Portland area. Forecasters said late last night Portland could see up to an inch of new snow this morning. The snow will settle on top of icy surfaces left by freezing rain and low temperatures overnight. Officials say driving conditions will be hazardous.

Power Back On Following Outages Caused By Winter Storm

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(Portland, OR) -- The power is back on for most Portlanders after a powerful winter storm left thousands of people in the dark yesterday. Portland General Electric says just 147 customers remain without electricity as of 4 this morning. Pacific Power is reporting less than 100 customers still without power. Clark Public Utilities says power has been restored to all of its customers.

Person Hit By Train, Killed In Gresham

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(Gresham, OR) -- One person is dead after getting hit by a MAX train in Gresham. Police say the person was struck and killed late Wednesday night after entering the restricted area of the trackway. They died at the scene.

ODOT Accountability Investigation

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(Salem, OR) -- Democratic leaders in the Oregon Legislature have appointed a Republican to investigate accountability in the Oregon Department of Transportation. Senator Bruce Starr will lead the development of recommendations for an accountability proposal that will be a central component of the 2025 Transportation Package. Starr says it's critical for ODOT to get back to its core mission of road safety and freight transportation. House Speaker Julie Fahey says accountability plays a key role along with a stable funding structure.

One Killed In Dundee ATV Crash

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(Dundee, OR) -- One person is dead after an ATV crashed in Dundee. The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office says a young adult connected to the Newberg School District was killed in the crash yesterday afternoon. Police say the ATV was towing a sled in snowy conditions when it crashed. Further details were not immediately available.

Oregon Joins Lawsuit Against Musk

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(Salem, OR)  --  Oregon is joining Washington, California and ten other states in filing a lawsuit challenging the authority of Elon Musk.  The lawsuit claims the executive authority given to Musk is unconstitutional, calling it a power grab.  It says President Trump exceeded his authority and violated the Appointments Clause of the Constitution by creating a federal department without Congressional approval.  They're requesting an injunction barring Musk from issuing orders to anyone outside of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Salem Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Hispanic Family With Gun

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(Salem, OR) -- A Salem man is facing possible bias crime charges after allegedly threatening a Hispanic family with a shot gun and yelling racist remarks at them. The Salem Police Department says officers arrested 27-year-old Jonathan Haun Sunday. Police say the family of two adults and one young girl were waiting for a tow truck when Haun approached them with the shotgun and started shouting at them. Police are encouraging anyone who experiences or witnesses a bias crime to report it.

Trail Blazers Celebrate HBCU To The Pros Game

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Trail Blazers will celebrate the HBCU to the Pros game with a special appearance from the Howard University Showtime Marching Band. Alaska Airlines is flying the band to Portland. Band members will take part in a weekend of community interaction, celebration and education. The HBCU to the Pros game against the Charlotte Hornets will be February 22nd.

Valentine's Romance Scams Warning

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning about a romance scam called 'pig butchering.' It often starts with a text or direct message from a stranger that builds into a romantic relationship. After gaining the victim's trust, the scammer convinces them to send money for phony investments. They send claims the investment is making money and then disappear with the victim's investment. The FBI says that in 2023, investment scams cost Americans more than four-and-a-half-billion dollars.

Wildlife Safari Welcomes New Giraffe

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(Winston, OR) -- Wildlife Safari, south of Roseburg has a new giraffe. The two-year-old named Watson is from Fort Worth, Texas. Giraffes are the tallest land animals on earth, yet populations are declining in the wild, due to habitat loss and poaching. Wildlife Safari says Watson's arrival will allow visitors to learn more about these "gentle giants," and their importance in the wild.

National Parks Hiring Freeze

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(Washington, D.C.) -- President Trump ordered a hiring freeze at National Parks. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Washington Senator Patty Murray say the hiring freeze will impact the parks. It could lead to the closure of visitor centers and campgrounds, facilities like restrooms wouldn't be maintained, and guided tours could be cancelled. They're urging Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to resume hiring, so it doesn't impact the summer season.

Wildfire Mitigation Cuts

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(Washington, D.C.) -- The Trump Administration has stopped work on wildfire mitigation projects. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says the Bureau of Land Management has ordered small businesses and organizations doing fire mitigation work on public lands to stop. This is the key time of year when the work can be done, because it stops during wildfire season. Merkley, and other Democratic Senators, are telling Interior Secretary Doug Burgum that even a temporary pause in the work allows fire danger to increase.

Head Start Funding Begins To Move

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(Salem, OR) -- Funding to some Head Start programs is moving again from the federal government. When President Trump ordered a halt on funding to programs, the website where Head Start organizations make their applications stopped working. The Oregon Head Start Association says programs in Albany and Medford are now able to access the website and make requests for payments. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a motion on Friday asking for the temporary restraining order to become an injunction until the lawsuit over the President's order goes to trial.

Gresham Launches Ceasefire Partnership To Reduce Gun Violence

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(Gresham, OR) -- The City of Gresham has launched the Ceasefire partnership to reduce gun violence. The initiative uses a coordinated and collaborative approach. 17 community-based organizations will work to address the root causes of violence by providing necessary resources including employment opportunities, conflict resolution, and behavioral health support. The East Multnomah Outreach Prevention Intervention Initiative previously contacted 20-thousand youth giving them education, employment and mentorship opportunities.

Family Displaced After Hillsboro House Fire

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a house fire that displaced a family over the weekend in Hillsboro. Firefighters responded to the home late Saturday morning on reports of smoke coming from the attic. Residents managed to safely evacuate the home before fire crews arrived. No injuries were reported.

Merkley Launches 2025 Oregon Treasures Quest

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is launching his second Oregon Treasures Quest. They provide a list of sites in each of the state's 36 counties. Some of the sites include Timberline Lodge, the shipwreck of the Peter Iredale, and Smith Rock State Park. You have until November 1st, to visit at least 10 locations and take selfies to prove you were there. You'll win an invitation to the 2025 Oregon Treasures Quest Party that's held in mid-November.

TriMet Expands Hop Card Machines

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(Portland, OR) -- TriMet is putting Hop transit card machines at all MAX stations. Hop card machines allow riders to buy and reload plastic Hop cards rather than the single-day-use Hop tickets dispensed by ticket vending machines that have been in place for years. Riders who don't want to use a Hop card can use a debit or credit card or virtual wallet before boarding. The ticket vending machines will be removed.

Two Homes Damaged By Fire

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(Cedar Mill, OR) -- Two homes were damaged by fire Saturday night in Cedar Mill. When Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews arrived, one home was fully involved and flames were spreading to a neighboring house. Firefighters searched the second home and no one was inside. A second alarm was called to get help fighting both fires. The stairs burned through in the first home, so firefighters had to use ladders and an aerial bucket to reach the second floor of the home. The fires were brought under control. One resident suffered a minor injury. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Providence Strike Continues After Nurses Reject Contract

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(Portland, OR) -- Nurses at eight Providence hospitals continue to strike after rejecting a contract that was approved by union leadership. The contract offered a 20 percent wage increase over three years. A typical full-time acute-care nurse would make around 150-thousand-dollars a year. They would have also received ratification bonuses of up to 10-thousand-dollars and a 25-hundred-dollar retention bonus after a year. The contract also included Oregon's new law that regulates nurse staffing levels. Hospitalists at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center approved their contract.

Oregon Lawsuit Victory Over DOGE Treasury Investigation

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(New York, NY) -- Oregon was part of the lawsuit that stopped Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive personal information of Americans at the U.S. Treasury. Oregon joined New York and a coalition of 19 states in filing the lawsuit. The judge ruled Musk and his staff must stop going through the data and destroy any files they've copied. The court will hold a hearing on the temporary restraining order on February 14th. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says the decision reaffirms the principle that no one, not a billionaire and not the president, are above the law.

Suspect Arrested In Woman's Death

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(Wilsonville, WA) -- A suspect in the death of a woman in a Wilsonville RV has been arrested. On December 31st, deputies responded to a report of a woman who was unresponsive in an RV near Nike Drive and Boones Ferry Road in Wilsonville. Paramedics determined the woman was dead and investigators believed the death was suspicious. Using surveillance video, investigators identified the suspect and 51-year-old David Perillo who was arrested in Salem. He was an acquaintance with the victim, 41-year-old Catherine Cross. Perillo is being held without bail in the Clackamas County Jail.

Man Severely Burned After Car Crashes Into Food Truck

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(Eugene, OR) -- A 20-year-old man is recovering from severe burn injuries after a car crashed into a Gotcha Burger drive-thru mobile food truck in Eugene. KATU-2 reports the man was one of four employees inside the food truck trailer when a car crashed into it Wednesday. The force of collision toppled cooking equipment inside of the trailer and caused fry oil to splash on the victim, causing second- and third-degree burns to his arms. Police responded and have determined the crash was an accident.

Oregon Humane Society CEO Announces Retirement

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(Portland, OR) -- After 36 years of leading the Oregon Humane Society, Sharon Harmon has announced she will retire. Harmon helped open a new four-acre complex in Portland with a 38-million-dollar capital campaign. She merged the Willamette Humane Society in Salem with the Oregon Humane Society, broadening the reach of the organization. She opened the Animal Crimes Forensic Center which is the only one of its kind on the West Coast. It helps police build cases against people charged with animal abuse. Harmon is nationally recognized for the work she's done in Oregon.

Police Seek Missing Man

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(Oregon City, OR) -- Police in Oregon City are seeking the public's help in their search for a missing man. The Oregon City Police Department says 82-year-old George "Tom" Lloyd was last seen around 11:30 last night leaving his home in the 300 block of Caufield Street. Police say Lloyd suffers from medical conditions that require medication. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Banks High School Teacher Faces New Charges

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- A Banks High School teacher who was previously charged with sexually abusing a student now faces new charges. During the investigation of Wymon Smith, detectives talked with nearly 20 people who had concerns and reported abuse dating back 25 years. A Washington County grand jury indicted him on new crimes and he was arrested on Thursday. Smith also worked as a teacher in Nevada in the 1990s and in Astoria in the early 2000s. Investigators believe more victims will come forward.

New Owner For Darcelle XV's Showplace

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(Portland, OR) -- The new owner of Darcelle Fifteen's Showplace in Portland's Old Town has been revealed. The club was sold two months ago. Darcelle's announced on its Facebook page that Jeremy Corvus-Peck, a U.S. Air Force veteran, business owner and longtime drag performer is the new owner. He's worked 30 years as a drag performer. He says his goal is to honor the history of the club while moving forward with innovation and creativity.

Oregon Veterans Affairs Issues LGBTQ+ Statement

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs is reassuring transgender military veterans that they will continue to serve them. The ODVA has released a statement saying they want to assure every Oregon veteran they will be supported regardless of sexual orientation, race or gender identity. ODVA says it's proud to have been the first in the nation to establish a dedicated LGBTQ+ Veterans Coordinator nine years ago, ensuring access to the full range of vets' earned federal, state and local benefits. The statement comes after President Trump issued an executive order barring transgender people from enlisting and serving openly in the military.

Final Providence Tentative Contract

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(Portland, OR) -- Providence Health has reached a tentative agreement with the final bargaining unit involved in a nearly month long strike. Hospitalists, including doctors, agreed to a contract that includes better staffing, pay raises, and better sick time policy. Earlier this week, Providence reached agreement with nurses at eight of its facilities. The bargaining units are now voting to ratify the contracts.

Marine Drive Construction To Cause Delays

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(Portland, OR) -- A construction project on Marine Drive in Northeast Portland will cause delays starting next Tuesday. Crews will be installing metal roadside delineators that will require closing one of the two lanes. Flaggers will alternate traffic around the work. It'll take six weeks to complete the project. The work zone will move multiple times a day as each segment is finished over the eight-mile stretch.

OSAA Weighing Options Following Trump's Order Banning Trans Women From Sports

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(Portland, OR) -- The organization that makes policies for Oregon school sports teams is looking into the local implications of President Trump's order banning transgender women from women's sports. The Oregon Schools Activities Association tells KATU-2 it is working with the state Department of Education and legal counsel to determine what to do about the order. The Oregon School Activities Association previously said a ban on transgender athletes would violate the state's anti-discrimination law. Trump signed the executive order yesterday, directing the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to interpret Title IX rules as banning transgender women and girls from participating in female sports. Trump says he's requiring immediate enforcement of the new rule.

Local Leaders Respond To Order Banning Trans Women From Sports

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(Portland, OR) -- Local leaders are responding to President Trump's executive order banning transgender women from women's sports. Pride Northwest Executive Director Debra Porta tells KATU-2 the order was clearly intended to intimidate trans people and that, "in some ways, it's working." Porta says many trans community members are frightened and angry, with some wondering whether they should hide their trans identities until Trump is out of office. Republican state Representative Christine Drazan says she thinks it's possible to find some middle ground that allows trans women to continue competing. Trump signed the executive order yesterday, saying, quote, "From now on women's sports will be only for women." The order directs the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to interpret Title IX [[ nine ]] rules as banning transgender women and girls from participating in female sports.

OR Sees Record Number Of Defendants Facing Trial Without Lawyer

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is seeing a record high number of people facing charges without a lawyer. The Oregon Judicial Department says four-thousand-187 people were awaiting trial without an attorney to defend them in January. That's up eleven-percent from December and is an all-time high. A lobbyist for Oregon's District Attorney Association told lawmakers during a hearing on the problem that the state has been plagued by a lack of public defenders since before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Others With Machete

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(Portland, OR) -- Police say they've arrested a man accused of threatening people with a machete near Old Town. The Portland Police Bureau says officers arrested the man around 8 last night following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex. Residents in the area were ordered to lock their doors and shelter in place during the standoff. No injuries were reported.

Construction Underway On Clackamas Village

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(Clackamas, OR) -- Construction is underway on Clackamas Village, a new transitional shelter community south of Highway 212 in Clackamas. Twenty-four sleeping pods have arrived and they're in the process of placing them on foundations. Clackamas Village is located next to Veterans Village, which is a similar shelter. Funding comes from the Supportive Housing Services tax. Residents will receive health care, life skills training, and assistance to find housing and employment.

New Seasons Labor Union Strike Continues

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(Portland, OR) -- The New Seasons Labor Union strike is entering its tenth day. Employees of the grocery chain are picketing in protest of the firing of their union treasurer. The company fired 19-year veteran employee Randy Foster late last month for helping a blind coworker. The union says Foster was written up twice for minor policy violations while helping the blind coworker over the past two months. Foster was then fired January 28th for helping the blind coworker shut down his register while he was on break. The union says the company targeted Foster for termination because of his leadership role within the union.

Man Killed In Marion County Crash

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(Salem, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a single-vehicle crash that killed a 23-year-old man in Marion County. The county sheriff's office says Nathan Allen of Aumsville was killed in the crash around five-o'clock yesterday morning. Investigators say it doesn't appear alcohol was a factor in the crash.

325 People Served In Emergency Winter Shelters

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(Portland, OR) -- Three-hundred-25 people stayed in severe weather and all-winter shelters in Multnomah County Tuesday night. The county opened three severe weather shelters because of below freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow. Those shelters closed on Wednesday. The city and county have 32-hundred year-round and all-winter shelter beds. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner confirmed one person died from hypothermia in Southwest Portland on February 2nd.

Vancouver Putting $1.3M Into Further Reducing PFAS In City Water

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Vancouver will spend more than a million dollars to expand its efforts to reduce the forever chemicals called PFAS in the city's water supply. City Council members voted Monday night to approve a one-point-three-million-dollar contract with Brown and Caldwell. The money will be used to install granular activated carbon filtration systems in a third wellfield. Plans are already underway to put the filtration systems in two other wellfields. Recent testing of Vancouver's water supply shows the amount of PFAS exceeds the EPA's recommended limit in eight of the city's nine wellfields.

Nearly 100 Portland Teachers Could Be Laid Off

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(Portland, OR) -- Nearly 100 Portland teachers could be facing layoffs under a new budget proposal from Portland Public Schools. The school district budget proposal seeks to cut roughly 30-million dollars and about 200 positions. The positions on the chopping block include 90 teachers, 23 central office positions and over 100 support staff members. The district says the cuts are necessary due to inflation, declining enrollment and insufficient state funding.

Trail Blazers To Honor Albina Rose Alliance

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Trail Blazers will honor the Albina Rose Alliance during Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The night will highlight the partnership between the team and the local nonprofit Albina Vision Trust to accelerate development in the Lower Albina neighborhood. Local artist Zyah Belle will perform the National Anthem, Albina Vision Trust Executive Director Winta Yohannes will deliver the Game Ball and during halftime an event will honor the Albina Vision Trust.

Police Seek Hit And Run Suspect

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(Portland, OR) -- Police are searching for a hit and run suspect who struck and seriously injured a pedestrian in Southeast Portland. The Portland Police Bureau says the driver hit the pedestrian at Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 84th Avenue around 7:30 last night and then drove off. The victim was hospitalized in serious condition. Police are still searching for the suspect.

Portland Mayor Announces Addiction Pilot Program

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has announced a pilot program to give homeless people who enter a recovery program shelter. 50 beds would be added to the Bybee Lakes Hope Center. They would offer wraparound services along with transportation. The program would run for 17 months and prioritize people who recently completed or are currently undergoing addiction recovery.

Cold Weather Causes Death

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(Portland, OR) -- One person has died from the cold weather in the Portland area. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner says the man was found dead in Southwest Portland on Sunday. Normally, it takes days or weeks to determine whether the cold caused a death, but in this case they were able to proceed quickly. No other details are being released. Two other deaths are being investigated for possibly being related to the cold.

Whale Entanglements Up On West Coast

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(Newport, OR) -- Whale entanglements along the West Coast have reached the highest level since 2018. There were at least 34 incidents last year. In January, a humpback whale got tangled in a commercial crab pot, and now the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued an advisory to the crab fleet. They're being asked to remain vigilant by keeping gear away from areas where whales are likely to travel. The marine conservation group Oceana says the advisory isn't enough. They want a plan that will further protect whales from fishing gear.

Lottery Deli Robbery Suspect Arrested

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(Beaverton, OR) -- A man who is accused of robbing two Dotty's lottery delis in Tualatin and Beaverton has been arrested. Early Monday morning, the suspect was armed with a gun when he stole cash and scratch-off tickets from the Tualatin store. Early Tuesday morning, he robbed a Beaverton Dotty's. Employees called police while the suspect was still in the store and they confronted him when he left. The suspect was armed with a gun when he ran. A K-9 helped take 28-year-old Marshall Richmond into custody.

Sen. Wyden Blasts Trump's Tariff Tactics

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(Portland, OR) -- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon says foreign leaders are laughing at President Trump over his tariff tactics. Wyden spoke on the issue during a media conference call yesterday. The lawmaker says the leaders of Mexico and Canada, quote, "proved they can make him back off his threats by making fake promises." Wyden says Mexico "threw out a number because they know all Trump really wants is a headline." Wyden adds that the tariffs are a tax on Americans that will raise the cost of living for the average U.S. family by about 12-hundred dollars this year.

Free Transit Tuesday

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(Portland, OR) -- Riding TriMet, C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar will be free today in honor of Rosa Parks' Birthday. In December 1955, Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in segregated Montgomery, Alabama. She was arrested and fined for her act of civil disobedience, and the incident inspired a federal lawsuit that led to the desegregation on all public transportation in the U.S.

Police Seek Missing, Endangered Teen

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Police are searching for a missing and endangered teenager who ran away from his group home in Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department says 15-year-old Treyson Brooks left his group home January 24th. Police say he's endangered due to his medical conditions and inability to access his prescription medications. Brooks was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white New Balance logo. Anyone with information is urged to call police.

Woman Injured In North Portland Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was shot and injured in North Portland. The Portland Police Bureau says officers responded to the 85-hundred block of North St. Louis Avenue just before noon yesterday on reports of shots fired. Responding officers found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound and took her to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

$10 Million Emergency Preparedness Grants

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(Salem, OR) -- Ten-million-dollars is being distributed across Oregon to increase emergency preparedness. They money is going to 87 organizations to create Resilience Hubs. They are locations where people can get help during emergencies. The money was allocated by the 2023 Legislature. Two-million-dollars was set aside for each of nine Tribes that will get 222-thousand-dollars each.

Human Trafficking Arrests

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(Portland, OR) -- January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit conducted several sting operations along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. Thirty-two people were arrested for commercial sexual solicitation. Six cars were towed and information was gathered about other trafficking investigations. Twenty-five providers were directed toward services that can help them escape trafficking.

PSU Investigated For Antisemitism

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(Portland, OR) -- The U.S. Department of Education is investigating antisemitism at five universities including Portland State University. President Trump signed an executive order last week to combat antisemitism. Last year, PSU's library was taken over by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. They caused over a million dollars in damage. Other schools under investigation are Columbia University, Northwestern University, Cal Berkley and the University of Minnesota.

PBOT Narrows Snowplow Names List

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released the list of names for snowplows. Nearly 16-thousand people took part in the rank-choice voting to determine the names. They are: The Big Leplowski, Beverly Clear-y, Brrrnside, Salt and Thaw, and Plowy McPlowface. Portland has 56 snowplows.

Wanted Man From Mississippi Arrested

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(Beaverton, OR) -- A man trying to elude police was arrested after getting stuck in a muddy swamp near Beaverton. On Saturday, Washington County Sheriff's deputies try to pull over 31-year-old Lamarcus Thomas, from Mississippi, but he kept driving. He eventually stopped and ran from his car. Deputies saw that he was carrying a gun. He ran into a swamp and got stuck in mud and high water. He had tossed his gun. He was also carrying a large amount of cash. Thomas was arrested. A K-9 found the gun. Thomas had a warrant from Mississippi for armed robbery.

Protest Turns Into Street Takeover Event

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(Salem, OR) -- A demonstration against national immigration enforcement efforts in Salem turned into a street takeover event on Saturday. Salem Police say the demonstration started at noon near Lancaster Drive Northeast and Market Street. Around 7 p.m., demonstrators stopped traffic by standing in crosswalks. The vehicles started drifting and spinning in the roadway. Police called in officers from home and had nearby agencies send officers. Five people were arrested. The crowd dispersed around 11 p.m.

Stumptown Fil Predicts More Winter

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(Portland, OR) -- On Groundhog Day, the Oregon Zoo's beaver, nicknamed Stumptown Fil predicted six more weeks of winter. Groundhogs aren't native to the northwest, so they use Filbert the beaver. Last year, Fil predicted an early spring and no snow fell in the Valley for the rest of the season. Fil is right about half of the time. He's been doing the Groundhog Day's forecast since 2020. You can follow Fil on his social media channels.

Driver Eluding Police Crashes Into Streetcar Stop

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(Portland, OR) -- A driver who was trying to elude police crashed into a Portland Streetcar stop Saturday morning. An officer saw a stolen car and called for backup, but before other officers arrived the driver left. The officer started a traffic stop, but the driver fled, going the wrong way on a one-way street. The officer stopped the pursuit. The driver crashed into a streetcar stop with a streetcar picking up passengers. Three people were nearly hit. The suspect ran and was tackled by the officer. 29-year-old Edgar Castro was booked into jail.

Suspect Arrested In Kidnapping

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(Salem, OR) -- Salem Police arrested a man Saturday for the abduction of a woman and her child. Police say Javier Munoz was the estranged boyfriend of the woman. He was armed with a gun when he entered her apartment early Saturday and held her for 12 hours. He threatened her and compelled her to leave with him and the child. Police found them on Hawthorne Avenue Northeast and Munoz ran with the child. After several hours of searching, police found them hiding under a trailer. The child wasn't hurt and Munoz was arrested for kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon and burglary.

Oregon Experiences Federal Payment Delays

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state is experiencing delays in funding from the federal government, despite a temporary restraining order from a federal judge that requires payments to continue. On Friday, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the administration from imposing a blanket freeze, siding with Oregon and 22 other states. The judge ruled the President overstepped his authority by overriding decisions made by Congress.

Driver Saved From Burning Car

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 (Vancouver, WA)--A driver was saved from a burning car in Vancouver by a passing driver. Early Sunday morning, a car crashed on I-205 near Padden Parkway and the vehicle caught fire. The driver was trapped inside. A driver who stopped cut the seatbelt and pulled the person from the burning car. When firefighters arrived, the car was fully involved. The driver was transported to a hospital with serious injuries.

Portland Winter Light Festival Returns Friday

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Winter Light Festival returns for its tenth season on Friday. This year's theme is "A Light For Tomorrow: A Technicolor Future." The opening night ceremony will be at Pioneer Courthouse Square. It will include mesmerizing performances and fire dancing. Lighted art displays will include a Flaming Dragon, Light Falls, and Cosmic Delight. They will be located throughout the city. The Glow Bar will pop up downtown for four nights with seasonal cocktails, Butcher's Burger and OregonLive's Dumpling week. The festival continues through February 15th.