Two Officers Injured In Springfield Stabbing; Suspect Killed By Police

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(Springfield, OR) -- One man is dead and two police officers are hospitalized following an incident and officer-involved shooting in Springfield. Police say officers were responding to a report of a disorderly person yesterday afternoon when the suspect stabbed two officers, causing significant injuries. The officers were rushed to a hospital. Oregon State Police then responded to the scene and opened fire on the suspect, killing him. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Oregon Humane Society To Receive Texas Dogs

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(Portland, OR) -- Over a dozen dogs from animal shelters in Texas are coming to Portland. The Texas shelters need space for dogs displaced due to flooding. A total of 16 dogs will be flown to Portland today. The Oregon Humane Society will give them health exams. Some of the dogs could be available for adoption by this weekend. The Humane Society is asking for donations to help cover the cost of caring for the new dogs.

Stolen Vehicle Operation

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(Portland, OR) -- A stolen vehicle operation in East Portland and Gresham was successful. Portland Police worked with Gresham Police, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, Vancouver Police and the social media group PDX Stolen Cars. They recovered seven stolen vehicles, three guns and made nine arrests. Seven drivers tried to elude police and there were two pursuits.

Arson Suspect Facing 15 Charges

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(Portland, OR) -- A man is facing over a dozen charges in connection to a string of arsons in the Portland area. The Portland Police Bureau says 35-year-old Aubrey Edwards is facing 15 charges in connection to at least two separate incidents. Police arrested him Tuesday night after responding to a vehicle fire near Northeast Failing Street and Vancouver Avenue. Investigators believe Edwards also started a car fire earlier in the evening near Northeast Mallory and Beech Street. They're investigating whether Edwards is also responsible for several arsons on July 20th and 27th in the area of Irving Park.

Propane Tank Crash

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(McMinnville, OR) -- Three people were injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon in McMinnville that involved a 15-hundred-gallon propane tank. McMinnville Police say the crash happened on Highway 99W and the cars hit the propane tank that caught fire. A one-mile area was evacuated. Three people in the vehicles were hospitalized. Firefighters remained on scene burning off the propane that remained in the tank.

18 Year Sentence For Hammer Assault

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(Oregon City, OR) -- A man who was convicted in a hammer attack on a former girlfriend has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Steven Hir first assaulted the woman in her Wilsonville apartment on February 16th strangling and punching her. She reported it to police. 12 days later, he broke into her apartment again and used a hammer to hit her 30 times in the face, head and body causing devastating injuries. In 2021, Hir was convicted in Clark County, Washington of arson, cyberstalking and disclosing intimate images of another person.

Portland Parks Prepares For Emerald Ash Borer

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(Portland, OR) -- The emerald ash borer is one of the most destructive invasive species in the country. It's killed more than 100 million trees since it was found in Michigan in 2002. Portland Parks has a response plan. The bug has been found in outlying communities, but not yet in Portland. The city has 95-thousand ash trees. The Parks Department is treating healthy ash trees in City parks with insecticide to prevent infestations. They're also allowing residents to replace ash trees under six inches in diameter with free permits for other species of trees.

Fireboat David Campbell To Get Final Honor

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Fire & Rescue's boat David Campbell will get a final honor before being removed from the water. The fireboat was put into service in 1927. It was retired in 2021. It was used to fight many fires including the 5-Alarm fire that destroyed the Red Lion on the Columbia River. Monday at 10 a.m., the David Campbell will put on a final show of water from its six nozzles on the Willamette River near Fire Station 21 at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge. Next year, the boat will be trailered to the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.

Oregon Joins Lawsuit Over Planned Parenthood Funding

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining 22 states in a lawsuit against the federal government over a law that cuts funding to Planned Parenthood. The lawsuit argues the Defund Provision violates the rights of states and will lead to delayed diagnoses of cancer and sexually transmitted diseases, increased unintended pregnancies and increased healthcare costs of at least 30-million-dollars over five years.

Three Injured In Crash With Propane Tank In McMinnville

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(McMinnville, OR) -- Three people are injured after a three-car crash struck a propane tank at the Wilco store in McMinnville. Police say the vehicles crashed into a 15-hundred-gallon propane tank at Wilco Farm Store yesterday afternoon. The McMinnville Police Department issued evacuation orders to residents within a mile radius of the store. The evacuation orders were lifted around 7 p.m.

Gas Prices Decline Slightly

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(Portland, OR) -- Temperatures are warm, but gas prices are relatively cool. Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fairly stable prices at the pumps. Crude oil prices are below 70-dollars a barrel and that's helping to prevent major swings in gas prices this summer. Triple-A reports the national average for regular slips one cent to three-14 a gallon. The Oregon average dips two cents to three-97 a gallon.

Oregon Has New US Attorney

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(Portland, OR) -- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Scott Bradford as interim U.S. Attorney for Oregon. Bradford is an 18-year veteran of the Justice Department and has served in several top roles, including Chief of the White Collar Unit and Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division. Most recently, he was Acting Chief of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section of the National Security Division.

Police Seek Leads To Bias Suspect

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police are releasing surveillance video of a man who allegedly drew a swastika on a business. On June 14th, an employee saw a swastika on the front door and their surveillance video recorded the incident. The business is known to integrate Jewish beliefs and traditions into its practices. Last November, a menorah displayed in the front window was stolen. Tips about the suspect's identity can be sent to Portland Police.

Portland Fire Station Anniversary

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland's Fire Station 15 will celebrate its 100th anniversary on August 2nd. The station is located in a bungalow-style building that was designed to blend in with the neighborhood. There will be an open house with interactive opportunities for both adults and children. August 2nd is also 172nd anniversary of Portland Fire & Rescue.

Chief Privacy Officer

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(Salem, OR) -- Technology changes fast and it can put your privacy at risk. Oregon has hired its first Privacy Officer and Artificial Intelligence Strategist. Nik Blosser is charged with creating a strategic vision for the state relating to privacy, data protection and A-I. Blosser has held several governmental roles, including as Chief of Staff for Governor Kate Brown.

Multnomah County Plans Preschool for All Meetings

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(Portland, OR) -- The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners plans a series of meetings in August to discuss the Preschool for All program. Governor Tina Kotek says the program is well intended, but for many families it doesn't work. The County says the program is on track to provide free preschool for every three and four year old in the county by 2030. After three years, the program is only serving four-thousand children.

Hundreds Show Up To Town Hall Meeting On Homeless Shelter

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(Portland, OR) -- Hundreds of Portlanders are voicing their opinions on plans for a new homeless shelter in the Pearl District. KATU-2 reports hundreds of residents showed up to the Armory in Northwest Portland yesterday afternoon for a town hall meeting concerning the plan. Residents formed a long line outside the Armory to await their turn to speak. Many residents pushed back against the plan, saying they don't want it in their neighborhood. The proposed shelter would provide refuge for up to 200 people experiencing homelessness every night.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Crashing Stolen Car Into Two Pedestrians

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(Portland, OR) -- A man is facing charges after allegedly crashing a stolen car into two pedestrians in Northwest Portland. It happened Sunday afternoon. Police say 28-year-old Amin Noor Mohamed was driving a stolen car when he crashed into the pedestrians near Northwest 6th and Glisan. Both pedestrians suffered injuries, one of them serious. Police had previously tried to pull Mohamed over, but he allegedly sped away from officers. He's being charged with assault, reckless endangering and DUI, among other charges.

Three Teens Arrested In Fight Involving Gun At Vancouver Mall

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Three teens are facing possible charges in connection with an alleged gunfight at the Vancouver Mall. Police say at least seven kids were involved in an argument at the mall yesterday when one of them pulled out a gun. Most of the teens fled the scene, but police detained two of them and booked them into juvenile detention. No injuries were reported.

Two Injured In Fire At Assisted Living Facility

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(Tigard, OR) -- Two people are injured after a two-alarm fire tore through an assisted living facility in Tigard. Firefighters responded to the blaze at Avamere at Park Place yesterday morning. Officials say the flames were approaching the building's first floor when crews managed to contain it. Roughly 100 residents were evacuated. Two people were evaluated for injuries, and one person was transported to a hospital. Investigators believe the blaze was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.

Diaper Wearing Toddler Runs While Mom High On Meth

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(Portland, OR) -- A three-year-old wearing only a diaper and wandering in Southeast Portland drew calls to 911 last week. Officers located the child's apartment and found the mother passed out on the couch. Twenty-three-year-old Chloe Barnes told police she smokes methamphetamine, but only when her children were in another room. Her two-year-old was still sleeping. Barnes didn't know the last time her children had eaten. She faces several counts of criminal mistreatment and child neglect.

OSAA Sued Over Transgender Athletes Policy

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(Wilsonville, OR) -- The Oregon School Activities Association is facing another lawsuit over its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. The American First Policy Institute filed the lawsuit. It claims girls who have protested the policies have been harassed for speaking out. In May, two girls stepped off the winner's podium at the state track and field championships, because a transgender student also competed. The other lawsuit targets the Governor, O-S-A-A and three school districts.

Man Dead After Apparent Drowning In Columbia River

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Police say they've recovered the body of a man believed to have drowned in the Columbia River at Vancouver's Wintler Park Sunday evening. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says its dive team recovered the man's body last night. Witnesses say the 52-year-old man had rushed into the river to grab a football when he went underwater and didn't resurface. Rescue swimmers were unable to find him Sunday.

Portland Starts Expansion Of Pay-To-Park Hours

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland is extending pay-to-park hours, and it starts this Friday on the Central Eastside. Drivers will have to pay for on-street parking Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says it's because of higher demand for parking. It'll also raise revenue for the city. Meters in downtown Portland will be the next to change starting September 2nd.

Fatal Apartment Fire

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(Forest Grove, OR) -- A person died in an apartment fire Friday afternoon in Forest Grove. When firefighters arrived at the house that had been converted into apartments, an off-duty firefighter and retired Deputy Fire Marshal, both from Hillsboro Fire & Rescue were helping residents evacuate from the second floor of the building using a ladder. The fire had compromised the roof which required an exterior attack. It took an hour to knock down the flames and another two hours to put out hot spots. When firefighters first arrived, they found one person inside who was deceased. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Transgender Athlete Investigation

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(Salem, OR) -- The Trump Administration is launching an investigation into Oregon's Department of Education. The White House says it's in response to a conservative think tank that claims the state is violating civil rights laws by allowing transgender students to compete in girls' sports. The Administration is threatening to withhold federal funds to Oregon if the state is found allowing transgender students to compete. President Trump signed an executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.

Target Shooting Causes Fires

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(Forest Grove, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Forestry had to put out five fires caused by target shooting since May. Target shooting that uses exploding targets is banned year-round in all of Oregon's state forests. Exploding targets can easily start fires in dry brush. They also caution against target shooting at trees or downed timber, because the hot round can smolder for hours before igniting long after the shooter is gone. Target shooters are supposed to used manufactured holders for targets.

Fatal Train Crash

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(Salem, OR) -- A man was hit and killed by a train Saturday morning in Salem. The train's crew told Salem Police the man was walking on the tracks. They used various measures in an attempt to get the man's attention and stop the train, but the man was hit. The 66-year-old man died at the scene.

Fatal Head-on Crash

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(Woodburn, OR) -- A driver was killed in a head-on crash Saturday night near Woodburn. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened on Butteville Road. Angel Moreno-Cano died at the scene. The second driver suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. That driver cooperated with the investigation and hasn't been charged. The investigation continues.

Stolen Vehicle Hits Pedestrians

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(Portland, OR) -- The driver of a stolen vehicle hit two pedestrians after running from police in Northwest Portland. Sunday afternoon, officers tried to stop a stolen car at Northwest 9th and West Burnside. The driver fled and police did not pursue. The driver crashed at Northwest Glisan and 6th Avenue hitting two pedestrians. They suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized. Police took the driver into custody

Homicide Video Request

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police are asking residents in the area of a fatal shooting July 20th to upload security camera video. Jalen Hudson was killed in the shooting. Residents between North Columbia Boulevard to North Houghton, and North Portsmouth to North Chautauqua Boulevard are asked to upload, unedited, all video on Sunday July 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The Police Bureau's news release website has a link to the upload page.

USPS Demonstration On Postal Heritage Day

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(Portland, OR) -- Postal Service workers held a demonstration on Saturday outside of the East Portland Post Office to mark Postal Heritage Day. It's the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Post Office. They're opposed to President Trump's appointment of Waste Management CEO David Steiner as the new Postmaster General. They're concerned he wants to privatize the postal service. Outgoing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy slowed mail in rural areas, raised prices and merged processing facilities.

Leadership Change At Oregon DHS

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(Salem, OR) -- A leadership change has been announced at the Oregon Department of Human Services. Director Fariborz Pakseresht has been in the position since 2017 and will retire in October. Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to become the new director. She's been deputy director since 2018 and has worked in government and nonprofit social services for over 30 years.

Oregon Lottery Commission Considers Courier Rules

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(Salem, OR) -- Members of the Oregon Lottery Commission are meeting today to consider proposed rules for courier businesses that buy lottery tickets. There are currently no rules, and some of the couriers buy tickets for people who are outside of Oregon. Tickets are only supposed to be sold inside of the state. The rules would require couriers to register, have age verification and geo-fencing, so tickets are only sold to people inside of Oregon.

Oregon Receives Federal Funding For Apprenticeship Programs

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon has received nearly six million dollars from the U.S. Department of Labor for apprenticeship programs tied to education and behavioral health. The money will be allocated to several organizations across the state. They include the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, and Northwest Oregon Works. 750 thousand dollars is being set aside for a new Oregon Registered Apprenticeship program focused on behavioral health and early childhood education.

Apartment Of Graffiti Vandal Searched

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police searched the apartment of a prolific graffiti vandal who identifies himself as MONK6. His tags are in highly visible locations and require technical climbing skills. They're also difficult to remove. Dozens of cans of spray paint and thousands of drawings were recovered. Special prosecutors are handling the investigation. Police also released information about a female tagger known as BAMBI. Darvin Duffield pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay over 10-thousand dollars restitution.

Sunday Parkways In East Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- Sunday Parkways comes to East Portland this weekend. The four-and-a-half-mile route runs from Gateway Discovery Park to Ventura Park, Lincoln Park and ends at Parklane Park. You can walk, run, or roll the route. There's entertainment, food and other vendors at the parks. Sunday Parkways runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hops To Start Selling Season Tickets For New Ballpark

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Season tickets for the Hillsboro Hops at their new ballpark go on sale August 1st at 10 a.m. The packages for half- and full-season seats start at 33 games. You can book an in-person appointment at the Hops' selection studio and get a virtual reality walkthrough of the new stadium, so you can find the perfect seat. The ballpark will open in April 2026 for Hillsboro Hops opening day.

Bike Patrol Officers Stop Retail Theft Suspect

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(Portland, OR) -- A retail theft suspect was arrested by Portland Police bike patrol officers on Wednesday. The suspect is accused of stealing Nike items from a store in Pioneer Place. Officers were alerted to the theft and that it was a known suspect who parks nearby. Officers spotted the car speeding toward the Broadway Bridge. Officers in a staged vehicle stopped the suspect and arrested 54-year-old Jeffrey Sims. They recovered 26-hundred-dollars in stolen merchandise.

Deschutes County Sheriff Loses Certification

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(Salem, OR) -- The Sheriff of Deschutes County has lost his law enforcement certification. The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training revoked Sheriff Kent van der Kamp's state certification following an investigation into allegations he lied about his work history and education prior to taking office. Van der Kamp will resign July 31st. Deschutes County Commissioners are set to select an interim Sheriff next Tuesday.

Fentanyl Exposed Children

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(McMinnville, OR) -- Police say three McMinnville children tested positive for fentanyl and amphetamines after they were taken into protective custody by DHS. The kids were in a home where police arrested a man who was also a sex offender, and a woman for drug possession.

Southern Oregon Sex Crimes

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(Grants Pass, OR) -- Investigators believe a southern Oregon man who was arrested last week for sex crimes may have many more victims. Police arrested 50-year-old David Brian Scott Friday morning in Grants Pass and booked him into the Josephine County Jail. Anyone with information on Scott is asked to contact Oregon State Police.

Investigation Ongoing Into Small Plane Emergency Landing

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(Astoria, OR) -- No injuries are reported after a small single-engine plane made an emergency landing near Astoria Regional Airport. The pilot was attempting to land on Tuesday when the plane lost power. The pilot landed the plane in a field short of the runway. The pilot and passenger were not injured. There was no fire and the plane didn't leak fuel. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.

FEMA Emergency Flood Assistance

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(Washington, D.C.) -- FEMA will help pay to repair damage caused by flooding in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties following a March storm. Governor Tina Kotek declared a state emergency for the area and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management determined flooding caused over nine million dollars in damage. Oregon Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz helped secure the funding.

Sex Offender Arrested For Raping Teen

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(Vancouver, WA) -- A convicted sex offender in Vancouver has been arrested for allegedly raping a teenage girl. Vancouver Police say 24-year-old Suliaman Abdul-Hadi is on GPS monitoring and restricted from being around minors. He's accused of giving the girl alcohol before the rape. Abdul-Hadi was arrested at his house and charged with rape of a child. Detectives believe there may be more victims and they're asking them to come forward.

Hit And Run Suspect Flees Country

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(Grand Ronde, OR) -- A suspect in a fatal hit and run near Grand Ronde has apparently fled the country. Oregon State Police say 34-year-old Alejandro Velazquez Lopez was driving on Highway 18 when he drifted off the road and hit three 17-year-old boys who were changing their car's tire. Velazquez Lopez didn't stop. The boys were hospitalized and one of the boys later died. Police say Velazquez Lopez left the country and has an active warrant for his arrest.

TriMet Announces Budget Cuts

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(Portland, OR) -- TriMet says the Legislature's failure to pass a transportation bill is forcing them to make service cuts starting this year. They say the special session in August to consider an ODOT funding bill is encouraging, but it's not enough. TriMet faces growing losses that could reach 300-million-dollars by 2030. Service cuts are being planned in November and March with more cuts in the future, unless the Legislature approves additional funding for mass transit.

Audit Finds $1.4 Million Waste In Preschool Program

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(Salem, OR) -- An audit by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office has found one-point-four-million-dollars in potential waste by the Preschool Promise Program. Nearly 700-thousand-dollars went to preschool programs with chronically low enrollment. 150-thousand-dollars went to preschools that had not opened. Over 500-thousand-dollars went to providers to expand programs, even though enrollment was low. The audit makes 13 recommendations that include eliminating duplicate payments and increasing monitoring of programs.

Governor Calls Special Session For ODOT Budget

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon lawmakers will meet in a special session next month to pass a budget to keep ODOT funded for the next two years. Governor Tina Kotek called for the special session yesterday. Legislators will return to Salem Friday, August 29th. She directed ODOT to delay planned layoffs to 483 employees for 45 days, which gives the Legislature time to meet. Kotek says ratepayer fairness, funding reliability, and agency accountability must be included in the solution. She says it's the first step in solving the state's long-term transportation needs.

Wyden Investigates Potential Trump Payoff

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(Washington, DC) -- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is questioning a potential secret payoff to President Trump connected to the merger between Skydance and Paramount. The earlier announced settlement by Paramount may exceed the original 16-million-dollars. It may also involve running public service announcements for conservative causes, more than doubling the settlement. Wyden is joining Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in investigating the issue. They also want to know whether the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was connected to the deal.

Republicans Oppose Higher Gas Tax To Fund ODOT

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(Salem, OR) -- Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature will need to have an agreement in place before next month's special session to pass a budget for ODOT. If there isn't an agreement, the special session could last into the weekend. Governor Tina Kotek called the special session. House Republican Leader Christine Drazan says their plan would have cut ODOT programs instead of personnel. They want to use funding from the Emergency Board to fill the gap without raising the gas tax.

Burdoin Fire Has Burned Over 10K Acres

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Firefighters continue to battle the fast-growing Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge. Officials say the blaze has burned more than ten-thousand acres in Washington's Klickitat County. Highway 14 remains closed in both directions in the area. The fire has destroyed 14 primary structures and damaged 37 since starting Friday afternoon. Another 80 minor structures have been damaged or destroyed. Containment remains at zero-percent.

Burdoin Fire Has Burned Over 10K Acres

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Firefighters continue to battle the fast-growing Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge. Officials say the blaze has burned more than ten-thousand acres in Washington's Klickitat County. Highway 14 remains closed in both directions in the area. The fire has destroyed 14 primary structures and damaged 37 since starting Friday afternoon. Another 80 minor structures have been damaged or destroyed. Containment remains at zero-percent.

Eagle Point Active Shooter

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(Eagle Point, OR) -- Authorities say a police drone helped stop an active shooter in Eagle Point last weekend. Early Saturday morning, reports came in of a man shooting a gun on I-5. Later reports indicated he was shooting at police. Eagle Point Police deployed a new drone and found the suspect down an embankment. Police say the suspect surrendered once he spotted the drone.

School Health Centers Set Record

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(Portland, OR) -- School-based health centers in Oregon set a record for patient visits in 2024. The 87 clinics served 43-thousand people, mostly school-aged kids between five and 21. Most of the services were for well visits, immunizations, reproductive health, and acute care. Forty-seven percent of school-aged patients came to the clinics for behavioral health services.

Wildlife Safari Welcomes African Painted Dogs

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(Winston, OR) -- Wildlife Safari is welcoming a new species to the park near Roseburg. Three male African Painted Dogs arrived from the Oklahoma City Zoo in the past week and are settling into their new home in the Lion Loop. African Painted Dogs are known for their strong social bonds and dynamic pack behavior.

Oregon Army National Guard Team Returns From Kosovo

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(Clackamas, OR) -- Oregon Army National Guard soldiers returned Saturday from a year-long mission in Kosovo. They were part of the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission. During their deployment, they worked security patrols and responded to one of the largest terrorist attacks in Kosovo in recent years providing security to critical infrastructure. During their deployment, they conducted four-thousand security patrols, 13-thousand public engagements and five-thousand hours volunteering in the community. A formal demobilization ceremony will be held in the future.

Woman Killed In Stabbing

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(Portland, OR) -- A woman was fatally stabbed Saturday afternoon in a Southeast Portland home with five children inside. Police responded to Southeast 143rd Court and Foster Road where they found the woman dead. Police quickly got the children out of the house. They searched the house, but the suspect was gone. The suspect was later arrested in Vancouver. The victim's name will be released after relatives are notified. Police have not released details about what led to the stabbing.

Man Killed By Police In Columbia County

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(Deer Island, OR) -- One man is dead after being shot by police following a car chase and crash in Columbia County. Oregon State Police say officers were pursuing 47-year-old Kyle Graham Sunday after he allegedly fled from police in Washington state the previous day. Graham eventually crashed on Highway 30 near Deer Island. Police claim Graham was armed when a deputy approached him, leading to officers opening fire on him. He died at the scene. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

Suspect Hides In Rafters

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(Portland, OR) -- Police arrest a suspect armed with a knife and hatchet Monday afternoon inside of the Target store in Mall 205. Police responded after the man had a confrontation with a security guard. He ran into the store's storage area and climbed to the top of tall shelving. After six hours of negotiations, the man was taken into custody. The security guard was treated on the scene for minor injuries.

Family Rescued On Sandy River

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(Troutdale, OR) -- A family of five people were rescued from the Sandy River early Saturday morning. They called for help Friday night after getting stranded near Camp Nemanu. They had no food or warm clothing, because they had been floating on the river. One of the children needed medication. They were spotted by the Portland Police plane and had a warming fire on the beach. It was a difficult to reach location. Clackamas County Search and Rescue arrived and helped them cross the river. They safely hiked out Saturday morning.

Defendant In Fatal Shooting Sentenced

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(Portland, OR) -- A Multnomah County judge has sentenced a man to over eight years in prison for fatally shooting a woman. 33-year-old Michael English pleaded guilty. He was cleaning his gun over a bathroom sink last year when he accidentally shot and killed 40-year-old Angel Geib. Prosecutors say the victim's family played a role in the sentencing decision and they believe it's what she would have wanted.

Suspicious Death Investigation

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(Stevenson, WA) -- The Skamania County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death. Deputies responded to a report of a missing person and on Sunday found a man's body near the U.S. Forest Service Road 42. Officers say there's no threat to the public. The Medical Examiner will determine the man's cause of death.

Highway 217 Closure

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(Tigard, OR) -- Highway 217 will close in both directions late this Saturday night. Crews will be removing a temporary pedestrian bridge that was built during the replacement of the Hall Boulevard overpass. Highway 217 will be closed in both directions between Greenburg Road and Highway 99W from 11:59 p.m. Saturday through 8 a.m. on Sunday. Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use one sidewalk on the new overpass. It'll open to vehicles in August.

Four Stabbed During Pop-up Rave

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(Portland, OR) -- Four people are injured after being stabbed during a pop-up rave early Saturday morning. It happened on the East Bank Esplanade at Southeast Salmon Street in Portland. Police say there were several fights during the party. Nineteen-year-old Peter Chalukian, of Hillsboro, allegedly stabbed three people. Chalukian was also stabbed. He was one of two people hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The two other victims only needed stitches. Chalukian was arrested for assault after being released from a hospital.

Attempted Carjacking Suspect Arrested

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(Aloha, OR) -- An attempted carjacking suspect is behind bars after being arrested in Aloha. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to an assault with a weapon in the parking lot of a shopping center near 198th and the TV Highway Thursday. A man armed with a knife assaulted a woman and ran from the scene. The woman wasn't injured. A bystander saw the suspect hiding and called deputies. 33-year-old Jose Campos, of Portland, was arrested for robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, and attempted carjacking.

Grants Related To Plan To Save Northern Spotted Owl Canceled

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(Olympia, WA) -- A plan to save the protected northern spotted owl in the Pacific Northwest by culling a larger, invasive owl species could be in danger. The Los Angeles Times reports the Trump administration canceled three owl-related grants to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife totaling over one-million dollars last month. One of the grants would have funded a project to remove the invasive barred owl from nearly 200-thousand acres in California. A group of lawmakers petitioned Trump in January to stop the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's plan to shoot down hundreds of thousands of barred owls across Washington, Oregon and California. The lawmakers say the plan is too expensive and, quote, "thoroughly impractical."

Teen Killed In Crash

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(Washougal, WA) -- A teenager was killed in a crash Saturday morning in a rural area north of Washougal. The Clark County Sheriff's Office says a car with three 17-year-old girls collided with another car at Southeast 20th and 352 Avenue. A 17-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the back seat , suffered serious injuries and died at a hospital. The driver of the other car remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Passed Out Driver

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police responded to a passed-out driver early Saturday morning at Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. The suspect's car was slowly moving into the intersection. Police pinned the suspect's car between two patrol cars and when officers checked on the driver, they saw a semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine in his lap. They loud hailed the man and after ten minutes, he woke up, surrendered, and was arrested.

Suspicious Fires Being Investigated

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Fire & Rescue responded to seven fires early Sunday, and investigators say they're all suspicious. The first call to 911 was for a tent trailer on fire near Northeast Seventh and Fremont. As they worked to put out that blaze, they were notified of several other fires. The trailer fire spread to a garage. The other fires were in a utility trailer, a dumpster in Irving Park, two different stumps and a shed in the same park and the garage door of a home. Investigators are asking for tips and surveillance video that might help identify a suspect.

Portland City Council Sends Parks Levy To Ballot

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(Portland, OR) -- A levy funding Portland's parks is headed for the November ballot. The Portland City Council voted yesterday to add the Parks and Recreation levy to the ballot for voters to decide. The proposal would create a levy of one dollar and 40 cents per one-thousand-dollars of assessed value. That's an increase over the current levy of 80 cents, which expires this year.

Portland Council Approves System Development Exemption

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council has approved a temporary System Development Charges exemption on new residential construction. The fee is charged for connections to the sewer and water systems and impacts on transportation. The city has a goal of adding five-thousand housing units and the exemption will reduce the cost of construction.

Suspect Detained In MAX Station Stabbing

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(Portland, OR) -- A suspect has been detained in connection with a stabbing at a MAX station Thursday morning. It happened at the NE Holladay Street station. Police found the victim with life-threatening injuries. A man was detained at the scene.

Letter Carrier Shooter Sentenced

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(Portland, OR) -- A Tigard man who shot a postal carrier has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison. Kevin Irvine was sentenced following a bench trial. On Christmas Eve 2022, Irvine was in a van driving through a Milwaukie neighborhood when he got out, knelt on the street, and fired three rounds from a rifle hitting a letter carrier once. Irvine collected the shell casings and drove away. He was arrested in the van four days later in Lake Oswego. The letter carrier survived the shooting.

Missing Mountain Biker Found

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(Government Camp, OR) -- A mountain biker who was reported missing near Mount Hood last weekend has been found alive. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says Ralph Sawyer found his car on East Still Creek Road and drove back to his home in Gresham. He arrived at a neighbor's house tired, cold, dirty and worn out. Gresham Police confirmed it was Sawyer. He was taken to a hospital for an evaluation.

Shooter Indicted

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(Sherwood, OR) -- Travis Blumhagen has been indicted on 21 charges for an incident July 6th. He's accused of firing shots at several people in Sherwood and ramming a patrol car. Investigators recovered 27 shell casings from the scene. They believe Blumhagen used several guns. Detectives are asking other witnesses to contact them.

Deputy Arraigned On Sex Abuse Charges

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(Oregon City, OR) -- A Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy faces sex abuse charges. Oregon State Police are conducting the investigation. Steve Woolcock allegedly committed the crimes while off duty. He's employed as a Civil Deputy and was put on paid leave in February. He's now on unpaid administrative leave due to the felony charges.

Fire Equipment Bill

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(Salem, OR) -- Rural fire departments in Oregon are able to buy used fire equipment from the state Department of Forestry. Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill that allows Rangeland Fire Protection Associations to buy depreciated firefighting tools from the state. Kotek says they play a vital role in local fire management across central and eastern Oregon. There are 28 of the associations providing fire protection across nearly 18 million acres of the state. Without the new legislation, RFPAs had no direct access to state surplus vehicles and supplies.

OR In State Of Emergency Over Wildfire Threat

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is in a state of emergency due to the ongoing threat of wildfire. Governor Tina Kotek issued the emergency declaration yesterday, effective immediately. The governor says hot and dry weather is creating a critical fire danger situation statewide. The state of emergency will remain in effect through the end of the year. Kotek has made six conflagration declarations so far this year and two federal Fire Management Assistance Grant declarations. The state of emergency allows state resources to respond faster.

Oregon Unemployment Up

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's jobless numbers are up. The latest data shows the state's unemployment rate rose a tenth of a point last month to four-point-nine percent. Overall, Oregon lost 43-hundred jobs, with the largest losses in services, manufacturing and leisure and hospitality. Health care and social assistance added jobs. Oregon's unemployment rate has been gradually rising over the last year.

Report Finds Lower Crime Around Overnight Shelters

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police say crime is down around the city's two overnight homeless shelters. SAFES is located on Southwest 2nd Avenue and the Moore Street Shelter is on North Williams Avenue. Since opening, police say crime around the SAFE shelter declined two-and-a-half percent. Crimes around the Moore Street Shelter dropped twelve-and-a-half percent. Mayor Keith Wison says it shows that sheltering homeless people helps create safer neighborhoods.

Suspicious Substance Mailed To Prison

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(Umatilla, OR) -- Four employees of the Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla received medical evaluations over suspicious envelopes mailed to the prison. Five envelopes containing photos were found with a strong odor. The exposed workers reported reactions to the substance. Umatilla Fire and their Hazmat Team decontaminated the staff and tested the mail, but say no dangerous substances were found.

Employers Warned Against Illegal Retaliation

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries is warning employers against threatening to report a worker to federal immigration officials. It violates Oregon's law against retaliation. Employers might make the threat to keep employees from reporting unsafe, unjust and illegal working conditions. Christina Stephenson, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, says threatening an employee with a call to ICE is one of the most egregious forms of retaliation and will be prosecuted.

Armenian National Charged In Ransomware Extortion

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(Portland, OR) -- An Armenian national has been charged in a Portland federal court in connection with a ransomware conspiracy. Karen Vardanyan allegedly worked with others to target businesses, including an Oregon business, with the Ryuk ransomware. It encrypts a computer until a ransom is paid in Bitcoin. Federal prosecutors say the conspiracy received over 16-hundred Bitcoins worth more than 15 million dollars. Vardanyan pleaded not guilty and is being held until trial.

Towing Costs Vary Widely

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(Portland, OR) -- The cost of towing can vary significantly in Portland, if police call for the tow. An Ombudsman investigation found from 2021 to 2024 police called for tows 14-thousand times. Most tow companies followed the same fee structure as the city's contract, but Elite Towing & Recovery charged five percent more, which is legal. The Ombudsman recommends the Transportation Bureau change the city contract to cover private tow requests, or take other steps to make the rates fair.

Man Arraigned In 1983 Cold Case Murder

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(Grants Pass, OR) -- A California man is charged with murder for the more-than-four-decade-old cold case killing of a woman in Oregon. The Oregon Department of Justice says 72-year-old Mark Sanfratello was arraigned in Josephine County Circuit Court yesterday for the 1983 murder of 27-year-old Teresa Peroni. Police say Peroni was at a party near Selma when she went missing. She was last seen walking into the woods with Sanfratello, who was her boyfriend. In 1997, a human skull was found nearby, and DNA testing in 2024 helped connect Sanfratello to the case. He was indicted by a Josephine County grand jury late last month.

Judge Reduces Charges Against Anarchist Rioter

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(Portland, OR) -- A Portland judge is significantly reducing charges against a convicted anarchist rioter. Judge Angela Lucero reduced Darrell Kimberlin's conviction from felony to misdemeanor last week. Charges could be expunged later this year. Kimberlin pleaded guilty to participating in a series of anarchist riots in 2020 and 2021 that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Targets included the Democratic Party of Oregon Headquarters, Umpqua Bank, Chipotle, and other businesses. The District Attorney says Kimberlin also released addresses and other information of law enforcement officers and their families. Kimberlin pleaded guilty in 2022.

Public Officials Sued Over Internet Company Sale

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Attorney General is suing officials in Morrow County for creating a non-profit internet company and then trying to buy a subsidiary for less than its value. Inland Development Corporation was created to provide rural schools, hospitals, and libraries internet access. The for-profit subsidiary, Windwave Communications, grew with data centers being built in the area. The lawsuit claims old financial information was used, which under-valued the company. The lawsuit seeks nearly seven million dollars in damages or to stop the sale and keep Windwave non-profit.

Hood River County Sheriff Layoffs

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(Hood River, OR) -- Hood River County is laying off workers in its Sheriff's Department due to budget constraints. Sheriff Matt English says voters renewed a local public safety levy in November, but it isn't enough to cover the loss of money from the county general fund, and state and federal governments. Two positions are gone from Parole and Probation, which is 40-percent of that division. Marine Patrol will no longer have a full-time deputy assigned, and the agency's overtime budget is reduced by one-third. Sheriff English says search and rescue and emergency management divisions will also see cuts.

Immigration Proceedings To Capture Illegal Immigrants

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(Washington, D.C.) -- Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are part of a group of Democrats pressing the Trump administration on what the lawmakers call the "weaponizing of immigration hearings." They say lawful immigration proceedings are getting canceled, so federal officers can arrest non-citizens when they show up for scheduled court hearings. The Senators say it puts people in an impossible position. If they don't attend the hearing, they are subject to swift detention and removal. If they do attend, they risk arrest and deportation anyway.

Slight Decline For Oregon Gas Prices

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(Portland, OR) -- Gas prices in Oregon declined slightly over the last week while the national average held steady. Triple-A reports Oregon's average fell two cents to four-dollars a gallon. The national average is unchanged at three-15. Crude oil prices moved higher last week which could cause gas prices to rise if demand remains the same.

State Of Oregon AI Training

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(Salem, OR) -- State of Oregon employees will get special training on the use of generative artificial intelligence. Innovate U.S. will train the employees. The company provides workshops and courses on 21st century tech for public sector workers. State officials say the training aligns with recommendations from the State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.

Oregon Pharmacies At Risk

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon State Pharmacy Association says inaction by the Oregon Legislature is putting more pharmacies at risk of closing. They say the legislature failed to act on a bill to reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers and another bill to extend the Corporate Activity Tax exemption to pharmacies. They already pay the tax on wholesale medication. The Association says it will raise costs for pharmacies and potentially cause more to close.

Kotek Orders Report On Tariffs Impact

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is worried about the impact of President Trump's tariffs on the state's economy. She's giving state agencies 90 days to provide an analysis of how tariffs are and will continue to impact Oregon. Once a complete report is compiled, the Governor's office says agencies may begin coordinating with the private sector for a broader look at the economic impact of tariffs.

Oregon Sues Trump Administration Over Education Funding

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(Salem, OR) -- The Trump Administration has announced it's freezing funding for six programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Oregon and 20 other states have filed a lawsuit to stop the action. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says the money supports everything from special education to school meals and after-school programs. The lawsuit claims the freeze violates various statutes governing funding appropriation and budgeting.

Student Loan Ombuds Report

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's student loan ombuds says the past year has been the most challenging for borrowers and loan services in three years. Lane Thompson says changes to loan repayment and forgiveness programs by the federal government has made rules difficult to follow. It's overwhelmed loan services, making them difficult to reach. People who are trying to get student loans, including people who are low income, public servants, and people with disabilities are impacted the most.

Oregon Airports Receive $5 Million For Infrastructure

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(Salem, OR) -- Six Oregon airports will share more than five-million dollars in federal infrastructure investment funding. The largest grant is for the Aurora State Airport to repair an existing runway. Portland International will rebuild a portion of the east curtain wall in the main terminal entrance, including six revolving doors. The Brookings Airport will install a new rotating beacon. Airports in Salem and John Day also received funding.

Excavator ATM Break-in Arrest

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(Oregon City, OR) -- A suspect has been charged in connection with stealing an excavator in Clackamas and using it to break into a drive through ATM at a U.S. Bank. Deputies found the excavator still running and the ATM ripped out of the building and broken open. Matthew Armour is charged with aggravated theft in Clackamas County. A second suspect, Kevin Miller, is also charged. He's being held in Multnomah County.

Juvenile Charged In Field Fire

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(Albany, OR) -- A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a field fire that threatened homes in Albany last week. With the flames 20 feet from homes, homeowners were using garden hoses to keep the flames away. A farmer brought a water truck to help. Despite windy conditions, Albany firefighters stopped the fire. A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with arson.

Oregon Wildfire Summary

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Forestry has started issuing wildfire situation reports. There are currently more than 31-hundred firefighters assigned to seven large fires across the state. Hot and dry conditions are forecast for much of the state this week, with thunderstorms anticipated in eastern Oregon late next week.

Bike Squad Makes Drug Bust

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Police Bike Squad made a large drug bust in Old Town last week. Officers arrested two people for possession of fentanyl. While searching their car they found a cardboard box with 14 pounds of marijuana. The suspects were originally eligible for deflection, but they now face drug charges.

Missing Mountain Biker

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(Government Camp, OR) -- Searchers spent the weekend looking for a mountain biker who's missing near Mount Hood. Fifty-two-year-old Ralph Sawyer, of Gresham, was reported missing on Friday. It's believed he was in the area of Trillium Lake. Searchers also focused on the road to Veda and Kinzel lakes. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was joined by the Hood River Crag Rats and Portland Mountain Rescue conducting the search.

Woman And U.S. Children Held By CBP In WA

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(Blaine, WA) -- A Portland woman from Honduras and her four American children are being held by immigration officials in Washington state. Oregon U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter says the woman and her four children, who are all U.S. citizens, have been in Customs and Border Protection custody in Washington state for nearly two weeks. Agents arrested them at Peace Arch Park straddling the Canadian-U.S. border near Blaine. The woman is not being allowed to see her attorney and is facing possible deportation.

Portland General Electric Offers Hot Weather Tips

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(Portland, OR) -- Hot weather is forecast for this week, and Portland General Electric is offering tips to help reduce electricity use. If you have air conditioning, set the thermostat to 76 degrees. Close windows and blinds during the day. Open windows at night to allow heat to escape. Run appliances like ovens, stoves, dishwashers and clothes dryers at night or early morning. You can also sign up with PGE's Smart Thermostat program which allows the utility to slightly adjust the temperature during peak times.

Man Faces New Charges After Trying To Break Back Into Jail

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(St. Helens, OR) -- A man arrested for DUI is facing new charges after allegedly trying to break back into jail following his release. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office says the man from St. Helens had just been released from a detox hold after being arrested for DUI when he tried to break back in. Surveillance footage shows the man shattering the glass on the front lobby door by kicking it. He's now facing a new charge of criminal mischief.

Extreme Heat Watch In Effect Next Week

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(Portland, OR) -- An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect next week for parts of northern Oregon. The National Weather Service has issued the watch for the Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge and lower Columbia River for next Tuesday through Wednesday evening. Forecasters say highs could reach up to 105 degrees in some places.

Work Heat Requirements

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon OSHA is reminding employers about safeguards for workers in hot weather. The requirements start when the heat index is 80 degrees and they increase with temperatures over 90. Hot weather is forecast after Friday. Employers must implement protective measures including adequate water, rest, shade, training about the rules and emergency plans, if someone gets sick from the heat. Oregon OSHA also offers free resources to help employers comply with the requirements.

Sen. Merkley Running For Reelection

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(Portland, OR) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon is running for reelection. The Democrat announced yesterday he will be seeking a fourth term next year. Merkley says he will continue his work to stop President Trump from destroying the checks and balances of the government. Merkley has built a reputation as a progressive who fights for voting rights, takes on corruption, battles against the climate crisis, and works to expand housing and health care.

Arson Suspect Arrested

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police arrested a man who allegedly started three fires along the bluff in North Portland. Portland Fire & Rescue responded Thursday morning and found three fires burning. The suspect was walking away from one of the fires. As work started to put out the fires, the suspect's description was forwarded to police who found 41-year-old Joel Eipwon. He faces three charges of Arson in the First Degree.

Opioid Drug Settlement

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon could get ten-million-dollars from another settlement over opioid drug manufacturing. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says eight drug makers have signed on to a 720-million-dollar settlement. Now, local governments will have to sign-on before the deal is finalized. Oregon's money will be split 45 percent to the state for opioid prevention, treatment and recovery. 55 percent of the funds go to counties and cities for opioid treatment services.

Rowena Fire Victims Need To Use Caution

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(Rowena, OR) -- Oregon Emergency Management is advising victims of the Rowena Fire to use caution when returning to their homes. Chemicals from the sites can be dangerous. Some buildings made before 2004 contain asbestos, which needs special precautions to remove. They suggest wearing an N95 mask, sturdy shoes, eye goggles and heavy-duty work gloves. Thoroughly wash children's toys to remove ash. Keep pets away from ash piles. Use "sticky mats" to remove ash from shoes before entering a building.

Sauvie Island Permit Reminder

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(Portland, OR) -- A lot of people will head to Sauvie Island this weekend to cool off on a Columbia River beach. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has started a pilot program to reduce traffic and overcrowding at parking lots. A free Sauvie Island Beaches Pass is required along with a Wildlife Area Parking Permit that costs ten dollars a day or 30 dollars a year. You can get the permits online at Sauvie Island Parking dot com. A limited number of passes are available each day and there's a checkpoint to make sure vehicles have the passes.

Border Czar Tom Homan To Visit Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- White House Border Czar Tom Homan is reportedly coming to Portland. Homan tells Fox Business he's planning a visit to the Rose City as he attempts to crack down against sanctuary cities. The border czar says he wants to double and even triple down on cities with sanctuary policies. Homan accused Portland of bullying the Trump administration by enforcing state and local laws and claimed that protesters are engaging in violence. Demonstrators have been protesting outside South Portland's ICE facility for several weeks to speak out against the agency's potentially unlawful arrests of documented immigrants and asylum seekers.

Crash Brush Fire Evacuations

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(Turner, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a car crash that caused a brush fire that led to evacuations near Turner yesterday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the fire was on Turner Road near Rising Iris. The crash caused power lines to come down sparking the fire. Level 3 evacuations were made for homes in the area. The Oregon Department of Forestry sent air support to help fire crews on the ground.

Fireworks Amnesty Program Success

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(Happy Valley, OR) -- Happy Valley's fireworks amnesty program is reportedly a success. Thousands of dollars' worth of fireworks were dropped off, no questions asked. Two oversized trash cans were filled with fireworks. This is the 15th year the city has offered to take fireworks to keep them from being used during the Fourth of July.

Forestry Department Sends Team To Elk Fire

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Forestry is sending an incident management team to the Klamath-Lake District to help battle the Elk Fire. The blaze burning in the Bly Mountain area has scorched over one-thousand acres. The forestry department is sending in structural firefighters from Benton and Lane counties to help protect homes and other structures. Local firefighters are currently being stretched thin after lightning storms sparked several new wildfires across southern Oregon.

Portland Risks Losing Federal Grants

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland is evaluating federal requirements to receive 387-million-dollars in grants. President Trump has signed executive orders that make DEI initiatives out of compliance to receive the money. Most of the funding goes toward affordable housing and transportation. Mayor Keith Wilson and City Council are exploring legal options and potential policy changes.

PGE Eliminates 330 Position

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland General Electric is eliminating 330 positions and laying off dozens of workers. The company says the costs of strengthening the grid against wildfires and higher costs of renewable energy caused the cuts. 53 employees were laid off, 123 contract workers were cut and 154 open positions were closed.

State Of Oregon Purchases Need More Oversight

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(Salem, OR) -- An audit by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office has found weakness in oversight of purchasing by state agencies. Last year, Oregon spent over two-billion-dollars on 40-thousand transactions. The audit has eight recommendations to improve administration of public contracts, provide support to state agencies to make sure they follow the rules, and expand the use of OregonBuys as the e-procurement system for the state.

Ben McLemore Sentenced For Rape

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(Oregon City, OR) -- Former Portland Trail Blazer Ben McLemore has been sentenced after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault. The 21-year-old victim was sexually assaulted after a party at the home of former Blazer Robert Covington. Prosecutors say the victim had been drinking heavily and was unconscious when she was raped. McLemore was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Intel Notifies Oregon Of Over 500 Layoffs

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Intel is laying off hundreds of Oregonians. The technology corporation has given notification to the state of Oregon that it will be laying off 529 employees as part of staffing cuts at its offices around the world. Layoffs include software engineers, project managers and research scientists at all four Intel locations in Hillsboro and Aloha. Terminations begin July 15th. Employees have been promised nine weeks of pay and benefits.

Cold Case Murder Sentence

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- After more than 30 years, an Oregon cold case is finally closed. A judge sentenced convicted murderer Robert Atrops to life in prison decades after the crime. The jury recently convicted him of killing his estranged wife Deborah. The murder took place in 1988. Robert reported her missing and she was found strangled to death in the trunk of a car in Beaverton about a month later. Atrops was arrested in 2023.

Mastiffs Remain Available For Adoption

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Humane Society needs adoptive families for eight very large dogs. The mastiffs are the same breed as the dog in the movie Turner and Hooch. The Dogue de Bordeaux dogs were seized during an animal neglect investigation. They were living in unsanitary conditions without food or water. For five months, staff at the Humane Society have provided medical and behavioral care to help overcome their trauma. Adopters need to fill out an online application before being selected for adoption.

MAX Train Headed For Museum

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(Portland, OR) -- TriMet is donating one of its oldest MAX trains to the Oregon Electric Railway Museum in Brooks. The Type 1 train ran for 38 years covering two-point-two million miles. The train will be used for rides at the museum. TriMet is phasing out Type 1 trains for the new Type 6 model that has the latest technology.

BLM Timber Sale

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(Portland, OR) -- Nineteen-hundred acres of public land in western Oregon are now open for logging. The Bureau of Land Management is accepting bids for the timber harvest, totalling 54-million board feet across five project areas. The largest is the Blue Elk Timber Sale in Coos County, one near Oakland in Douglas County, in Marion County outside Molalla, and two in Lane County near Veneta and Marcola.

Sandcastle Contest

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(Newport, OR) -- Sandcastle builders are invited to South Beach State Park near Newport on July 26th for the annual competition. Sign-ups start at 9:30 the morning of the event. Teams compete for first, second and third place. Prizes are beach-themed baskets with first place also getting four tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Last year, 20 teams with a total of 65 competitors vied for the top spots.

Police Shoot, Kill Man Following Stabbing In Sheridan

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(Sheridan, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into the police killing of a man accused of stabbing two people in Yamhill County. The sheriff's office says several people called 9-1-1 to report the stabbing in Sheridan Monday night. Deputies responded to the scene and found the suspect armed with a knife. Deputies opened fire, killing the man. Two people were hospitalized for stab wounds, including one victim who was airlifted out on a Life Flight aircraft.

Fisherman Drowns In John Day River

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(Wasco, OR) -- A fisherman drowned in the John Day River over the holiday weekend. The Gilliam County Sheriff's Office reports it received a 9-1-1 text message that a person was lost in the river near Cottonwood State Park. Another text 15 minutes later stated the man's family located him and they were driving him to meet first responders. The 28-year-old Portland man had been underwater about ten minutes. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful.

Oregon State Fair Concerts

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon State Fair opens August 22nd. There will be 11 concerts this year. They include All American Rejects, Wynonna Judd, Cheap Trick, and the Beach Boys. The concerts are free with general admission to the fair, but reserved seating and VIP Plus Suites Seats are available for purchase. Tickets can be bought on the Oregon State Fair's website. The fair runs August 22nd through September 1st.

Officer-Involved Shooting

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(Sherwood, OR) -- A man is charged with attempted murder after firing shots and crashing into a patrol car in Sherwood on Sunday. Several calls came into 9-1-1 about a pickup driving recklessly in Tigard and Sherwood. The driver crashed through the gate of a storage facility in Sherwood and started firing shots. He crashed into the front of a patrol car, injuring the officer. Another officer fired shots through the pickup's windshield and the man climbed through the sunroof and surrendered. The injured police officer was treated and released from a hospital. Forty-one-year-old Travis Blumhagen of Salem wasn't hurt. He was arrested on three counts of attempted murder.

Newport Protest Assault

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(Newport, OR) -- A Klamath Falls man faces charges in connection with a demonstration June 7th outside of Newport City Hall. Forty-one-year-old Jacob Busch was captured on video jumping out of his car, running toward the group of protesters and then using his chest to push a 74-year-old Army veteran who fell backwards hitting his head. He was hospitalized. Due to the extent of the victim's injuries and Bush's criminal history, the District Attorney secured an indictment on numerous felonies and Busch was arraigned Monday.

Oregon Firefighters Travel To Coeur d'Alene

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Fire & Rescue is sending 40 firefighters to attend the memorial service for the two firefighters killed in an ambush outside of Coeur d'Alene last week. The Portland Fire Pipes and Drum Band will take part in the ceremony. Coeur d'Alene Fire Battalion Chief John Morrison and Kootenai County Fire Battalion Chief Frank Harwood were fatally shot in the ambush. A third firefighter survived with critical injuries. The shooter killed himself.

Lampreypalooza At Bonneville Dam

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(Cascade Docks, OR) -- Lampreypalooza will be held this Wednesday at Bonneville Dam. Lampreys are one of the Northwest's most ancient native fish. Their sharp teeth-filled mouth makes them look like they're from a horror movie. The public can come see how lamprey are trapped, see them up close in a viewing tank, and learn about their importance to Native American Tribes.

ICE Building Protest Arrests

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(Portland, OR) -- Four people face federal charges for criminal activity outside of the Portland ICE facility on Independence Day. Two people were charged for spray painting graffiti on the guard shack. One person was arrested for tripping an officer who was pursuing one of the vandals. The fourth person is accused of using bolt cutters to damage a card reader near the vehicle entrance and removing fiber optic equipment.

Boaters Injured In Fire

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(Portland, OR) -- Fire forced two boaters and their dog to jump into the Columbia River Saturday afternoon near Flagg Island. Portland Fire and Rescue, Gresham Fire and Airport Fire responded. The water was waist deep. One of the boaters was injured and taken to a hospital. The injuries were non-life-threatening.

Former Adult Foster Home Owner Sentenced

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(Salem, OR) -- The former owner of a Clackamas County adult foster home will serve nearly four years in prison for neglect and theft. Brian Woodring pleaded guilty. He illegally moved patients from a licensed home in Clackamas to his personal home in Aumsville. One person died from untreated metastatic cancer that had gone undiagnosed. A second resident suffered prolonged neglect, including no dental care allowing dentures to become impacted. Woodring also billed Medicaid several hundred thousand dollars for care that wasn't provided.

Lawsuit Filed Over Hijab Removal

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(Portland, OR) -- Two women who were arrested during a protest last year in Portland are suing the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. The women were forced to remove their hijabs in front of men to take booking photos. The charges were dropped, but the photos remain on file. The lawsuit claims the Sheriff's Office violated religious freedom and seeks to have the photos deleted.

Illegal Fireworks Confiscated

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police confiscated illegal fireworks in North Portland on July 4th. Officers saw the fireworks in the sky and found a man on a dock at Cathedral Park lighting the fireworks. The remaining fireworks were confiscated, and the 20-year-old man was cited. More than four-thousand reports of illegal fireworks were made. All fireworks are illegal in Portland.

Portland Real Estate Market

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(Portland, OR) -- The median price for a home in the Portland area is 550-thousand dollars. That's up eight-thousand-dollars over June 2024. RMLS reports pending sales declined one-and-a-half percent from May and it's taking nearly two months for homes to sell.

Skyline House Destroyed By Fire

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(Portland, OR) -- Fire destroyed a house early Thursday on Portland's Skyline Boulevard. When firefighters arrived, the house was fully involved. Firefighters also had to stop a brush fire that was caused by the house fire. Skyline Boulevard was closed for several hours by fire trucks. No one was hurt. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Multnomah County Central Library Closed After Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County's Central Library in downtown Portland remains closed following a fatal shooting outside of the library on July 1st. The closure is to help library staff who witnessed the shooting, or are affected by it. Trauma-related services are being offered. The library is also increasing security officer foot patrols and monitoring of the library's cameras to stop illegal drug use and distribution near the library.

Former Trail Blazer Convicted Of Rape

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(Portland, OR) -- Sentencing is scheduled next week for a former Portland Trail Blazer convicted of rape. A jury found Ben McLemore guilty of first-degree rape yesterday following an eleven-day trial. The former NBA guard committed the assault during his time with the Trail Blazers in 2021. McLemore's defense team said he admitted to having sex but maintained it was consensual. The victim, a 21-year-old woman, says she was incapacitated due to heavy drinking and could not consent.

Police Seize Automatic Pistol During Shooting Investigation

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(Portland, OR) -- New details are coming to light regarding a shooting in Portland over two months ago. The Portland Police Bureau says officers have seized a handgun in connection to the April 14th shooting that has a switch to make it fully automatic. Police have arrested a 17-year-old girl for attempted murder and a 37-year-old woman for unlawful use of a weapon and felon in possession of a firearm. No one was injured in the shooting.

Kotek Signs School Cell Phone Ban Order

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed an executive order to ban cell phones in schools. A bill she sponsored in the Legislature died in committee. Under Kotek's order, school districts will be required to adopt a policy banning cell phones by October 31st and the policy must be in full effect by January 1st. Schools will have flexibility in developing the rules. Republican Representative Kim Wallan, of Medford, was the chief sponsor of the bill and says she'll submit it again next session.

Forward Progress Stopped On Grizzly Flat Fire

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(Prineville, OR) -- Fire officials say they've stopped the spread a new wildfire that forced evacuations in Central Oregon yesterday. The Central Oregon Daily News reports crews have stopped forward progress on the Grizzly Flat Fire southeast of Madras. The blaze now stands at 624 acres. Several homes northwest of Prineville were evacuated yesterday after the fire started and quickly burned through grass, brush and juniper. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Suspect Arrested In Parking Lot Stabbing

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(Portland, OR) -- Police have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a man last month in a parking lot near 62nd and Southeast Foster Road. Miguel Alvarez-Flores, of Hillsboro, died at the scene. Police arrested 40-year-old David Marson, of Portland, on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree.

Oregon Analyzing Impact Of Education Funding Cut

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has asked the state Department of Education to help school districts determine the impact of federal cuts. On July 1st, schools get awards from the federal government, but the U.S. Department of Education has told states that certain Title awards won't be issued. Kotek says it hobbles school districts as they prepare for the upcoming year. Kotek says her office is accessing next steps.

Baby Food Recall

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(Portland, OR) -- Parents with babies need to check the pantry for recalled baby food. At least two children in Oregon have lead poisoning apparently from "Good and Gather" baby food. 25-thousand packages have been recalled. It's the baby pea, zucchini, kale and thyme vegetable puree that was sold in four-ounce containers. They were sold at Target with a Best By date of December 2025. Even small amounts of lead in young children can affect behavior, cognitive development and academic achievement.

ODOT Starts Cutting Projects

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Transportation has started cutting projects following the Legislature's failure to pass a funding bill. Citing immediate staff layoffs and reduced capacity, ODOT has cancelled chip seal projects scheduled to begin next Monday in Grant and Union counties. ODOT managers have said 600 to 700 people will be laid off due to lack of funding, but it's unclear how many pink slips have gone out this week.

Portland's First Flag

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Historical Society has a unique exhibit for Independence Day. They have a display with the first flag that was flown over Portland after Oregon became a state. The flag was hand-sewn by Ann Elizabeth Bills in 1861. When the flag was raised there was a barbecue picnic at Fourth Street near Burnside. The flag was donated to the Historical Society in 1961.

Cold Case Solved

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(West Linn, OR) -- A 46-year-old cold case homicide in West Linn has been solved. Twenty-year-old Diana Kuhn was killed in 1978. Detectives had a person of interest, but didn't have the evidence. A detective reviewed the case and found a critical piece of evidence that had not been tested. DNA testing confirmed the person of interest, David Atkeson, was the suspect in the homicide. Atkeson died in 1989. The District Attorney says he believes, based on the evidence, Atkeson would have been convicted of sexual assault and aggravated murder.

Drift Boat School Trainees Save Rafters

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(Shady Cove, OR) -- People on a raft that hit sharp rocks in southern Oregon were saved by students in a drift boat training school. The four rafters, who weren't wearing lifejackets, were on the Rogue River when they hit the rocks. Students in the Drift Boat School came to their rescue. No one was injured. Earlier in the day, another group witnessed a kayak capsize. The paddler didn't have a lifejacket. That person was pulled into a trainee's boat and moved to shore.

Oregon Joins Health Data Lawsuit

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(Salem, OR) -- The State of Oregon has joined 14 states in a lawsuit against the federal government for using Medicaid data for immigration enforcement. The lawsuit argues Health and Human Services gave full access to the Department of Homeland Security to identify illegal immigrants. The lawsuit argues the data transfer was illegal. It seeks an injunction to prevent future transfers.

Portland Parking Increase

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(Portland, OR) -- New parking rates are in effect for Portland and the city will be extending enforcement hours. Parking downtown will cost drivers three dollars an hour on the street. Northwest Portland is two-60. During events at Providence Park and in the Lloyd District parking is seven dollars an hour. The city is also in the process of expanding enforcement hours to 10 p.m. in most districts by the end of the year.

Happy Valley Man Arrested For Spying

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(Portland, OR) -- A Happy Valley man has been arrested for allegedly spying for China. Yuance Chen was arrested last Friday. Federal prosecutors say Chen worked with another person to gather intelligence on the U.S. Navy. They took photos of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington and a Navy recruiting station in California. Attorney General Pam Bondi says it shows the Chinese government's aggressive efforts to infiltrate the U.S. military.

Nursing Home Settlement

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(Eugene, OR) -- A nursing home company in Oregon will pay the federal government two-million-dollars to settle allegations of Medicaid Fraud. The settlement is part of the Justice Department's National Healthcare Fraud Takedown. Riverpark and its parent company Avamere are accused of fraudulently billing Medicare and the Oregon Health Plan for grossly substandard nursing home services at its 119-bed facility in Eugene. The government claims the company's substandard care led to residents experiencing preventable illnesses and injuries.

Firework Causes Hedge Fire

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(Portland, OR) -- A firework caused a row of arbor vitae in Portland's Hazelwood Neighborhood to catch fire. Neighbors heard a large boom and the trees caught fire. When Portland firefighters arrived, the flames were spreading to a house. They were able to put the fire out before it caused significant damage. Evidence of fireworks was found in the hedge. Investigators are asking for witnesses with video to contact them.

Office To Increase Housing Production

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(Salem, OR) -- A year after the Oregon Legislature approved a new office to increase housing production, the Housing Accountability and Production Office has opened. It's staffed by the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Building Codes Division. It will help enforce state housing production laws by investigating non-compliance, streamline state resources for developers and provide guidance to local governments on how they can achieve the state's housing production needs.