Speeding Driver Crashes Into Bus Stop

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) -- A driver trying to elude police crashed into a TriMet bus stop in Beaverton early Wednesday. A police officer clocked the vehicle at more than 100 miles an hour on Highway 217. When the officer tried to pull the driver over, he turned off the vehicle's lights and got off the freeway at Hall Boulevard, crashing into a bus stop. 22-year-old Austin Terrell, of Vancouver, was arrested for reckless driving and attempting to elude a police officer.

Bat Tests Positive For Rabies

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(Douglas County, OR) -- A bat in Douglas County has tested positive for rabies. A person who found the bat alerted authorities and that person has now been encouraged to get post-exposure care for handling the bat. If a bat is on the ground or acting strange, don't touch it. This is the fourth positive rabies case in a bat this year in Oregon.

Gold Bar Scam

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(Eugene, OR) -- The gold bar scam has victimized another person in Oregon. This time it happened to a person in Eugene. Scammers often target elderly people, telling them their bank account or computer was hacked and they need to buy gold bars to protect their money. The bars are given to a courier, and then to the scammers. The gold can't be tracked and the money is gone. Eugene Police say if you're contacted in this way, and asked to buy gold bars, check with your bank.

Portland Tram Temporarily Closing For Maintenance

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Aerial Tram will close starting today through May 26th for maintenance. The haul rope, which stretches over time, needs to be shorted every 18 months and replaced every six years. Shuttle buses will run passengers between South Portland and OHSU.

Beaverton Council Candidate Arrested

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) -- A candidate for Beaverton City Council is facing charges for allegedly threatening a person with a gun. Police arrested 46-year-old Antonio Pirog Monday after responding to a menacing report near the Beaverton City Library. A person said Pirog showed a handgun, causing them to fear for their safety. Pirog is a candidate for Beaverton City Council Position 5. He is being charged with menacing and unlawful use of a weapon.

Kidnapping Defendant Pleads Guilty

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(Oregon City, OR) -- A Colorado man who lured and then kidnapped a teenage girl from Clackamas County has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison. 28-year-old Hernan Gomez met the 14-year-old victim on Snapchat and asked her to send nude images of herself. After several conversations, she agreed to go to Colorado with him. He picked her up in Happy Valley. Detectives eventually tracked Gomez and the girl to a Colorado hotel. Gomez pleaded guilty to several charges, including luring a minor. He also faces charges in Colorado.

Wood Village Shooting Suspect Arrested

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Wood Village, OR) -- A 14-year-old boy is being charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 13-year-old girl near a school bus stop in Wood Village. It happened last Friday. Police say two teenage girls got into a fight after getting off a bus. They both know the 14-year-old boy who's accused of pulling out a gun and shooting one of the girls. She remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect turned himself in at the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility. He'll be charged with attempted murder and assault.

Global Trade Desk

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(Salem, OR) -- Local small businesses have a new resource to help them expand into international markets. The state's economic development agency Business Oregon has created a Global Trade Desk to help. The Global Trade Desk will provide trade experts who can help businesses with support, advice, and specialized guidance for doing business in other countries. The Business Oregon website has details.

Drazan Wins Oregon GOP Governor Primary, Will Face Kotek

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(Salem, OR) -- The stage is set for the Oregon governor's race. Christine Drazan is projected to win the Republican primary, and she'll face incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek come November. Kotek beat Drazan four years ago, but the race featured a third candidate that gained eight-percent of the vote. A two-person race could be more competitive, especially given recent polling indicating many Oregonians aren't satisfied with Kotek's performance.

Federal Student Loan Lawsuit

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is suing the Trump administration to stop a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for professional degree programs. Oregon joined a coalition of nearly two-dozen states and Washington D.C. in filing the lawsuit yesterday. The suit argues the U.S. Department of Education unlawfully narrowed student loan eligibility in ways Congress did not intend or authorize. The new rule disqualifies many professional degree programs from student loan approval, including several healthcare programs. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says the state is already short on nurses, therapists and other health workers, and the decision by the Trump Administration will make the problem worse.

Emerald Ash Borer Expected To Thrive

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(King City, OR) -- Oregon's extremely mild winter and warm spring days have caused larvae of the invasive emerald ash borer pest to mature faster and emerge weeks earlier than usual. A landscape company alerted the Oregon Department of Forestry about ash trees in King City that appeared to be infected with the insect. Normally they emerge from inside of tree trunks in early June, but adults were found ready to emerge from trees in King City much earlier. King City is within the Washington County quarantine zone, where the insects were previously found. Infected trees will be removed in King City.

New Widmer Timbers Beer

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(Portland, OR) -- Widmer Brothers Brewing has a new beer to celebrate the Portland Timbers. It's a German-style Pilsner called Timber Pils. It's described as having a crisp, floral, easy drinking experience. Widmer is the official craft beer of the Portland Timbers. It'll be available on tap at Providence Park and in cans at retailers across Oregon.

Blazers Lay Off Dozens

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(Portland, OR) -- The Trail Blazers made sweeping layoffs within the organization on Tuesday. The Oregonian reported that around 70 people were let go from the organization, mainly on the business side. The layoffs are the first major change since the team was purchased by Tom Dundon in March.

Today Is Primary Day

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(Portland, OR) -- It's Primary Day in Oregon. Voters have until 8 p.m. to place their ballots in an official election drop box. Mailed ballots must be postmarked with today's date or earlier. Oregon is one of six states holding primaries for the U.S. House, Senate and governor races today.

Suspect Arrested In Workplace-Related Shooting

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police have arrested a suspect in a workplace-related shooting that happened in April. 37-year-old David Oliver allegedly followed a coworker from their place of employment in Portland following an argument. Oliver shot a single round from a handgun into the driver's side door of the coworker's vehicle. The person wasn't hurt. Tactical teams served search warrants in Gresham and North Portland on Friday and Oliver was arrested.

Historic Columbia River Highway Reopens

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(Multnomah Falls, OR) -- The Historic Columbia River Highway reopened Friday, following a two-year restoration project. Work on the East Multnomah Falls Viaduct lasted seven months and is the second of two phases to restore 100-year-old elevated sections of the highway also known as U.S. 30. ODOT patched original decorative concrete, reinforced structural stability and poured a new road surface. This summer, drivers should still expect flaggers in the area, as crews clean up the site and complete finishing touches on the railings and pavement striping.

Columbia County Agrees To Settlement On Jail Policies

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(St. Helens, OR) -- Columbia County will change its jail policies to align with Oregon's sanctuary law. Under a settlement with the Oregon Law Center, the jail will stop requiring individuals to declare their country of birth and remove a checkbox labeled "illegal" from the booking sheet. The county won't hold individuals for U.S. Marshals if they're only facing federal immigration charges. The county won't reincarcerate individuals who have been ordered to be released. And the county has 90 days to get staff trained on the new policies.

Dam Accident Victim Identified

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(Estacada, OR) -- The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who was killed in an accident at the River Mill Dam near Estacada. 68-year-old Noel Frederick was a contractor from Eureka, Montana. He died Thursday afternoon, while performing equipment testing at the dam. OSHA continues to investigate the incident.

Measles Exposure Notice

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(Happy Valley, OR) -- The Oregon Health Authority is warning about a measles exposure at the Providence Immediate Care in Happy Valley last Tuesday. The exposure time is between 11:05 a.m. and 4 p.m. People in the clinic during that time should check their immunization status. Early symptoms can include a fever, cough and runny nose along with a rash that usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

Oregon Receives Funding For Airports

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon is getting 19-million dollars in federal funding to help improve its airports. The funding will be split across eight different Oregon airports. Portland International Airport will get the largest amount, 13-million-dollars for runway and taxiway paving. The Medford Airport will get nearly four-and-a-half-million-dollars. Madras Municipal Airport will get 103-thousand to upgrade its weather system. Airports in Grant County, Tillamook, Troutdale, Independence and Klamath County will share the rest.

Suspect Arrested In Bar Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- A suspect in a shooting that wounded three innocent bystanders outside of a Northwest Portland bar in April has been arrested. 31-year-old Shannon Lyons and another man allegedly confronted a third man outside of the River Pig Saloon, after a brief scuffle Lyons shot at the third man. Three women were hit by stray bullets or shrapnel. One woman was shot twice. Lyons is charged with attempted murder.

Milk Tanker Spills Milk And Diesel

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(Belknap Springs, OR) -- A tanker carrying milk on Highway 126 crashed near Belknap Springs and sent a thousand gallons of milk into a creek that flows into the Upper McKenzie River. Nearly 300 gallons of diesel also spilled. Containment booms were set up and officials don't believe the diesel or milk made it into the drinking water treatment plant for Eugene Water and Electric. Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife is monitoring for impacts to fish.

Man Arrested For North Portland Home Break-In

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(Portland, OR) -- A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a home in North Portland. It happened last Thursday night on Overlook Terrace. The Portland Police Bureau says Timothy Lawrence broke into a home and threatened to kill the person inside. He then allegedly hit a police officer in the face with a rock while they were trying to arrest him. Lawrence is known to police. Officers arrested him just three days before Thursday's incident for allegedly making threats and exposing himself to children at Blue Lake Park.

Man Arrested For Attack, Attempted Kidnapping In Jackson County

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(Salem, OR) -- A man is facing several charges after allegedly attacking a young woman and trying to kidnap her in southern Oregon. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Matthew Aranda posed as a utility worker and attacked a 25-year-old woman with a taser last week. The woman managed to escape after a neighbor intervened, but Aranda tased the elderly neighbor and chased the woman down with a large hunting knife. The woman managed to get into a car and drive away, with Aranda allegedly jumping onto the car as she did so. Police found him injured and hiding in a bush nearby.

Third Suspect In Keizer Station Shooting Arrested

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(Keizer, OR) -- The third suspect in a shooting at Keizer Station in February has been arrested. Anthony Taylor-Manriquez turned himself in at the Marion County Jail on Friday. On February 9th, the driver of a car leaving the parking lot was wounded by gunfire. In a separate incident, a delivery driver was threatened by a person with a gun who shot the driver's truck multiple times. The driver wasn't injured. Two other suspects were arrested by police.

Teen Wounded In Shooting At Bus Stop

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(Wood Village, OR) -- A 13-year-old girl is recovering after being shot at a bus stop in Wood Village Friday afternoon. A bus driver called 911 to report the shooting. The girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene. Detectives say the shooting appeared to happen following an argument. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is ongoing. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says there's no risk to the community.

OSHA Investigating Deadly Dam Accident

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(Portland, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a deadly workplace accident at a Clackamas County dam. Oregon OSHA is investigating the incident last Thursday at the River Mill Dam near Estacada. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office reports a contractor hired to perform testing at the dam was killed and a Portland General Electric employee was injured and hospitalized. No details of what happened were released.

Anti-Data Center Rally

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- A rally was held in opposition to planned data centers in Hillsboro on Saturday. Organizers say there needs to be transparency about the effects of data center air and water pollution. Hillsboro has offered tax breaks through Enterprise Zones for companies, including Google and Amazon, to build data centers.

Snowpack Melting Fast

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Oregon's snowpack is nearly gone and it's not even summer. The National Integrated Drought Information System reports that at automated sites in Oregon snow is present at only ten percent of locations. In Washington state there's snow at 40 percent of the stations. Both states had warmer than normal winters, even though precipitation was at or above normal. It didn't fall as snow. Nearly half of Washington streamflows are expected to approach record lows. In Oregon, nearly 85 percent of streamflow forecasts are expected to approach record lows.

Fatal Accident At Dam

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Estacada, OR)  --  One person has been killed and another person was injured in a workplace accident at River Mill Dam near Estacada on Thursday.  The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office reports a contractor hired to perform testing at the dam was killed and a Portland General Electric employee was injured and hospitalized.  No details of what happened were released.  Oregon OSHA is investigating.

Semi Tire Crushes Minivan

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(Vancouver, WA) -- A tire from a semi crushed a minivan Thursday morning on I-5 in Vancouver. Washington State Patrol says the tire came loose from the semi and hit the roof and windshield of the minivan on the driver's side. The driver was hospitalized with injuries. Vancouver Fire says it shows the importance of maintaining and inspecting vehicles. The investigation is ongoing.

Vancouver Residents Are Asked To Watch For Yellow-Legged Hornets

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Residents of Vancouver, Washington are being asked to watch for yellow-legged hornets. One of the bees was found by an agricultural inspector on a ship at the Port of Vancouver. The Washington Department of Agriculture is concerned there could be more of the hornets. They attack honeybees, tearing them apart and bringing pieces back to their hive. Yellow-legged hornets aren't as big as murder hornets, but they can reduce honeybee populations by 30 percent.

Road Rage Suspect Arrested

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Gresham, OR) -- A suspect in a Gresham road rage incident was arrested in Portland. On May 5th, a driver called 9-1-1 to report another driver who was honking, driving erratically, and pointing a handgun at her. She recorded the driver on video. Portland Police located and stopped the suspect. Junior Reyes-Galindo was arrested for menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. Police seized a handgun with a 30 round magazine.

Multiple Thefts Suspect Arrested

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Salem Police have arrested a woman who's accused in four thefts. The Telephone Reporting Office analyzed data from theft reports and identified 39-year-old Sara Guzman-Staff as a suspect in four thefts at various locations from December through this month. Police pulled over Guzman-Staff during a traffic stop and took her into custody. She was also in possession of methamphetamine. She faces multiple theft charges.

Mifepristone Telehealth Distribution Allowed

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield supports the U.S. Supreme Court's stay on a lower court's ruling that stopped distribution of the abortion drug mifepristone through the mail. Rayfield says the stay protects the ability of Oregonians to access the safe, effective, FDA-approved medication. Justice Samuel Alito dissented, saying it's an attempt to undermine their decision in Dobbs that overturned Roe versus Wade.

BLM Fire Restrictions Begin In WA, OR

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(Portland, OR) -- Fire restrictions go into effect today on BLM land in Oregon and Washington state. The Bureau of Land Management is banning fireworks, exploding and metal targets, steel component ammunition, tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. The restrictions take effect as the region moves into what is expected to be a particularly bad wildfire season. Officials are concerned 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest.

Missing Hiker Search

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(Idanha, OR) -- Search efforts continue for a missing 80-year-old man who is overdue from a hike east of Idanha. Jerry Highsmith failed to return home Tuesday evening. Deputies found his vehicle parked at the Fir Lake trailhead. A deputy and Search and Rescue volunteer hiked to the lake while a full scale search was organized. They didn't find Highsmith at the lake, so searchers spent the night in heavy rain and thunderstorms trying to find him. Other counties sent help Wednesday and the search continues.

Marion County Supplemental Ballots

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(Salem, OR) -- Marion County Elections is sending out supplemental ballots to 180 people because of two separate incidents. 20 voters on Devon Avenue Southeast received ballots that should have included Salem Mayor, Municipal Court Judge and City Council Ward 4. In the other incident, a tiny house development that shares one common address should have received ballots for the Cascade School District Measure. New ballots are being sent immediately.

Overdose Deaths Decline

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(Portland, OR) -- Deaths from drug overdoses are down in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority says Oregon overdose deaths have declined for two years in a row. The agency reports initial numbers from 2025 show eleven-hundred deaths. That's down around 400 since 2024 and down a total of 700 from 2023. OHA says investments in prevention, treatment and harm reduction are helping save lives.

PPB Plane Helps Catch Two Suspects

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Police Bureau's plane helped catch two suspects who were trying to elude police Monday night. A person who stole a vehicle in downtown Portland fled on I-84. The plane tracked the vehicle to 97th and East Burnside where the suspect was arrested. Then, a short time later a moped was being driven recklessly in Southeast Portland. Officers in the plane followed the rider as he drove into oncoming traffic and eventually stopped near Southeast 97th and Glenwood Street where he was arrested.

Oregon College Savings tops $4 Billion

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's program to help families save money for college has topped four-billion-dollars. Embark, which was previously the Oregon College Savings Plan, started 25 years ago. It allows families to save money for college with tax-free earnings. They can also get an annual tax credit up to 380 dollars a year, or more than 68-hundred-dollars over 18 years. More than 150-thousand Oregonians have accounts.

Timed Permits Returning To Multnomah Falls

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(Cascade Locks, OR) -- Starting May 22nd, if you plan to visit Multnomah Falls you'll need to buy a timed permit. The parking lot gets overloaded, and the permit system helps keep spaces available. You can buy a permit for two dollars at recreation dot gov. You can buy a permit up to two weeks in advance of your visit. Each permit covers a one-hour time slot and then you can stay as long as you want.

Wildlife Safari Welcomes New African Painted Dogs

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(Winston, OR) -- Wildlife Safari is welcoming three new African Painted Dogs. They include Kiraka, the nine-year-old father, and two of his six-year-old daughters Samburu and Mikumi Mosaic. They're from The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California. African Painted Dogs are one of Africa's most endangered predators, known for their incredible teamwork, unique coat patterns, and strong family bonds. Wildlife Safari is located southwest of Roseburg.

Baby Nursery Crash

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(Pleasant Valley, OR) -- An SUV crashed into a home in Pleasant Valley Monday afternoon damaging a baby's nursery. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says the driver tried to pass a truck towing a trailer in a no passing zone when a car came from the other direction. The driver in the SUV side-swiped the truck, lost control, went down a hill and into the house. The mother had just removed the baby from the nursery. No one was hurt. The driver is expected to be charged with reckless driving and reckless endangering.

ODF Warns About Debris Burns

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(Salem, OR) -- There have been 23 escaped debris burns this year damaging 83 acres in Oregon. The Department of Forest is reminding property owners that with the dry conditions it's important to use caution and make sure debris burns are completely out. The Central Oregon District has already declared fire season is underway.

Assisted Living Sexual Abuse Arrest

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(Portland, OR) -- An employee of an assisted living facility in Raleigh Hills was arrested over the weekend for allegedly sexually assaulting a female resident. Staff called police after learning of the accusation. A detective from the Violent Crimes Unit responded. Oscar Marquez-Alonso was arrested for two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and sodomy. Marquez-Alonso could face additional charges.

BLM Fire Restrictions

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(Portland, OR) -- The Bureau of Land Management is putting fire restrictions into effect on its lands in Oregon and Washington starting May 14th. To help reduce the risk of human caused fires, they are banning fireworks, exploding and metal targets, steel component ammunition, tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. They're concerned 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest.

Missing Man Located Deceased

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(Lowell, OR) -- A man who had been missing for more than a week near Lookout Reservoir, east of Lowell, has been found dead. The Lane County Sheriff's Office located Tyler Davis's car on May 6th near the reservoir and search and rescue teams had scoured the area. On Sunday, his body was found in extremely steep terrain. Investigators say there's no evidence of a crime. The investigation remains active.

Man Found Dead In Philomath House Fire

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(Philomath, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a house fire that killed a 72-year-old man in Philomath. Firefighters responded to blaze on Main Street Friday morning. Crews found the man inside the burning home and pulled him out. He was immediately pronounced dead. Police are working to verify his cause of death. Officials say no one else was inside the home. It's not yet clear what led to the fire. The incident left Highway 20 shut down for about two and a half hours.

I-5 Rose Quarter Closure In September

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(Portland, OR) -- ODOT is planning a project in September that will cause major delays on I-5 at the Rose Quarter. The southbound lanes will be closed around-the-clock starting September 11th for five weeks. Crews will work 24 hours a day to make critical repairs and improve safety over the two mile stretch of the freeway.

Marion County Starts Night Court

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(Salem, OR) -- The television series Night Court was highly popular and Marion County is hoping its new night court will be as successful. It's not expected to have the comedy of the TV series, but it will offer opportunities for people who work during the day and police officers who work the night shift. Under the trial program this summer, night court will be entirely online during a limited number of times each month. The cases will be limited to certain traffic trials and petitions to the court.

Fitness Center Thieves

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(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police are warning about a group of thieves that targets customers of fitness centers. While people are working out, they steal credit cards and go to nearby retail stores and buy big ticket items, including gold bars jewelry. In one case, they bought over 18-thousand-dollar's worth of gold bars from a Costco. They have been operating in at least five western states. They're described as Eastern European males. Anyone with information should contact Beaverton Police.

Sandy River Users Warned Of Change

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(Troutdale, OR) -- The December storms caused the Sandy River to change its course. The Multnomah County Sheriff's office is warning that between Oxbow Regional Park and Dabney State Recreation Area, the change in the river's flow has caused fallen trees to clog the river. There's now an area of small rapids that could pull people floating the river into submerged trees, causing them to get stuck. Online satellite images haven't updated and don't show the change. Warning signs have been posted. River users should wear lifejackets, carry a whistle, and a light if you plan to be on the water near dawn or dusk.

Red Cross Has Special Offers For Blood Donors

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(Portland, OR) -- The American Red Cross is offering incentives to get blood and platelet donors in the door this month. The organizations says it's important to get donors in this month so they can also give again later in the summer when donations run lower due to vacations. Through May 17th, you can receive a 20-dollar Amazon Gift Card, and from May 18th through the 31st you can get an oversized Red Cross beach towel.

PeaceHealth Oregon Keeps Local Emergency Physicians

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(Eugene, OR) -- PeaceHealth Oregon will keep Eugene Emergency Physicians as the provider of emergency department doctors instead of going with other groups. The issue went before a federal judge in Eugene. The court proceedings will be paused 14 days while a final contract is worked out. Eugene Emergency Physicians will provide physicians for Riverbend and Cottage Grove emergency departments for three years and at Peace Harbor in Florence for one year.

Wyden Promotes Kombucha Bill

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(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon is championing a new bill defending the Kombucha industry. Wyden is teaming up with Oregon Congresswoman Andrea Salinas to sponsor the KOMBUCHA Act. The bill would modernize federal alcohol taxes and regulations by increasing the alcohol-by-volume minimum for the tax from point-five percent to one-point-two-five percent. Wyden issued a statement earlier this week saying a serving of kombucha "contains about as much alcohol as an overripe banana, so there's no reason to tax it like it's a full-on alcoholic beverage." Wyden adds it's "time to sober up out tax code and give kombucha producers a fair shake."

Deer Shot With Arrows Saved

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(Elgin, OR) -- A deer that had been shot with two arrows near Elgin, in Union County, was rescued and should recover. Last month Fish and Wildlife troopers got calls about a mule deer doe shot in the head and neck with arrows that was walking around. Troopers were not able to safely kill the deer. Fish and Wildlife biologists tranquilized the deer and removed the arrow from its neck. The arrow to its head fell out on its own. The deer's wounds were treated and it was released. Investigators say the arrows were from a crossbow and they're asking for tips to identify the poaching suspect.

Wildfire Staffing Grant

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(Salem, OR) -- The State of Oregon is helping local fire departments increase staffing for wildfire season. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded nearly six-million-dollars to 180 local fire departments to temporarily add firefighters through October. In past years, the extra firefighters have increased responses to keep wildfires from growing out of control. This is the fifth year of the program.

Portland Starts Using Groundwater

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Water Bureau has started using its backup supply, the Columbia South Shore Well Field. One of the supply conduits that brings water from the Bull Run Reservoir into the water system has a leak and needs to be taken offline for repairs. Well water will supplement water from Bull Run. The Water Bureau says the community's water supply remains safe to drink.

Search Continues For Missing Eugene Man

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(Eugene, OR) -- The search continues for a Eugene man who's been missing for about a week. The Lane County Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Tyler Davis was last seen on April 30th. His vehicle was found parked near the area of Lookout Reservoir, east of Lowell. Search and Rescue is actively searching the area. They've spent over 400 hours searching. They've deployed canines, drones, boats, divers and ground crews. Anyone who might have seen him should contact the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

Police ID Downtown Portland Shooting Victim

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(Portland, OR) -- Police are releasing the identity of a man who as shot and killed in downtown Portland. The Portland Police Bureau says 25-year-old Malachi Bussey and another man were both shot Tuesday night near Southwest Naito Parkway and Harvey Milk Street. Bussey died at the scene. The other victim was hospitalized. No arrests have been made. Police say it happened following the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Waterfront Park, but they don't know if the shooting was connected to the event.

Police Arrest Teen With Gun Near Newport High School

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(Newport, OR) -- A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after allegedly carrying an airsoft AR style rifle near a school in Newport. The Newport Police Department says officers responded to Newport High School yesterday afternoon on a report that a school-aged boy was carrying a rifle. Nearby schools went into lockdown while police searched the area. They found a 15-year-old boy armed with an airsoft AR style replica gun. He was taken into custody and the lockdowns were lifted. The student will be charged with Disorderly Conduct.

Portland Fire Bureau Lieutenant Arrested

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(Portland, OR) -- A Portland Fire Bureau lieutenant has been arrested in connection with an online luring of a minor investigation. In March of last year, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office began investigating reports from a minor that a man was sending her inappropriate photographs. Some of them were sent from a Portland Fire and Rescue station. Police arrested Vincent Alvarez on charges of luring a minor and official misconduct. This is the second Portland firefighter arrested this year for online misconduct involving a minor.

Skeletal Remains Identified After 20 Years

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(Portland, OR) -- Skeletal remains found in a wooded area near Riverview Cemetery in Southwest Portland have been identified after 20 years. There was a small campsite near the location of the remains. Previous DNA testing wasn't able to identify the person. New DNA genealogy tracing was successful and identified the remains as Robert Horton. He was 47-years-old when he died. He moved from Hawaii to Portland and his family lost contact with him. Horton's family was notified just prior to his mother's death.

Oregon Receives Wildfire Funding

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(Salem, OR) -- The federal government is spending seven-and-a-half million dollars to increase wildfire preparedness in Oregon. More than four-million is going to Consumers Power, Inc for weather stations and other equipment to reduce the time of fire-related outages. Douglas County will get three-point-one-million dollars to reduce hazardous fuels. The county will also receive 177-thousand dollars for radio infrastructure and improvements to support law enforcement communications.

Tobacco Sales To Youth Declines

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(Salem, OR) -- Tobacco sales to youth continues to decline in Oregon. In 2021, the Legislature created the Tobacco Retail License Program to make sure tobacco sales laws were being followed. 99 percent of tobacco retailers in Oregon were inspected last year and only 11 percent of retailers sold to youth. That's down from 26 percent when the program started. Retailers are offered training on how to spot illegal customers, more youth compliance checks are planned and there will be more support in communities with higher violation rates.

Physician Child Sex Abuse Investigation

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Vancouver Police are investigating a pediatrician for child molestation. Michael Wilmington is affiliated with several medical facilities in the Portland-Vancouver area. Police learned he allegedly hosted naked sleepovers with young children at his La Center home. A search found several pieces of evidence, and an accusation Wilmington molested a child at his home. On May 2nd, Wilmington was found dead in Lewis County from an apparent suicide. Detectives are asking anyone with a child who had unsupervised contact with Wilmington or Chad Hartley to contact them.

Elk Statue Fountain Damaged

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(Portland, OR) -- Just weeks after the return of the Elk Statue in downtown Portland, it's been damaged. A trailer being pulled by a truck hit it, taking a corner off the fountain at the base of the statue. The Portland Water Bureau has closed Main Street between 3rd and 4th avenues while work is underway to repair the fountain, which remains structurally intact and sound.

Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

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(Salem, OR) -- A ceremony was held Tuesday at the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial in Salem to honor the state's fallen officers and those they left behind. Families, loved ones, and colleagues of fallen officers, elected officials and public safety professionals from throughout the state attended the ceremony. No new names were added this year.

OR Among Worst States For Cops

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon might be one of the worst states in the nation in which to be a police officer. That's according to a new ranking by Wallethub. The website looked at all 50 states and Washington, D.C. to find out which states were best for those pursuing a career in law enforcement. Researchers considered 30 key metrics of police-friendliness, including compensation, working conditions and police deaths per one-thousand officers. Oregon was ranked 44th. Neighboring Washington state ranked much higher at eighth. California was ranked the best state in which to be a police officer, followed by Connecticut in second and Illinois in third.

Portland Council Considers Arts Tax Increase

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council will consider a proposal today to change the Arts Tax. Currently, the 35 dollar tax is applied to anyone making over one-thousand-dollars a year. It hasn't changed since 2012. The proposed changes would increase the tax to 50 dollars and make it apply to single filers making over 20-thousand dollars and joint filers making over 40-thousand dollars. The tax would increase each year based on inflation.

Injured Hiker Rescued

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(Linn County, OR) -- An injured hiker near Blue Pool in the Central Cascades led to a difficult rescue over the weekend. A 53-year-old woman from Terrebonne severely injured her knee. A rope rescue team was needed to get her up the steep terrain. A Coast Guard helicopter was used to airlift the woman to a nearby airfield where she was transported to a hospital in Springfield.

OSU Research Shows STEM AI Concerns

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(Corvallis, OR) -- New research out of Oregon suggests artificial intelligence could cause problems for students in STEM fields. A study by Oregon State University found STEM students' use of AI could eventually lead to a decline in cognitive skills. OSU researchers say students who rely heavily on generative AI ended up with weaker intellectual habits, causing them to lean on AI even more. It's called the "cognitive debt cycle." But, they say it can be broken, by alternating between AI-assisted and independent work, among other steps.

Mifepristone Ruling Temporarily Paused

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is one of nearly two-dozen states asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt an appeals court ruling that stopped shipments of the abortion drug mifepristone through the mail. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined 22 states yesterday in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the court's nationwide ban on distributing mifepristone through the mail. The Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling yesterday pausing the appeals court's ruling until next Monday to give the justices more time to consider the issue. Governor Tina Kotek calls Friday's ruling by the appeals court dangerous, saying it threatens Oregonians ability to access health care, especially for people in rural Oregon with limited resources to receive medical care.

Primary Ballots In The Mail

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(Salem, OR) -- Ballots should be arriving in mailboxes over the next few days for Oregon's May Primary. If you are a registered voter and haven't received your ballot by May 7th, you're urged to contact your County Clerk. Under Oregon law, ballots must be received by a county Elections office or at a ballot drop site by 8 p.m. on Election Day, May 19th, or be postmarked by that day, to be counted. Oregon's Secretary of State asks voters who are mailing their ballot to not wait until the last day. You can also use an official ballot drop box.

Four-Year-Old Hero

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(Beaverton, OR) -- A four-year-old Beaverton girl is being called a hero after she got help for her grandmother who was suffering a medical emergency. She went outside and waved down a neighbor, who called police. The girl didn't know the apartment number but led officers to the door. Inside, they found the grandmother who was confused and disoriented. She was rushed to the hospital. She has since recovered, but police say Nova demonstrated an incredible level of bravery and awareness in recognizing an emergency and seeking help.

Scrapyard Court Order

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(Portland, OR) -- A bankruptcy court judge has ordered a Portland metal scrapyard to surrender its property for violating environmental rules. The Oregon Department of Justice alleges Northwest Metals has been operating a metal shredder without a permit, stored solid waste illegally, and discharged stormwater in violation of environmental rules. DEQ previously fined the business 357-thousand-dollars. Under the order, Northwest Metals can't block state agencies from accessing the property.

Police Investigate Stolen Bird Eggs

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(Clackamas County, OR) -- An investigation is underway into the theft of migratory bird eggs. Oregon State Police say it happened at Rivervilla Park in Clackamas County last June, but it wasn't reported until March. Migratory birds are protected by both federal and state laws, and it is illegal to sell, possess or hunt them, including their nests and eggs. A suspect was captured on camera taking the eggs. He has brown hair and facial hair, and was wearing a blue Adidas t-shirt, blue shorts and white athletic shoes, with a black backpack. Anyone with information should contact OSP.

15 Arrests During Portland May Day Demonstrations

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Police Bureau says officers arrested over a dozen people during Friday's May Day demonstrations in Portland. Police arrested a total of 15 people. Nine people were arrested during a sit-in at a hotel lobby. The other arrests happened at various demonstrations, including a protest outside of the ICE building in South Portland.

Police Shoot Man Holding Tire Irons

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(Woodburn, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing after a Woodburn police officer shot and killed a man carrying tire irons late Saturday night. Salem Police say Officer Jackson Ryan responded to a 9-1-1 call about an aggressive individual causing a disturbance. Police say Israel Hernandez-Martinez was holding several tire irons. There was a confrontation with Officer Ryan and Hernandez-Martinez was shot. He died at the scene. The Salem Police Department is investigating.

Rolex Fraud Arrests

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(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police have arrested three people from California who were allegedly involved in a scheme to sell fake Rolex watches to metro-area pawn shops. Employees at one store called police Wednesday when they realized the high-end watches were counterfeit, but they appear to have sold the fakes to similar stores on the same day. At the time of their arrest, officers seized more than 20-thousand dollars in cash.

New Bus Service

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(Wilsonville, OR) -- A new free public bus route is set to begin service today between Wilsonville and Clackamas. South Metro Area Regional Transit will operate the 10X route using the new bus lanes on I-205 to get past stopped traffic. The service will run Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with stops in Stafford, West Linn and Oregon City.

Portland Unidentified Body

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(Portland, OR) -- The Multnomah County Medical Examiner is asking for the public's help identifying a man whose partial remains were found March 1st in North Portland. The remains were discovered in a wooded area near the road in Willamette Cove. He's white, between the ages of 19 and 31, and from five-foot-three to five-foot-seven inches tall. He was wearing black "No Boundaries" brand leggings, in a size small, and a black "Time and Tru" t-shirt, size triple-extra-large. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Multnomah County M-E.

Douglas County Drought Request

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(Roseburg, OR) -- Douglas County is the most recent county in Oregon to ask the governor to declare a drought emergency. County commissioners say extraordinary measures must be taken to protect people and livestock, and respond to the threat of wildfires. Nine Oregon counties have received state drought declarations from Governor Tina Kotek this year. Douglas County joins Coos, Klamath and Wheeler counties waiting for a response to their request.

Purdue Pharma Settlement

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is part of the 55 states and territories that settled with Purdue Pharma for the way it sold opioids. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says the Sackler Family made billions from flooding communities with opioids. The total settlement is nearly seven-and-a-half-billion dollars. Oregon will get 66-million-dollars over the next 15 years for opioid treatment programs.

Oregon Powerball Winners

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(Salem, OR) -- Wednesday was a lucky day for some Powerball winners in Oregon. According to the Oregon Lottery, three two-million dollar winning tickets were sold in Coos Bay, Creswell and Medford, a one-million dollar ticket was sold in Gresham. The big 143-million dollar jackpot was split between two winners in Kansas and Indiana.

May Day Demonstrations

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(Portland, OR) -- Several May Day rallies are planned today in support of workers' rights. In Salem, the group "Oregon for All" expects thousands to mark International Workers' Day and Day Without an Immigrant at the State Capitol. In Portland, officials are planning for a large downtown demonstration. A separate event is expected Friday evening near the ICE building on the South Waterfront.

Worker Dies In Chairlift Accident

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(Government Camp, OR) -- A worker died in a chairlift accident Thursday morning at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says two employees were in a maintenance basket when it fell from the upper-bowl chairlift into rugged terrain. They suffered traumatic injuries. A third employee started CPR on one person who was unconscious. That person died at the scene. The second person was flown to a hospital on LifeFlight. Oregon OSHA is investigating the accident.

Laser Pointer Conviction

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(Portland, OR) -- A man who was accused of pointing a laser at a Customs and Border Protection helicopter at the Hillsboro Airport has pleaded guilty. The incident happened last October. The helicopter had to abort its landing. Agents identified the house where the laser originated. A search found the laser and methamphetamine. Brian Nepaial was convicted of pointing a laser at an aircraft and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

Governor's Transportation Workgroup Holds First Meeting

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(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek's new transportation workgroup meets for the first time today. The "Rebuilding Our Transportation Vision" workgroup is composed of 12 people from Oregon business, transit, government, environment and tourism. They are charged with developing recommendations to improve the state's transportation systems and address persistent inflation and flat revenues. Today's meeting will be livestreamed.