Wyden Sponsors Living Wage Bill

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(Washington, D.C.) -- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is joining other Democratic colleagues in sponsoring a bill that would increase the national minimum wage to 25 dollars an hour. It's currently seven-dollars-25-cents an hour, which hasn't changed since 2009. Under the bill, corporations would have to reach the new minimum wage by 2032 and smaller employers would have until 2039. In 2009, the minimum wage increase drew heavy opposition from Republicans who say it hurts small businesses and costs jobs.

Search Continues For Missing Man

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a man who's been missing for nearly two weeks. Ben Anderson was training for the Bigfoot 200, which is an ultramarathon race. His GPS signal was last detected near National Forest Service Road 25, near Mt. St. Helens. His car, a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox with a Washington state license plate of CST3509 hasn't been found. Anyone with information should contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Arrested

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(Salem, OR) -- A Salem man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly trying to kidnap a three-year-old child. The boy and his 10-year-old sister were with their father at a park. The father told officers Lino Lopez Palafox initially tried to take the daughter's bike. The two men argued, and Palafox allegedly picked up the three-year-old and tried to leave with him. The father was able to get his son back and call police. The suspect was found nearby and was booked into the Marion County Jail.

Oregon Joins Lawsuit Over Medicaid Work Requirement

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining 24 states in a lawsuit against the federal government that claims the Medicaid work requirement is unconstitutional. While the change was part of the President's Big Beautiful Bill passed last year, the government this month issued rules for its implementation. The suit argues the work requirement unduly affects frail Medicaid recipients, violates the Administrative Procedure Act, and fails to adequately consider the significant harms that will be imposed on states and healthcare providers.

Residents Rescued From Hillsboro House Fire Die

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Two people rescued from a Hillsboro house fire last week have died. They were both on the second floor. Firefighters rescued one person from a window and had to cut a larger hole around a window to get the second person out. They both suffered critical injuries and died at a hospital. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Husband Charged With Manslaughter In Wife's Death

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(Clackamas County, OR) -- A 35-year-old Clackamas County man is charged with manslaughter in his wife's death. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says Markus Bowen called 9-1-1 Friday night to report a shooting. When deputies arrived at the location on South Kamrath Road, they found 36-year-old Tara Jo Deveny dead. Bowen was detained at the scene without incident and later booked into the jail. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges may follow.

Missing Two-Year-Old Boy Located

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(Portland, OR) -- A two-year-old boy who was reported missing in Portland has been found safe. The Oregon Department of Human Services reported Armani Andrews was missing on June 17th and he was possibly in danger. They reported Monday that Armani was found safe. No details were released about how or where he was found.

Blue Pool Death

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(Linn County, OR) -- A man swimming at the base of Tamolitch Falls, also know as the Blue Pool, died on Friday. Witnesses say the 21-year-old Kansas man jumped into the water and struggled to swim. People tried to help him reach shore, but they were unsuccessful. The Linn County Sheriff's Office says while Blue Pool is beautiful, the water temperature is 37 degrees and can cause immediate shock. Cell coverage is weak in the area and it can take hours to reach a hospital.

Multnomah County Mobile Syringe Limit

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(Portland, OR) -- The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners has approved a new ordinance that limits how close mobile syringe distributors can be to schools. They must stay a thousand feet away from public and private schools. The Board recognized that while syringe distribution programs reduce transmission of diseases, they can also lead to syringes left on the ground, even though the mobile programs offer safe disposal.

5.5 Magnitude Quake Hits Off Oregon Coast

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(Coos Bay, OR)  --  A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit off the Oregon Coast around 4:35 a.m. Monday.  The epicenter was 144 miles west of Coos Bay and it was shallow, only about six miles deep.  No tsunami was generated.  There are no reports of damage along the coast. 

Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested With 17 Pounds Of Drugs

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(Portland, OR) -- Federal agents have arrested a man for drug distribution. Thirty-one-year-old Baltazar Plata Bringas was arrested during a drug deal. Agents seized 17 bags of methamphetamine from his car. A search of his house found over 17 pounds of narcotics, guns and 25-thousand-dollars in cash. Plata Bringas pleaded not guilty. He's being held pending further court proceedings.

Fishermen Rescue Person From Columbia River

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(Vancouver, WA) -- Fishermen on the Columbia River rescued a person from the water on Saturday. The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a call about a person in the river. When Vancouver's Fire Boat arrived, the person in the water had been pulled into a boat by a group of fishermen. The Fire Boat maneuvered alongside the fishing boat and used a special rescue ramp to transfer the patient. The victim was then taken to a waiting ambulance and to the hospital, where officials say they are in "satisfactory" condition.

Oregon Donations To 250 Time Capsule

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(Washington, DC) -- Oregon has donated several items to the America 250 time capsule that'll be opened on July 4, 2276. They include a mail-in ballot and envelope, printed images of Oregon landscapes, an illustration depicting Oregon agriculture, a photo of the first Black woman elected to Oregon's State Senate, sheet music and lyrics of songs about Oregon, including "Eugene" by Dolly Parton, a news article about Portland's new WNBA team and a sunstone, the state gemstone.

Drug Deal Murder Sentence

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(Oregon City, OR) -- A Clackamas County judge has sentenced a Salem man to life in prison for stabbing a woman to death during a drug deal. Fifty-one-year-old Jason Perillo was convicted of second-degree murder for killing Catherine Grace Crosse on New Year's Eve 2024. Crosse was stabbed around 30 times inside her R-V. The Clackamas County District Attorney says Crosse supported herself by selling small amounts of fentanyl and Perillo was a customer. After the attack, he took cash and a winning lottery ticket from the victim and bought a truck. He could be eligible for parole in 25 years.

Fatal Shooting Suspect Arrested

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(Gresham, OR) -- A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a Gresham park last year has been arrested in Spokane. On January 23rd, 2025, 17-year-old Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez was shot and killed in an apparent unprovoked attack while playing on the futsal court in Vance Park. The suspect was identified as Camerino Vides. He was arrested in Spokane on unrelated charges. He'll be extradited to Oregon.

Southern Oregon Murder

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(Rogue River, OR) -- An 80-year-old man is under arrest for allegedly killing a 59-year-old woman during a domestic violence incident at a home in Rogue River. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting early Saturday morning and found Onalea Clay dead. Norman Chapman was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

Oregon May Primary Election Turnout

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's May Primary election had a high voter turnout. The Oregon Secretary of State says more than one-and-a-quarter million Oregonians voted, setting a new state record for a midterm primary election. Official turnout nearly hit 42 percent, which is the second-highest for a midterm primary since 1998, when Oregon switched to fully vote-by-mail.

Former County Employee Charged With Theft

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(Oregon City, OR) -- The former executive director of the Clackamas County Vector Control District is charged with fraud. An internal audit found Joshua Jacobson spent at least 200-thousand-dollars of the country's money buying things like industrial tools, truck winches, drones, laptop computers and iPads and then he sold them, keeping the money. Jacobson was fired in January. He's charged with aggravated theft.

OSU's Goss Stadium Renovation

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(Corvallis, OR) -- A 15-million-dollar anonymous donation will allow Oregon State University to move forward with a renovation of Goss Stadium. It's the oldest continuously used ballpark in the nation. The project includes a new right-field structure, permanent bleacher seating and a dedicated clubhouse. They'll also create office space for the Corvallis Knights Baseball Club, in addition to fan amenities. Goss Stadium was built in 1907.

Teen Killed In E-Scooter Crash

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(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police say a 14-year-old boy who was riding an e-scooter in a crosswalk when he was hit by a car this week has died from his injuries. Police say Jacob Tran was on his way to a summer football workout when he was struck just before 6:30 Wednesday morning. Tran was preparing to begin his freshman year at Mountainside High School in the fall. The 16-year-old driver stopped and remained at the scene. Police say Tran was wearing a helmet.

Portland's Eastside Sunday Parkways

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland's Sunday Parkways returns to the Eastside this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, streets will be closed to traffic on a four-mile route to allow riding and walking through neighborhoods and parks. Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park is being added for the first time. Other parks include Ventura Park, Lincoln Park, and Parklane Park. There's music and food trucks along the way.

Portland's First U.S. Flag Going On Display

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(Portland, OR) -- The first known U.S. flag to be raised over Portland is on display at the Oregon Historical Society. Portland resident Ann Elizabeth Bills hand-stitched the flag in 1861. It's been displayed several times folded inside of a case, to protect the fragile materials. The flag has undergone restoration work that now allows it to be displayed in its full size of nine-by-six feet. It's on display with a 1774 document on the First Continental Congress and two maps from 1817.

Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt To Limit Vote By Mail

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is celebrating a judge's ruling that President Trump cannot require the U.S. Postal Service to only mail ballots to approved voters. Read praised yesterday's ruling from a judge in Boston, saying the President doesn't get to pick and choose who gets to vote. Oregon was part of a coalition of 23 state AGs and one governor in filing the lawsuit against Trump. The judge ruled that Trump doesn't have authority over elections. The U.S. Postmaster said this week he planned to implement the executive order, but this judge's ruling would prevent that.

Health Systems Announce Layoffs

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(Salem, OR) -- Two Oregon hospital systems have notified the state of plans to layoff employees. Adventist Health is restructuring its Quality, Risk, Infection Prevention and Accreditation functions. Around 130 positions at multiple hospitals are being eliminated. 80 of those employees have accepted other positions in the company. St. Charles Health System, based in Bend, is cutting 45 managerial positions. 23 of those positions are currently vacant. No direct patient care jobs are impacted.

PPB Hires 38 Officers

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Police Bureau has hired 16 officers as it works to build its ranks. 41 members of the bureau retired in May. Since the start of the year, 38 officers have been hired. There are currently 809 sworn members of the police bureau, which includes 572 officers.

Boy Rescued From Heavily Wooded Area

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(Corbett, OR) -- A 14-year-old boy got stuck in a heavily wooded area in Corbett Tuesday evening. He left his home near Camp Angelos and walked into a wooded area. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office sent a Search and Rescue Team. They launched drones that found the boy's location. Thick blackberry bushes kept him from hiking out. Search and rescuers cut their way through the blackberries to reach the boy and they helped him walk out about two hours after the call to 911 was made.

Deputy Involved Shooting

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(Aloha, OR) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office was involved in a shooting Wednesday morning at McDonalds on TV Highway. Deputies responded to a report of a man damaging windows at the restaurant. Shots were fired by deputies. No one was injured. A suspect is in custody.

Sanctuary Status Congressional Inquiry

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(Portland, OR) -- Republican members of Congress on the Judiciary Committee are asking Oregon law enforcement officials for answers about federal immigration enforcement. They want to know why Oregon officials aren't cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez responded that under state law, his responsibility is to enforce state criminal laws, not federal immigration laws. The committee is giving them until July 7th to provide a long list of documents showing communications with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

More Drought Declarations

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(Salem, OR) -- Two more Oregon counties are under drought declarations. Governor Tina Kotek added Josephine and Wasco counties to the list of 17 counties suffering from drought. All of Josephine County is in some form of drought, with 46 percent considered severe. In Wasco County, 54 percent is in moderate drought, with 23 percent considered severe. Drought emergency declarations unlock tools for communities to help local water users.

I-5 Northbound Boone Bridge Work Begins

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(Wilsonville, OR) -- Work is starting on the northbound I-5 lanes over the Boone Bridge south of Wilsonville. The expansion joints on the bridge need to be replaced and the work will take four months to complete. Starting today, there will be intermittent nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews get ready for the work. Starting late next month, three of the four lanes will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. In late August and September, there will be up to four full closures of the northbound lanes with traffic diverted to I-205 in Oregon City.

Elections Executive Order Blocked

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's Secretary of State is celebrating a decision by a federal judge to block much of President Trump's executive order on voting rights. The judge's ruling makes a temporary order permanent through a trial. It says the President doesn't have authority over how states run elections. The states and Congress set those rules. It also blocks the order from enforcing a requirement to prove citizenship to vote.

Explosive Seller Plea

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(Medford, OR) -- A Klamath Falls man has pleaded guilty for illegally selling explosive devices. Jason Lowery sold multiple M-type explosives at his home and business, last year. During a search, police seized more than 200 homemade explosives, including one device with nails strapped to it. Lowery will be sentenced in October. He could face up to ten years in prison.

Oregon Settles Over COVID Impact On Prisons

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(Salem, OR) -- The State of Oregon has reached a settlement with inmates who died from COVID-19 and those who got sick and survived. Forty-nine million dollars will be paid with 33-million-dollars going to estates of 38 inmates who died and 16-million-dollars going to inmates who contracted COVID. They could receive up to 41-thousand-dollars each depending on the severity of their illness. Ten-million-dollars would be paid now, and 39-million-dollars would need to be approved by the Legislature next year. If that doesn't happen, the settlement is void and returns to litigation.

Medicaid Fraud Cases Announced

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(Salem, OR) -- State Attorney General Dan Rayfield is announcing Medicaid fraud charges against three people. Rayfield announced the charges yesterday, on the same day as the U.S. Justice Department announced similar charges against 455 people. A Beaverton man is accused of housing assistance fraud, a woman in Corvallis is charged with Medicaid billing fraud, and a Tigard woman is charged with making personal purchased with a government credit card. Since 2010, Oregon's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has convicted 348 people, gotten nearly 15-million-dollars in criminal recoveries and 131-million-dollars in civil recoveries.

Burglar Wounded In Shooting

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(Medford, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing in Medford after a homeowner shot a burglar. It happened late Sunday. When police arrived, the family was out of the house. A drone was flown into the home to determine where the suspect was located. He was found with a gunshot wound. Twenty-one-year-old Nathan Roberson was hospitalized. Police say he's from out of state and was staying in a nearby motel.

Oregon Humane Cares For 80 Cats From Neglect Case

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon Humane is caring for 80 cats removed from a neglect situation at a home in Central Point. Police called and asked for help removing the animals. The suspect was the president of the recently-formed Saving Hearts Animal Rescue. Oregon Humane personnel wore personal protective equipment in hot weather to locate and remove the cats. They arrived in Portland, were given exams and documented as part of the investigation. They're currently not available for adoption. The Jackson County District Attorney will consider the case.

Three New Emerald Ash Borer Detections

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(Salem, OR) -- The invasive insect emerald ash borer has been found at three new locations in Oregon. They were found in trees at a Tualatin shopping center parking lot, at a business north of Newberg and at a house north of Silverton. The adults lay eggs under the bark and the larvae kill the tree by boring into it. An infestation grows when firewood is moved, or when cut ash trees are moved. The Oregon Department of Forestry wants you to go online to learn how to identify ash trees and the signs of an emerald ash borer infestation.

Injured Hiker Carried Out

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(Welches, OR) -- The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office search and rescue helped an injured hiker get down from the Salmon River Trail on Friday. Caroline Iverson of Oregon City suffered a knee injury and couldn't walk. Volunteers hiked two-and-a-half-miles up the trail and brought her out on a litter that's supported by a large wheel. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Federal Medicaid Fraud Charges

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(Portland, OR) -- Two people in Oregon face federal Medicaid fraud charges as part of a nationwide enforcement. Jahangeer Ali owned Oregon Clinical Laboratory, a company that is accused of submitting false claims of genetic testing to Medicare Advantage plans resulting in a loss of over 15-million-dollars. Mehdrad Gerami was charged in connection with a sleep study that resulted in a loss of two-point-one-million-dollars.

Amtrak Train Hits Car, Kills Driver

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(Milwaukie, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing in Milwaukie after an Amtrak train crashed into a car, killing the driver. It happened yesterday afternoon. Police say the car was stopped on the tracks at the Southeast Harrison Street and 31st Avenue crossing. The crossing arms were down when the car was hit. The southbound Amtrak train stopped. The woman was removed from the car in critical condition and died at a hospital. A PGE power pole also came down causing a power outage in the area. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Stolen Collectibles Recovered

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(Salem, OR) -- A man is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than 60-thousand dollars worth of collector memorabilia from a sports and collector card shop in Salem. Police recovered some of the items from the shop More Flips when they arrested 35-year-old Colt Snyder of Salem last week. The items were found in a storage unit. Snyder faces multiple charges.

Driver Sentenced For DUI Fatal Hit And Run

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(Portland, OR) -- A Portland man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for a hit and run crash that killed a woman in 2024. Prosecutors say 62-year-old Richard Epton was drinking at the Korner Pocket Bar on Sandy Boulevard until 1:45 a.m. Driving his pickup home, he ran over 28-year-old Victoria Jacob-Springer who was sitting in the street. He stopped for about ten seconds and then drove off. Police found the truck and human tissue on the underside that was a strong match to the victim's DNA. A Multnomah County jury convicted Epton of manslaughter, hit and run, and driving under the influence.

Eugene Restaurant Damaged In Suspected Arson

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(Eugene, OR) -- An arson investigation is ongoing into a fire that heavily damaged a popular barbecue restaurant in Eugene. Firefighters responded to the blaze at Davis Northwest Smokehouse early Saturday. Crews were able to keep the flames from damaging other buildings. It took two hours to put out the fire. On Sunday, owners of the restaurant released a statement saying the family is devastated to hear investigators believe it was arson.

Fatal Shooting Arrest

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(Gaston, OR) -- A Beaverton man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday night in Gaston. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a report of a shooting. Neighbors and responders gave 42-year-old Christopher Serafin first aid, but he died at the scene. 48-year-old Christopher Maller was arrested and charged with murder in the second degree. Investigators say the shooting happened following an altercation between the two men.

Business Burglary Suspect Caught

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(Portland, OR) -- Salem Police arrested a business burglary suspect with the help of a drone and a K9 last week. Security called 911 after seeing the suspect inside of a business stealing things. When officers arrived, he ran down railroad tracks. Police put up a drone and had K9 Andor looking for the man. He tried to run, but was stopped by Andor. Police recovered 25-hundred-dollars in merchandise. 30-year-old Jeremiah Grieser, of Salem, was arrested and booked on burglary charges.

Assisted Living Theft Indictment

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(Keizer, OR) -- A maintenance worker at a Keizer assisted living facility is charged with theft for allegedly stealing 15-thousand-dollars in belongings from residents. Forty-eight-year-old Justin Schmidtke was indicted by a Marion County grand jury. He worked at the Emerald Pointe Senior Living Center. All of the victims were older than 65. He's being held on 50-thousand-dollars bail.

Fire Destroys Four Amazon Vans In Suspected Arson

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(Portland, OR) -- An arson investigation is ongoing into a fire that destroyed four electric Amazon delivery vans in Portland. It happened early Monday at a Rivian dealership in Southwest Portland. Firefighters responded to a report of trees on fire and found four of the vans were burning. Batteries in electric vehicles burn extremely hot, and once they start burning, they either have to be drowned with water or allowed to burn out. Firefighters let them burn and kept the flames from spreading. No one was injured in the fire.

Sheriff's Vehicles Damaged In Crash

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(Troutdale, OR) -- Two Multnomah County Sheriff's vehicles were damaged in a crash Saturday morning on I-84 westbound near Rooster Rock State Park. They were blocking a lane because of a crash involving a semi and a stopped car where one person was flown on LifeFlight to a hospital. A car rear-ended a patrol SUV, pushing it into another SUV. Witnesses say the driver was unresponsive before the crash. The driver was hospitalized. No deputies were injured.

Oregon State Hospital Superintendent

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(Salem, OR) -- A new superintendent has been hired for the Oregon State Hospital. Sean Murphy most recently served as deputy assistant secretary for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. He oversaw major investments to transform Washington's behavioral health system. Federal investigators found safety concerns for patients and staff at the Oregon State Hospital. Murphy will start July 13th.

OR Settles With LivCor Over Rent-Fixing Scheme

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon and nine other states are announcing a seven-million-dollar settlement with property management company LivCor over a rent-fixing scheme. LivCor used a revenue management program from RealPage that coordinated rental prices with competing landlords. It enabled landlords to keep prices higher, even when the market would have caused them to decline. This follows a similar settlement with Greystar, another property management company.

Old Emigrant Fire 60% Contained

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(Pendleton, OR) -- Firefighters are making progress against the Old Emigrant Fire near Pendleton. Fire officials say the blaze is now 60-percent contained at 15-hundred acres. The fire started Tuesday about six miles southeast of Pendleton and is burning tall grass and brush. Officials lifted all evacuation notices last night. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Southern Oregon Marijuana Bust

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(Central Point, OR) -- One person is facing charges after police raided an alleged illegal marijuana grow in Southern Oregon that hid the plants among pear trees. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says the farm had applied for a permit to grow hemp and concealed 25 thousand pot plants in the orchard. Deputies seized 16-thousand pounds of cannabis and nearly 15-hundred plants in hoop-style greenhouses. One person was arrested during the operation.

NSF Stops Buoy Dismantling

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(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is celebrating the National Science Foundation's decision to stop dismantling a network of ocean buoys. This, after the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would have forced them to stop. Merkley teamed up with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski to sponsor the bipartisan bill, which would have required the NSF to review and reconsider the status of the system. The buoys are used by fishermen, coastal communities and for fisheries management. Merkley says they'll "keep fighting to ensure scientists, fishermen, and coastal communities can continue to utilize the critical data the OOI provides."

Hit And Run Victim Dies

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(Portland, OR) -- A father of two sons who was the victim of a hit and run has died. On May 28th, 46-year-old Travis Peterson was hit at Southeast Grand and Pine in Portland. The driver didn't stop. 29-year-old Natasha Capestany later returned to the scene and was arrested. Peterson was hospitalized and died from his injuries on June 9th. The District Attorneys office is reviewing the case to determine whether additional charges will be filed.

Behavioral Health Care Increase

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon has increased the number of behavioral health care beds by 45 percent over the last two years. More than a thousand beds have been added, with another 593 beds on the way. This increases the state's capacity to treat people with mental health and addiction problems. The Oregon Legislature approved changes that helped increase the number of residential care beds and staff to work in the facilities.

Gresham Man Killed In B-52 Crash

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(Edwards Air Force Base, CA) -- A Gresham man was among eight people who were killed in the crash of a B-52 bomber at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday. Jeromy Smith had a wife and two children, ages four months and two years. He'd spend a week every summer working at Camp Rosenbaum, based in Portland, helping children from low-income families. Smith was a test flight engineer on the plane.

Actress Daveigh Chase Dead At 35

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(Undated) -- Oregon native Daveigh Chase, whose best known for voicing Lilo in "Lilo and Stitch," is dead at the age of 35. That's according to TMZ, who says she died Tuesday from meningitis and an infection in her blood. She was also admitted into the hospital in Los Angeles earlier this month due to malnutrition. Chase's other roles included Chihiro Ogino in the American dub of "Spirited Away" and Samara Morgan in the 2002 film "The Ring." She was raised in Albany.

Darcelle XV Plaza

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(Portland, OR) -- A ribbon cutting ceremony is set today for the Darcelle XV Plaza in downtown Portland. It honors Walter Cole, known by the stage name Darcelle XV. For over five decades, he dazzled people on stage at the Darcelle XV Showplace, the longest running drag cabaret on the West Coast. Darcelle was awarded the Guinness world record in 2016 for being the world's oldest working drag queen. The plaza is located at the former O'Bryant Square on Southwest Park Avenue at Harvey Milk Street. The ribbon cutting is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In-N-Out Opens Hillsboro Location Today

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Burger chain In-N-Out is opening its first Portland-area location on the Oregon side of the border today. The Hillsboro In-N-Out will open on Northeast Town Center Drive, just south of Evergreen Parkway at 10:30 this morning. There will be one drive-thru lane and seating for 84 people inside and 62 people outside. This will be the fifth In-N-Out location to open in Oregon and the third in the Portland metro area, joining locations in Vancouver and Ridgefield, Washington.

OR Rep. Bonamici Leads Impeachment Effort Against McMahon

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici is leading an impeachment effort against U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Bonamici says McMahon violated her oath of office, made false and misleading statements to Congress and transferred operations of more than 100 programs to other federal agencies without Congressional consent, which violates federal law. The Oregon Democrat says Congress created the Department of Education and McMahon doesn't have the authority to dismantle it. She'll face an uphill fight with Republicans in control of the House.

Officer Involved Shooting

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(Lincoln County, OR) -- A person was killed in an officer involved shooting in Lincoln County Wednesday afternoon. Oregon State Police say troopers and Newport Police were conducting a follow-up investigation on the Siletz River Highway, when the use of deadly force occurred, just before 4 p.m. No one else was hurt and no other information has been released.

Denaturalization Request

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(Portland, OR) -- A man who was born in India, and is now a U.S. citizen, may lose his status for giving false information during his interview. The U.S. Attorney for Oregon filed a request to revoke the citizenship of Balwinder Singh. His first application in 1990 was denied. In 1994, he applied again using the name Jaswinder Singh, along with a different date of birth. He was approved in 2003 and ten years later was cleared for citizenship. He's accused of illegal procurement of naturalization.

Child Sex Abuse Sentence

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(Portland, OR) -- An Albany man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing child pornography as part of a multinational investigation. Matthew Windom was arrested last year while he was on probation for a 2014 child sex abuse conviction. Court records show he shared explicit material involving children on a New Zealand-based platform, called "Mega." When police searched his home they found a duffel bag of children's underwear and stories about sex abuse. Explicit photos were found on email accounts tied to Windom. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to ten years in prison.

Donors Fund $25 Million OSU Sports Facility

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(Corvallis, OR) -- Donors are funding a new 25-million-dollar sports facility on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. It'll support five sports: softball, men's and women's soccer, women's cross country and women's track and field. It will include spaces for training, treatment, nutrition, film study and team connection. Construction starts in July.

Missing Hiker Located

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(Ripplebrook, OR) -- A hiker was found Sunday after getting lost north of the Ripplebrook Ranger Station. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says the woman didn't return to her Middle Rock Lake campsite from a hike Saturday. Multiple teams responded, including Clackamas County Search and Rescue and Mountain Wave Communications. Crews worked through the night, searching from the ground and by air. The Sheriff's Office airplane found her and her dog at about 10:30 Sunday morning, after a satellite text message to 911 allowed dispatchers to pinpoint her location. She was reunited with her family Sunday afternoon.

Heat Related Deaths

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(Portland, OR) -- The Multnomah County Medical Examiner is investigating four deaths as being heat-related. They all happened on Monday. The first death was a 47-year-old man in Northeast Portland who was witnessed dying. The second death was a 64-year-old man in Southeast Portland, then a 70-year-old woman in Gresham, and an 82-year-old woman died in Southwest Portland. It can take several weeks to months before a death is confirmed as being caused by the heat.

DNA Solves Cold Case

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(Springfield, OR) -- DNA genealogy tracing has helped solve a 31-year-old cold case from Springfield. In 1995, the body of 33-year-old Joni Grigsby was found along a river. DNA was collected, but at the time the technology didn't exist to identify a suspect. In 2023, the DNA was sent to an outside lab that traces genealogy and they identified the suspect as Roy Gomes. He was shot and killed by Sacramento Police in 2004. Direct DNA testing confirmed Gomes as the suspect in Grigsby's murder.

Fatal Siletz River Swimming Accident

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(Logsden, OR) -- An 18-year-old from Newport drowned while swimming in the Siletz River Saturday evening. Witnesses say the teen was swimming in a remote area near Logsden. He jumped off rocks and appeared to have trouble returning to the bank. Emergency crews spotted him about a half hour later, but it took several hours to recover the body from a challenging location.

Portland Outdoor Pools to Open June 18

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Parks & Recreation will open the city's outdoor pools tomorrow. The pools offer open swim sessions, swim lessons, and water fitness classes. The outdoor pools will remain open until August 18th. The Peninsula Outdoor Pool will stay open through September 7th. The four indoor pools are open year-round.

Heat Disrupts UO Graduation Ceremonies

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(Eugene, OR) -- The extreme heat disrupted some of the graduation ceremonies at the University of Oregon yesterday. Morning ceremonies were fine, but after 3 p.m. the school issued an alert saying commencements in Autzen Stadium were being rescheduled and relocated. Natural Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences ceremonies were combined into one event inside Matthew Knight Arena.

People Jump From Burning Boat

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(Portland, OR) -- A small pleasure boat was destroyed by fire in the Willamette River Sunday afternoon across from Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Five people jumped from the boat in the river and were rescued by other boaters in the area. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Police Find Body During Search For Oregon Man Missing In AK

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(Ketchikan, AK) -- Police say they've found a body in their search for an Oregon man who got lost while hiking in Alaska's Tongass National Forest. Alaska State Troopers say search and rescue crews found a man dead and partially submerged in water at the bottom of a cliff in the Deer Mountain Trail area near Ketchikan yesterday. Crews were in the area searching for 49-year-old Heath Didier of Portland, who had last been heard from Sunday night. Police say he called for help earlier Sunday night saying he was lost, cold and unequipped for the conditions, with no food, water or survival gear.

Back To The Future Block Party

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(Portland, OR) -- Broadway in Portland is throwing a Back to the Future block party this evening to mark opening night of the North American tour of Back to the Future. Southwest Third Avenue will be blocked off between Market and Clay, so four DeLoreans can be on display. There'll be two food trucks: Holy Melt and PJ's Pizza Wagon. You're invited to come dressed as your favorite character from the movie or just your best 50s or 80s attire. The first 400 guests will get a complimentary limited-edition Portland BACK TO THE FUTURE poster. It runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Portland Seeks Input On Moda Center Plan

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council is seeking public input on a plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade the Moda Center. The City owns the arena which is in need of modernization and equipment upgrades, because of its age. The cost will be over 570-million-dollars. The State of Oregon would make 365-million-dollars available from bonds, Multnomah County would spend 88-million-dollars and the City of Portland would pay 120-million-dollars. You can give your opinion in an online survey or at pop-up events being held throughout the city.

Recovery Mission Continues For St. Helens' City Administrator

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(St. Helens, OR) -- The City Administrator for St. Helens remains missing after falling from his boat at the city's dock on Saturday. Police say John Walsh was reaching for a drink when he fell into the river. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office marine deputies and St. Helens police officers will continue to search both sides of the river. City Hall will be closed to the public for the rest of the week, except on Wednesday for scheduled City Council meetings and on Thursday for court proceedings.

Small Plane Crash

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- The NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause of a small plane crash south of Hillsboro on Friday that killed one person. The plane was taking off from the Twin Oaks Airpark when it crashed in a field off the runway and caught fire. The pilot died at the scene.

Fatal Jet Ski Incident

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(Gladstone, OR) -- A teenager was killed in a jet skiing incident Saturday afternoon on the Willamette River near Gladstone. Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report that a teen had fallen from a jet ski near Meldrum Bar Park and didn't resurface. The teen's body was found about two hours later. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

OR Ranked 5th Most Patriotic State

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon is being called one of the top five most patriotic states in the nation. A new study from WalletHub puts Oregon in fifth place nationwide for patriotism. WalletHub analyzed all 50 states based on 13 key indicators of patriotism, including military enlistment, voter participation and the number of AmeriCorps volunteers per capita. Virginia was ranked the number one most patriotic state, followed by Montana in second place. Vermont and Colorado round out the top five in third and fourth place, respectively.

Northwest Oregon Fire Season

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(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Forestry is starting fire season today on its lands in Northwest Oregon. It means increased fire prevention measures. Outdoor smoking isn't allowed. Fuse and caps can't be used for blasting. Exploding targets and tracer ammunition are also prohibited. The are more details on the Oregon Department of Forestry's website.

Extreme Heat Utilities

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(Portland, OR) -- Extreme heat is forecast from Vancouver to Salem today, and power utilities are asking for help conserving electricity. Summer has the highest amount of power usage during the year. Wait until early morning or late evening to do laundry or run the dishwasher. Keep air conditioning at 78 degrees or higher. Turn off computers and other appliances you're not using. Opens windows overnight to cool your house. And fans will keep air moving to make it feel cooler.

Two Arrested During Salem Pride Arrest

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(Salem, OR) -- Two men from Roseburg were arrested Saturday for allegedly disrupting Salem's Pride event. Organizers of the event say a group of about eight people were asked to leave, after observing problems. Officers arrived and also advised they were trespassing. While most of the group voluntarily left, 49-year-old Ryan Clark and 51-year-old Mason Goodnight allegedly refused, and were arrested for trespassing.

Nye Beach Health Advisory Lifted

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(Newport, OR) -- Just in time for the hot weather, the Oregon Health Authority has lifted the advisory for Nye Beach in Newport. Levels of fecal bacteria in ocean water have dropped below levels that could make you sick. Health officials recommend staying out of large pools on the beach that are frequented by birds, and runoff from those pools, because the water may contain increased bacteria from fecal matter.

Washington County Burn Ban

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Washington County fire agencies are declaring a high-fire danger burn ban starting today. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch effective for Monday with high temperatures approaching 100 degrees. The ban prohibits backyard debris burning, agricultural burning, and slash burning. It does not prohibit recreational fires less than three-feet in diameter and two feet high. Barbecues, smokers and other grills are also allowed.

TriMet Prepares For High Heat

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(Portland, OR) -- TriMet passengers on MAX and WES need to prepare for possible delays during the high heat today. When temperatures reach at least 100 degrees, the trains need to slow down. TriMet has made improvements to adjust for heat effects on power wires and trackways, but MAX is limited to 35 miles an hour at temperatures over 100 and WES is limited to 40 miles an hour. Passengers should plan for possible delays in the afternoons.

Misting Stations

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Housing Bureau is giving you places to cool off during the heat wave. Misting stations are being set up at 14 parks. Health officials recommend you have a cool place to stay Sunday and Monday afternoons when temperatures will be in the mid- to upper-90s.

Statue Of Slain OR Wildland Firefighter Installed In MT

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(Laurel, MT) -- A bronze statue of an Oregon wildland firefighter killed in the line of duty is going up in Montana. The 500-pound statue depicting the late wildland firefighter Ruben Romero of Keizer was installed yesterday at the Montana State Firefighters Memorial. Romero died of a heart attack while battling the Bivens Fire in Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains last August. The statue was installed just ahead of a ceremony scheduled tomorrow in Montana to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Facebook Marketplace Seller Robbed At Gunpoint

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police are warning online sellers to use caution. Tuesday night, a person selling an electric bike from their home using Facebook Marketplace had the bike stolen by two juveniles who were armed with a gun. Officers were able to locate the bike and arrest the suspects. Police say when selling something online, meet in a well-lit public place, research the buyer, have a second person with you, and use online payment services instead of cash.

ICE Assault Sentence

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(Portland, OR) -- A Portland man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer outside of the ICE facility in South Portland. Twenty-five-year-old Robert Hoopes was accused of throwing a rock that hit an ICE agent in the head causing a serious cut over his eye. Hoopes and another person also used a stop sign as a battering ram to damage the entrance to the ICE building. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a federal employee.

OSU Graduates Largest Class

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(Corvallis, OR) -- Oregon State University is set to graduate a record eight-thousand-785 students at Reser Stadium this Saturday. While most students get one degree, 211 students will get two degrees, two will receive three degrees and one student is graduating with four degrees. The commencement address will be given by Jade Carey, an Olympic gold medalist, former Oregon State University student-athlete and graduate of the class of 2026.

Oregon Withdraws From Great American State Fair

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is withdrawing from the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C. It's organized by Freedom 250, a nonprofit aligned with President Trump. Event organizers say all 50 states and U.S. territories will still be represented. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state withdrew, because of the cost and concerns the event is becoming more partisan than originally presented. The America 250 Oregon Commission has several events planned across the state this summer.

Cascadia Earthquake Training

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(Portland, OR) -- A training exercise was held last week to prepare for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Emergency planners say that would likely be the region's most significant natural disaster. The Port of Portland hosted the event. Senior leaders and planners discussed various scenarios and got insights into federal and military support capabilities during a catastrophic incident. Oregon's Department of Emergency Management, the Governor's Office and U-S Navy were among the participants.

COVID Testing Settlement

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is part of a nearly five-million-dollar settlement with a COVID-19 testing company. GS Labs is accused of inflating cash prices to 380 dollars per test and then charging high rates to 30-thousand cash-paying customers. The company also took longer than their three day guarantee to return test results. And charged a 49 dollar fee after telling customers they would have no out-of-pocket cost. Oregon will get nearly 143-thousand dollars from the settlement. The website GS Labs Testing dot com has information on how to apply for the settlement.

Federal Contractor Lawsuit

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining Washington and 19 states in a lawsuit against the federal government over implementation of an executive order by President Trump. Attorney General Dan Rayfield says new federal contracting terms are unclear and confusing, simply in an effort to purge "diversity, equity and inclusion" guidelines. He says the new mandates punish contractors for following laws they've complied with for decades. The suit claims federal agencies took shortcuts in rolling out the President's wishes, violating rules over accepting public comment.

Drought Emergencies

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(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek is declaring drought emergencies in five more counties. Nearly half of Oregon counties are now under drought emergency status. Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake, and Malheur counties have been added to the list. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows those counties as being in moderate to severe drought, with severe and extreme drought conditions in Douglas County.

ATV DUI Charges

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(Josephine County, OR) -- A southern Oregon man who crashed an ATV with two kids inside is facing charges. Josephine County deputies say 43-year-old Timothy Cornia was drunk when he took off in the quad ATV with two kids. No one was wearing a helmet. The ATV veered off the road, near Williams, struck a tree and came to rest in blackberry bushes. All three were hurt. At the hospital, staff determined Cornia was intoxicated. The District Attorney's office will decide what charges are filed.

Oaks Park Ride Naming Contest

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(Portland, OR) -- Oaks Park is adding a new thrill ride and the person who names it will win two season passes. Construction will start this summer on the new drop tower. It'll be the highest drop tower in the Northwest. Riders will get a stunning view of the Rose City before going into free fall. The ride will open next year. There are details about the naming contest on the Oaks Park website. The deadline to enter a name is this Sunday, June 14th.

Loving Day Wedding Ceremonies Performed Free Tomorrow

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(Undated) -- If you're planning to tie the knot and want to keep it cheap, tomorrow is the day to do it. Friday, June 12th is Loving Day. The holiday commemorates the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving versus Virginia that struck down laws banning interracial marriage nationwide. The anniversary is recognized each year as a celebration of love, civil rights and the freedom to marry. Clerks and courthouses across the country celebrate the day by offering free or heavily discounted wedding ceremonies.

Murder Suspect Found Guilty

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(Portland, OR) -- Sentencing is scheduled next month for a man convicted of murder in the shooting death of a Gresham teenager five years ago. A Multnomah County jury found Isaac Bynum Jr. guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Seneca Alexander in 2021. Court records show Alexander gave Bynum a ride to a nearby store and then drove him back. That's when Bynum got out, walked around the car and fired 13 rounds into the vehicle, killing Alexander.

Police Arrest Parking Lot Shooting Suspect

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(Portland, OR) -- Police say they've arrested a suspect in connection with Tuesday's fatal shooting in the Wood Village Fred Meyer parking lot. Police have arrested 19-year-old Kenneth Nevills Jr. for the death of Cameron Quiring. Investigators say the suspect Nevills Jr., and Quiring knew each other and apparently had a dispute before the shooting. Nevills will be charged with Murder in the Second Degree.

Kotek Stops Undercover License Plates for ICE

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(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek is directing the Oregon Department of Transportation to stop issuing undercover license plates for ICE vehicles. She says it violates Oregon's sanctuary law. She also says it won't increase the risk that agents will be 'doxed,' because agents aren't assigned to specific vehicles. DMV paused issuing undercover plates to all federal agencies on April 15th, pending a review of state law. Moving forward, other federal agencies will be able to get undercover plates, just not for ICE vehicles. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against the State of Oregon over the issue.

Goat Herd Wanders Into Parking Lot

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(Tigard, OR) -- A herd of a dozen goats wandered into a Tigard parking lot Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the Unitus Business Center on Southwest Durham Road near 76th Avenue and found the goats munching on plants. Their owners were located and the goats were returned Sunday evening.

Sandy Shooting Identifications

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(Sandy, OR) -- Authorities are identifying the victims in Sunday's domestic violence shooting in Sandy that killed three people and wounded a police officer. Bryan Moore is accused of killing Mary Overson, Mary Beth Overson, and Kobyn McClure. He wounded Police Officer Garrett Thornton, who is hospitalized in stable condition. Moore is also accused of kidnapping two separate people and holding them hostage. Moore faces three counts of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and firearm charges.

Oregon Corrections Data Stolen

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(Ontario, OR) -- A former Oregon Department of Corrections employee at the Snake River Correctional Institution is accused of stealing data including 33-thousand files. Corrections learned about the incident on January 5th, but it started last July. The files include various information about adults in custody, staff, vendors, and visitors. A private data forensics company is working to determine who was affected. An investigation is underway into the former employee.

Coos Bay Bank Embezzlement

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(Coos Bay, OR) -- A Coos Bay woman has been indicted for allegedly embezzling nearly two-million-dollars from the bank where she worked. Federal prosecutors say Heather Casas was the bank manager and took the money over four months in 2024. She was arraigned Thursday in Eugene. Her trial is scheduled to begin in August. If convicted, Casas faces up to 30 years in prison and a million dollar fine.

Teen Charged In Fatal Crash

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(Sandy, OR) -- A teenager was cited for careless driving in connection with a deadly three-car crash on Friday east of Sandy. Oregon State Police say a 16-year-old driver turned onto Highway 26 from Southeast Weber Road and was hit by a Ford Focus. The Focus crossed the center line and hit a U-Haul truck head-on. The driver of the Focus, 39-year-old Briande Lybbert died at the scene. The passenger and driver of the U-Haul were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Rural Maternity Care Funding Approved

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's request for funding to stabilize maternity care services in rural parts of the state has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Along with a state match, state health officials say a total of 37-and-a-half-million dollars will help 21 rural hospitals provide additional staffing and medical equipment in 17 counties.

PacificSource Announces Layoffs

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(Springfield, OR) -- The health insurance company PacificSource has announced plans to layoff 97 Oregon employees. The company says it's leaving the Montana market and it's reorganizing its operations in Oregon. The layoffs will be effective July 31st. PacificSource offers health insurance in Oregon and Idaho.

Mazama Newt Eggs Laid At Oregon Zoo

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(Portland, OR) -- For the first time in captivity, two Mazama newts have laid eggs at the Oregon Zoo. Mazama newts live in Crater Lake and their survival is threatened by the invasive signal crayfish. A pair of newts have laid 52 eggs that appear to be developing. The eggs are about the size of a mustard seed. If they hatch, it could be a significant development in saving the species.

Cruise Ship Rescues Mariner

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(Tillamook, OR) -- A Canadian man sailing from Hawaii to British Columbia was rescued nearly 500 miles off the coast of Tillamook, after he was injured at sea. The boat was in 30-foot seas with gale force winds when the mast broke and the man injured his shoulder. The engine on his boat had also failed. A luxury cruise ship called the Silver Whisper diverted 120 miles off course to rescue the distressed mariner. The ship's medical team was able to provide care until they arrived in Vancouver. The Coast Guard says he was well-prepared and had previously made the journey four times. They credit his satellite communication device for averting a tragedy.

Road Rage Investigation

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(Portland, OR) -- A vehicle was struck by gunfire during a road rage incident early Sunday in Southeast Portland. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says the 24-year-old victim was eastbound on Foster Road near Richey Road, when he passed an SUV, possibly a blue Ford Expedition. Someone in the SUV then shot at his pickup. Deputies found evidence of gunfire, including impact points on the truck and shell casings. No one was hurt. Anyone with surveillance video of the area or who may have other information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office.

Adult Family Home Fire

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(Vancouver, WA) -- One person was injured in an Adult Family Home fire Sunday morning in Vancouver. The first firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the back of the two-story house. During a search, firefighters found a man who wasn't able to walk. He was carried out and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Man Charged For 2024 Kidnapping

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(Portland, OR) -- Federal charges have been filed against a Salem man for an alleged kidnapping near the Oregon coast. Around midnight on July 4th, 2024, Gene McLenithan is accused of taking two strangers from their tent along a Tillamook County hiking trail. He bound the victims, covered their eyes and eventually told them he planned to sexually assault them. He made his first court appearance Thursday and was ordered to remain in custody.

Labor Day Wildfire Recovery Milestone

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(Salem, OR) -- A major milestone has been reached for hundreds of Oregon families impacted by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. Oregon Housing and Community Services says all state-funded housing recovery developments for those impacted communities are now complete. The state legislature approved 150-million dollars in 2021 to rebuild housing in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Marion counties. They were the most impacted by the disaster. OHCS says those communities are now fully occupied.

Oaks Park Celebrates 121st Birthday

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(Portland, OR) -- Oaks Park in Portland is celebrating its 121st birthday. The park held a party on Saturday to mark the occasion. There was beer and spirits tasting, cake, and balloons as well as an unveiling of Oaks Park's redesigned Wrath of Willamette Willy game by local artist Mike Bennett. Oaks Park opened in 1905.