Financial Education Requirement

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is bringing back a financial education requirement to graduate high school. Starting this fall, students will take a course that teaches banking, investing and saving, budgeting and money management, taxes, and maintaining financial wellbeing. Oregon cut the requirement more than 30 years ago. 95 percent of Oregon schools have added it to their curriculum. Some school districts were allowed a one-year delay.

Serial Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty

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(Portland, OR) -- A serial robbery suspect who stole from Portland area Plaid Pantry stores 39 times is pleading guilty. Court records show 55-year-old Timothy Jones entered the guilty plea last week. Prosecutors say Jones would walk behind the counter and fill bags with tobacco products. In several instances, he stole more than a thousand dollars in merchandise. He was arrested multiple times and continued robbing convenience stores. Under his plea deal, he'll spend more than six years in prison.

Chemical Tank Inspection Problems

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(Longview, WA) -- A federal investigation has found the one-point-two-million-gallon chemical tank at a paper plant in Longview, Washington was in danger of failing. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found that a contractor hired by Nippon Dynawave determined the tank's wall was too thin to be in use and would likely fail. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of white liquor spilled from the tank during an implosion earlier this year, killing 11 workers.

Family Planning Lawsuit

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining 23 states in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration that challenges new conditions on reproductive healthcare funding known as Title Ten. According to the suit, a new federal policy blocks family planning funding for states and clinics unless they agree to a list of conditions, including steering people away from contraception. In 2026, the Oregon Health Authority received just under three-million dollars from Title Ten.

Oregon Economic Forecast

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(Salem, OR) -- The economic forecast for Oregon state government is improving slightly. The state's economist says revenue estimates are up 55-million-dollars. Corporate tax payments are lower, but personal tax payments are strong. Governor Tina Kotek says the forecast shows too many Oregonians are still struggling to make ends meet, and she blames President Trump's economic policies. Oregon House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer blames Governor Kotek's economic policies for stagnant growth.

Portland Plan Reduces Fentanyl Sales

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(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Project is reducing fentanyl use in the area. Street level dealers are charged with federal drug crimes, which keeps them off the streets. U.S. Attorney for Oregon Scott Bradford says their first arrest was three years ago and it led to over 100 arrests, they seized 100 kilograms of fentanyl, seized 40 guns and one-point-two-million-dollars in cash. Bradford says Oregon law allows drug dealers to get back onto the streets fast. When they're charged federally, they're kept in jail. Bradford says there's a lot of work remaining, but it's making a positive difference.

Preschool for All Tax Hike Postponed a Year

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County commissioners have decided to postpone a vote on the increase in the Preschool for All tax for one year. The program offers free preschool for all three- and four-year-olds in the county regardless of economic status. It's funded through a tax on high-earning residents, such as a one-and-a-half per cent tax on residents earning more than 200-thousand dollars a year. An increase of point-eight percent was scheduled to take effect this year, but yesterday commissioners unanimously decided to postpone the increase until next year.

Police ID Bike Rider Killed in Head-On Collision

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police have released the identity of the bicyclist who was killed in a head-on collision with a Jeep Wrangler Tuesday afternoon. The victim is identified as 72-year-old Margaret Shrader. Police say she was wearing a helmet and high-visibility vest when the bike she was riding collided head-on with the Jeep in the Ashcreek-Crestwood neighborhood. The driver of the Jeep remained on the scene during the investigation. No charges have yet been filed.

Neighbors Concerned After Cougar Spotted in Gresham

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(Portland, OR) -- Authorities are cautioning residents in Portland neighborhoods where cougars have been recently spotted to stay alert and not to approach the animals. Police in Gresham have confirmed a cougar was spotted Wednesday night near Springwater Trail High School. Officers spotted the cat in a tree when they arrived. The day before, police euthanized a cougar near Wilkes Elementary School. Police remind residents to stay calm and slowly back away when they see a cougar.

Portland Leaders Look Ahead to I-5 Shutdown

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland leaders say motorists should prepare now for the shutdown of southbound Interstate Five in about two weeks. The interstate will close for up to five weeks as part of Portland's Rose Quarter Improvement projects. Crews will be working around the clock repairing bridge joints and fixing weak areas of the roadway. The interstate was last repaired to this extent in 1985 -- beyond the 25-year span those repairs were expected to last. During the work, southbound traffic will be rerouted over the Fremont Bridge.

Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal SE Portland Stabbing

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(Portland, OR) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing in Southeast Portland earlier this month. The suspect is identified as 37-year-old Kenneth Lacey. He's charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 47-year-old Johnny Alexander. Police discovered Alexander's body in an apartment on East Burnside Street and Southeast 122nd Avenue on August 5th. Investigators later determined Alexander had been dead for several days. Police have not released details on how the men knew each other or what led to the stabbing.

Multnomah CO Unveiled First Ever Climate Justice Plan

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County officials have unanimously approved the county's first ever climate justice plan. The plan establishes a 10-year timeline for protecting residents from severe climate change. Among other features, it will aggressively lower carbon emissions by 50 percent below 1990 levels and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions levels by 2050. The plan is to align Multnomah County's climate goals with Portland's.

Gov. Kotek Says State Faces More Weeks of Wildfires

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(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek says Oregon can expect several more weeks of wildfires before the end of the season, as fires continue burning across the country and strain regional resources. The governor toured active fires and burn scars by air yesterday, including the Grasshopper and Cottonwood fires. The Grasshopper Fire is 76 percent contained and the Cottonwood Fire is 95 percent contained. Other fires across the country have limited resources Oregon could normally turn to for help. So far this season, crews have dumped almost one-and-a-half million gallons of water on Oregon wildfires. The governor says wildland fire crews have collaborated closely with federal agencies and that federal assistance continues flowing to Oregon.

Fight in SE Portland Leaves Man Seriously Hurt

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police say a man was seriously hurt and had to be hospitalized after a fight in Southeast Portland yesterday. He's expected to recover. The fight broke out at the Fairhaven Apartment Complex on Southeast Powell Boulevard and involved several people. Police used a drone and a K-9 to search the area after some people ran off when officers arrived. Police have detained a few people involved in the incident.

Up To 20 Portland Schools Facing Possible Consolidation Or Closures

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(Portland, OR) -- Up to twenty Portland Schools could face consolidation or closure due to budget challenges. District officials say this could result in additional layoffs. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong said the district expects to face up to 65-million-dollars in reductions. The district will review consolidation data and present information to the school board on September first.

Southwest Community Center Pool To Close For 2 Months For Repairs

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(Portland, OR) -- The Southwest Community Center pool in Portland will close for two months for critical repairs. The Portland Parks and Recreation repairs will be made to leaks in the roof and corrosion of its support columns. The closure will begin on September fifth and reopen sometime in November. This means pool activities such as swimming lessons won't take place during the closure.

City Of Tualatin Asking Residents To Conserve Water

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(Tualatin, OR) -- The City of Tualatin is asking residents to conserve water while crews repair a leaking waterline. The city said it had to shut down one of its largest waterlines and is relying on water in its reservoirs. Residents are asked to take shorter showers and not to water lawns.

35 Environmental Violations Issued To Nippon Dynawave Deadly Tank Collapse

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(Portland, OR) -- The Washington Department of Ecology has issued 35 environmental violations to Nippon Dynawave in last year's deadly tank collapse. The department says the majority of the citations handed down were about the impacts of white liquor runoff into storm drains and the company's wastewater treatment system, with some bypassing the treatment before being dumped into the Columbia River. Eleven employees were killed in the tank collapse.

Second Annual Pugapalooza Planned For Portland Saturday Market

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Saturday Market and Pacific Pug Rescue are teaming up for the second annual Pugapalooza. The event at the Portland Saturday Market will feature a pug movie themed contest called "The Barkbuster Movies-Themed Prettiest Pug Pageant." It will take center stage at 11 am. The dogs will be competing for two titles - "Portland's Prettiest Pug" and the audience selected "People's Choice." Online registration has closed, but organizers say spots will be kept open for dogs who show up Saturday morning. Contestant check-in is from 10:15 am until 10:45 am. Proceeds from the event will go to Pacific Pug Rescue.

Measles Exposure Reported At Canby Rodeo

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon health officials are reporting a measles case at the Canby Rodeo in Clackamas. According to the Oregon Health Authority, the exposure happened between 7:30 and 11 p.m. on August 20th at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. Anyone who was at that location at that date and time period is asked to check vaccination records and monitor for symptoms of measles. There have been at least 46 measles cases reported in Oregon since the start of the year.

Portland's Deputy Administrator In Charge Of Public Works Leaving

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland's Deputy administrator in charge of Public Works is stepping down. Priya Dhanapal's last day will be on September 4th. PBOT Director Millicent Williams will serve as interim Deputy Administrator, pending a national recruitment process for the permanent position.

Oregon Lawmakers Warn Of Firefighter Fatigue With Wildfires

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(Estacada, OR) -- Oregon lawmakers are warning of firefighter fatigue as wildfires expand in Mount Hood National Forest. Yesterday, Representative Maxine Dexter and Senator Jeff Merkley visited Estacada fire camp, where they spoke with fire crews. Dexter said she's worried about the toll the season is taking on firefighters and whether there will be enough people available to continue fighting fires as the season progresses. Merkley said the threat is particularly concerning given Oregon's history with devastating wildfires.

Police Say OR Quintuple Homicide Was Premeditated

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- New details are coming to light regarding the murders of three generations of family members in the Portland area by a man who was later found dead in Washington state. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says the five victims were shot multiple times in what police are calling a premeditated murder. Neighbors heard gunshots Friday night and Saturday morning, and firefighters found the victims' bodies while responding to a car fire. Police say the suspect Benjamin Parker would get into heated arguments. He was bipolar and investigators found medications with his name at the property. Police say Parker drove to Enumclaw, Washington, where his vehicle ran out of gas and he called his mother to admit to the killings. He was found dead in his vehicle from an apparent suicide Sunday.

Vote By Mail Election Proceeds

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's Secretary of State says he is moving forward with administering the midterm election according to current state law, despite the President's executive order on vote-by-mail. Secretary of State Tobias Read says the U.S. Postal Service has not published new rules related to mailing ballots, which is why the High Court refused to block the vote-by-mail executive order. Read issued a directive to all county clerks, instructing them to proceed with their normal elections preparations. Ballots to military and overseas voters will go out soon. Read says he's talking regularly with the Postal Service to make sure the process moves smoothly and without interference.

Group Calls For Release Of Report Into 2020 Demonstrations

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(Portland, OR) -- Details of the investigation into the Portland Police response to the racial justice demonstrations in 2020 have yet to be released. The Reverend Dr. LeRoy Haynes is part of a coalition calling on the city to release a full report. Last week, the mayor's office released a memo stating allegations of inadequate training were not substantiated. The group is also calling for the Office of Community-based Police Accountability, which was approved by voters in 2022, to be fully put into effect.

Amentum Announces Layoffs

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- A company that supplies operations, maintenance, and engineering services for Intel is laying off 74 people in Hillsboro after losing part of its contract with the computer chipmaker. Amentum is laying off maintenance technicians, warehouse workers and managers. The company provides HVAC, electrician and boiler services.

EEOC Demographics

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(Salem, OR) -- For six decades, corporations in the U.S. have been required to report demographic information. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is moving to abolish the rule. Oregon Secretary of State Elizabeth Steiner is calling on the EEOC to leave the rule in place. Without it, companies would stop turning over annual workforce demographic reports, which some say would make it harder to track discriminatory hiring practices. Steiner says it also would leave investors, like Oregon's Public Employee Retirement Fund, managed by the state Treasurer, blind to material risks from discriminatory practices.

EEOC Demographics

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(Salem, OR) -- For six decades, corporations in the U.S. have been required to report demographic information. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is moving to abolish the rule. Oregon Secretary of State Elizabeth Steiner is calling on the EEOC to leave the rule in place. Without it, companies would stop turning over annual workforce demographic reports, which some say would make it harder to track discriminatory hiring practices. Steiner says it also would leave investors, like Oregon's Public Employee Retirement Fund, managed by the state Treasurer, blind to material risks from discriminatory practices.

Four Oregon State Parks Restrooms Vandalized

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(Salem, OR) -- Four Oregon State Parks in Lincoln County had major damage to restrooms by vandals. It happened at Agate Beach Wayside, Otter Rock State Park, Gleneden Beach State Park, and Fogarty Creek State Park between 10 p.m. August 21 and 7 a.m. August 22. Fires were also intentionally started at several of the locations. Oregon State Police is asking for tips that help identify who's responsible.

Drazan Announces Oregon Plan

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(Portland, OR) -- Republican candidate for Oregon Governor State Senator Christine Drazan has announced her six-point plan to address problems she sees in the state. She'll focus on affordability by cutting regulations and taxes. She pledged to veto new taxes, build roads, and increase time kids spend in classrooms. She says homelessness should be rare and temporary.

Flags Lowered For Dolly Parton

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(Salem, OR) -- Flags across the country are being lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. She died Tuesday at age 80 after an illness. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is following President Trump with his declaration to lower flags at federal institutions. They'll stay at half-staff until sunset on September first. Kotek issued a statement saying she and the First Lady loved Dolly's music and who she was as a person. State legislative leaders also released a statement saying they are heartbroken over the loss, but her legacy will live on through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing

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(Portland, OR) -- A man is charged with murder following a stabbing early Saturday morning in Portland's Hazelwood Neighborhood. Police responded to a stabbing in a parking lot near Southeast 102nd and Pine Street where the found a person with stab wounds. Officers started first aid until medics arrived and the person was taken to a hospital where they died. Officers searched the area and arrested 32-year-old Patrick Nshizirungu for murder in the second degree.

Police ID Five Killed By Man Found Dead In WA

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(Forest Grove, OR) -- Police are releasing the identities of five people allegedly killed in Oregon by a man who was later found dead in Washington state. The Washington County Sheriff's Office in the Portland area identified the victims yesterday as 85-year-old Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, 60-year-old Rowan Karla Kimsey, 26-year-old Stella Jade Kimsey, 26-year-old Linsey Mae Haraldsen and 27-year-old Alvin Raymond Chu. Several domestic animals were also killed. Police say they were all found dead at a home in Forest Grove near the Portland area Saturday. Their accused killer, 36-year-old Charles Parker, was found dead from an apparent suicide in Enumclaw Sunday night. An investigation is ongoing.

Portland Firefighter Injured

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(Portland, OR) -- A firefighter was injured in a house fire Saturday morning in North Portland. The crew was inside of the house when a window broke and there was a flashover event. The firefighter was hospitalized for a minor burn injury, treated and released. No residents of the home were injured. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Washington County Shelter Screening

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Washington County is becoming more selective about who goes to shelters within a thousand feet of schools or day care facilities. Generally, people who stay in shelters don't select where they want to stay. They go through a centralized referral system. If a person is not legally allowed to stay at a certain location, that person will be housed in a different shelter.

OR AG Plans Potential Lawsuit After Supreme Court Vote By Mail Ruling

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(Salem, OR) -- State Attorney General Dan Rayfield is fighting back against the Supreme Court's ruling on voting by mail. Rayfield says he plans to sue the Trump administration if the U.S. Postal Service interferes with vote by mail. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a narrow ruling concerning the President's executive order on mail voting yesterday, ruling that the initial lawsuit is premature. The ruling allows agencies to compile a list of confirmed U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state. Rayfield says he'll be watching the Postal Service and if they take illegal action, he'll challenge it in court.

OR Workers Among Nation's Least Hardworking

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(Portland, OR) -- A new study ranks Washington at the bottom of the pack when it comes to the hardest working states in America. The WalletHub report released Monday ranks Oregon as the 49th hardest working state in the nation. WalletHub looked at several metrics to get the results, including work hours, employment, vacation time, second jobs, how much time workers spend commuting and how much free time they have each day. Michigan came in 50th place as the least hardworking state. South Dakota ranked first, followed by North Dakota in second and Alaska in third.

Oregon Cattle Ranchers Criticize President Trump

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon cattle ranchers are critical of President Trump's decision to cut tariffs on foreign beef to bring down prices. The Oregon Farm Bureau calls the decision deeply disappointing. The group posted on Facebook that ranchers already face high feed, fuel, labor and replacement costs, along with drought and wildfire pressures. They call it a knee-jerk government decision and say flooding the market with discounted beef is difficult to reconcile with an 'American First' agenda.

Man Suspected In 5 OR Deaths Found Dead In WA

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(Forest Grove, OR) -- A man accused of killing five people in Forest Grove and escaping to Washington state is dead after an apparent suicide. Police say 36-year-old Benjamin Parker was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington yesterday. Police were searching for him after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in Forest Grove early Saturday morning and found human remains. Several domestic animals were also killed. The Washington County Sheriff's Office responded and found five people dead. Detectives haven't released much information about the case, except it's a large and complex crime scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Oregon Voters Could Decide Hunting, Fishing, Ranching Measure

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon voters could decide whether the right to hunt, fish, ranch and farm should be in the state's Constitution. An initiative petition has moved to the Oregon Attorney General to begin the process of drafting the measure's official title and summary. If the proposal moves forward and if enough valid signatures are collected it could appear on a ballot in 2028.

TriMet Changes

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(Portland, OR) -- TriMet has made major changes to its service. The MAX Green Line now only runs between Clackamas Town Center and the Gateway Transit Center. That means passengers traveling from the mall will have to change trains, if they're going downtown. Dozens of bus lines have been modified for efficiency. Two bus lines, 82-South Gresham and 153-Stafford, have been eliminated. Riders should check TriMet dot org to see if their lines are affected.

Three Arrested On Firearms Charges

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(Portland, OR) -- Three people were arrested Friday night in Portland on firearms charges. Police working the "Summer Cool Down" firearms mission stopped a car and arrested one person for a previous warrant. Officers saw guns in the car and the driver fled. Police didn't pursue the vehicle. The Air Unit followed the car until it crashed near Southeast 26th and Ankenny Street. The suspects ran into the neighborhood. Two people were arrested. A third suspect escaped.

Marion County Mental Health Rules

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(Salem, OR) -- Marion County has filed a formal petition with the Oregon Health Authority asking it to reverse a series of rule changes that could endanger staff and residents at licensed mental health residential treatment facilities. They say the rules will delay response to safety threats, put restrictions on managing alcohol use, and reduce flexibility in admissions. In one case, a person using an oxygen tank couldn't be stopped from using a lighter. In another case, residents felt unsafe, because of a patient's aggressive behavior that the rules prevented staff from addressing. Public comments will need to be taken on the petition.

Naito Parkway Reopens Near Centennial Mills Demolition Site

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(Portland, OR) -- Naito Parkway in Northwest Portland reopened Friday at the Centennial Mills demolition site. Crews have broken the seven-story cement building down to ten feet. The east sidewalk, bike lane and parking lane remain closed. The Fields Park is also closed, until the area is safe from debris. An abatement contractor is working to deal with hazardous materials at the site. When that work is finished, Portland Fire & Rescue will be able to safely access the building to investigate the cause of the fire and the potential for human remains in the debris.

Drivers Warned About School Starting

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(Portland, OR) -- Drivers need to start watching to kids heading to school this week. Several school districts have classes starting as early as Tuesday. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says drivers need to watch for kids walking to school, stop for school buses with flashing red lights and slow to 20 miles an hour in active school zones.

Baja Fresh Crash

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(Portland, OR) -- A driver crashed into a Baja Fresh in southwest Portland early Thursday morning causing significant damage to the building. The restaurant is located in Hillsdale. Portland Fire & Rescue says the driver was still in the vehicle when they arrived and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was hurt. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Lawsuit Filed Over Initiative Petition Failure

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(Portland, OR) -- Organizers of the Enhanced Community Safety Initiative in Portland have filed a lawsuit against the way signatures were verified. The campaign came up short of the number of signatures necessary to get the measure on the November ballot. They claim the process was arbitrary and had several errors. Portland City Elections says they followed state law in checking the petition signatures.

Fatal Train Accident

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(Portland, OR) -- One teenager was killed and another was injured attempting to jump off a moving train Monday evening in St. Johns. Portland Police say two 16-year-old boys got onto an idle freight train in Vancouver and rode the car to Portland. When they tried to get off the moving train, one boy was killed and the other suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

OHSU Psilocybin Study

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(Portland, OR) -- New research shows promise for Oregon's psilocybin treatment industry. A study on Oregon and Colorado's psilocybin treatment clinics finds they're safe and the results are promising. The results of the Oregon Health Science University study show patient reactions three months after treatment. Seventy-five percent of the patients reported improvement in PTSD, anxiety and depression symptoms. About a quarter of the patients said their overall feeling of wellbeing improved. One percent of the patients had an adverse reaction that required medical intervention. The study continues to follow the patients to examine the effects over the long-term.

Child Death Investigation

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(Central Point, OR) -- Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a two-year-old child in Central Point. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a report of a missing child around 4:30 Wednesday morning. A search was launched and, about an hour-and-a-half later, the child was found deceased on an adjoining property.

Sunnyside Measles Alert

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(Clackamas, OR) -- The latest measles exposure is at the Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center. On Monday, people in the waiting room between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. may have been exposed to a patient with measles. They should check their vaccination records and watch for measles symptoms.

ZERO Fleet Rebate Program

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's ZERO Fleet Rebate Program has allocated all 17-million-dollars to help buy zero emission vehicles. Businesses, nonprofits and government agencies were eligible for the money. One-hundred-and-fifty vehicles are being purchased. It includes 90 heavy-duty vehicles, like garbage trucks, big rigs and school buses, and more than 60 cargo and utility box vans. Sixty percent of the funding goes to organizations that travel in communities disproportionately affected by diesel pollution.

Seafood Industry DEQ Rules

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon seafood commodity commissions met with Governor Tina Kotek to discuss wastewater permitting challenges. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality requires testing and processing for metals and chlorine. Seafood processors say they don't add metals or chlorine during their process, but it is added by municipal water supplies they can't control. Removing the chemicals is expensive and would lower the quality of the seafood product. They're asking the Governor to support chemical-free solutions.

Oregon Lost 4,100 Jobs In July

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's labor market lost 41-hundred jobs in July following a gain of 13-hundred jobs in June. The Oregon Employment Department reports professional and business services lost the most jobs, followed by leisure and hospitality and government. Retail trade added 500 jobs. Oregon's unemployment rate remained at five-point-two percent, which is unchanged since January. It's about a percent higher than the national unemployment rate.

Stolen iPad Leads To Theft Suspect's Arrest

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(Oak Grove, OR) -- A stolen iPad led Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies to arrest a theft suspect. A man who had his home burglarized by a person wearing a UPS vest and a black face covering called 9-1-1 to report he tracked the location of his iPad. Deputies identified the suspect as 33-year-old John Auer Jr. When they searched his apartment, they found the iPad and several other items, including three guitars, an amplifier, prescription medications, power tools and banking documents belonging to the victim. They also seized items stolen from other people. Auer is charged with burglary, theft and resisting arrest.

Centennial Mills Demolition

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(Portland, OR) -- Demolition of the Centennial Mills building in Portland went fast on Tuesday. The metal water tower on top of the building was dropped inside of the structure with explosives on Monday. Crews started pulling the walls into the interior of the building and progress went fast. The contractor has been taking steps to minimize dust and runoff, because of potential asbestos pollution. Once the unstable hazards have been removed, investigators will search for clues to the cause of the fire and conduct a forensic examination. K-9s indicated there might be human remains in the burned-out building.

Multnomah County Preschool For All Ahead Of Expectations

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(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County's Preschool for All program could meet expectations for universal coverage earlier than expected. A new projection from Portland State University finds fewer births and more children leaving the county has reduced the number of kids who could attend the free program. Originally, 14-thousand three- and four-year-olds were expected. Now that number will be down to 13-thousand by 2030. Not all those kids would go to preschool. It's estimated around eight-thousand children would attend. The County Board is considering whether to delay a proposed increase in the personal income tax that funds the program.

Wyden Questions Trump Diamond Ring Gift

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(Washington, D.C.) -- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, ranking member on the Finance Committee, wants to know if a diamond-encrusted gold ring gift influenced President Trump's decision to release the Belgium Diamond industry from tariffs. After the Supreme Court ruled Trump's previous global tariffs were illegal, the administration implemented a 10 percent blanket tariff under a different law. The first tariffs spared the Belgium diamond industry. The second tariffs did not. In July, diamond industry leaders gave Trump a 35-thousand-dollar 18 karat gold ring with 400 gemstones and a personal engraving to the President. Wyden wants answers from the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium by September 1st.

Single Adult Needs Over $110K To Live Comfortably In OR

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(Portland, OR) -- A single adult in Oregon now needs a six-figure income to live comfortably. A new study from financial tech company SmartAsset shows a single Oregonian now needs 110-thousand-74 dollars. That's up five-point-two-percent from last year. A family of four needs nearly 281-thousand. The study ranks Oregon as the seventh-most expensive state in the nation for those seeking a comfortable life. The analysis defines comfort using a 50-30-20 budget. Half goes to necessities, 30 percent to wants and 20 percent to savings or debt. Nationwide, the benchmark runs from about 81 thousand dollars in West Virginia, to 129 thousand in Hawaii.

Oregon Receives Pollinator Funding

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(Washington, D.C.) -- The Federal Highway Administration is giving Oregon 150-thousand-dollars to improve habitat for pollinators along Oregon highways. The Roadside Pollinator Program buys native seed mixes that are used by Monarch butterflies and native bee populations. ODOT will adjust mowing heights on the side of highways to allow the plants to bloom. Besides helping butterflies and bees, it also improves drought and fire resilience.

Police Identify Missing Beaverton Men

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(Tillamook County, OR) -- Beaverton Police have identified two men who went missing last September while planning a trip to the outdoors. The vehicle that 67-year-old Eddie Hair and 68-year-old Scott Smith were driving was found by loggers in a remote part of Tillamook County crashed down a steep hillside. The official identifications have not been made, but detectives believe the skeletal remains inside the vehicle are Smith and Hair.

Interstate Bridge Project Seeks Contractors

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(Vancouver, WA) -- The Interstate Bridge Replacement project has started the process to identify potential contractors. The company will design and build two new single-level, fixed-span bridges connecting to Interstate 5. There will be three through lanes and one auxiliary lane. There will also be room for bus-on-shoulder service, light rail on the southbound span and a shared-use path on the northbound span. Contractors will submit proposals in November. A selection will be made in 2027 with construction starting in 2028.

Gas Prices On The Rise

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon gas prices continue to rise as the war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive up the cost of oil. President Trump says no negotiations with Iran are underway. Triple A reports the national average price for regular gas is at its highest price ever for this time of year, while the Oregon average is at its highest price for mid-August since 2022. For the week, the national average for regular gasoline rises five cents to $4.07 a gallon. The Oregon average also adds five cents to $4.72 a gallon.

Human Remains Found In Crashed Vehicle

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(Tillamook County, OR) -- Loggers working in rural Tillamook County found a wrecked vehicle with human remains inside. The Tillamook County Sheriff's Office says the vehicle was found Friday down a steep hillside. Detectives linked the vehicle to a missing persons case in Beaverton, from last September. Skeletal remains are believed to be those of the two adults reported missing, but their identities have not been confirmed. Investigators say the damage appears consistent with a crash, but the investigation continues.

Teen Wounded In Vancouver Shooting

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(Vancouver, WA) -- A teenager was wounded in a shooting early Monday morning in Vancouver. Police responded to a call of shots fired near Southeast 192nd Avenue and 1st Street. The shooting happened during a fight between a group of teens. Police found several shell casings and blood. A short time later, a 19-year-old man arrived at a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. No arrests have been made.

Red Pandas Getting To Know Each Other

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Zoo's two new red pandas are taking time to get acquainted. Since late June, they've been in the same space, but haven't interacted very much. The first time Liu and Enoki met, Enoki curled up and slept most of the entire morning. They sleep about two-thirds of the day. Since then, they've been spending more time together. Zoo staff are hoping they expand their relationship and have offspring to increase the population of the endangered species.

Tree Removal Work Planned At Honeyman State Park in Florence

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(Florence, OR) -- Honeyman State Park on the Oregon Coast will close for at least a month early next year for tree removal. There are 150 dead or unhealthy trees in the park. Most of the trees are in the campground areas. They expect the work will be done in January, but specific dates haven't been set. Some of the logs will be used to improve stream habitat for fish.

$15 Million For Oregon Wood Products Industry

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(Washington, D.C.) -- Oregon is receiving over 15-million-dollars from the U.S. Forest Service to upgrade timber manufacturing. The money is going to 20 projects across the state. It will upgrade sawmill facilities, increase biomass production, and design a mass timber pavilion at the World Forestry Center in Portland to accelerate domestic wood product markets.

Explosives Drop Centennial Mills Water Tower

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(Portland, OR) -- Work continues today to bring down the burned-up Centennial Mills building in Portland. Yesterday, demolition crews removed the metal water tower at the top of the building. Explosives were placed at the base of the water tower and, following a huge explosion, the structure fell into the seven story building. The concrete walls did not collapse, so now crews will begin work to bring down the building. They expect to have half of the building removed in about two weeks.

Suspects Steal Teen's E-Bike

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(Clackamas County, OR) -- The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying the suspects who stole a teenager's e-bike. On July 23rd, a car was seen driving recklessly around two teens riding e-bikes near Hazeltine Park. One of the victims said a suspect threatened to shoot them, if they didn't let them ride the bike. The suspect rode away on the bike. It's described as a black Surron Light Bee X worth around four-thousand-dollars.

Judge Rules Against Federal Government Over Gender Affirming Care

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(Salem, OR) -- State Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a federal judge's ruling against President Trump's attempt to stop Affordable Care Act coverage of gender-affirming care. Rayfield issued a statement yesterday saying, "health care is a lifeline, not a privilege." Oregon and several other states filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability rule that was put into place last year. They argued the change would make it harder for consumers to get coverage through the ACA, increase costs for states, and weaken key ACA protections. The Trump Administration can appeal the ruling.

Oregon Wildfire Roundup

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(Salem, OR) -- Significant progress is being made containing the 22 large wildfires burning in Oregon. The Fielder Mountain fire that started near Rogue River and grew fast due to strong winds is now 29 percent contained at 573 acres. The 373-thousand acre Rowe Creek Complex, south of Fossil, is 89 percent contained. The Grasshopper Fire, east of Mt. Hood, is 47 percent contained at 90-thousand acres. Eighty-four-hundred firefighters are working on all of the major fires burning in the state.

Podiatrist Hospitalized Before Plea Deal

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(Portland, OR) -- An Oregon podiatrist who was set to plead guilty Friday to several charges of sexually abusing female patients is now hospitalized. The court proceeding involving Dr. Brian Bowen was delayed when the judge said Bowen suffered a medical event that left him hospitalized, unconscious, and intubated. The judge said it's a serious medical situation. Both sides will meet with the judge this week to update the proceedings.

Bias Crime Suspect Photo Released

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(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police have released photos of a suspect in a bias crime. On July 10th, a Latino man was remodeling a business on Southwest 3rd Street when the suspect said, "You don't belong here." He tackled the victim and punched him multiple times in the face. The victim and witnesses say the man yelled racial slurs during the assault. The man is a white male, 30 to 40 years old, with a heavy build. Contact Beaverton Police if you can help identify him.

Centennial Mills Demolition

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(Portland, OR) -- The burned-out Centennial Mills building in Northwest Portland will begin to come down on Monday. There are concerns the weakened building could still collapse on its own. Explosives will be placed under the metal water tower at the top of building which are expected to bring that structure down. It's unknown if some of the walls will also come down. Crews spent Sunday dampening the area with water to limit dust and debris. Residents in the area were warned of the planned explosions.

Oregon Humane Hires New CEO

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(Portland, OR) -- Oregon Humane's Board of Directors has hired Frank So as the new CEO of the organization. So grew up in Beaverton and has worked with international humanitarian organizations, diplomacy, and at the White House. Most recently, So was Executive Director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. He says he's deeply honored to serve as Oregon Humane's next CEO.

Washington Park Reservoir Opened After Year-Long Delay

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland's Washington Park Reservoir is now open to the public, a year after its completion was celebrated. The more than 12-million-gallon underground reservoir has a reflecting pool and plaza built on top. It remained closed for the last year, because of work needed to finish the project. That included safety features and problems with the reflecting pool. Water got under the liner and wasn't flowing correctly. The project cost 211-million-dollars and was paid for with water user fees.

Fielder Mountain Fire

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(Rogue River, OR) -- Containment is increasing on a new wildfire in southern Oregon. The Fielder Mountain Fire started Thursday afternoon in the foothills near Rogue River. Strong winds pushed it to more than 570 acres by Sunday. It's now 18-percent contained and visible from I-5. The Oregon Department of Forestry sent a Complex Incident Management Team. FEMA approved the use of federal funds to fight the Fielder Mountain Fire, due to its risk to homes in and around rogue River. It also threatens power distribution lines, several businesses, a school and campgrounds. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Oregon Wildfire Update

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(Mt. Hood, OR) -- The Grasshopper Fire, east of Mt. Hood, has grown to over 90-thousand acres. Containment has also increased to 38 percent. Just east of Upper Klamath Lake, the Wrights Spring Fire is now 47 percent contained at more than 53-thousand acres. The risk to homes from the fire has decreased, so the State Fire Marshal demobilized its structural task forces from the fire.

Fatal Shooting Investigation

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(Portland, OR) -- Police are asking witnesses of a fatal shooting in Southeast Portland early Saturday morning to come forward. The shooting happened near Southeast Water Avenue and Caruthers Street. Three people were shot. Police found one person at the scene who was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Another shooting victim was in a car at a nearby gas station. That person died at the scene. A third patient was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle. That person is expected to survive. Police are asking anyone with photos or video of the shooting to upload them to their website.

Suspect Hits K9 With Metal Pipe

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(Portland, OR) -- A suspect Portland Police were trying to arrest hit a K-9 with a metal pipe. Wednesday afternoon, the suspect ran into a vacant apartment in Northwest Portland. He was armed with a large-bladed weapon. When he tried to escape, he was confronted by a police K-9. The dog was hit with a pipe, but not injured. Harcos detained the suspect until police could arrest him. During the standoff, he also destroyed a drone police used to search the apartment. Thirty-three-year-old Joshua Kuras faces several charges.

West Coast Health Alliance Immunization Endorsement

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(Portland, OR) -- The West Coast Health Alliance is recommending people follow the 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and not the President's executive order on immunizations. They say it uses evidence-based vaccine guidance. The group also recommends pregnant people follow a similar schedule from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The West Coast Health Alliance includes health officials from Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii.

Oregon Joins Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver License Records

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining 21 attorneys general and the State of Pennsylvania in a lawsuit to stop the federal government from getting commercial driver's license records that are owned by the states. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is a nonprofit that runs the database on behalf of the states. Records contain the drivers' Social Security number along with other personal data. The lawsuit claims the federal government is breaking privacy law and skipped several required legal steps that include consulting with states.

Campground Closed Due To Bear Risk

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(Tillamook County, OR) -- A campground in Tillamook County is temporarily closed due to bear activity. The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed the Fan Creek Campground because of a mother bear and her cub. She's been aggressively looking for food and doesn't appear to have a fear of people. Campers with reservations are being notified of the temporary closure. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has been told about the bears.

Beaverton Police Seek Assault Suspect

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(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in the assault of a man who was found seriously injured on August 4th. He was down on a sidewalk near Southwest Lombard and Canyon Road. He suffered significant head injuries. Based on video evidence, detectives believe the victim was assaulted between 1:50 and 5 a.m. on the fourth. Anyone in the area at that time, including at the Beaverton Transit Center or the shopping center near Big 5, is asked to contact Beaverton P-D.

Inmate Sentenced For Illegal Car Sale

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(Oregon City, OR) -- A man is facing two years behind bars after allegedly trying to make bail by selling a car he didn't own. A Clackamas County judge sentenced Isaiah Mohr yesterday to two years in prison. Mohr was in jail for a mail theft case when he devised a plan to sell a car his cellmate was driving, but didn't own, when he was arrested. It was in an impound lot. Mohr conspired with his girlfriend to forge an ownership document, so she could get the vehicle. The jail monitored calls between Mohr and his girlfriend where they discussed the plan.

Centennial Mills Demolition

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland officials say a contractor has been hired to demolish the remains of the Centennial Mills building in Northwest Portland. It was gutted by fire and only a skeleton of concrete walls remains with a huge metal water tower on top. Eugene-based contractor Staton Companies will demolish the building. Because the building is at risk of collapse, the work requires specialized engineering, equipment, and demolition expertise. A large safety perimeter has been created around the building. When people get too close, they're warned by a loud speaker. Drones are prohibited from flying over the building.

NW Metals Contempt Ruling

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(Portland, OR) -- A metal recycling business in Portland has been found in contempt of a court order that requires it to comply with Oregon's environmental laws. Northwest Metals has been operating a metal shredder without a valid air permit and violating other environmental laws. A judge signed an order on Wednesday that requires the company to stop shredding operations until it comes into compliance with air, solid waste and stormwater permitting requirements. Northwest Metals has appealed the contempt ruling and is seeking a stay of the ruling that requires the company to stop operations.

Portland Council Approves Its Terms for Moda Center Remodel

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council is approving a non-binding term sheet that outlines the framework for an agreement with the Trail Blazers to remodel the Moda Center. The vote was eight-to-four. It would require the Blazers to stay in Portland for 20 years and play all home games at the Moda Center. It would also require union labor agreements, community benefit commitments and protections on public funding. It's a starting point for negotiations with the Trail Blazers.

Flock Cameras Vandalized

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(Grants Pass, OR) -- The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is canceling its contract with Flock. The company makes automated license plate reading cameras. Vandals recently damaged the 10 Flock cameras in the county. There have also been public concerns over the potential infringement of Fourth Amendment rights. Officials say that while the technology has been beneficial in solving crime, it's clear the county is not willing to accept its use. While the cameras are now off, it's unclear when Flock will remove the equipment.

Oregon State Hospital Superintendent Out

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon State Hospital, which houses the state's most severe mental health patients, including those who committed crimes, is undergoing another leadership change. The Oregon Health Authority announced yesterday it will not move forward with Superintendent Sean Murphy's trial-service period. It didn't give a reason why. Murphy was appointed in June. Jim Diegel, the previous interim superintendent, will return to the position until a permanent superintendent is hired.

Flags At Half-Staff Tomorrow For Bulldozer Slain Fighting Fire

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(Portland, OR) -- Flags will fly at half-staff across Oregon tomorrow to honor a bulldozer killed while fighting the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags be flown at half-staff on state buildings on August 14th to honor Jason Ensign. He was killed August 6th fighting the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. The 47-years-old was operating a bulldozer as a contractor for Green Diamond Resource Company when fire conditions changed rapidly and blocked his escape route. He was found dead inside the cab of the bulldozer. Kotek said that Ensign's death is a stark reminder of the dangers first responders bravely confront every day when protecting communities.

Oregon Wildfire Update

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(Salem, OR) -- Nearly two-and-a-half-million acres have burned in Oregon and almost 12-thousand firefighters are working to contain the blazes. There are 30 large fires burning in the state. Oregon Department of Forestry forecasters predict monsoonal moisture in some parts of eastern Oregon through Sunday. Some storms will only have dry lightning, which could spark new fires and create strong winds.

Mt. Hood Meadows Ends Summer Operations Early

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(Mt. Hood, OR) -- Mt. Hood Meadows is ending its summer operations early because of the Grasshopper Fire. The ski resort has been under a Level 3 Go Now evacuation since August 4th. Much of the east side of the Mt Hood National Forest remains closed, in addition to intermittent closures of Highway 35, which leads to Meadows. General Manager Greg Pack says the resort's priority now is supporting the wildfire response. A spike camp for 300 firefighters is set up in the Meadows parking lot.

Grasshopper Fire Grows

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(Wamic, OR) -- Firefighters continue their battle to contain the rapidly growing Grasshopper Fire east of Mt. Hood. Officials say the blaze grew by over six-thousand acres on Tuesday. It's now burned 83-thousand acres and is 20 percent contained. Winds caused the fire to remain active. More than 18-hundred firefighters are working to build lines around the fire. The Oregon State Fire Marshal sent two more task forces of local firefighters to protect homes and other structures. Three management teams, including one from Australia and New Zealand, are coordinating the operations.

Grasshopper Fire Destroys Homes In Wasco County

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(The Dalles, OR) -- Half a dozen homes are destroyed along with 15 outbuildings as the Grasshopper Fire continues to grow in Wasco County. The County Sheriff's Office says six homes and 15 outbuildings have been destroyed so far and that number may rise. Winds caused the fire to expand quickly on Tuesday. The Sheriff's Office says they will do damage assessment when it's safe to go into the fire zone. Their top priority is the safety of residents, firefighters and emergency personnel.

Upgrades Planned For Pride Plaza

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland is starting construction on two projects that will upgrade street space for walking, gathering and celebrating Darcelle 15 and the LGBTQ+ community. Darcelle Promenade will get new artwork and lighting. It celebrates the legendary Portland performer who ran Darcelle 15 Showcase. The Promenade will create a visual connection between SW Harvey Milk Street, the Flock Food Hall at SW Ninth Avenue and Alder Street.

Strong Winds Explode Grasshopper Fire, Forcing New Evacuations

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(Wamic, OR) -- Residents around the city of Dufur in Wasco County are fleeing their homes after strong winds caused the Grasshopper Fire to grow rapidly yesterday. Fire officials say the blaze has grown by about 15-thousand acres since Monday morning. Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders were expanded last night to cover all areas immediately west of Highway 197 around Dufur. The town of Dufur was placed under a Level 2 "Get Ready" evacuation notice around 10:15 last night. Containment of the fire fell from 23-percent to 20-percent yesterday.

Rose Quarter I-5 Shutdown Coming In September

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(Portland, OR) -- Construction is set to create major traffic delays in the Portland area in about a month. I-5 southbound will close at I-405 in the Rose Quarter starting September 11th to allow crews to make major repairs to the freeway surface. The closure will last up to five weeks. All I-5 southbound traffic will be directed onto I-405, which will cause delays, especially during the commute. ODOT says they evaluated options and a five week closure was the quickest and most efficient way to do it.

Violent Crime Spree Sentence

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(Portland, OR) -- A Multnomah County judge has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for a violent crime spree. Last year, Jeffrey Boone robbed a Subway shop, putting a gun to the neck of an employee. He went to a nearby home and forced a resident to hand over car keys. He fled in the vehicle, crashed into a car and tried to steal that driver's keys, but she had them in her pocket when she ran. Boone hit another woman in the head with his gun and stole her car. He crashed in Marion County and was arrested by an Oregon State Police trooper. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges.

Measles Exposure Location

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(Gresham, OR) -- Health officials are warning of a new measles exposure location in the Portland area. The Oregon Health Authority reports someone with measles was at the Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center emergency department waiting room on Saturday, August 8th from around 9:15 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. Anyone who was in the waiting room those hours should watch for symptoms of measles.

Anti-Gun Measure Brings More Guns

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(Corvallis, OR) -- Passage of Ballot Measure 114 three years ago in Oregon has resulted in more guns being purchasedn the state. The measure remains tied up in court, and if it does pass the legal challenges it won't take effect until 2028. Research at Oregon State University found 63-thousand additional background checks to buy guns were made after the measure passed. The new law could require expensive training and a permit to buy a gun.

Man Dies In Fall From Top Of Silver Falls

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(Silverton, OR) -- A Kentucky man is dead after falling nearly 200 feet from the top of Silver Falls while posing for a photo. Oregon State Police say 20-year-old Zachary Mertens was at the top of the falls in an area closed to the public when he slipped and fell while posing for photos. He fell about 177 feet to the water and died. His body was recovered by the Marion County Search and Rescue team.

Storm Drain Death

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(Eugene, OR) -- New details are coming to light regarding a man who was found dead inside a storm drain in Eugene. Detectives with the Lane County Sheriff's Office say 55-year-old Bradley Treloggen crawled into the drain on his own before being found dead last Thursday. Video footage of the intersection shows Treloggen was alone when he opened the grate and entered the drain. Once inside, he couldn't get out. The Lane County Medical Examiner is still investigating his cause of death.

Oregon Wildfire Update

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(Salem, OR) -- As Oregon wildfires grow in size, so does this record setting year for fires. The Big Grass Fire, south of Jordan Valley, could become the largest ever fire in modern times. It's burned nearly 554-thousand acres. It's 41 percent contained. More help is coming to the Rowe Creek Complex, now at 371-thousand acres. A task force from Lincoln, Tillamook and Yamhill counties deployed over the weekend. Another task force from Lincoln, Linn and Tillamook counties just deployed to the 15-thousand-acre East Evans Creek Fire, in southern Oregon.

Family Killed In Fire

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(Eagle Point, OR) -- A mother and her three children were killed in a southern Oregon fire. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says the family was in a fifth-wheel trailer in Eagle Point when the fire started. One family member escaped with minor injuries. Flames engulfed the trailer before fire crews arrived. Three children, all under the age of ten, died with their mother. Investigators believe the fire was a tragic, non-criminal accident, although the cause remains under investigation.

Portland Supports Newport's Legal Expenses

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(Portland, OR) -- The City of Newport is getting 20-thousand-dollars from Portland to help with legal costs to stop possible construction of an ICE detention facility. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security withdrew plans for the facility, but never said it wouldn't be built some time in the future. About two months ago, Newport's mayor asked other cities to help with costs to fight the plans. Legal expenses top 300-thousand-dollars. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson says Newport's fight is Oregon's fight, because it would affect people in communities across the state.

Sulfuric Acid Leaks From Tanker Truck In Portland

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(Portland, OR) -- No injuries are reported after a tanker truck carrying five-thousand gallons of sulfuric acid started leaking at Hayden Island in North Portland. It happened yesterday. Portland Fire & Rescue had two truck loads of sand delivered to keep the chemical from going into nearby storm drains. Around 100 gallons of the chemical made it to a storm drain before the sand arrived. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Portland Bureau of Environment Services were notified.

Bill To Block Advance Access To Trump Social Media Posts

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(Washington, D.C.) -- Two Oregon congresswomen are sponsoring a bill to stop President Trump from selling access to his social media posts before he makes them public. On August first, President Trump began charging 100-thousand dollars a month for the privilege of reading his posts early. Oregon Congresswomen Andrea Salinas and Janelle Bynum say that access could impact financial markets. Under the Stop Corrupt Trading Act, the President, Vice President and their families would not be allowed to sell non-public information for financial benefit.

Murder Suspect Arrested

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting last week. Police say two vehicles were at Macadam Avenue and Bancroft Street when shots were fired. 41-year-old Anwar Osman, who was driving one of the cars, was killed. His car crashed into a building. 42-year-old Mahmoud Said Ali was arrested and booked for murder.

Lebanon Brush Fire

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(Lebanon, OR) -- A mobile home fire turned into a brush fire near Lebanon and forced the evacuation of several homes. The flames were quickly burning up a hillside toward the homes when deputies from the Linn County Sheriff's Office evacuated 18 people. Firefighters got the fire under control after about 20 minutes. The only building lost was the original double-wide that started the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Centennial Mills Building In Danger Of Collapse

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(Portland, OR) -- The Centennial Mills building in Northwest Portland is a concrete skeleton with a huge metal water tank on top after last week's massive fire. It's in danger of collapse. The city doesn't want Union Pacific to run freight trains on the nearby tracks out of concern the vibrations could cause the building to come down. UP parked a buffer train filled with rocks to protect other trains, if there is a collapse. The city is setting up a camera to monitor changes in the building that might indicate it's closer to falling. Demolition could happen as soon as Friday.

FEMA Helps Fund More Oregon Fires

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(Salem, OR) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency will help pay for the costs of fighting two more Oregon wildfires. FEMA will pay up to 75 percent of the cost to fight the 50-thousand-acre Hagen Fire in Umatilla and Union counties, and the 47-thousand-acre Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. These are the sixth and seventh Fire Management Assistance grants approved for Oregon this fire season.

Northwestern Pond Turtles

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(Portland, OR) -- The Oregon Zoo has 15 tiny new northwest pond turtles. The hatchlings are about the size of a cherry tomato and will spend the winter gaining weight, so they're strong enough to fend for themselves when they're released in the wild next spring in the Columbia River Gorge. The northwest pond turtle is an endangered species in Washington and considered sensitive in Oregon.

Amtrak Seattle-To-Portland Service Suspended Due To Warehouse Fire

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(Seattle, WA) -- Amtrak is suspending its Seattle-to-Portland service indefinitely due to a warehouse fire in Oregon. Amtrak says service between the cities will be disrupted until further notice. Some trains are still running between Seattle and Vancouver, and substitute bus service has been set up for some other trains. The 500 and 511 lines have been canceled completely, and service between Portland and Vancouver is nonexistent. Investigators are still looking into the possibility there might be human remains inside of the burned Centennial Mills building in Northwest Portland. The seven story building was gutted by fire earlier last week.

Clackamas Medical Clinic Measles Exposure Location

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(Clackamas, OR) -- The Oregon Health Authority reports the latest measles exposure location is at the Kaiser Permanente Mt. Scott Medical Office. It happened Thursday, August 6th between 1:30 and 3:45 p.m. Anyone who was there should watch for measles symptoms.

Suspect Arrested Following Shooting Over Kids Riding Dirt Bikes

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(Vancouver, WA) -- A man was arrested Saturday evening in Clark County for allegedly shooting a person over kids riding dirt bikes on a street. Clark County Sheriff's deputies responded and found a victim who had been grazed by a bullet. Only one shot had been fired. The suspect, 27-year-old Jacob Orr, was arrested in a vehicle that was leaving the scene. He was carrying a .380 caliber pistol. Deputies found a .380 caliber shell casing near where the shooting happened. Orr was booked on multiple charges, including first-degree assault, felony harassment, and reckless endangerment.

Dozer Operator Killed Trapped By Wildfire

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(Chiloquin, OR) -- A firefighting dozer operator is dead after becoming overcome by flames while battling a wildfire in southern Oregon. The Klamath County Sheriff's Office says 47-year-old Jason Ensign was using a dozer to help crews build lines around the Wrights Spring Fire when flames covered his escape route. Firefighters, deputies and the Oregon Department of Forestry found his destroyed dozer and Ensign was dead in the cab. Ensign was working for Green Diamond Timber Resource Company.

State Senator Accosted

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(Forest Grove, OR) -- An Oregon State Senator was accosted by a confrontational constituent at a community forum on Saturday. Senator Janeen Sollman said she was at an event in Forest Grove when a 28-year-old grabbed her glasses off her face. The man was arrested and later released pending a court appearance. Legislative leaders issued a statement Sunday saying every Oregonian should reject intimidation and violence. While people have the right to disagree with politicians, they said engagement must remain peaceful and respectful.

Federal Judge Rules TV Merger Order Violated

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(Portland, OR) -- A federal judge has ruled in favor of states trying to block the merger of two large television companies. They filed a motion that claimed the companies violated the judge's order to pause the merger. The judge agreed it was wrong for Nextar to install its own people on TEGNA's board of directors. Nexstar must immediately comply with the court order and turn over documents requested by Oregon and the 12 other states involved in the suit.

Professional Photographer Sentenced For Child Sexual Abuse

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(Portland, OR) -- A professional photographer who was previously convicted in San Diego and Yamhill County for child sexual abuse has also been sentenced in Portland federal court. Robert Koester ran a modeling agency and photographed teenage girls at his home. He gave them drugs and alcohol, and sexually abused them while taking photographs. He was sentenced to 25 years in San Diego, 50 years in Yamhill County and 40 years in federal prison.

Landfill Fire Spreads To Field

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- A fire at a landfill south of Hillsboro spread to a nearby field Saturday afternoon. The fire was pushed by gusty winds and burned 25 acres. It forced the evacuation of two homes before it was stopped. The investigation into the fire at the landfill is ongoing.

Oregon Wildfire Workplace Rules

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(Salem, OR) -- Workers in Oregon get protections from wildfire smoke. Governor Tina Kotek's wildfire emergency declaration activates workplace protections. Workers in Oregon are allowed to use their sick time if they feel ill due to air quality or extreme heat. With the exception of first responders, Oregonians can also use sick leave for emergency evacuations or if exposure to smoke or heat could jeopardize health. Employers and workers can get more information from Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.

Oregon Drownings

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(Douglas County, OR) -- There have been two drownings in Oregon this week. A Roseburg man drowned in the North Umpqua River Tuesday at Whistlers Bend Park. While Sheriff's deputies were searching for a 44-year-old man who failed to surface from the river, a group downstream found the man and started CPR, but he died at the scene. In Marion County, a 20-year-old man drowned Tuesday at Scotts Mills Falls. His body was recovered Wednesday morning.

Birthright Citizenship

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling out President Trump for signing a pair of executive orders relating to birthright citizenship. They restrict birthright citizenship involving children of foreign diplomatic staff, children of people classified as alien enemies and children born in U.S. territories. Rayfield says the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump's first order. He says birthright citizenship is settled law and Trump can't take no for an answer.

Centennial Mills Fire Low Air Hazard Risk

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(Portland, OR) -- Air testing around the Centennial Mills warehouse fire in Northwest Portland found there's no significant health risk. In past years, the building underwent extensive asbestos removal, but some asbestos remained. Asbestos is a cancer risk when inhaled. The City of Portland says the bigger risk is the structure itself. It's at risk of collapse. They're warning people to stay away from the building and out of any fire debris.

Child Accused Setting Grass Fire

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(White City, OR) -- A child is accused of setting a grass fire in the Southern Oregon town of White City. Witnesses reported a grass fire with a child watching it burn. Firefighters stopped the grass fire before it got large. Deputies contacted the boy, who they say admitted to setting the fire. They found matches at the scene. The suspect's age has not been released, but investigators say he may also be responsible for a fire the previous day.

Highway 35 Closed By Grasshopper Fire

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(Mt. Hood, OR) -- The Grasshopper Fire has forced the closure of Highway 35 eight miles east of the junction with U.S. 26. East winds have been blowing the fire to the west. Highway 35 is closed between the Bennett Pass Snow Park and Baseline Road near Parkdale. The Grasshopper Fire has burned 43-thousand acres. It's 20 percent contained. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort is under a Level 3 Go Now Evacuation warning.

Oregon Hires Legal Expert For Moda Center Negotiations

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(Salem, OR) -- The State of Oregon has hired an expert in negotiating big contracts and sports facilities renovations to oversee the Moda Center remodeling project. Eric Andalman is a partner at King & Spalding and a highly experienced legal and strategic advisor whose practice concentrates on complex transactions and large-scale infrastructure development. He will focus on creation of the Moda Center joint authority and the state's participation in the arena project.

Man Convicted Of TriMet Shooting Sentenced To Life In Prison

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(Portland, OR) -- A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after shooting and killing a man for harassing and yelling slurs at a woman on a TriMet bus. A judge sentenced Wayne Thompson yesterday to life in prison for the shooting in Portland in 2021. Thompson was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of Adrian Richardson. Court records say Richardson boarded a bus and started yelling slurs, curses and other rude comments at a female passenger. Thompson told Richardson to get off the bus. When he refused, witnesses said Thompson shot Richardson multiple times and he died at the scene.

Cold Case Suspect Charged

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- An arrest has been made in a 32-year-old cold case in Washington County. In 1994, Veta Hardebeck, who was 85 years old, was killed in her home. Detectives weren't able to get enough evidence to make an arrest. Using new DNA technology, they identified 66-year-old Randall Gall as the suspect. He was arrested on Tuesday at his home in Gaston. He's being held without bail in the Washington County Jail.

Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Expands

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(Beaverton, OR) -- The invasive emerald ash borer is expanding its presence in the Portland area. Officials say it's now been found in traps in Beaverton, Bethany Lake Park, Rockcreek, Salem, the Oregon Garden and along the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. The insect is deadly to ash and olive trees. Salem is injecting 12-hundred trees on city property with an insecticide that protects ash trees. Beaverton is treating 600 trees. Homeowners can learn more at OrgonEAB.com.

DUI Driver Hits Pedestrians

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(Salem, OR) -- A Salem man has been arrested for hit and run after allegedly crashing into two people on a sidewalk. It happened on 17th Street Northeast Monday evening. A 32-year-old woman was hospitalized with significant injuries. A 45-year-old man was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Officers found the suspect a few blocks from the scene. Twenty-eight-year-old Tristen Wilson was arrested for assault, DUI, driving while suspended and hit and run.

Body Found In Burning Car

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(Sauvie Island, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing after a body was found in a burning car on Sauvie Island Tuesday afternoon. Sauvie Island firefighters were the first responders on the scene to a vehicle fire on Northwest Lucy Reeder Road. After putting out the fire, they found a body in the car. Deputies responded and set up a crime scene. Detectives are conducting a death investigation with the Multnomah County Medical Examiner who will determine the person's identity and cause of death.

Healthcare Fraud Guilty Plea

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(Portland, OR) -- Sentencing is scheduled early next year for the owner of a sleep study business in southern Oregon, who pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud. Federal prosecutors say 67-year-old Mehdrad Gerami owned Coastal Diagnostic Testing Group, which operated in Coos Bay, Brookings, Reedsport, Florence and Roseburg. They would conduct more expensive in-office sleep studies, when less expensive at-home tests should have been conducted. They also falsely billed customers who didn't take part in the tests. The losses are estimated at two-point-one-million-dollars. Gerami will be sentenced in January.

Portland Enhanced Safety Initiative Fails To Get Enough Signatures

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Elections says the Portland Enhanced Community Safety Initiative failed to collect enough signatures to get the measure on the November ballot. They were 63-hundred signatures short. The primary reason was too many signatures being from people living outside of Portland. Then, in many cases the same person signed two or three times. Eighty-four-hundred signatures were discounted through state-mandated pre-processing. More than half of those signatures were invalid because petitioners struck them out before submission.

Casino Robber Sentenced To Federal Prison

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(Portland, OR) -- A man who robbed the Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton in 2022 has been sentenced to federal prison. Javier Vigil handed the cash cage teller a note saying he wanted a million dollars. He pulled a gun, pointed it at the tellers and threatened them. He stole 69-thousand-dollars. On his way out, he fired at a security officer, who returned fire and wounded Vigil. A bystander was also wounded by a stray bullet. Vigil pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison and pay two-thousand-40 dollars restitution to the casino.

California Sending More Firefighters To Pacific Northwest

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(Sacramento, CA) -- California is sending more resources to help firefighting efforts in the Pacific Northwest. Twenty more fire engines and four rescue teams are on their way to Oregon and Washington. Officials say the deployments will not affect the state's ability to respond to local emergencies. Since July 16th, California has sent nearly 400 firefighters and 60 engines to help Oregon and Washington battle wildfires through a national mutual aid system.

Sheriff's Deputy Resigns

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(Eugene, OR) -- A Lane County Sheriff's deputy has resigned after being charged in a criminal case. The Sheriff's Office says Dylan Ford quit after he was notified a formal internal investigation was underway. The agency will complete that inquiry and forward the results to the state law enforcement licensing board. Ford was arrested last week, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a child outside the U.S.

Police Seek Fire Video

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police are asking people with photos and video of the Centennial Mills property fire on Sunday to contact investigators. The fire caused massive damage to the building. Detectives are most interested in video and photos captured around 3:50 p.m., just before firefighters arrived on the scene. The video and photos need to be unaltered. They can be uploaded on the Portland Police Bureau's website.

Rare Sheep Disease Found In Oregon

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(Salem, OR) -- A rare disease found in sheep and goats was detected in Oregon. Classical Scrapie was thought to have been eradicated in the U.S. It's fatal for sheep and goats. It was detected at an Oregon slaughterhouse, as part of USDA's ongoing surveillance work. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is working to identify the sheep flock of origin and determine whether any exposed animals are in Oregon. It's been five years since the last case of Scrapie in the U-S, putting the country just two years away from declaring freedom from the disease. This detection is likely to reset that clock.

Lane County Deputy Hurt

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(Eugene, OR) -- A Lane County Sheriff's deputy suffered serious injuries while arresting an agitated burglary suspect in Eugene on Friday. Douglas Haley broke a window, climbed inside and barricaded himself. The deputy was hurt while entering the building, but engaged with Haley until he was cuffed. Officials say the deputy needed a tourniquet to stop a major bleed, and was treated at a hospital for several injuries. Haley is charged with assault, robbery and other crimes.

Grasshopper Fire Evacuations Expand

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(Wamic, OR) -- Evacuation levels for the Grasshopper Fire, near Wamic, have expanded to include Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort. The evacuation levels changed, because a Red Flag Warning and unpredictable weather could cause fire activity to increase quickly. East winds are pushing the fire onto the ridges above Highway 35 near Mount Hood Meadows and Bennett Pass.

Fatal South Portland Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- One person is dead following a shooting in South Portland Tuesday morning. A police officer saw a car crashed into a building near Macadam Avenue and Bancroft Street. At the same time, calls came into 911 about shots fired in the area. The officer found the driver dead. Investigators say it appears the shooting happened while vehicles were at the traffic signal for Bancroft Street. The victim's vehicle rolled down a hit and hit the building. There's no indication the shooting is connected to the nearby ICE building. No arrests have been made.

LAM Research To Invest $1.7 Billion In Tualatin Facility

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(Tualatin, OR) -- LAM Research will invest one-point-seven-million-dollars in its Tualatin facility over the next 15 years. The investment is happening because of a private-public partnership under Oregon's Strategic Investment Program. LAM will use the agreement to expand its research and development operations. LAM will receive partial property tax abatements for investments in its facilities.

Fire Destroys Vacant Warehouse

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(Portland, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a fire that destroyed a vacant warehouse in northwest Portland on Sunday. When firefighters arrived near Northwest 9th and Naito Parkway, the flames had quickly moved through the building. It was structurally unstable, so crews had to fight it from the outside. Three alarms were called to bring additional help. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Corrections Officer Indictment

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(Portland, OR) -- Federal charges have been filed against an Oregon Department of Corrections officer for allegedly cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend. Jack Rowlett is accused of creating fake social media profiles and posting offensive and degrading claims about the victim. When she applied for a protective order in state court, Rowlett denied the posts were from him. The U.S. Attorney's Office says there is now evidence linking him to the fake accounts. He was arraigned Thursday in Portland and pleaded not guilty.

Air Quality Alert

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(Portland, OR) -- The skies over much of Oregon and Washington remain smokey because of wildfires. An air quality alert remains in effect through noon Wednesday for western Oregon and southwest Washington. Health officials advise staying indoors and limiting outdoor activities.

Oregon Wildfires Top 2 Million Acres

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(Salem, OR) -- Wildfires in Oregon have burned over two-million acres, and at least two months remain in wildfire season. The Rowe Creek Complex, south of Fossil, has burned nearly 324-thousand acres. It's 60 percent contained. The Grasshopper Fire, east of Mt. Hood, has burned 30-thousand acres and remains at zero percent containment. Significant progress has been made on the Akawa Butte Fire, north of Sisters, it's 85 percent contained at 27-thousand acres.

Oregon Joins Lawsuit Over Information Sharing

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining several states in a lawsuit against the federal government over sharing of information about low-income families. The Administration for Children and Families issued a notice that it can collect personal information about families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs and share it with other agencies, and potentially private organizations. It could contain immigration information that would go to the Department of Homeland Security. The lawsuit argues that the policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause of the Constitution.

Tariffs Cost Oregon $442 Million In Lost Revenue

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(Salem, OR) -- Tariffs are having a negative impact on Oregon's economy. That's according to a new report compiled by the Office of Economic Analysis, the Oregon Employment Department and Business Oregon. It found the increase in tariffs by the Trump Administration led to a 17 percent reduction in exports and a loss of 442-million-dollars in revenue. Oregon importers paid nearly three-billion-dollars in tariffs between March and December 2025.

ODOT Postpones Boone Bridge Joint Replacement

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(Wilsonville, OR) -- ODOT is postponing a major project on the I-5 Boone Bridge south of Wilsonville. Some of the expansion joints on the bridge are broken and need to be replaced. It was going to be a major project with some full closures of the northbound lanes of I-5. The contractor won't be available to do the work until next year. ODOT says temporary expansion joints will keep traffic moving until the project can be completed next year.

$10 Million Available for Oregon Infrastructure

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's Regional Infrastructure Fund has started taking applications for ten-million-dollars that can be used for local infrastructure projects. The money was approved by the Legislature earlier this year. Construction grants range from 100-thousand-dollars to a million dollars. Planning grants run from 25-thousand-dollars to 250-thousand-dollars. The money is available to small communities and tribes.

Woman Gets Prison Time For Tagging

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(Portland, OR) -- A woman is facing two years behind bars for spraying graffiti in Portland. A judge sentenced 29-year-old tagger Shelalah Rostami yesterday to two years in prison. Rostami spray painted graffiti on multiple properties, including Salt and Straw, Grocery Outlet, PGE and ODOT buildings. It was her first arrest. She was ordered to pay 126-thousand-dollars restitution. After being released from prison, she'll be on probation for three years. If she tags again after prison, she faces another three years in prison.

Oregon Co-Leads Tariff Lawsuit

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is co-leading a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration over tariffs. The lawsuit challenges tariffs on more than 80 countries that account for nearly all U.S. imports. It alleges the tariffs violate the Administrative Procedure Act and exceed the President's authority. The case was filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Police Identify Man Killed In House Party Shooting

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police are releasing the name of a man who was killed in a shooting at a large house party over the weekend. Eighteen-year-old Terrell Granberg died after being driven to a hospital in a private vehicle. Police say the crime scene stretched over three blocks where shots were fired and vehicles were damaged. The other victims include a 20-year-old man from Vancouver, Washington, a 21-year-old man from Portland, an 18-year-old woman from Gresham, a 15-year-old boy from Troutdale and an 18-year-old man from Portland. A five-thousand-dollar reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.

Suspect Arrested In Portland Homicide

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(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting that happened Friday morning in a parking lot. Paramedics took the victim to Portland Adventist Medical Center where the person died. Investigators say the shooting happened near Southeast 92nd and Clinton. Forty-five-year-old Jacob Clement is now charged with second degree murder.

Sherwood Man Arrested For Child Sex Abuse

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(Sherwood, OR) -- A 22-year-old Sherwood man faces 10 counts of encouraging child sex abuse, after police say he was caught uploading explicit photos involving children. The investigation into Kodiac Bergeron began in February, with multiple tips to the state's Internet Crimes Against Children task force. A Washington County Judge issued a secret indictment and Bergeron was arrested last week.

Suspected Stalker Arrested

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(Hillsboro, OR) -- Washington County Sheriff's detectives want to hear from victims of a man who allegedly stalks women and children. Sixty-four-year-old Edward Wilson is accused of following women home in his vehicle and then parking in their driveway. He leaves after being confronted. Detectives developed probable cause for arresting Wilson for stalking five women and one child. His vehicles include a 1977 Chevy pickup, a 2017 BMW, and a U-Haul pickup. Anyone who was stalked in a similar way should contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Chinook Landing Fatal Shooting

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(Fairview, OR) -- One person was killed in a shooting at the Chinook Landing Marine Park in Fairview early Thursday. Around 12:30 a.m., several people called 911 to report gunfire. Deputies searched the area and found one person who was dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators say they don't believe there is a threat to the public.

Kotek Terminates Data Center Property Sale

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(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek is pulling the plug on a planned data center in southeast Salem. It would have been built on 32 acres at the Mill Creek Corporate Center. Kotek didn't give specific reasons for the decision, only that it reflects her commitment to ensuring state assets are managed in a manner that advances Oregon's long-term interests. She says growth needs to make sense for the community, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Oregon Wildfires Set New Record

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(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is experiencing a record-setting wildfire season. The fires have burned nearly two-million acres, which surpasses the record set in 2024. The historic Flag Point Lookout was destroyed by the Grasshopper Fire. It was built in 1924 and re-built in 1973. It continued to be staffed. Last week, firefighters cleared vegetation around it and wrapped the structure, but the fire made it un-safe to remain on the lookout was destroyed. The Grasshopper Fire has burned 26-thousand acres.

Portland Shooting Kills One, Injures Five

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(Portland, OR) -- One person was killed and five were injured in a shooting early Sunday at a northeast Portland house. Officers found two people injured. Four other people were taken to hospitals in private vehicles. An 18-year-old man died. A teenager was injured along with four other adults. Police believe there were several people in the house when the shooting happened and they left before police arrived. Rounds were fired over multiple blocks. Detectives are asking for witnesses to contact them.

Lloyd Center's Final Week

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(Portland, OR) -- The more than 60-year-old Lloyd Center Mall in Portland will close this Saturday and several activities are planned for the final week. They include Prom on Ice this Friday evening, where skaters will wear formal attire and vintage prom dresses. There are several events on Saturday, August 8th, including a community walk through the mall, a bike ride and a final skate for Jerry and Tally Leonard. They skated every week at Lloyd Center for nearly 60 years. Lloyd Center dot com has more details.

Corrections Facilities Need Better Language Identification

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(Salem, OR) -- An audit by the Oregon Secretary of State finds Department of Corrections facilities don't always identify people who can't speak English. It results in people receiving worse care. It also includes the Oregon Youth Authority. The audit recommends identifying language needs when a person enters the system, making translation available in health care settings and embedding language accessibility throughout facilities. Both agencies agreed with all of the recommendations.