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Two afternoon fires damage Hillsboro homes
Two fires within 20 minutes Friday heavily damaged residences on opposite sides of Hillsboro. A two-alarm fire reported at 4:12 p.m. gutted a two-story home in the 500 block of Northwest Connell Avenue, said Storm Smith, a Hillsboro Fire Department...
Slaying of federal public defender in Portland stuns family
An autopsy reveals Nancy Bergeson was strangled in her Southwest Portland home
Shooting in Forest Grove kills couple, injures son
The shooting occurred near Pacific University, a private school in the city west of Hillsboro.
Disabled Oregon vets offered a free trip to the 2010 Paralympic Games in March
Organizers hope to inspire other disabled Oregon vets with a trip to the 2010 Paralympic Games in Vancouver, B.C. A committee has begun accepting applications for the free trip March 11-13 for a veteran and a guest
Health insurer fined for mishandling claims
Providence Health Plans was recently fined $30,000 by the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) for mishandling insurance claims.
Gresham boy, three adults injured in hit-and-run crash
Alejandro Reyes Cruz, 30, of Gresham, his wife and his son were stopped at a red light near Southeast Stark and 181st Avenue a pickup truck slammed into the back of his car.
Startup: Vital signs of a young regional company
Startup: 'This is just the tip of our growth'
Dubai debt problems cast shadow over region
For years, Dubai seemed unstoppable, an oasis of excess boasting indoor ski slopes and manmade islands.
Oregon firm quietly seizes big share of 3-D glasses
At 71, the grandfather of seven is finally bringing his 3-D technology to the masses.
Hardworking Lake Oswego family wins $1 million Oregon Lottery raffle
"We are just the totally average family in Oregon living paycheck to paycheck," said Ellie Combs, mother of Joelle, 14, and Alyson, 10. "My husband works seven days a week in order for us to stay in this school district."
'Geek Love' author fights off purse snatcher in Northwest Portland
Noted Portland writer Katherine Dunn - author of 'Geek Love' and many works on boxing - fought off a purse snatcher nearly 40 years her junior.
Coos County woman shot by husband still critical but slowly mending
'We have a lot of family here now,' her sister says. 'We want to thank everyone for their support and their prayers. We have a lot to be thankful for because we still have her with us.'
Stocks slide on concerns about Dubai debt fallout
After dropped as much as 233 points in early trading, the Dow climbed back up partway to show a 155-point drop at the end of trading.
Millions in damages sought in Italy murder case involving Seattle's Knox
The lawyer for Meredith Kercher acknowledges the families of Amanda Knox and others are unlikely to be able to pay the $37 million, that the amount is "symbolic" because human life is invaluable.
Traffic stop in Newberg turns into much more -- girl, stolen car, drugs, etc.
By day's end, Dungan, 29, had been charged with five felonies in connection with the wreck: attempt to elude, possession of a stolen vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of controlled substances, and first degree forgery.
New weather buoy falters off northern Oregon coast
The buoy near the mouth of the Columbia River was installed to help transmit wind data.
Gaston fire destroys woman's home
Woman escapes safely, but fire crews are searching for pets.
New Springfield jail opening pushed to mid-January
Discussion about the ideal sprinkler system has slowed opening of the $30 million, 100-bed jail, which will be the largest city-run facility of its kind in Oregon.
ODOT plans work at site of deadly van crash near Baker City
Some patching on the stretch of Interstate 84 had been done in preparation for work to begin next year.
Macy's parade helps kick off the holiday spirit in downtown Portland
While the pavement was still wet from Thursday's heavy rains, parade-goers had no problem staying dry as skies were clear and bright this morning.
