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KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland

  • Eagle recovering from Jefferson County collision

    KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – 1 hr 9 mins ago  

    CHIMACUM, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says an eagle that was hit by a car on Highway 104 in Jefferson County is recovering with a broken wing at the Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital. The eagle was injured Wednesday, and it may take up to four months to learn if the bird can fly well enough to return to the wild. Full Story »

  • Portland's Peacock Lane opens early for pedestrians

    KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 2:03 pm ET  

    PORTLAND, Ore. -- "Christmas Street" in SE Portland is opening a day early for pedestrians this year. Peacock Lane will be lit up for the holidays and accessible starting Monday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m., according to event organizers. Portlanders hoping to enjoy Christmas lights and decorations need look no farther than Peacock Lane, which has been pulling out all the stops each holiday season since ... Full Story »

  • Gregoire to speak at Copenhagen climate change conference

    KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 1:18 pm ET  

    OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is going to Copenhagen for the U.N. climate summit.    Gregoire leaves Friday. She will join Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. They were invited by The Climate Registry and the Georgetown Climate Center, who are paying for the governors' trips.    Gregoire says she will "have the opportunity to showcase Washington as an ... Full Story »

  • Body of young man found near Gorge Hotel

    KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 12:49 pm ET  

    HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- The body of an unidentified male in his late 20s or early 30s was found Thursday morning near the Columbia Gorge Hotel. According to Hood River Sheriff's Office, the body was found near railroad tracks about a quarter-mile from the nearest waterfall to the hotel. Deputies described the victim as a young man in his 20s or 30s and said there were no obvious signs of trauma ... Full Story »

  • Walmart plans store for Albany and up to 350 jobs

    KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 12:48 pm ET  

    ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — Walmart says it plans to build store in Albany, putting an end to years of speculation over whether the retail giant would expand to the city. A Walmart spokeswoman said the 187,000-square-foot store will provide between 300 and 350 jobs paying an average of $10 per hour, along with health care benefits. The Albany store will include a full-service grocery department ... Full Story »

Portland Tribune

  • Should we stay or should we grow? Find out Monday

    Portland Tribune – 23 mins ago  

    The only way the region can afford to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain vital infrastructure is by curtailing suburban sprawl. But wait, where are we supposed to build the next Nike or Intel campus? In downtown Portland? For the past two years, the region’s planners and elected ... Full Story »

  • Leader of Clackamas County heroin ring sentenced to 15 years

    Portland Tribune – 23 mins ago  

    The man authorities say was the “ringleader” of Clackamas County based drug ring that supplied heroin to the region was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday. Attorney General John Kroger said Vidal Carrillo-Carillo ran a criminal enterprise that sold seven pounds of heroin a week, ... Full Story »

  • First bone-chilling cold, now snow and ice?

    Portland Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 1:49 pm ET  

    With snow and freezing rain predicted during the weekend, city officials are warning Portlanders to watch out for unexpected dangers. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that will be in effect from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday. Predictions vary from a trace to several ... Full Story »

  • Multnomah County backs Gresham, Troutdale land for industry

    Portland Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 7:49 pm ET  

    Multnomah County Commissioners voted Thursday to recommend that 1,000 acres of land west of the Sandy River be designated as urban reserves. If the decision is upheld in coming negotiations among regional leaders, that would make those areas near Gresham and Troutdale candidates for future ... Full Story »

  • Police looking for suspect in woman's stabbing death

    Portland Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 7:49 pm ET  

    Portland homicide detectives are looking for a 41-year-old woman who they think was involved in the Dec. 5 stabbing death of a woman outside Papa-Son’s Tavern on Southeast Powell Boulevard. Police have issued an arrest warrant for Kristina Collette Landrum for aggravated murder in the death ... Full Story »

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KATU Portland

  • 'Grandpa bandit' strikes again at West Linn bank

    KATU Portland – 1 hr 10 mins ago  

    The suspect, an older white male, held up the Bank of America on Willamette Drive in West Linn at about 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The man is wanted for robbing another Bank of America in Sherwood last week. He's suspected of robbing two Salem banks in October as well. Full Story »

  • Fire damages unoccupied house in SE Portland

    KATU Portland – 1 hr 55 mins ago  

    Neighbors who lived near the house said the home was empty but the owner was preparing to sell it. They said the home had been broken into recently and new appliances and other items had been stolen. Full Story »

  • Burning wood? Ban in place for some folks

    KATU Portland – Fri Dec 11, 3:02 pm ET  

    The  ban means you cannot burn wood in a fireplace or uncertified woodstove. If wood burning is your only source of heat, you are exempt. Outdoor burning is prohibited as well. The regions affected are the Willamette Valley, Clark County, Lewis County and Cowlitz County. Full Story »

  • Veteran newsman retires after 40 years

    KATU Portland – Fri Dec 11, 11:32 am ET  

    Norm Gunning works the assignment desk at KATU, pulling most of the strings that bring you the news each morning. Now, after 40 years in the news business, Norm is preparing for life without a 3 a.m. commute and days without being on the phone for 8 hours. Full Story »

  • Prosecutors allege girl died after being tortured

    KATU Portland – Fri Dec 11, 10:02 am ET  

    A mother and stepfather in Eugene, Ore., face aggravated murder charges for allegedly causing the death of their 16-year-old daughter through neglect, mistreatment, maiming and torture. Full Story »

KOIN News 6 Portland

  • Major makeover of Wall Street regulations passes House

    KOIN News 6 Portland – 41 mins ago  

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is hailing Friday's House vote to change the way the nation's financial institutions are regulated. And he's calling for quick action to get a bill to his desk although the Senate is expected to wait until early next year. Full Story »

  • Frozen Pipes: Is damage covered by insurance?

    KOIN News 6 Portland – 1 hr 25 mins ago  

    ALOHA, Ore.- Homeowners across the metro area are reporting damage from water pipes that have frozen and burst. The Northwest Insurance Council has some advice if it happens to you. Full Story »

  • Winter Weather Advisory for snow, sleet, and freezing rain

    KOIN News 6 Portland – 2 hrs 41 mins ago  

    A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for all areas west of the Cascades, including the Gorge and Southwest Washington. If you live south of Corvallis, expect a brief shot of snow tonight, changing to light freezing rain and rain tomorrow morning. Full Story »

  • Florida judges and lawyers must 'unfriend'

    KOIN News 6 Portland – 2 hrs 56 mins ago  

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee has ruled that judges and lawyers can no longer "friend" each other on Facebook and other popular networking sites. Full Story »

  • Financial overhaul passes

    KOIN News 6 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 3:16 pm ET  

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations. The legislation -- a priority of President Barack Obama -- is aimed at addressing the shortfalls that led to last year's financial meltdown. Full Story »

Willamette Week

  • Sam Adams vs. Tom Brian: Two Visions of the Future Face Off in Hillsboro

    Willamette Week – Fri Dec 11, 2:11 pm ET  

    In one-party Multnomah County, much of what passes for political debate is really just parsing different shades of blue. But Monday night, political junkies will get a chance to see some real contrast, as OPB and Community Newspapers bring together Portland Mayor Sam Adams and Washington County Chairman Tom Brian for a discussion of how the [...] Related posts: Adams to Wheeler: I’ll Fund The ... Full Story »

  • If You’re New To Portland, Watch This

    Willamette Week – Fri Dec 11, 12:26 pm ET  

    As Portlanders prepare for our first flakes of snow tonight, it’s worth reminding anybody who’s new to town about our reputation for really stupid driving in snow and ice. So in the spirit of public service, we reprise this classic video of foul-weather driving in town from a couple of years ago (fast-forward to the 1:22 [...] Related posts: MLK on YouTube: Still anti-war, after 4 years or 40 ... Full Story »

  • Adams: High-School Redesign In 140 Characters

    Willamette Week – Thu Dec 10, 9:41 pm ET  

    Mayor Sam Adams’ latest tweets about Portland Public School’s high-school redesign are actually a pretty good summary of the info being shared in Portland this month. The mayor was at Marshall High School in Lents last night: Related posts:Mayor Adams All “Atwitter” About Lincoln High Mayor Sam Top 10 Reasons To Worry About PPS’s High School Redesign [...] Related posts: Mayor Adams All ... Full Story »

  • Minnis’ Female Accuser Will File Criminal Complaint In California

    Willamette Week – Thu Dec 10, 6:41 pm ET  

    An attorney for the woman who says she was sexually harrassed by John Minnis plans to file a criminal complaint against Minnis in California. Dana Sullivan, the alleged victim’s attorney, told WW today it is unclear yet what specific crime her client will allege against Minnis, who resigned Nov. 24 as director of the Oregon Department [...] Related posts: Attorney For John Minnis Responds When ... Full Story »

  • Rose Bowl: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ohio State, We’re Going To Ask

    Willamette Week – Thu Dec 10, 6:11 pm ET  

    I’ve long been an admirer of Oregon Ducks blog Addicted To Quack and its weekly pregame feature exchanging questions and answers with a fan blog for the opposing team. And since a WW staffer has a brother who’s a huge Ohio State fan, I’m going to take a run at doing something similar here in the [...] Related posts: Pryor Insanity Crazed Of Why Boise State Should Thank UO and OSU So while The ... Full Story »

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The Hillsboro Argus

  • Metro councilors pitch growth compromise

    The Hillsboro Argus – Fri Dec 11, 9:44 am ET  

    Cornelius and Hillsboro would see dramatic opportunities for urban growth through 2050 in a new plan for urban reserves, one that seems the most likely proposed so far to get region-wide approval. Full Story »

  • Yodeler, tearjerker highlight reserves hearing

    The Hillsboro Argus – Fri Dec 11, 9:44 am ET  

    Washington County commissioners took more than an hour of testimony on reserves Tuesday, and are scheduled to meet again this Tuesday night to take more testimony and deliberate on a final reserves proposal. Full Story »

  • Committee looking at congestion tolling in Portland area

    The Hillsboro Argus – Thu Dec 10, 5:29 pm ET  

    Committee begins task of deciding what road will have congestion pricing pilot project Full Story »

  • Hughes to run for Metro Council president

    The Hillsboro Argus – Wed Dec 9, 1:59 pm ET  

    Hughes, who retired as mayor earlier this year, will face Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey. The three are vying to replace David Bragdon, who cannot run for a third term as council president. Full Story »

  • County to launch Aloha development study

    The Hillsboro Argus – Tue Dec 8, 7:45 am ET  

    Washington County’s Board of Commissioners gave enthusiastic approval last week to draft a letter of intent to apply for a $2.4 million grant from Metro to conduct the three-year study. Full Story »

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