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A man was shot in North Portland on Saturday and police are on the hunt for the suspect. More »Shooting lands man in the hospital, suspect flees

The Obama administration wants to change the rules applying to stormwater running off logging roads, blunting a landmark court ruling that found the muddy water running into salmon streams and drinking … More »EPA proposes new rules for muddy logging roads

A deadly fish virus has been detected in Washington state waters for the first time, forcing a fish farm to kill its entire stock of Atlantic salmon. More »Puget Sound salmon farm kills entire stock after virus found

Cpl. Keaton G. Coffey, 22, died on May 24 during combat operations in the Helmand province, according to the Department of Defense. More »Local soldier, engaged to be married, is killed in Afghanistan

Reynolds School District students will be back in the classroom on Tuesday after teachers and administrators reached a deal to end a week-long strike. More »Reynolds strike is over, it's back to class on Tuesday

It's a ruling that could end what critics call a "good ol' boy" system of prosecuting drunken drivers along the Oregon Coast. More »Clatsop County DA wins battle over DUII case jurisdiction

A Multnomah County sheriff's deputy sergeant suffered serious injuries Friday night after losing control of his car on wet pavement while responding to a call.   More »Sheriff's deputy seriously injured after crashing car

A tree took a direct hit during a lightning storm Friday evening near Hudson's Bay High School. More »Lightning takes out tree near high school in Vancouver

The couple accused of keeping two autistic boys in a caged room said they did it for the boys' own good. Alayna Higdon also said it gave her and her boyfriend, John Eckhart, a rare peaceful night in the … More »Couple says caged door was for the kids' safety

On Friday, CityFair opened to the public at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland and folks were already showing up for the rides, the booths and of course, the food. More »It's Rose Festival time!

The Ford Explorer jumped a curb and hit the building, part of which houses an electrical business, late Thursday night. One person was seen being taken away in an ambulance. Police have not identified … More »SUV slams into building in SE Portland, one person hurt

Take a look at this elaborate production called a "lip dub" involving friends and (we assume) cooperative relatives that culminates in a successful marriage proposal. More »Portland man pulls off fun musical marriage proposal

Lifeguards will soon be stationed at two of our areas most notorious swimming holes. More »'A human will never win against a current'

Oregon businesses have been distilling hard alcohol for years of course. But the small industry has found its voice and is winning fans and visitors to tasting rooms cropping up in Portland. More »After microbrews and wine, Oregon distillers step into the spotlight

Jon Remy with the Turner Fire Department said crews from Salem, Marion County Fire, Jefferson Fire, Aumsville and Turner converged on the home. Video of the fire shows heavy flames coming from the home … More »Crews converge to put down raging house fire in Salem

A woman found wandering on the side of the road has been committed to a hospital by a judge for her own protection, according to the Linn County Sheriff's Office. More »Woman's identity and hometown remain a mystery

Police say several people were arguing near the intersection when one of the men took out a gun and opened fire on the group. At the same time, the victim and his family pulled up to MLK and Cherry and … More »Stray bullet kills man driving with family in Seattle

Thurston County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who burst into a home early Friday, tied up two women there and stole jewelry, a car and other valuables. More »Women tied up during frightening Wash. home invasion

A train slammed into a flatbed truck loaded with recycling bins Friday morning in Puyallup, creating a big mess but causing no serious injuries. More »Train hits truck loaded with recycling bins in Puyallup

On the final day of testimony, the prosecutor showed jurors Megan Mollet's Facebook page, and a racist slogan she scrawled in her jail cell. The prosecutor says both are proof Mollet would do anything … More »Alleged accomplice in Wash. trooper slaying had 'tribute to killer'

The messages look like they're from Best Buy, Walmart or Apple. They promise $1,000 gift cards, loans and iPads. More »Spammers now targeting cell phones. Here's how to stop it

The Reynolds School District teachers strike is affecting students in another district as some parents blame the teachers in the picket line for stopping bus service for their special education studen … More »Bus service for special needs students suspended due to strike

Twelve people were arrested Thursday evening during an Occupy Portland protest to support the U.S. Postal Service, according to Portland police. More »12 arrested in Occupy protest to support post office