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The dramatic thunder storm hung around the Portland metro area for about four hours Friday night before moving south. More »Lightning blows up fir tree, causes other minor damager in Vancouver

"Young Eagle" program aims to bolster dwindling ranks of pilots by giving youngsters a taste of what it's like to fly. More »Youths get free airplane rides, introduction to the world of aviation at Vancouver airfield

A preliminary investigation indicates the death may have been from natural causes, police said. The man's name will be released later today. More »Oregon State Police investigating death of 77-year-old man found slumped in SUV at the Government Camp rest area

Some Groupon customers may qualify for a refund if they bought vouchers they haven't yet used More »Changes at Groupon serve as reminder of Oregon's gift-certificate laws

Deputy District Attorney Traci Anderson dismissed the indictment that charged Macias with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy. "There was at least some evidence to suggest that it may have been consensual," … More »Rape charge dismissed against Hillsboro man who had sex with woman in portable bathroom, Old Town bar

An Oregon Marine is dead in Afghanistan. More »Cpl. Keaton Coffey of Boring, dead in Afghanistan

To wrap up your week, The Oregonian's National/International team proudly presents some odds and ends, with an emphasis on "odd." More »Odds and ends: Luckiest drunk in the world, organic food makes you a jerk, cat divorce

The group writes legislation the member lawmakers try to get passed in their states. More »ALEC gains foothold in Oregon, with one-fourth of state legislators as members

Native Americans, who have the highest diabetes rate among all racial and ethnic groups in America, are vigorously fighting the epidemic in Portland and across the nation by helping people change the way … More »Portland-area Native Americans wage war against diabetes epidemic

A young woman on a bicycle was struck by vehicle in downtown Portland Saturday morning. More »Female bicyclist injured after being struck by car in downtown Portland

Steve Shafer, chief investment officer of Covenant Global Investors, says he was ready to move on. More »Hedge-fund manager likes Precision Castparts but still sells and moves on after doubling his money

Readers share news and opinions and preview events on public blogs for Washington County. More »'Funeral for a dying school system,' kids helping kids, student achievers: Your Washington County

Saturday is expected to be the warmest day of the long Memorial Day weekend, but sporadic showers are expected throughout the weekend. More »Plan for a bit of rain, but warmer temperatures and some sun

The Reynolds School District and its teachers union reached tentative agreement on a new contract following an all-night bargain session Saturday morning, ending a five-day strike. Students are due back … More »Reynolds School District teachers strike ends after 5 days

School will resume on Tuesday for students and staff in the Reynolds School District after the teacher's union and district reached an overnight deal to end the week-long strike. More »Reynolds School District reaches 'tentative' overnight deal with union

Jefferson Smith says there are just six staff for every one manager at the city of Portland. More »Does Portland employ one manager for every six non-managers? PolitiFact Oregon

Here's a little-known strategy that could help some couples, especially those with a large disparity in earnings. More »Retiring couples: A Social Security strategy called file-and-suspend

Eli Gordon, Bradley Garvin and Liam Eric Beasly are called "the brothers" by older sister Sophia, 4, who thinks it's "awesome" to now have four siblings along with Zachary, 2. More »Beasly family welcomes identical triplets at Randall Children's Hospital

This week’s column should allow you to impress your friends over potato salad (or steamed kale) at Memorial Day barbecues. More »Parking in Portland: A few answers, but no solutions as you celebrate Memorial Day

Teresa Jane Florio, of Bethany, was not injured after her SUV went through a front window of the Sweet Lemon Vegetarian Bistro at 4888 Northwest Bethany Boulevard at 7:22 p.m. She was transported to Washington … More »Woman accused of DUII after crashing into Bethany restaurant, parked cars

Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Steve Alexander said the victim was a male sergeant who crashed his patrol car near the intersection of Northeast 223 Avenue and Northeast Halsey Street around 8:22 p.m., … More »Multnomah County deputy injured in Fairview crash

The robbery was reported Friday morning at a U.S. Bank in the 1300 block of State Street. The man approached a bank teller, presented a note, showed a handgun and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, … More »Police, FBI seeking armed Salem bank robber

The alleged killer, a man on conditional release from the Oregon State Hospital, had recently undergone a reduced dosage of anti-psychotic medication, but officials say it's too early to draw conclusi … More »Questions, investigations follow killing of mental health worker in St. Helens