Hillsboro, OR|News|
Seattle-Area Teen Rescued From Would-Be Rapist: Clatsop Sheriff
Christopher Knox, a 37-year-old from Hillsboro, faces charges of attempted rape and custodial interference after he was found with a teen.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police Face Social Media Reports Of Wave Of Bias Attacks
Portland Police say that they've heard social media reports of a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence recently. No reports, though, have been filed.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Washington Murder Suspect Arrested In Portland, Gun Recovered
Portland Police arrested Thomas Cooper as he worked out in a 24-hour Fitness on SE McLoughlin. He's wanted for murder in Lakewood, WA.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Special Avalanche Bulletin For Mt. Hood Issued, Snowpack Cited
The Northwest Avalanche Center says that while the normal avalanche season has passed, an unstable snowpack had led to a special bulletin.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Sheriff's Search And Rescue Find Hiker Lost Near Multnomah Falls
A search and rescue team from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office braved through snow, ice, and darkness to safely return a lost hiker.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Hardesty Offers Changes To Portland's Earthquake Placard Plan
Hardesty, who has already instructed the city's fire bureau not to enforce the plan, has introduced changes that will be voted on on Feb 27.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Clark County Measles Cases Climb To 62, New Location Identified
Clark County health officials say that there are now 62 confirmed cases of measles there as part of the outbreak. New location identified.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Hillsboro Man Convicted Of 2015 Murder Of Alonzo Sentel Gregg
A jury in Washington County on Friday convicted Andrew Moret of murdering Alonzo Gregg in 2015 in Hillsboro/
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Police Chase Leads To Crash Into Gales Creek, Submerging Car
Two people had to be rescued from Gales Creek after the car they were in crashed as they were being chased by police
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Lieutenant At Center Of Texting Scandal Reassigned
Lt. Jeff Niiya, whose warm relationship with right-wing organizer Joey Gibson is being probed, has been reassigned by the Police Bureau.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Earthquake Warning Signs Plan Paused By Federal Judge
Portland's plans to put signs on some buildings warning they could be dangerous in an earthquake has been put on hold by a federal judge.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Shooting Leads To Woman's Arrest On Manslaughter Charge
Gresham police say that 23-year-old Schwanna Waters shot and killed a man Thursday at Evergreen Meadows Apartments,
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Child Care Slots Falls Far Short Of Meeting The Demand
A study from Oregon State University says that in every single county in the state does not have enough child care slots to meet the need.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Washington Man Charged With Disrupting Flight To LA From Seattle
The FBI says Douglas Smyser from Washington, disrupted a flight from Seattle to LA. He was arrested and will be in court in Portland Friday.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Oregon City Home For Sale Has 5 Bedrooms, Is On More Than 2 Acres
This Oregon City, lakefront home on 2 acres, has 5 bedrooms, a four-car garage, a butler's pantry, theater room with a wet bar.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Heart Tickets On Sale Thursday For Ridgefield Amphitheater Stop
Heart is reuniting for a 39-city tour. While they're not coming to Portland, they will be at the nearby Ridgefield Amphitheater in September
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Food Stamps Arriving Early Because Of Government Shutdown
Because of the government shutdown that ended last month, Oregonians receiving SNAP benefits – aka "food stamps" will get them early again.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Pulls Out Of Joint Terrorism Task Force By Narrow Vote
The City Council voted 3-2 to leave its partnership with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force. They had only rejoined four years ago.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police ID Woman Found Dead On SE Division Last Week
Portland Police say that Jaquona Lakaya Goggans was found dead last week. They say that her death was ""suspicious."
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Weather In 2080 Will Be Warmer, Drier, Like Lincoln CA
What's the climate going to be like in Portland in 2080? Drive 564 miles south to Lincoln, CA to find out. That's what a new study says.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
