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• Multnomah County Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots armed suspect in Gresham

  14-06-2025 21:00
  
  The shooting happened near Northeast Glisan Street and Northeast 165th Avenue sometime after 7 p.m. Friday, police reported.        
  
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• Crowds rally at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across Portland area, US

  15-06-2025 00:55
  
  Thousands peacefully gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' protest in nearly 2,000 locations.        
  
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• Staying sunny, and much warmer for Sunday

  15-06-2025 00:49
  
  Showers return by the later part of next week.        
  
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• Providence Oregon to lay off 134 employees amid nationwide 'restructuring efforts'

  15-06-2025 00:02
  
  Providence blamed its current financial state on reduced reimbursement from insurance companies and higher labor costs related to Oregon's safe staffing laws.        
  
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• 'Scared and frustrated': Arrests of 2 men in Newberg spark fear, anxiety

  14-06-2025 21:50
  
  Yamhill County Commissioner Bubba King said one of the men is described as "a pillar" within the wine management community and that the arrests have sparked fear.        
  
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• Evacuations remain for Rowena Fire near The Dalles, now at 5% containment

  14-06-2025 21:17
  
  The Rowena Fire near The Dalles remains burning at over 3,800 acres and 5% containment after igniting Wednesday afternoon.        
  
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• Rowena Fire burns 49 homes and 3,831 acres; evacuations remain

  14-06-2025 20:57
  
  At least 49 homes have been destroyed since the fire broke out. Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations are still in place with the fire surpassing 3,800 acres.        
  
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• Owner of businesses in Pacific City, Lincoln City sentenced for sexually abusing 12-year-old volunteer

  14-06-2025 06:20
  
  The 12-year-old had been volunteering at two businesses owned by 54-year-old Daniel Stuebgen, who later helped her run away from home and hide from police.        
  
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• Blazers hold private NBA Draft workout with Egor Demin, Derik Queen, Noah Penda: Report

  14-06-2025 05:41
  
  Demin, a big playmaking guard out of BYU, and Queen, a talented center from Maryland, could both be options for the Blazers with the 11th overall selection.        
  
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• Ferry Fire grows over 9,000 acres; evacuation orders remain in place

  14-06-2025 05:27
  
  The fire burning in Sherman County has grown to over 9,000 acres, fire officials said on Friday. Level 3 evacuations are in place.        
  
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• Turley's 9th-inning double wins it for Oregon State, beating Louisville 4-3 in College World Series game

  14-06-2025 04:57
  
  Oregon State plays Coastal Carolina next on Sunday. Coastal Carolina beat Arizona 7-4 earlier Friday.        
  
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• All evacuations lifted for brush fire in Hermiston area

  14-06-2025 04:25
  
  Areas south of Bensel Road to Klaus Road and east of Highway 395 to Alpine Drive were under Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders, but all have been lifted late Friday.        
  
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• Portland leaders reaffirm city's sanctuary city status ahead of 'No Kings' rallies

  14-06-2025 03:59
  
  A group of local leaders, including Mayor Keith Wilson, shared support for immigrants and urged peaceful protest at "No Kings" rallies this weekend.        
  
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• KGW crew rescues injured kitten from Rowena Fire

  14-06-2025 02:30
  
  A KGW news crew found an 8- to 10-week-old kitten that was badly hurt after being burned in the Rowena Fire.        
  
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• Whooping cough cases rise sharply in Washington and Oregon, health officials urge vaccination

  14-06-2025 01:32
  
  More than 1,300 cases have already been reported this year in Washington. There have been 877 reported cases in Oregon, with the majority in Washington County.        
  
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• Beaverton woman sexually assaulted in late-night home invasion; suspect at large, police say

  14-06-2025 01:17
  
  Deputies say a man broke into a Beaverton home near SW Bridle Hills and 161st, sexually assaulted a woman and left before law enforcement arrived.        
  
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• Oregon beauty supply owners, consumers react to cancer-linked chemicals in braiding hair brands

  13-06-2025 23:26
  
  Oregon beauty supply, shop owners seek alternatives after Consumer Reports finds cancer-causing chemicals in all 10 braiding-hair brands tested nationwide.        
  
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• Multiple arrested outside Portland ICE facility for setting fires

  13-06-2025 18:00
  
  Among those arrested, charges range from second-degree arson, disorderly conduct, harassment, interfering with a peace officer and resisting arrest.        
  
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• Fans don't appear to be snatching up tickets to the Club World Cup

  13-06-2025 17:58
  
  On Ticketmaster the least expensive tickets to the opener were $349 in December. As of Thursday, there were tickets available for just under $80.        
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after crashing into parked construction vehicle on I-5 in North Portland

  13-06-2025 15:40
  
  The construction truck was parked and had blocked a lane that was undergoing construction, according to Portland police.        
  
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• Rowena Fire near The Dalles burns 20 homes, covering over 3,500 acres

  13-06-2025 09:12
  
  Level 3, Level 2 and Level 1 evacuation orders are in place on Thursday due to the Rowena Fire. Interstate 84 is back open, but Highway 30 remains closed.        
  
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• Grand jury clears Milwaukie officers in September Taco Bell shooting

  13-06-2025 05:55
  
  A grand jury cleared Milwaukie officers in a September shooting of a man during a traffic stop struggle at a Taco Bell drive-thru; no gun was found in the vehicle.        
  
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• Resident recalls fighting Rowena Fire, only to lose everything: 'Fire all around us'

  13-06-2025 05:17
  
  At least 20 homes were destroyed in the Rowena Fire, with officials saying homes along the north and east edges of the fire zone were the most impacted.        
  
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• After making 'painful tradeoffs,' Multnomah County commissioners pass $4B budget

  13-06-2025 03:57
  
  The board adopted a number of changes to Chair Jessica Vega Pederson's original budget proposal, walking back most reductions to the county DA's office.        
  
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• With Oregon now in contempt of court, advocates hope for change in psychiatric care system

  13-06-2025 03:45
  
  The state is now forced to make changes or face millions in court-ordered fines, plus lawmakers are advancing bills that could make treatment more accessible.        
  
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• 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests on June 14 | List of Portland-area rallies

  13-06-2025 02:36
  
  The rallies are part of the latest in a series of nationwide anti-Trump protest days, this time coinciding with President Donald Trump's military parade in D.C.        
  
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• Clark County friends, family mourns beloved bus driver after 'heartbreaking' crash

  13-06-2025 02:31
  
  Greg Willhite was loved by so many coworkers at First Student in Battle Ground. He had been riding his motorcycle to work when he was hit by a pickup truck.        
  
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• Woman punched, tried chocking police outside Portland ICE facility

  13-06-2025 02:28
  
  A man was spotted stacking stacking flammable material against the ICE building and another lighting it with a flare.        
  
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• Inspired by his mom with Alzheimer’s, former Oregon firefighter creates chair to make lifting easier for first responders, caregivers

  13-06-2025 01:45
  
  The Inva-Lift Pro 500 was born from Kevin Comstock’s experience on the job and at home caring for his mother with Alzheimer’s.        
  
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• Portland man faces 52 charges of rape for alleged sex abuse of girl with developmental disabilities

  13-06-2025 00:40
  
  Michael K. Cohron, 64, faces 52 charges of rape, sodomy and sex abuse. Detectives believe there could be additional victims.        
  
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