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Clark County deputies investigating Hazel Dell armed robbery

The incident was reported around 5 p.m. today, when a man went inside Discount Tobacco and Beverage, located at 6301 N.E. Highway 99, and demanded money from the cashier.

In brief season, Canyonville Christian Academy girls learn the rough and tumble of cheerleading

With teammates from Rwanda, China and Hong Kong, the 100-student boarding school competes at the OSAA state cheerleading championships.

OMSI visitors play with surgery robots as part of 'Body Worlds' exhibit

In the hallway leading to the "Body Worlds" exhibit at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry on Saturday and today, visitors can try out robots that are changing the way...

Police arrest man who barricaded himself in garage in Southwest Portland

The incident was reported around noon Friday in a parking garage in the 300 block of Southwest Montgomery Street. Police said the man threatened three people in the garage with a...

Whitney Houston dies at age 48, publicist says

Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, said the singer has died, but the cause and location of her death were unknown.

Oregon men stuck in Tunisia now told they must fly home separately

Jamal Tarhuni of Tigard and Mustafa Elogbi of Portland had planned to arrive in Oregon on Tuesday with their attorney Tom Nelson, who is also in Tunisia.

Grant High hazing: Other Oregon schools learn lessons from previous cases

Incidents in the last decade spark changes to policies, heighten awareness in Molalla, North Bend

Two Oregon lawmakers with big political differences find middle ground on state budget

Democrat Peter Buckley and Republican Dennis Richardson, House co-chairs of the Legislature's budget committee, have vastly different views on state spending but avoid the...

More than 1,000 turn out for funeral of boys killed by their father in Washington state

People start lining up an hour before the service for Charlie and Braden Powell, whose family thanks people for caring about and praying for the boys and their mother, Susan...

Deputies arrest three people in connection with armed robbery at a Salmon Creek teriyaki restaurant

Clark County Sheriff's deputies arrested three people in connection with robbing a Salmon Creek restaurant at gunpoint.

Oregon State Police proposes cutting detectives from drug task forces

The cost-cutting plan worries police agencies statewide that have come to rely on help from the officers on major crimes such as homicides.

Columbia Sportswear's Sorel boot line goes upscale with some hot new looks

Washington County-based company bought Canadian boot brand out of bankruptcy in 2000; 70 percent increase in sales in 2011

Portland police arrest a man after his pickup hits a cyclist on St. Johns Bridge

A pickup truck driver struck a 23-year-old cyclist on St. Johns Bridge on Friday night. Police arrested the driver afterward.

Milwaukie police investigate stabbing at Wichita Pub

Police are investigating a stabbing Friday night at Wichita Pub in Milwaukie. A man was also knocked unconscious during the bar fight.

Josh Powell: Funeral for sons Charlie, Braden is Saturday in Tacoma

The service is set for 11 a.m., with burial Monday in Puyallup.

44-year-old man killed in fuel tanker crash on State Route 14 in Washington

A man was killed Saturday morning on State Route 14 in Washington after his tractor attached to a fuel tanker rolled over and caught fire off the road.

One critically injured in rollover crash west of Philomath

A 19-year-old man was critically injured after he lost control of his pickup, which rolled over several times on Oregon 34.

Firefighters rescue deaf man from fire at Sellwood Inn Pub

Firefighters saved a deaf man from his apartment above Sellwood Inn Pub. The man was completely unaware of the fire, as the apartment did not have a specially designed smoke alarm...

Oregon 47 reopened south of Gaston after fatal car crash

A car crashed into a power line pole early Saturday morning and caused serious injuries.

Oregon House Republicans tout 50,000 jobs in five years plan: Do they have the backup numbers? PolitiFact Oregon

It's all speculative -- jobs created or retained -- but House Republicans did rely on numbers from nonpartisan analysts in making their claim. Our only quibble? We wish they...

Fear the FAFSA? Here are five mistakes to avoid when applying for college financial aid

IT'S ONLY MONEY: They're easy to make. So follow instructions closely.

Northwest News: Gold Beach embraces rescued mushroom hunters; hundreds contract norovirus after attending Washington cheerleading event

Northwest News is a daily roundup of what's making headlines in the Pacific Northwest.

Salem police say robbery suspect wounded in gunfire with officer

The pursuing officer and other people in the busy area of south Salem escaped injury. The Oregon State Police will investigate the incident.

Health reform measure moves ahead in Legislature

A joint panel OKs the bill after Democrats stave off a bid for an amendment on malpractice caps.

Idaho jury acquits Portland police captain in road rage incident

"This other motorist just wouldn't go away. Todd was in fear for his life. In a nutshell, his actions were in defense of his family, He stuck up his badge and his gun in...

Salem robbery suspect injured in officer-involved shooting

Few details were immediately released about the incident, which occurred this evening near Commercial and Boice streets in Southeast Salem, police said. The officer was not...

Oregon City-area fire punctuated by explosions sends one to the hospital

A 40-year-old man, whose name was not available, was taken by ambulance to the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center with second- and third-degree burns.

Cyclist suffers traumatic injuries after being struck by pickup on St. Johns Bridge

The 23-year-old man was taken to an area hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, police said.

Clackamas County Roundup: Oregon City-area explosions blow man from apartment; shooting death in Marmot

And an Oregon City woman is looking for help finding her missing 14-year-old son.

Fathers who kill, then burn, their familes: Why is it happening here?

The deaths near Puyallup echo two other recent Pacific Northwest cases. Last Easter Sunday, police say Tuan Dao poured gasoline around his foreclosed Vancouver home and burned up...

Why can't Oregonians pump their own gas? Let us count the reasons

Oregon and New Jersey are the only remaining "Pump For Me States." Back in 1951, when Oregon first mandated that only trained station workers could put "Class 1...

Sibling of famous OR-7 wolf killed by hunter in Idaho

The radio-collared male wolf identified as OR-9 was killed Feb. 2 near a cattle feedlot and winter calving area north of Emmett, between Boise and the Snake River, said Mike...

Rick Santorum won't be coming to Washington to praise gay marriage bill

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, an outspoken opponent of gay marriage, will campaign in Washington on the same day that Gov. Chris Gregoire plans to sign a gay...

Clackamas County anti-light rail petition now circulating after ballot title challenge is resolved

A legal challenge over the proposed ballot title was cleared up Thursday by Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Kathie F. Steele.

Portland police find pile of stolen mail and counterfeit checks after traffic stop

Adam M. Petersen, 36, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with nine counts of aggravated identity theft, first-degree theft, first-degree forgery, theft of identity...

Memorial service for Jared Townsley scheduled for Feb. 18

A service for friends and family is scheduled for 2 p.m., Feb. 18 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 S.W. Denney Road in Beaverton.

Southeast Portland's Buckman Pool could be a victim of City Hall budget cuts

Portland Public Schools owns Buckman Pool, at 320 S.E. 16th Ave. in the basement of the Buckman Elementary School. But Portland Parks & Recreation operates the pool...

Eugene officials say, suspect shot himself in head after exchanging gunfire with police

Investigators say that suspect Jones’ fatal gunshot wound to the head was self-inflicted

Portland mom accused of cutting her 7-year-old daughter with broken glass bottle

Ireesha Taylor, 25, is accused of second-degree assault and first-degree criminal mistreatment, police said.

Fred Noble, legendary Oregon skier, diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, wants to raise $100,000 in Ski to Defeat ALS

"Life for me has been one big adventure," Noble said. "Now I find myself bedridden or in a wheelchair. In reality, ALS is pretty grim, but I don't want people...

Camas police looking for man who touched girl's ponytail at Grass Valley Elementary School

Police said the man wasn't a suspect and didn't commit any crimes. "We just want to talk to this person and just verify that it was something innocent," Camas...

Man found shot to death in Marmot area of Clackamas County

Authorities believe the man's rifle discharged accidentally while he was climbing over a fence.

Clackamas County Commissioner Jim Bernard uses iPhone app to create song supporting Chairwoman Charlotte Lehan's campaign

Set to an electronic beat, a robotic-sounding voice sings, "Charlotte Lehan, Charlotte Lehan, you are the best ... a visionary of ethical heights, a champion of human rights....