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Harry & David's holiday sales bloom after bankruptcy

The Medford company, which has closed more than 50 of its stores, reported that average order sizes online grew

Portland-area home sales up in January

Pricing was a mixed bag, with the average sale price flat year-over-year as median sale price declined.

Clackamas County Roundup: Damascus nursery's multimillion-dollar bankruptcy filing; Mt. Hood climber died from skull fractures

Also, the county's annual foreclosure auction list includes two occupied homes this year. And the Stafford Hamlet is considering whether to approve a permit granted for a...

Court orders Portland to negotiate changes in pension formula; city could owe thousands to 260 retired firefighters, police

A Court of Appeals ruling this month found in favor of the Portland Police Association, which had challenged the changes to retirees' pensions.

Washington AG Rob McKenna sides with consumers and homeowners vs. MERS forclosures

McKenna, who's running for governor, also recently returned nearly $14,000 in contributions from people tied to firms facilitating foreclosures.

Clackamas County to auction 17 foreclosed properties, including two occupied homes and historic cabin

This year, the county received 28 foreclosed properties, up from the usual 10 to 15 properties.

Suspect chase, suspicious bottle temporarily shut down Salem elementary school

The name of the suspect arrested was not immediately available. Investigators were also trying to determine if he dropped the bottle at the school.

Motorcyclist who crashed into bicyclist on Portland's Hawthorne Bridge gets 90 days

Mark Landers had a blood alcohol level of .17 percent and was seen speeding and weaving around traffic before the crash.

Gov. John Kitzhaber offers alternative budget ideas to skeptical Oregon lawmakers

The governor wants no prison closures or deep cuts to state agency managers; offers other cuts or use of reserves to balance the books.

Can you drive the length of a football field in the time it takes to check a text? PolitiFact Oregon

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden says you can cover a lot of ground dealing with a text message behind the wheel of a car.

Hillsboro police seek two suspects in armed restaurant robbery

Investigators are looking for two men who reportedly robbed the Muchas Gracias Mexican Restaurant, off Southwest Oak Street, the Hillsboro Police Department reported. One of the...

State of Multnomah County address canceled due to death in Jeff Cogen's family

The event has not yet been rescheduled.

Culver man crashes into semi-truck while trying to avoid animal on U.S. 26 near Madras

Daniel Zook, 55, only suffered minor injuries, state police said.

Searchers recover bodies from plane crash in popular hiking area near Seattle

Early this morning the sheriff's helicopter followed an emergency locator signal to the site of the crash on the Little Si area of Mount Si.

Jury hung on whether Beaverton man committed manslaughter in accidental shooting

Darrell Dean Laffoon, 61, was on trial for charges of second-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon in the shooting that occurred April 18. The...

Portland State University career fair appeals to all majors

Companies and organizations at a Portland State University career fair today say they can employ college graduates with any major.

Northwest Portland homeowners find beef heart by front door; police investigating

The owners of the house in the 2300 block of Northwest Flanders Street called police just after 8:45 a.m. after finding a box with some sort of animal heart inside, officials...

Man, woman killed in head-on crash on icy U.S. 97 near Crescent

Mark Hansen, 59, of Talmage, Calif., and Elise Hansen, 45, of Gloucester, Mass., were pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday, state police said.

California woman dies, daughter seriously injured after crashing into semi-truck on U.S. 97 near Oregon-California border

Shirley Williford, 59, of Dorris, Calif., was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday, state police said. Her 15-year-old daughter was taken to an area hospital, where she was listed...

No. 2 leader of Portland Public Schools will retire in June

Chief Academic Officer Carla Randall, in charge of all academics in the district, will step down after two years in the post to spend time with her husband and grandchildren

Wednesday biz roundup: Washington Senate OKs Columbia River Crossing toll bill; Portland looks to double exports

Also in the news: Wieden+Kennedy lays off about 40 employees.

Oregon Senate passes health reform with a switch by Betsy Johnson

A bill considered the foundation of Oregon's health reform jumped a major hurdle Tuesday in the state Senate, bypassing Republican efforts to attach a limit on medical...

Portland weather: clouds this morning, then sunshine

The Portland area will see overcast skies and patchy morning fog. But the afternoon looks sunny with temperatures landing in the mid 40s.

Clark County voters approve funding for schools

Voters approved levy measures and a multimillion bond measure that will pay for educational programs, salaries, maintenance and capital improvements, among others, at six school...

Sherwood School District approves open enrollment spots; Mark Christie resigns from board

Treading cautiously, the district's school board voted unanimously at Tuesday night's meeting to approve 30 spots at Hopkins Elementary, 30 spots at Sherwood Middle and...

Vernon community in Northeast Portland rallies against 7-Eleven with support from North Portland's St. Johns

The chain faces opposition attempting to locate stores in Vernon, St. Johns and Lents. King neighborhood representatives said Tuesday they have received a letter stating that...

Fatal traffic crash blocks U.S. 97 south of Klamath Falls

The highway was closed near milepost 290.

6.0-magnitude earthquake reported off Oregon coast, no tsunami expected

The quake, which struck about 159 miles west of Coos Bay, was measured at 7:31 p.m., the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Jobs vs. environment at Oregon legislature as timber and water bills get pushed upstream

A pair of bills that occupy the jobs vs. environment mosh pit this legislative session got early hearings Tuesday, with both sides bringing big hopes and dire projections to the...

Pekingese becomes America's top dog at Westminster Kennel Club dog show

The 4-year-old bobbing pompom won his 115th overall best in show title. He beat out a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and...

Portland Chief Mike Reese defends use of force, says officers responding to twice as many suicide calls

Chief Mike Reese and Sgt. Greg Stewart pointed out the city police are responding to nearly double the number of calls involving either someone attempting suicide, threatening...

Interstate 84 reopens east of Pendleton; officials say chains required for trucks in area

Several crashes blocked the freeway near milepost 223, about seven miles east of Pendleton, forcing the closure of the eastbound lanes about 6:15 p.m.