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Winter's approach brings tensions to Occupy Portland camp

Tensions are rising as temperatures fall at the Occupy Portland protest that just weathered its first frost.

Retired OSP trooper identified as pilot killed in mid-air collision

A man killed when the plane he was piloting crashed after a midair collision has been identified as a former Oregon State Police commander.

Sergeant rescues woman from Sandy River

A Multnomah Sheriff’s Office Sergeant rescued a woman from the Sandy River Wednesday, a sheriff’s office spokesman said.

'She was unconscious and they continued to beat her'

A mother said her daughter is afraid to go to school after students beat her unconscious and continued to bully her on Facebook.

NE Portland house fire sparked by lit cigarette

Careless smoking has been blamed for a fire that heavily damaged a home early Wednesday morning.

With budget shortfall looming, TriMet takes action

TriMet has decided to start its budget process three months ahead of time to try to figure out how to deal with a projected multi-million dollar shortfall.

Beaverton sandwich shop robbed in early-morning hours

10-year-old Port Orchard boy died of accidental hanging
A 10-year-old Washington state boy who was found hanging from a tree last week has died at a Tacoma hospital.
Northern Lights light up the skies around the Northwest

It was as unexpected as it was incredible. A solar storm struck Earth's atmosphere Monday night, unleashing an intense display of the Northern Lights that some say the likes haven't been seen in several years.

According to Spaceweather.com, the Northern Lights were reported in more than half of the states in the U.S., not only including the Northwest, but some southern states such as Arizona, Texas and Alabama!

Around here, photographers raced outdoors once they heard the news, and the results were spectacular.

These three images at Mukilteo's Lighthouse Park by Liem Bahneman: 
(All photos copyrighted, but used here with his permission.)

Two 60-something felons arrested for string of bank robberies
Two men accused of robbing at least five banks in King County have been captured and arrested, police said.
83-year-old man recovering after attack by home intruder
The man was walked to his mailbox at his home, and when he returned, he found a stranger rustling through the drawers in the bedroom.
One dead after two small planes collide near Wilsonville

One person was killed after two small planes collided midair near Wilsonville Tuesday afternoon, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.

Some want to expand protest; mayoral candidates weigh in

While Occupy Portland protesters are dealing with a growing number of mental health and sanitation issues, a handful are advocating expanding to another area in the city.

Salem man accused of trading drugs for sexual favors

A Salem man was arrested this week on charges he used illegal drugs to lure teenage girls into giving him sexual favors.

Pets escape Damascus house fire

Two dogs were able to escape a house fire in Damascus Tuesday, neighbors said. No one else was home at the time of the fire.

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Pilot in fatal Oregon plane crash identified as Beaverton man
The pilot who died after a mid-air collision involving his plane and another small aircraft was identified as Steven Watson, of Beaverton. The 2 men in the other plane survived.
Hole blasted in Condit Dam to restore salmon habitat
Crews on Wednesday blasted a hole in a nearly century-old hydropower dam in Washington's south Cascades, marking another step in efforts to restore habitat for threatened and endangered fish in the Pacific Northwest.
Reward offered in N. Portland market robbery, stabbing
Portland Police were called to at Jazimes Deli in the 9300 block of North Whitaker Road around 1:10 p.m. to find a clerk stabbed in the leg.
'Occupy Portland' march expected to begin around 4:30 pm
Members of the Oregon AFSCME union plan to march through Southwest Portland Wednesday, in support of the “Occupy” movement.
Pilot who died was a dad & retired commander
The pilot who died in a plane crash near Newberg Tuesday was a quiet man who worked hard and made people smile, a longtime friend said during a press conference Wednesday.
Campers nearly hit by debris from plane crash
Campers in Champoeg State Park were nearly hit by debris after two small planes collided in mid-air over Newberg Tuesday.
Police search for suspect after SWAT standoff
SWAT officers surrounded a Clark County home Wednesday morning, then left after being unable to find a man chased by police earlier along I-5 from Tigard to Vancouver.
Construction project in Pearl draws 'looky loos'
More than 40 horses, acrobats and dancers from around the world will be performing in a unique circus in the Pearl District soon and the construction of the tent is already arousing lots of attention.
Policeman rescues woman from Sandy River
A woman who jumped into the Sandy River Wednesday morning was pulled out by a Multnomah County sheriff's deputy.
TriMet says revenues could drop $17M
TriMet officials announced Monday that the agency faces a potential $12 to 17 million drop in revenues for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, 2012.
'Occupy Portland' flier proposes closing camps
Police said Tuesday reports of violence, drugs and unsanitary conditions and "overwhelming mental health" concerns were growing at the two blocks of 'Occupy Portland' downtown.
Police ID Ore. woman shot in head by husband
A Depoe Bay woman survived an accidental gunshot wound to the head Monday, according to the Lincoln County sheriff's office.
Salem man accused of giving teens drugs for sex
A 64-year-old Salem man is accused of giving two girls methamphetamine in exchange for sex.
4 riders hurt when TriMet bus stops short
Seven people were hurt Tuesday when a TriMet bus stopped suddenly on Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove.
Tsunami debris to reach Ore. Coast in 2014
Researchers' projections show the debris would reach the coasts of Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Canada around 2014.
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