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The Portland Police Bureau is investigating an increase in sexual assault claims against Damani Anderson, with victims alleging assaults after meeting him on social media.
Horacio Luna-Perez, the leader of an Oregon drug trafficking ring, has been sentenced to 97 months in prison after a DEA-led investigation into his methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl distribution network.
A man was fatally shot in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood of Portland; police are investigating, with no further details on the shooter or motive released.
The opening of Multnomah County's deflection center for drug-related offenses is delayed until October due to operational challenges and stakeholder feedback.
The invasive emerald ash borer has spread to three Oregon counties, prompting quarantines and efforts to protect ash trees through tree removal and insecticides.
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Portland's weather is predicted to clear up later today, with a warm high of 78°F, and mild night at 58°F. Chance of rain increases to 30% tomorrow and up to 70% by the week's end.
Amigos Mexican Cuisine & Cantina LLC was ordered to pay over $950,000 for fraudulently acquiring COVID-19 relief funds, pleading guilty to stealing public money.
An 18-year-old Portland man, Damani J. Anderson, was arrested on charges including rape and sodomy after allegedly assaulting a woman he met on a dating app.
Community & Society in ...
The Hillsboro MAX Red Line extension features 10 new stations, reliability improvements, and an August 28 launch, with local officials attending the opening.
Politics & Govt in ...
Governor Tina Kotek appointed Ryan S. Joslin as Benton County's DA to replace the retiring John Haroldson. Joslin, with 99% of the primary vote, starts Sept 1, 2024.
The article describes Portland's changing weather conditions, including clear skies, chances of showers, and thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from highs in the 70s to lows around 58 degrees.
A man was killed by a semi-truck in Portland's Piedmont Neighborhood. The truck driver is cooperating with the investigation, and the victim's identity awaits family notification.
Martinez-Romero pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison for a deadly stabbing spree that killed one and injured others in an Oregon shopping center.
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