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The Washington County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic safety operation during St. Paddy's weekend, leading to 1600 stops, 313 warnings, 156 citations, and 20 DUII arrests, with no traffic fatalities reported.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Portland's transportation workers fixed 1,800 potholes in two weeks, reclaiming the drivability of 77% of East Portland's roads after severe winter storms damaged them.
Sports in ...
The LA Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-103, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 24 points, indicating the team is back in form after a recent slump.
Four alleged Hoover gang members are charged with the mistaken-identity murder of an Uber driver in Portland in 2020, with possible federal death penalty consequences.
Weather & Environment in ...
Portland's Water Bureau uses satellite technology initially made for Mars to detect leaks in the city's water system, uncovering around 650 potential leaks, which is about 8% of the network.
A family of six was rescued by Clackamas County Sheriff's SAR after being stranded in Mt. Hood National Forest, assisted by a snowcat and multiple agencies.
Clackamas County's Social Services adds an electric Ford Transit E 360 to its fleet, enhancing its Transportation Reaching People program for eco-friendly senior and disabled transit.
Robert Plympton was convicted for the 1980 murder of Barbara Tucker, thanks to DNA evidence from a discarded gum.
Portland police arrested 28 suspects in a retail theft crackdown, seizing $31,000 in stolen goods and apprehending one individual with an out-of-state homicide warrant.
Portland police made over 1,600 traffic stops, resulted in 950 citations and numerous arrests during a St. Patrick's Day weekend crackdown on drunk and reckless driving.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Jama Software has been acquired by Francisco Partners for $1.2 billion, equalling Portland's largest tech deal. CEO Marc Osofsky remains and will reinvest in the company.
A Bend woman was arrested on Hwy 97 near Terrebonne for allegedly trafficking fentanyl from Portland based on a Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team investigation.
A man was fatally stabbed on the pedestrian walkway of Portland's Steel Bridge. Police seek witnesses as they investigate the tragic incident.
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