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Multnomah County reports high voter turnout at 29.8% with over 170,000 ballots counted, and more expected, following a law allowing Election Day postmarked mail-ins.
Today is Multnomah County's primary election deadline, with ballots due by 8 p.m. at drop sites or postmarked by May 21. Optional services and voter assistance are available.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The Portland Police Bureau named officers involved in a shooting, currently on leave pending an investigation, emphasizing transparency in the use of firearms by law enforcement.
The Portland Police Bureau joins the national Click It or Ticket campaign to enforce seat belt laws and reduce roadway fatalities, highlighting the importance of buckling up for all ages.
A 14-year-old boy, Kaleb Bolin Moore, was found safe after being reported missing in Gresham. He had left home without seizure medication. Details of his disappearance and return are limited.
Parks & Nature in ...
A rare Pacific football fish, usually found in deep ocean waters, was discovered on a beach near Cannon Beach, Oregon, marking a first-time sighting for the state.
Weather & Environment in ...
Portland's weather forecast includes sunshine and showers with highs in the 60s and comfortable humidity. Chances of rain vary throughout the week, with clearer skies expected by Thursday.
An Oregon man, Albert Johnson, received a 151-month federal prison sentence for sexually abusing two minors he met on Snapchat and lured across state lines.
Oregon Governor Kotek proposes a $40 million investment to maintain container service at the Port of Portland's Terminal 6, which is crucial for the state's economy.
Police are searching for a man accused of stabbing a woman at Clark College in Vancouver; the school, unaffiliated with the victim or attacker, was briefly locked down. The suspect remains at large.
A woman survived a 300-foot fall while hiking on Dog Mountain Trail and was rescued by a U.S. Army helicopter team. Her injuries were treated at PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver.
Zachary Hackman received a 19-year sentence for the 2022 murder of his girlfriend's father, James Orlando Harris, followed by post-prison supervision.
Retail & Industry in ...
A fire in Clackamas damaged an apartment building, leaving residents displaced. Firefighters controlled the blaze with no injuries reported, but the cause is under investigation.
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