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The Stark Street Bridge in East County is reopening, with a celebration planned for the community to mark the end of emergency repairs necessitated by structural damage.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Salem man was sentenced to 12 years for trafficking fentanyl and other drugs, with a subsequent investigation leading to significant drug and firearm seizures.
OHCS advances housing projects, addressing homelessness on the Southern Oregon Coast, with new developments like the North Bend Family Housing Project and initiatives for youth and veterans.
The NTSB report on the 2023 Newberg plane crash cites inadequate supervision and training error as factors in the accident that killed a student pilot and an instructor.
Jonathan Lee Taylor, a corrections deputy, pled guilty to second-degree official misconduct for falsifying logbooks and neglecting security checks. He is sentenced to probation and must resign.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A blind and hard-of-hearing individual, Ulysses, found stable housing through the Mainstream voucher program, as reported by the Housing Authority of Washington County.
Suspect Jordan Keith Harris surrendered to Clackamas County authorities, facing charges of Invasion of Personal Privacy after a dressing room incident.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service forecasts a mild and sunny Portland morning, with a week of mixed weather conditions including chances of rain and gentle winds.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Portland's transportation bureau plans to seize the "Flying Fuster" boat if not moved from public space by a specified deadline, with options to appeal.
A man from Tacoma was sentenced to over 13 years for online sexual exploitation of a minor, using social media to coerce explicit material and self-harm.
Construction at Raymond Park in Portland for a new inclusive playground will start in spring, with PP&R and PPF supporting the Everybody Plays Campaign. The park will remain open, but with certain areas closed.
Washington County is looking for volunteers to join various land use and transportation committees, with multiple roles available for interested community members.
Politics & Govt in ...
Oregon Governor Kotek supports House Bill 3644, advocating for a comprehensive statewide shelter program to address homelessness, with funding for shelter beds and rehousing efforts.
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