Mom arrested twice in as many days after toddler found wandering

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An Aloha mother has been arrested twice within two days after her daughter, age 2, was found wandering a busy street alone, wearing nothing but a diaper.

Holes in walls, rotten food everywhere, squatters trash home

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LONGVIEW, Wash. - Squatters tried to take over a Longview house but neighbors took charge in an attempt to keep their street safe and clean. A broken window at the house on 24th Avenue appeared ...

Ore. officer disarms man carrying rifle

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland police say an officer managed to disarm a man who had refused orders to drop a rifle and later told police he was suicidal and had wanted the officer to shoot ...

Multnomah Village fire rips through condo building

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A massive fire caused significant damage to a Multnomah Village condo building.
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Letters: Education funding, outdoor activities, two-wheeled safety, too much of a party, urban renewal

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Humans are relational beings and need to learn how to be part of a community. We thrive when we laugh and sing and gripe with others. Give your children a chance to breathe and participate. At least then they'll know that they have options.

Police killed in Woodburn bank bombing honored

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The two police officers killed in the Woodburn bank bombing are being honored.

Health reform: Oregon & Washington insurance exchanges secure federal grants

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Oregon and Washington are among six states receiving tens of millions of dollars in federal grants this year to help them launch health insurance exchanges, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Wednesday.

Roberts given 4th term as justice of the peace

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Incumbent Carol McGinnis Roberts defeated challenger Dale Rogers, 57 percent to 43 percent, to secure a fourth six-year term as Canyonville Justice of the ...

Little league's concession stand broken into

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PORTLAND, Ore. - Someone broke into the Lents Little League's concession stand this week, using a big rock to pound at the handle on the door until it finally gave way. "They had taken ...

Got a pudgy pet Send them to fat camp

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Indigo Ranch in Vernonia offers a service called 'Doggie Fat Camp.' The 16-acre ranch offers cage-free boarding, along with an exercise and diet plan for overweight pooches, for either ...