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Police ask for help identifying driver who hit pedestrian, left scene in Gresham
Police ask for help identifying driver who hit pedestrian, left scene in Gresham
Man indicted in Centennial Fred Meyer shooting
Man indicted in Centennial Fred Meyer shooting
Terrance Anthony Cochran was arraigned Friday on charges of assault in the first degree, unlawful use of a weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm after he shot a man June 5 in the parking lot of the Fred Mayer on 148th Avenue in the Centennial neighborhood.
Adult store near N. Portland middle school shutters, local teen makes the cut for ‘Jeopardy!’ tourney: The week in education
Adult store near N. Portland middle school shutters, local teen makes the cut for ‘Jeopardy!’ tourney: The week in education
These are the education stories we couldn’t get to — but wish we had time for — this week.
3 people die in crashes hours after Portland celebrates traffic safety plan
3 people die in crashes hours after Portland celebrates traffic safety plan
Portland celebrated a long-awaited safety project on Southeast Foster Road and accepted an update to its Vision Zero plan hours before two separate crashes claimed three lives.
Pedestrian struck by car on Southeast Foster Road has died, police say
Pedestrian struck by car on Southeast Foster Road has died, police say
Portland Police said an 82-year-old woman struck on Southeast Foster Road on Thursday night died in the hospital.
Foul play not ruled out in death of woman whose remains were found near Chinook Landing
Foul play not ruled out in death of woman whose remains were found near Chinook Landing
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about Tiffany Bettis, her disappearance and death. Foul play hasn’t been ruled out.
Portland now has e-scooters with seats and bigger tires
Portland now has e-scooters with seats and bigger tires
Portland approves permits for two companies to bring seated e-scooters to town.
Southeast Portland’s Foster Road ‘diet,’ is complete, city and neighborhood hope area becomes destination
Southeast Portland’s Foster Road ‘diet,’ is complete, city and neighborhood hope area becomes destination
Southeast Foster Road looks a lot different than it did a few years ago, and city officials hope more people will feel safe walking and biking on the road.
Portland metro Thursday traffic: NW Cornelius Pass Road reopens after serious crash
Portland metro Thursday traffic: NW Cornelius Pass Road reopens after serious crash
Wood Village and Troutdale area drivers will see delays Thursday and Friday on Northeast Arata Road
No child-luring threat found after 2 reports, Gresham police say
No child-luring threat found after 2 reports, Gresham police say
Authorities in Gresham determined reports of men attempting to lure girls into their vehicles were unsubstantiated, police said.
Portland traffic deaths remain higher east of 82nd Avenue, report says
Portland traffic deaths remain higher east of 82nd Avenue, report says
The bulk of Portland's traffic fatalities occur east of 82nd Avenue.
Man found dead in Southeast Portland warehouse three days after Friday fire gutted building
Man found dead in Southeast Portland warehouse three days after Friday fire gutted building
Fire crews found the remains of a man in the building Monday morning
Suspicious man in truck offers ‘treats’ to girl walking dog, Gresham police say
Suspicious man in truck offers ‘treats’ to girl walking dog, Gresham police say
The girl declined, ran back to her house and told family members, according to police.
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