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Man rearrested for starting fires in north and NE Portland denied pretrial release
A man facing more than 10 arson charges for fires across north and northeast Portland appeared in court Thursday, where he was denied pre-trial release.
Free life jacket program in Lebanon may close due to theft
To keep people safe on the Santiam River during the summer, the Lebanon Fire District’s (LDF) free life jacket stations have proven to be successful.
Gresham police officer indicted on 56 charges of rape, sexual abuse of a child
An officer with the Gresham Police Department was indicted on 56 charges related to raping and sexually abusing a child, the Multnomah County DA’s Office said Thursday.
Kotek signs bills to support public schools, student outcomes
On Thursday, Governor Kotek signed several House and Senate Bills, all of which are bipartisan legislation that aims to improve students’ academic outcomes.
Portland mayor orders citywide policy overhaul to keep federal money flowing
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson orders urgent policy changes to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws, aiming to protect hundreds of millions in critical federal grant funding.
Trump administration cancels plans for new offshore wind projects in 6 states, including Oregon
The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States.
CC Slaughters not shutting down
An officer with the Gresham Police Department was indicted on 56 charges related to raping and sexually abusing a child, the Multnomah County DA’s Office said Thursday. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson ...