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Sellwood on Edge as Meter-Lid Bandit Leaves Sidewalk Booby Traps

In southeast Portland's Sellwood neighborhood, what looks like a small problem is starting to feel like a big one. Neighbors say they are fed up after repeated thefts of water meter covers have left open holes along sidewalks and curbs, creating safety hazards and a steady buzz of unease on otherwise quiet residential
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Hitman pleads guilty to killing Clark County woman, allegedly on behalf of her husband

A hitman who is accused of killing a Clark County woman, after allegedly being hired to do so by her husband, changed his plea to guilty on Friday in court.
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‘This is our Super Bowl’: Truck drivers show off their skills at Oregon championships

Buckle up. The Oregon Trucking Association brought a unique kind of competition to Portland this weekend. On Saturday, the advocacy organization held its Oregon Truck Driving Championships at the FedEx Freight parking lot in North Portland. Before getting behind the wheel, seasoned drivers had to take a written and pre
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84-year-old woman who uses walker missing from NE Portland home

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An 84-year-old woman with “health challenges” has been missing since Friday morning from her northeast Portland home, according to police. The Portland Police Bureau has asked the community to help them look for Marian Drake, who was last seen leaving her apartment building in the Kerns Neighborh
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I-84 off-ramp to Holladay Street will close for three weeks starting Friday

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Interstate 84 off-ramp to Northeast Holladay Street will close for more than three weeks starting Friday night, remaining closed to all traffic 24/7 until 5 a.m., June 8. The ramp from I-84 to northbound Interstate 5 will remain open, and traffic looking to exit at the Rose Quarter will be redirect
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Portland public safety director says he was blindsided by surprise exit after only 11...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Earlier this month, to the surprise of many inside city hall, it was announced that Bob Cozzie, who oversees public safety in Portland, was leaving his job after just 11 months in the position. Cozzie is the latest of several high-ranking city officials to have exited...
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‘A really nasty feeling’: Neighbors frustrated after repeatedly stolen water meter covers

Dozens of water meter covers are disappearing in the Sellwood Neighborhood, frustrated neighbors said this isn't just a nuisance, but replacing them is costing taxpayers hundreds of dollars.
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‘Depresses and saddens me’: Vandal damages plaque belonging to Darcelle XV Showplace

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland drag venue known for breaking world records was the target of vandalism earlier this week. A plaque recognizing Darcelle XV Showplace’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places was recently the subject of hate speech, according to Jeremey Corvus-Peck. The owner took to soci
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Hillsboro family searching for answers after son’s wheelchair stolen at apartment

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) – A Hillsboro family said their young son’s wheelchair was stolen. FOX 12 spoke to the family about the unexpected obstacle they’re now facing and their plea to the person responsible. The Mascorro family is experiencing a major setback after they said they left...
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Happy Valley Clinic Turns Measles Hotspot for Four Hours, Health Officials Warn

Health officials are sounding the alarm after a patient with confirmed measles spent several hours at Providence Immediate Care in Happy Valley earlier this week, potentially exposing everyone who passed through the clinic during that time. According to Clackamas County, Providence Immediate Care - Happy Valley, at 161

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