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Accused serial killer arraigned on fifth murder charge

Jesse Calhoun has now been charged with five counts of second-degree murder for five victims Isabel Funk/The Oregonian via AP A man accused of killing multiple women and disposing of their bodies in the Portland area was arraigned on Wednesday on a fifth murder charge. Jesse Calhoun entered a not-guilty plea through hi
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Man Named Loony Toon Sentenced for Heinous Crime

A man legally named Loony Toon was arrested for a crime that was anything but child's play. The 43-year-old man, named after the beloved animated series, fired his gun at three officers during a traffic stop in June 2025. Videos by Wide Open Country. Unlike the 94-year-old cartoon that inspired...
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Police find guns, drugs during traffic stop in West Linn; 2 arrested

WEST LINN, Ore. (KPTV) - Two people were arrested after West Linn police say they found drugs and firearms during a traffic stop last week. The traffic stop occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 26. Police did not say why they conducted a traffic stop. During the...
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Portland police ID victim after fatal Hazelwood shooting

Authorities identified a man who was killed in a shooting in Portland’s Hazelwood Neighborhood on Monday.
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Why Portland crows are so aggressive right now

Ah, spring. That time of year when young crows and other birds are leaving the nest and learning to fly. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when adult crows will go to great lengths to protect their nests and fledglings. That’s the scenario playing out at Legacy Emanuel...
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Tualatin park reopens after reported gunfire Tuesday

Tualatin police are investigating after shots were reportedly fired at Jurgens Park on Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the park, which sits on the Tualatin River south of Tigard High School, and surrounded the area while a K-9 unit searched for possible suspects. Police said they...
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The closest Dunkin’ to Portland is 500 miles away, so we found the best...

There’s a free donut with your name on it this Friday. If you’re willing to travel. As part of National Donut Day on June 5, Dunkin’ (the pastry shop formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts) is offering a free classic donut to anyone who wants one. But unfortunately, this isn’t a slam dunk for Portlanders. The closest Dunkin’
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A low-income housing program is pouring big money into housing many Oregonians can’t afford

This article was produced in partnership with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network. Sign up for First Look to get our stories in your inbox six days a week. On any given night, thousands of people sleep on the streets in Portland, Oregon. They seek shelter in tents, bushes and overpasses in a city that has struggled wi
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Neighbors sound off on ‘environmental impact’ of Hillsboro data centers as councilors consider pause

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A growing debate over data centers was front and center in Hillsboro on Tuesday night as city leaders took a closer look at the incentives helping fuel that growth, from cloud storage to artificial intelligence. The discussion comes ahead of a state moratorium taking effect on Saturday. “This is
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Man arrested after car stolen with baby inside in Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - A 35-year-old man was arrested after Hillsboro Police say he stole a car with a 7-month-old child inside. “I just can’t comprehend that someone would be that, I don’t even want to say desperate, I’m going to say crazy,” said Linda Rockers who lives nearby.

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