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Still alive to say thank you: Hillsboro heart attack victim meets first responders who saved his life

Sean Walkenhorst, a 23-year Hillsboro resident and Intel employee, returns to thank those who saved him on April 5.

Woman serving life sentence dies at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Amanda Stott-Smith was 45 years old

Portland says to avoid water near Foothills Park in Lake Oswego due to wastewater discharge

An estimated 500,000 gallons of wastewater that had not been fully treated was discharged into the Willamette River near Foothills Park in Lake Oswego, leading the city of Portland to ask people to avoid the river around the park for 48 hours.

New nonprofit group forms in Clackamas County to support Alzheimer's Association

Solstice Sip charity wine and beer tasting event will be back at the Tumwater Vineyard

Lake Oswego Fire Department simulates earthquake response during CERT training

The simulation included victim-actors with fake wounds

Oregon sets benefits for unemployment, paid leave

Agency bases both on statewide average weekly wage; new paid leave program starts payments on Sept. 3

Sen. Chris Gorsek returns to floor after major surgery

East County elected had been recovering at home since March

Safe cycling at the bike rodeo

SMART teaches biking fundamentals to community kids

Villebois residents connect, collect and declutter

More than 100 homes participated in annual community garage sale

How has Clackamas County turned its focus on equity, diversity and inclusion?

Some commissioners want further policy discussions on necessity for service budget

Gresham's Repair Café returns this month

Volunteer-powered event fixes broken items; Combined with clothing swap

Nominate an Amazing Neighbor

Nominate an Amazing Neighbor by June 16 to be honored across the state.

UPDATE: Molalla roundabout project eyes July construction start

The Oregon Department of Transportation offered an update on the Toliver Road roundabout project last week as work continues to prep the site.

Photos: June First Thursday

The montly First Thursday's event in downtown Madras brought big crowds for the vendors, multiple live music performances and family fun. This month's theme, Flowers and Fairies, brought out flower crowns and costumes, as well as face painter…

Redmond Teen dies at Steelhead Falls

Saturday afternoon a 17-year-old student from Ridgeview High School in Redmond died while swimming at Steelhead Falls.

PPB: No connections found in deaths of six women

The Portland Police Bureau has found no connection between the deaths of six young women whose bodies have been found in the greater Portland region in the past three months.

Mercedes crashes off Morrision Bridge, two dead

Two men were killed after a car drove off of Morrison Bridge in the early hours of Sunday, landing on its tops on the street below.

PPB: No connections found in deaths of six women

The Portland Police Bureau has found no connection between the deaths of six young women whose bodies have been found in the greater Portland region in the past three months.

Mercedes crashes off Morrision Bridge, two dead

Two men were killed after a car drove off of Morrison Bridge in the early hours of Sunday, landing on its tops on the street below.

Mount Hood hikes to 'peak' your interest

While the short break from 90-degree weather has been nice, actual summer is just around the corner and those who like to head outdoors this time of year should be prepared for anything — from excessive heat to lack of cell service.

'It's devastating': Staff, patrons react to possible cuts at Murray Scholls branch library

Beaverton is planning cuts to its library staffing and services as it faces a $10 million deficit.

Outgrowing Hunger partners with Rockwood CDC

Alliance to provide more healthy food access to low-income neighborhoods

Survey: High inflation doesn't diminish Oregonians' environmentalism

Residents prioritize rules and regulations over economic development

Remembering Jerry Pimentel

Jerry Pimentel was not a big man when it comes to physical stature, but he was a giant of a man when it comes to character and that is far more important.

Finding wonder & whimsey in Canby

Sitting intently at a picnic table, 12-year-old Ruby Madrones was working over a turkey leg as big as her arm. While formidable, the meaty treat soon proved no match for the ravenous appetite of a young girl with fairy dust in her hair and wi…

“Wow, this is crazy”: Four shot in Northeast Portland

Evidence markers were scattered on the streets of a Northeast Portland neighborhood Saturday afternoon after four adults were shot, sending them to the hospital.

Julie Savage to step into Sandy's Kelso principal role in August

As current Kelso Elementary School Principal Spencer McEwen prepares to move into a district role a the student services administrator, a new leader is needed for the Sandy-area grade school.