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Man sentenced to over 12 years in prison for 2 armed robberies in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - A man will spend more than 12 years behind bars after being convicted of two armed robberies, according to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. Cristian Michael Abarca was found guilty of two counts of first-degree robbery. He was sentenced on April 18 to 150...
Portland metro bars, deli robbed at gunpoint within 30 minutes of each other, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police are tracking three armed robberies that all happened within 30 minutes of each other in Northwest Portland and the Beaverton area on Thursday. Detectives are looking into whether the three robberies are connected to each other. At 10:56 a.m. officers responded to reports of...
Washington County touts 'rapid' process that gets defendants in jail quicker mental health evaluations
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Washington County leaders say its "rapid fitness to proceed" program, intended to arrange quicker mental health evaluations for jailed defendants, is improving parts of Oregon's flawed mental healthcare system and deserving of statewide expansion. The program is used to assess defendants in jail who are accused...
Visitors, citizens delight in newly renovated Heritage Park Fountain in Scappoose
A renovated fountain designed by production designer Michael Curry is once again attracting citizens and visitors to Heritage Park in Scappoose. In November 2023, the original bronze-colored fountain, designed to symbolize a tree, had to be removed due to mineral deposits that had changed its color. The fountain was first erected into place on Oct. 2, 2017. The official opening ceremony was Oct. 20 of that year. ...
Forest Grove Farmers Market returns for 2024 season
As the spring sun shines and berries ripen, outdoor shopping — and community gathering — is returning to the heart of Forest Grove. The Forest Grove Farmers Market is back for its 2024 season starting May 1, bringing together local farmers, artisans and food enthusiasts in the city’s downtown every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Offering an outlet to strengthen community partnerships and provide access to local products, nonprofit...
TVF&R officials explain new local option levy on ballot this May
With a new local option levy on the ballot this May, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue hopes voters continue to support the fire district. Voters have passed levies put forth by TVF&R every five years since 2000, most recently in 2019. The 2019 levy, which pays for 92 firefighter and paramedic positions across TVF&R’s district, is set to expire in June 2025. TVF&R serves 11 cities in four counties with...
Former Columbia River Fire & Rescue Chief passes away
The emergency services community of Columbia County has been in mourning following the loss of Westport Fire and Rescue Division Chief Dave Coombs, who passed away earlier this month. A news release from Westport Fire and Rescue announced the passing of Coombs, saying he passed away at his home on April 2, at the early age of 53. Coombs’ career spanned over three decades, and his passion for the medical field began in early high school. ...
"Cow-culated Rescue": Stuck in the mud no more!
Emergency responders helped a family avoid a cow-tastrophe over the weekend, saving a cow who got stuck in a bog and was unable to escape. According to a Facebook post from Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District (RFPD), the owners of a cow named Ruby called on volunteers to help when Ruby got stuck in a marshy area of their property on April 21. The problem required a “cow-culated technical rescue.” ...
Veterinary Emergency Group brings transparent pet care to Oregon
A medical emergency can be a pet owner’s worst nightmare, but a new veterinary hospital hopes to ease the stress. Veterinary Emergency Group, an emergency veterinary practice with 76 other locations across the U.S., has opened its 77th clinic — and its first Oregon location — in the Tanasbourne area. Located at 11286 N.E. Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro, the clinic is open 24/7 to handle medical crises for pets, with a unique approach that aims to prioritize transparency and comfort. ...
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