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Kidnapping suspect arrested after being caught on camera in Oregon
(NewsNation/TMX) — A kidnapping suspect was arrested in Oregon early Tuesday after police released chilling doorbell camera footage showing the man grabbing a woman who was screaming for help. In the early hours of Monday morning, the Hillsboro Police Department received a report of a possible kidnapping after a...
Portland man arrested for fatal Centennial Neighborhood shooting
A 48-year-old man from Portland was arrested Monday, April 22, in connection to a fatal shooting in the Centennial Neighborhood late last year. Donald L. Burgett II is being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center on second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. He is accused of shooting and killing Michael McFadden, 41, of Portland. He was arrested by police at a home in the 2600 block of Southeast 145th Avenue. ...
Winner Claims $1 Million Oregon Raffle Prize
Tucked away with a stack of other tickets in a Tupperware container was this year’s $1 million Raffle ticket. Leslie Carr, 52, of Portland claimed the prize on Monday after she brought her pile of tickets to the retailer where she buys them – the Fred Meyer in Happy Valley.
April 23 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. April 23 - Zviad Eremadz, 60, is wanted on a probation violation for first-degree aggravated theft and fraud. ...
Man arrested in Portland for trying to set electrical boxes on fire, wielding machete
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man was arrested in east Portland after attempting to set fire to electrical boxes and threatening people with a machete on Saturday night, PPB said. Around 5:30 p.m., officers were called to stop the man who was threatening people with a machete and trying to start fires. When police confronted the suspect, Ben Bilip 32, he refused to comply.
The heart of Hillsboro: New housing, but not without growing pains
As new businesses are setting up shop in downtown Hillsboro, the city has been making space for more residents to call Hillsboro home. Adorned with brick facades and vintage architecture, the city’s downtown has offered a tight-knit space for community members to grab something to eat, shop or embrace the vibrancy of local events. But with Hillsboro’s expanding population and efforts to make downtown a revitalized space, more apartments are...
How a Portland nonprofit has helped grieving pet owners for decades
Your browser does not support the audio element. Nearly two-thirds of Americans own a pet, and according to a Pew Research Center survey nearly all of them consider their animals part of the family. So it may not be a surprise that for some people the pain and grief felt after a pet passes can be as traumatic as the death of a person. And while most religions have traditions around honoring the dead, and communities have resources to support a person who is grieving, that’s not always the case for when the loved one lost is an animal.
Murder conviction tossed in burned body case over Washington County prosecutor’s statements to jury
The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned the murder conviction of a man accused of beating a woman to death and later burning her body, finding the prosecutor’s remarks during closing arguments deprived the defendant of a fair trial. The ruling issued April 17 centers on the Washington County...
Oregon makes bid for federal technology hub
Gov. Tina Kotek says Oregon will bid for a federal designation — and money — so that an advanced lithography center can be built at Intel’s complex in Hillsboro. The bid is for a technical center as part of the National Semiconductor Technology Center. President Joe Biden announced earlier this year that the federal government plans to invest $5 billion in semiconductor-related research, part of his plan to expand domestic electronics manufacturing. ...
1 year later, families of 5 women found dead are still looking for an arrest
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) -It was in the spring of 2023 that law enforcement from different jurisdictions around the metro area announced that they had found the bodies of Kristin Smith, Charity Perry, JoAnna Speaks, Bridget Webster, and Ashley Real. All were initially reported missing by their family members. One year...
Ranch Pizza serving up slices during first Downtown Hillsboro Saturday Market
Downtown Hillsboro’s newest pizza spot is opening the oven to a world of flavor — with a side of ranch. Ranch Pizza will hold a grand opening ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at its new location at 142 S.E. Second Ave. Organized by the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, the event will take place during the year’s first Downtown Saturday Market. The Oregon pizza chain makes its way to the...
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