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Amber Alert Agony, Hunt Intensifies for Dangerous Dad in Portland After Tragic Twins Snuffed Out
The hunt for Elias Huizar, the man at the center of a heart-rending Amber Alert after a chilling episode in West Richland, intensified as Portland Police confirmed his presence in the area. Citing a shop encounter yesterday morning, a vigilant clerk at the Plaid Pantry on Hayden Island reportedly dialed 911 after spotting Huizar, according to KATU. The clerk's keen observation extended to a child seated in the backseat, setting off a wave of concern as police canvassed the Portland metro.
Suspect caught in fence while evading Portland police
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A suspect attempting to evade police on foot got caught in a fence, the Portland Police Bureau posted Tuesday on social media. The suspect was fleeing a stolen vehicle, and got trapped while trying to jump the fence. According to police, the suspect was arrested after...
Ridgefield school bonds: Ridgefield Middle School measure fails, elementary school outcome uncertain in early results
Early results for the April 23 special election indicate that Ridgefield School District’s school bond measures, Proposition 10, is close but failing to meet the required vote and Proposition
'We're all just pissed off': Portland Public Schools asks custodians to reimburse district after it overpaid staff during January ice storm
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hundreds of Portland Public School (PPS) custodians received an email from the district on April 12, saying the school district overpaid employees during the January ice storm, custodians said. Now, PPS is asking the employees to give some of the money back. “They gave me three...
Photos: Gene Simmons of KISS helps open Rock & Brews at ilani Casino Resort
Gene Simmons was in attendance, and set to perform, as the legend from band KISS helped open the newest Rock & Brews Restaurant and Concert Bar at ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Washington on Tuesday. Pamplin Media Group photographer Jaime Valdez documented the event with some great photos. Also, ilani, located on the Cowlitz Reservation, was celebrating its seventh anniversary on Tuesday with the ribbon-cutting ceremony and free concert performance...
‘We need help’: Pregnant, homeless woman addicted to fentanyl goes into labor on Portland's streets
PORTLAND, Ore. — In the early morning hours of April 10, a harrowing scene unfolded on a downtown Portland sidewalk: A pregnant, homeless woman, struggling with a fentanyl addiction, went into labor while in her tent. She and her partner, You'ssef Amhaz, were staying across the street from a...
Portland woman to pay off mortgage, buy truck with $1 million Oregon Raffle lottery win
Leslie Carr of Portland was down to the last Oregon Lottery ticket in the stack of dozens she recently brought to a Happy Valley Fred Meyer. That's when the clerk told her something that is changing her life. “I heard him say, ‘Oh, I can’t cash this because your prize...
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