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Statesman Journal

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Man who led Salem gang and sold drugs, guns to feds sentenced to prison

A 29-year-old Beaverton man who sold guns and drugs to federal agents was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Nov. 5 for charges including trafficking firearms and controlled substances. Christopher Hermens, who lives in Beaverton, pleaded guilty to transferring firearms to another person. Authorities say he led the Varrio Catorce Norteño gang in Salem. Judge Adrienne Nelson also sentenced Hermens to three years of supervised release and he agreed to forfeit guns and other property connected to his crimes. Scott E. Bradford, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, said Hermens was "leveraging gang ties and criminal associates to expand his illegal activities." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated members of the gang in the Salem area in July 2023, according to court documents. During their investigation, undercover agents purchased firearms and controlled substances from Hermens and people with whom he was associated. Hermans sold five guns and an ounce of cocaine on Jan. 23, 2025 two guns, two pounds of marijuana and 32 grams of fentanyl on Feb. 6, 2025 and coordinated the sale of 122 grams of fentanyl on Feb. 27. When police raided his home in July 2025, they found 19 guns. Hermans

Salem, OR · 2d

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Thousands lose power across Portland area Saturday night

More than 11,000 Portland General Electric customers lost power on Saturday night, according to the PGE outage map.

Portland, OR · 10h
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This Oregon Fabric Store Lets Budget Sewists Fill a Whole Cart Without the Guilt

Some shoppers walk in needing one zipper and walk out with three projects’ worth of fabric tucked under each arm. That happens a lot at one big fabric shop in Beaverton, Oregon. Since the big chain closures left many sewists without a go-to spot, a familiar local store has become even more important to people who still make, mend, and quilt at home.

Beaverton, OR · 1d
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5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 1d
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Three Tigard Schools Placed in Lockout as Police Hunt Teen Robbery Suspects

SW Walnut St. & SW 121st Ave. — Reported Police Search And Suspects' House. Police converged on Conestoga Park Apartments in Beaverton around 11:30 a.m. Thursday after getting a report of an armed robbery, and the search that followed ended with four minors in handcuffs and three Tigard schools placed into lockout. The suspects and the victim were all teenagers, and officers say the group made its way south from the apartment complex into Tigard before officers began searching for them.

Tigard, OR · 1d

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This Oregon Pizzeria Is So Good Everyone Says You Have To Drive And Try It

People rarely agree unanimously on where to find the best pizza. Somehow, this Oregon spot ends every single one of those arguments before it even starts. Crust comes out charred just right, blistered at the edges from a wood fired oven that clearly knows what it’s doing. Toppings stay simple, nothing overcomplicated or trying too hard, just quality ingredients treated with enough respect to let them actually shine through.

Portland, OR · 17h

KOIN 6 News

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Former Rajneeshpuram commune member describes experience in book

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Go inside the religious commune that took over Wasco County and dominated Oregon headlines with a brand-new book from a woman who spent ten years with Rajneeshpuram. “A Slice of Oregon” follows the experience of Nicola Ranson, a former disciple of Osho, and the conspiracy, attempted murder and manipulation she witnessed […]

Portland, OR · 1d

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Alberta Rider Elementary in Tigard selected to close

Alberta Rider Elementary School in Tigard has been selected to close, according to the Tigard-Tualatin School District.

Tigard, OR · 1d

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Wind gusts topple trees across Washington, Oregon coasts

A high wind warning is in effect up the Oregon and Washington coasts through Saturday, with Pacific County reporting several downed trees throughout the area, saying responders are currently working to clear the roads. NWS Portland warned of wind gusts from the south could be as high as 50-60 mph...

Oregon · 12h

The Bee

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Knifepoint carjacking on Holgate ends when suspect bails and runs on 85th

A violent knifepoint carjacking on Holgate Boulevard near S.E. 76th, on Tuesday, October 6, ended up with a massive police response a short time later on 85th Avenue in the […]

Portland, OR · 9h

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Portland man loses half of his foot after salon pedicure, sues for $900K

A 40-year-old Portland man says he lost half of his foot after it became infected from unsterilized tools used during a pedicure he received at a local nail salon. Nathan Fields has filed a $913,000 lawsuit against Eden Salon & Spa, claiming that a nail technician “severely cut” his big toe during the March 2025 pedicure and that ultimately led to two amputations that carved away all of his toes and much of his foot.

Portland, OR · 2d

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Property Watch: A Refreshed Tudor In a Neighborhood Few Have Heard Of

A rare listing in Garthwick with a third-acre lot, restored historic details, and a backyard big enough to play pickleball. To be fair, it’s easy to pass by the Garthwick neighborhood without knowing it’s there. That was the point, after all, when its earliest investors came up with the idea. In 1914, a group of men, all members of the neighboring golf club, bought a tract of land tucked between the Waverly Country Club course on the Willamette River and SE 17th Avenue, in what is now the southernmost edge of Sellwood.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Milwaukie Sting Nets 3 Men, Including One Who Works With Kids

Three men from the Portland area now face felony charges after what police describe as an elaborate undercover sting in Milwaukie, in which officers posed online as teenagers to catch adults allegedly trying to arrange sex with children. A Clackamas County grand jury handed up indictments against all three this week, according to the Milwaukie Police Department.

Milwaukie, OR · 1d

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This Oregon Garden Lets You Wander Through Plants From Every Continent Without Paying a Dime

You turn onto a tiny side street and feel sure you are about to roll into someone’s driveway. Then a gate opens to a hush you did not expect, and your curiosity wakes right up. Oregon hides a lot of quiet surprises, and this one asks for nothing but...

Portland, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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VIDEO: Fiery crash scene after Mercedes hits traffic pole in Vancouver, driver killed

A person was killed after their vehicle crashed into a traffic signal pole on NE Padden Parkway in Vancouver on Friday night.

Vancouver, WA · 23h

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Washington County Voters Cast 18,755 Write-Ins for a Ballot With No Candidates Listed

When voters in Washington County opened their ballots this fall, the Zone 3 race for a seat on the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District board had no candidates listed at all. By the time preliminary results came in, 18,755 write-in votes had been cast for that empty line, and county officials say they have no plans to say who, or what, people actually wrote down.

Washington County, OR · 19h

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Multnomah County offices closed for Veterans Day

A friendly reminder that a majority of services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day, including:. Multnomah County Health Department and community health centers, including dental clinics, pharmacies, and Student Health Centers. Multnomah County Division of Recording, Assessment, and...

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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Walking Into This Oregon Italian Market Feels Like A Trip To Rome Without The Plane Ticket

A full Italian deli counter greets you at the door, and it sits inside a strip mall. That alone made me grin. Shelves of olive oils, herbs, pasta salads, gelato, and sweets wait before you even reach a table. Keep going and the place opens into a trattoria with an...

Lake Oswego, OR · 23h

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Oregon Has An Arcade Museum Where Over 660 Games Play Free, No Quarters Required

Hundreds of pinball machines sit waiting, and almost none of them want your quarters. One admission fee covers the day, and the games run on free play. The pinball count alone tops 600 machines. Then come the racing cabinets, fighting games, shooters, and classic arcade titles. The walls and even...

Hillsboro, OR · 19h

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Crows looking for grub leave Portland-area lawns in tatters

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland-area lawns have nothing to crow about these days. Crows are feasting on grubs, leaving turfs torn up. A grub is essentially a beetle. It’s an invasive species. It’s a tasty snack for crows and racoons and other scavengers, but it’s the crows that are doing the most damage to yards.

Portland, OR · 1d