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ODOT: Roads better, crews still working
Road conditions in some of the hardest-hit areas of Oregon are much improved after ODOT crews took care of the major arteries.
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Wounded deputy in fair condition
A Marion County Sheriff's deputy is in fair condition after being wounded in a gunfight with a man …
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Cold air doesn't stop fun seekers
Though some events, like the Christmas boats on the Willamette River, were canceled because of the cold, many people took advantage of other outdoor activities in the metro area on Friday night.
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Friday's blast, hour-by-hour
Friday brought a blast of snow and frigid air across Oregon.This is how it played out throughout the day.
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Travel still tough in Salem
All over Salem and parts of Marion County, road conditions were still hazardous Friday night with even the main roads coated with a layer of ice and snow.
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Deputy, fleeing suspect both wounded
A Marion County deputy and the man he was chasing were both wounded by gunfire in a Christmas tree field in Silverton Friday afternoon.
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Kidnapping warrant against glass-eye man
An arrest warrant was issued for a 40-year-old man with a glass eye for allegedly kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from Oregon City.
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Photos: Snow across Oregon
The season's first big snow storm hit the region Friday, closing schools and shutting down roads.
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Photos: Top 10 travel destinations
A new report from Trip Advisor reveals the Top 10 travel destination locations in the US and the world.
Portland News
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Chimney fire damages SE Portland home
A house fire in Southeast Portland caused extensive damage early Saturday morning, but no one was injured.
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Retailers feel the chill of Arctic blast
Retailers felt a chill as shoppers stayed away while the temperatures plummeted throughout Oregon, causing other concerns for the owners of Portland's food carts.
Multnomah County
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Cold air doesn't stop fun seekers
Though some events, like the Christmas boats on the Willamette River, were canceled because of the cold, many people took advantage of other outdoor activities in the metro area on Friday night.
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Missing Gresham man, 86, found safe
An 86-year-old Gresham man who had been missing since Thursday was located safely Friday evening, officials said.
Sports Headlines
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Raiders promote 3 from practice squad
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have promoted defensive backs Chance Casey and Shelton Johnson and linebacker Marshall McFadden from the practice squad to the active roster.
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Notre Dame accepts Pinstripe invitation
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame is going to make its first postseason appearance at Yankee Stadium.
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Entertainment
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Like Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola's...
NEW LONDON, New Hampshire (AP) — Children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola tackled a big stack of his books on the table. A longtime fan plunked them down at the book signing — just a sampling of the nearly 250 he's worked on.
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Harry's South Pole race curtailed;...
LONDON (AP) — Organizers of an Antarctic charity race involving Prince Harry said Saturday they are suspending its competitive element because of harsh conditions, but plan to continue the journey to the South Pole.
Investigations
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Dog nearly dies after flea treatment
The Hill family of Hillsboro considers both of their dogs to be part of their family. But one of them, 9-year-old Shasta, nearly died after a flea and tick control product was applied and he began having seizures.
Strange News
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Reindeer escapes from Santa at...
DILLON, Colo. (AP) — A runaway reindeer broke free from Santa Claus at a Colorado mall Thursday while the Big Man was inside visiting with children.
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Banksy mural fetches $209K at...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A mural stenciled on the side of a Hollywood gas station five years ago by the British street artist Banksy has fetched more than $200,000 at a Beverly Hills auction.
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