1 caught, 2nd wanted in 3-ton watermelon theft
Updated: 1 hour agoOne of two men being sought for allegedly stealing tons of watermelons from two Winco stores earlier in June has been caught Tuesday.
Tearful former city official gets 4 months in prison
Updated: 2 hours agoIn stealing the funds from Milwaukie, she said she had initially thought she would pay the city back. At least nine ‘irregular’ transactions between May 25, 2011, and April 25, 2012, led to her Feb. 13 arrest.
Mayors call for food-stamp soda ban
Updated: 2 hours agoIs it time? Mayors from cities including Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used for soda and other sugary drinks.
Sherwood HS teacher accused of sex with students
Updated: 4 hours agoDenise Keesee turned herself in Monday at the Washington County Jail in Hillsboro. She’s charged with sexual abuse.
Hwy. 30 reopens after deadly head-on crash
Updated: 4 hours agoThe driver of a Mazda SUV crossed the center line on Highway 30 and smashed into the side of an oncoming car, killing the driver of the car.
Are Portland Fire budget cuts a safety concern?
Updated: 2 hours agoCuts to Portland’s fire stations are expected to take effect on the Fourth of July — if the mayor’s proposed budget cuts are passed by city council this Thursday. Firefighters hope city commissioners will consider the plan.
Driver released after arrest in soccer dribbler’s death
Updated: 5 hours agoThe driver accused of fatally hitting a man attempting to walk from Seattle to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup was released from jail on Tuesday after telling the court he is in hospice.
Affirmative action approved for Portland schools
Updated: 2 hours agoOn Monday night the board approved a plan to hire more minority teachers. The idea is that, eventually, the racial mix of the teaching staff will mirror the racial mix of the students. Now that idea is coming under fire.
Fisherman drops pole in river, dies
Updated: 6 hours agoA fisherman died after he dove into the Columbia River to retrieve his fishing pole and struggled before he was pulled out of the water by other people.
U of Oregon plans to bar too-wide seat cushions
Updated: 8 hours agoSome University of Oregon fans say it’s getting crowded in the bleachers. The problem: Jumbo seat cushions.