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Manhole blows, affects power in downtown
A transformer in downtown Portland blew early Sunday morning, causing an electrical malfunction and a fire.
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Cold rewrites Oregon history books
The record cold temperatures throughout Oregon continue to rewrite the history books, or at least …
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Family sells Christmas trees for Poppy
The Meyers family in Milwaukie opened their home a year ago to sell Christmas trees. They're doing it again this year, but not to make money for themselves. The money they're raising is helping pay for their daughter's medical treatments.
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Missing man, 83, found safe in Clackamas
An 83-year-old man with mild cognitive impairment who walked away on Causey Avenue Saturday morning was found Saturday night.
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Roommates injured, threatened by machete
A 25-year-old man surrendered to Newberg police for allegedly hurting one roommate with a machete and threatening another in the early hours of Saturday.
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Baby found, mom arrested, dad at large
A baby who who was allegedly snatched by his parents from Child Protective Services was found unharmed Saturday and his mother taken into custody. His father remains at large.
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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 in a rural area Friday. The suspect was also wounded.
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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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Manhole blows, affects power in downtown
A transformer in downtown Portland blew early Sunday morning, causing an electrical malfunction and a fire.
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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.
Multnomah County
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Central Catholic champs after 60 years
It was billed as The Holy War when Jesuit faced off against Central Catholic at Jeld-Wen Field for the 6A state football championship. And it was a battle, indeed.
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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.
Sports Headlines
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Kelly: Nix signs with agent, to enter...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says nose guard Louis Nix III has signed with an agent and will forego his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft, where he is projected by many to be a first-round draft pick.
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Kelly: Nix signs with agent, to enter...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says nose guard Louis Nix III has signed with an agent and will forego his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft, where he is projected by many to be a first-round draft pick.
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Entertainment
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Billy Joel, 4 others receive Kennedy...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five artists who have been playing music, dancing or singing since they were children are being honored with this year's Kennedy Center Honors in Washington.
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Internet giants weigh in on Ohio...
CINCINNATI (AP) — From Twitter and Facebook to Amazon and Google, the biggest names of the Internet are blasting a federal judge's decision in a defamation lawsuit by a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader convicted of having sex with her former high school student.
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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.
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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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Snow Stays Mainly South, Wind Could C...
Everyone's been talking about snow. But it's the wind that will have you hanging onto your beanie!
Holidays 2013
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All about the 2013 Holidays
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