Closings, Delays
Record cold snap continues in Oregon
The record-setting cold temperatures continues to grip Oregon, freezing and bursting pipes, keeping cars from starting and forcing administrators to announce closures on Sunday.
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Parts of downtown Portland without power
Several major buildings in downtown Portland and a portion of the Pioneer Place shopping center …
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Kitzhaber expected to announce plans
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber is expected to announce his future political plans at a Portland press conference Monday morning.
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Manhole blows, affects power in downtown
A cable in an underground vault in downtown Portland failed Sunday morning, causing an electrical malfunction and a fire.
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Dog attacks firefighter treating patient
A volunteer firefighter was attacked by at least one dog while helping treat a patient suffering a medical emergency Saturday night.
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Cold rewrites Oregon history books
The record cold temperatures throughout Oregon continue to rewrite the history books, or at least add new chapters to them. Warming shelters are opening, but there are still not enough beds.
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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.
Bundle up and stay safe
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Cold Weather Resources
Tips and links to keep you safe and warm in the cold, wintry weather -- all in one spot.
Portland News
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2 drivers ram 2 patrol cars
Police cars were damaged in two separate incidents when drivers ran into them, one by a suspected drunk driver, the other by a man fleeing in stolen car.
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Parts of downtown Portland without power
Several major buildings in downtown Portland and a portion of the Pioneer Place shopping center remain without power Sunday evening after an underground cable failure and fire early in the day.
Multnomah County
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Car hits ice, hits deputy on bridge
A Multnomah County deputy who stopped on the Fremont Bridge to help a disabled motorist was injured when a car lost control on an icy spot and hit the guard rail.
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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.
Sports Headlines
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SEC runner-up Missouri, Oklahoma St...
SEC runner-up Missouri is headed to the Cotton Bowl, where the ninth-ranked Tigers will play No. 13 Oklahoma State.
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Mississippi State to play Rice in...
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are the pick out of the Southeastern Conference to play Rice in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31 in Memphis.
Holidays 2013
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All about the 2013 Holidays
Holiday stories, travel information, links to fun stuff
Photos
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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.
Entertainment
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Items from Nancy Drew author sold at...
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Typewriters and a desk from the home of the original author of the Nancy Drew mystery books, along with a book detailing how the series was created, were auctioned in Ohio on Sunday.
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'Gravity,' 'Her' tie for LA Film...
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association split between the space odyssey "Gravity" and the futuristic romance "Her," lending no more certainty to an awards season that's so far been full of contenders.
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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No hugs allowed? Madison targets pro...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's ultra-liberal capital city is a place where just about anything goes, from street parties to naked bike rides. But city officials say a business is pushing even Madison's boundaries by offering, of all things, hugs.
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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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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!
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