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Salem detective shoots pickup driver
Oregon State Police say a Salem police detective traveling on Interstate 5 shot and wounded a pickup truck driver after that man armed himself with a gun and confronted the detective.
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The frigid US blast, state by state
A large swath of the U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures, sleet, snow and ice. Several deaths …
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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.
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Divers find pickup in river, not driver
Divers located a pickup truck that witnesses saw leave a Cowlitz County road and enter the Columbia River shortly after noon Friday. However, the driver -- believed to be the lone occupant of the truck -- was not found.
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FCC program expanding broadband in rural Ore.
Broadband service is being expanded to more than 5,000 homes and businesses.
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Gresham man, 86, missing
An 86-year-old diabetic Gresham man with signs of dementia has been missing since Thursday afternoon from his adult foster care home.
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ODOT, Trimet, Portland combine effort
ODOT, TriMet and the city of Portland announced Friday they are working together to coordinate coverage.
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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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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.
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Leaf removal empties cars from roads
"Move your car or be towed." That's the message from the city of Portland to residents who park in the Alphabet District. Street cleaners will clear leaves off the street Friday morning.
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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Gresham man, 86, missing
An 86-year-old diabetic Gresham man with signs of dementia has been missing since Thursday afternoon from his adult foster care home.
Sports Headlines
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UConn football coach interviews to...
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut athletic director Warde Manuel says face-to-face interviews for a new football coach will begin Sunday.
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Orioles sign OF Peguero to 1-year...
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have signed free agent outfielder Francisco Peguero to one-year contract.
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.
Entertainment
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Like Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola's...
NEW LONDON, N.H. (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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Ohio auction features items from...
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Typewriters and a desk from the home of an author who brought a young sleuth named Nancy Drew to life are going up for auction.
Bruce Sussman's Weather Blog
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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!
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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Holidays 2013
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All about the 2013 Holidays
Holiday stories, travel information, links to fun stuff
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