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Quietly, Drake helped Portland homeless
On nights like this the Union Gospel Mission opens up and provides blankets, mats and sleeping bags. Earlier this week, the mission got help from an unlikely source.
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ODOT will use salt to treat some roads
The Oregon Department of Transportation is prepared to keep the roads clear in the metro area as …
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8 arrested in infant snatching case
A man was arrested for helping the parents of a 5-month-old elude police and seven other people were arrested as a result of the investigation on outstanding warrants and drug charges.
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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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Amber alert issued for Wash. girl
A 19-year-old man is believed to have a 14-year-old girl with him and they may be headed to Mexico, authorities said. An Amber Alert was issued in Washington, Oregon and California.
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Eco-friendly construction giant faces attacks
An eco-friendly building rating system that has powered a green arms race across the nation now faces a challenge from policymakers.
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Parking meters going in at Washington Park
Beginning next month, visitors to Hoyt Arboretum and the Rose Garden will have to pay for parking.
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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.
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Photos: Nelson Mandela
A look at the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died Dec. 5, 2013 at 95.
Portland News
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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.
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Quietly, Drake helped Portland homeless
On nights like this the Union Gospel Mission opens up and provides blankets, mats and sleeping bags. Earlier this week, the mission got help from an unlikely source.
Multnomah County
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Clean filters key to happy furnace
As the temperature drops, homeowners turn their thermostat up. But unless your filters are clean, your furnace won't operate efficiently or keep you as warm as you want.
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Eco-friendly giant LEED faces attacks
An eco-friendly building rating system that has powered a green arms race across the nation now faces a challenge from policymakers.
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.
Bruce Sussman's Weather Blog
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Thursday Night: Snow Watch Time
It's likely that many of us west of the Cascades will see snow Thursday night or Friday morning.
Holidays 2013
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All about the 2013 Holidays
Holiday stories, travel information, links to fun stuff
Entertainment
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Teen arrested in theft of part from...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Detectives arrested a teenager Thursday accused of stealing some wreckage from the Porsche that "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker was in when he died in a crash, and a second suspect was planning to turn himself in, authorities said.
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TV Review: Broadway wins in live...
NEW YORK (AP) — Whew, that was nerve-wracking, right? All those kids and staircases, pillow fights, candles and dancing. But somehow the cast and crew of NBC's three-hour live telecast of "The Sound of Music" pulled it off Thursday night with only a trodden-on dress, some inconsistent sound levels and a flubbed few words.
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Ore. man learns driving tank harder...
GOLD BEACH, Ore. (AP) — Sometimes an owner's manual is not enough.
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Calif. couple conceives rare...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors at a Northern California hospital say a couple has given birth to a rare set of naturally conceived identical triplets.
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Texans flagged 14 times in 27-20 loss...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Texans added a new wrinkle to their season-long woes.
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NBA Capsules
CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Boozer scored 27 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat LeBron James and the Miami Heat 107-87 on Thursday night.
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