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US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on …

FILE - The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. The Justice Department says a contractor for the U.S. government who is originally from Ethiopia has been arrested on espionage charges, accused of providing a foreign country classified information that he downloaded and printed from his work computer system. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

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911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: …

FILE - A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes part in an aerial display during the Singapore Airshow 2022 at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, on Feb. 15, 2022. The crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina over the weekend has raised numerous questions about what prompted the pilot to eject after experiencing a malfunction and how the $100 million warplane was able to keep flying pilotless for 60 miles before crashing. (AP Photo/Suhaimi Abdullah, File)

Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war …

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Former councilor settles with police union for $680K

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient …

FILE - A condenser sits on the roof during the installation of a heat pump on Jan. 20, 2023, in Denver. A bipartisan coalition of about 25 governors and the Biden administration are set to announce a pledge Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal …

President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in …

Republican David McCormick, right, is joined by his wife Dina Powell, left, as he arrives at the Heinz History Center to announce that he will enter Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race and make his second bid for the office, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Biden to deliver democracy speech and pay tribute …

President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Black leaders say threats to undermine US democracy …

Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., speaks on a panel about threats to democracy at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

VP Harris, a former prosecutor, will lead new White …

Vice President Kamala Harris listens to a question about climate change from Reading Area Community College student Nangeline Zapata in the Miller Center on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Reading, Pa. (Bill Uhrich/Reading Eagle via AP)

Wisconsin Republicans propose impeaching top elections …

VP Harris announces start of process to remove medical …

Vice President Kamala Harris laughs as she speaks at Hampton University on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (AP Photo/John C. Clark)

Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Trump of making a ‘false …

Republican presidential candidate businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's fall banquet, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator’s …

FILE - Marine Gen. Eric Smith, testifies during the Senate Armed Services hearing on his nomination to lead the U.S. Marine Corps, June 13, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Senate is confirming three of the Pentagon’s top leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for military officers. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

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US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on …

FILE - The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. The Justice Department says a contractor for the U.S. government who is originally from Ethiopia has been arrested on espionage charges, accused of providing a foreign country classified information that he downloaded and printed from his work computer system. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: …

FILE - A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes part in an aerial display during the Singapore Airshow 2022 at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, on Feb. 15, 2022. The crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina over the weekend has raised numerous questions about what prompted the pilot to eject after experiencing a malfunction and how the $100 million warplane was able to keep flying pilotless for 60 miles before crashing. (AP Photo/Suhaimi Abdullah, File)

Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers …

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House Republicans at odds over Ukraine stall US spending

The US House of Representatives, January 3, 2023 (Nexstar)

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple …

FILE - A condenser sits on the roof during the installation of a heat pump on Jan. 20, 2023, in Denver. A bipartisan coalition of about 25 governors and the Biden administration are set to announce a pledge Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary …

President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid …

Republican David McCormick, right, is joined by his wife Dina Powell, left, as he arrives at the Heinz History Center to announce that he will enter Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race and make his second bid for the office, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Biden to deliver democracy speech and pay tribute …

President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Civic Affairs

PSU vying for new space to replace the Keller

12 years closed: Portland Fire Station 23 re-opens

Portland Fire Station 23 re-opened at SE 13th and Powell after being closed for 12 years, September 2, 2023 (PFA Local 43)

Salem council to let voters decide on payroll tax

The Salem City Council, August 28, 2023 (KOIN)

Portland residents offer mixed thoughts on downtown

Portland resident Audrey Baker is still concerned about downtown Portland, August 28, 2023 (KOIN)

Damning report finds PPR ignored state law, city …

Too costly: Municipal court nixed in Gresham

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Oregon

Caught on camera: Black tenants receive threats

Caught on camera: Black tenants in Gresham, OR apartment complex receive death threats

‘Baby Precious’ and a community that never forgot

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Local county lifts its burn ban, 2 county bans remain

Gresham officer hit by stolen vehicle, hospitalized

Gresham, OR police officer hospitalized after getting hit by stolen vehicle

Woman sentenced to 12+ years after OIS

Former councilor settles with police union for $680K

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Washington

Weekend rain timeline before atmospheric river

Rain chances increase for Portland Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Algae advisory lifted at popular WA lake

How will El Niño affect PNW’s winter? Outlook released

WA committee to find if weed output matches demand

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Kia, Hyundai thefts spiking in Clark County

OR, WA less affected by end of student loan pause

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Human Interest

Family finds 1 million pennies in Los Angeles home

Beaverton seniors show ‘grad-itude’ to teachers

Southridge High School senior Kalie Minor shares her 'grad-itude' message with Mr. Beil, May 2023 (BSD)

More than missing dogs, it’s ‘all we have left’

Daisy, left, and Moose are missing in Sandy, Oregon (Kim Hendricks)

Magic Wheelchair gives splashy ride to 6-year-old

Evan Hermanson got a "Lightning McQueen" wheelchair from Magic Wheelchair, October 13, 2022 (KOIN)

‘Pardon Thy French’ spreads joy with plushies

Kids hold a plushie of Bethanee Hamilton, a 3-legged French bulldog. Proceeds go to Joy Rx, part of the Children's Cancer Association, October 2022 (KOIN)

Retired teacher grapples with rent prices in Portland

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