Top Portland Area Local News Stories
Source: kptv.com - News
A man whose home was nearly destroyed in a fire was arrested on suspicion of arson, troopers say.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:22:44 PDT
A Washington County man accused of raping and sexually abusing two teenage girls is sentenced to more than six years in prison.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:52:37 PDT
Volunteers reassemble a sprawling collection of toys and messages for Kyron Horman at its new home outside a northwest Portland fire station.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:52:08 PDT
Local charges against a man accused of being combative during an international flight to Portland have been dismissed, prosecutors say, but he could face them again at any time.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:50:34 PDT
Kyron Horman's father said he bought his missing son school supplies in hopes he would be found in time to start third grade.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:09:34 PDT
Two men are accused of stealing tools from a Home Depot store in Sherwood, officers say.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:38:28 PDT
A kitchen fire caused an evacuation at an elementary school in Hillsboro on the first day of school.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:07:33 PDT
A reward of $4,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for shooting a cat near Tillamook in August.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:34:43 PDT
The end of the summer driving season has pushed average gas prices below $3 a gallon in Oregon.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:41:05 PDT
Officials say construction crews accidentally downed power lines near the Ross Island Bridge in southeast Portland, leaving thousands without power.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:32:40 PDT
Democrat John Kitzhaber says there will be tough bargaining ahead with state employee unions over pay, pensions and health benefits -- and he proposes to put Oregon school districts in the same position with their teacher unions.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:40:57 PDT
The Oregon Ducks moved up in the Associated Press football poll and the USA Today coaches poll this week after a 72-0 stomping of New Mexico.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:24:13 PDT
One man died Tuesday morning in an officer-involved shooting in Vancouver.
Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:01:43 PDT