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Man Renting Room Accused Of Burning House

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

Man Gets 6 Years In Rape, Sex Abuse Case

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

Kyron's Wall Of Hope Back Up At Fire Station

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 Dismissed Against Passenger

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

Skyline School Begins Without Kyron Horman

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

2 Men Accused In Sherwood Home Depot Thefts

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

Dishwasher Sparks Fire At Hillsboro School

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

Reward Up To $4,500 For Tillamook Cat Shooting

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

Average Gas Price Drops Below $3 Per Gallon

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

Power Knocked Out In Inner SE Portland

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

Kitzhaber Unveils Oregon Budget Plan

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

Ducks Move Up In Top 25 Polls After Big Win

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

Armed Man Shot, Killed By Vancouver Police

One man died Tuesday morning in an officer-involved shooting in Vancouver.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:01:43 PDT