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Police seeking tips in suspicious disappearance of Gresham woman
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October 16, 2012, 8:34PM
Whitney Heichel, 21, missed the start of her 7 a.m. shift at Starbucks near Southeast Burnside Road and East Powell Boulevard after leaving her nearby home at about 6:45 a.m. Police said they are investigating the case as a suspicious incident. Full story »
Oregon casino backers drop campaign as cards come up empty
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October 16, 2012, 4:35PM
Supporters spent more than $6 million on Measures 82 and 83, but say the votes aren't there to pass them. Full story »
Oregon casino supporters suspend campaign to pass Measures 82, 83
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October 16, 2012, 2:31PM
Two Canadian companies put in more than $5 million to try to win votes. Full story »
Mountain View's John Carroll leads Class 6A and 5A in receiving yards through Week 7
By / Reynolds, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
October 16, 2012, 11:50AM
After seven weeks of the 2012 Oregon high school football season we're taking a look at the top receivers in the state. Mountain View's John Carroll leads Class 6A and 5A in receiving yards after his fourth consecutive 100-yard receiving game in Week 7. Carroll had 4 catches for 154 yards and thee touchdowns in a win over Summit last Friday. Carroll is averaging... Full story »
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High school football honor roll: Top performances from Week 7
By / Reynolds, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
October 16, 2012, 11:00AM
Josh Hagge, Wilson: The 5-11, 168-pound senior receiver returned punts 60 and 65 yards for touchdowns and returned a kickoff 80 yards for a score in a 70-25 win over Benson. For the season, Hagge has six kick returns for touchdowns – three on punts and three on kickoffs – for the Trojans (6-1).Caleb Chavez, Reynolds: The 6-0, 175-pound... Full story »
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Sandy Hatchery wins approval; Gresham council to discuss citywide fee: east county roundup
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October 16, 2012, 8:45AM
Also, sales are down for Microchip Technology, whose Gresham plant employs 400; Sen. Ron Wyden tells rural timber counties they may need to raise taxes; and read analysis in advance of tonight's presidential debate. Full story »
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Bike boxes make some intersections worse; new details in Frashour case: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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October 16, 2012, 8:25AM
Catch up on some of yesterday's headlines around Portland and Multnomah County. Full story »
Sandy River Hatchery wins federal approval; conservation groups oppose
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October 16, 2012, 8:00AM
An agency ruling approving an operating plan for Oregon's controversial Sandy Hatchery doesn't adequately protect wild spring chinook, say fish advocates. Full story »
Microchip Technology says Q3 sales missed targets
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October 15, 2012, 4:05PM
Chipmaker Microchip Technology Inc. said Monday that its sales for the quarter that ended two weeks ago were below its expectations, due to economic and industry conditions. Microchip has about 400 employees at its Gresham factory. The Chandler, Ariz., company now expects revenue of $407 million to $408 million. On Aug. 2, it saw revenue in the $412 million... Full story »
As union battles TriMet over benefits, its own leaders battle for control
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October 15, 2012, 4:00PM
Partner site PortlandAfoot reports on political maneuvers inside TriMet's union. Full story »
More money pours into Oregon casino measures
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October 15, 2012, 2:52PM
Supporters add nearly $2 million to the effort to pass Measures 82 and 83, outspending opponents by more than 3-1. Full story »
Council to discuss public input from citywide fee town halls (POLL)
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October 15, 2012, 12:30PM
There is not yet a council vote or timeline scheduled. The discussion will consider points residents made over the past month, officials said. Full story »
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Medicare open enrollment rundown; casino developers try to pitch their case: east county roundup
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October 15, 2012, 8:45AM
Also get a rundown on last week's high school football games, read the Friday feature on Walt Morey Middle School's rain garden, and read about the November ballot measures Gov. John Kitzhaber is working for. Full story »
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Record numbers for rain, but not Wordstock: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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October 15, 2012, 7:40AM
Catch up on some of this weekend's headlines around Portland and Multnomah County. Full story »
Clackamas County and Southwest Portland events roundup: Halloween and harvest events, concerts, classes, plays, festivals
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October 15, 2012, 6:00AM
Good morning Clackamas County. Welcome to a new week and my roundup of events in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland. Full story »
Looking ahead: Highlights from the upcoming week in Oregon high school sports
By / Gresham, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
October 14, 2012, 12:00PM
Here is a look ahead at some highlights in high school sports for the week of Oct. 15-20: Full story »
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88-year-old pursues distance running after first marathon at age 60 (photos)
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October 13, 2012, 7:38PM
Dale Allen completed a majority of a 15K run as part of Oregon Road Runners Club races at Blue Lake Park Saturday. Full story »
Oregon casino proposal would give Canadian firms a juicy market, favorable terms
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October 13, 2012, 12:00PM
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. and Clairvest give up a bigger revenue share at casinos in other locales. Full story »
University of Oregon has better campus than OSU, or does it? Readers weigh in
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October 13, 2012, 10:02AM
As the Ducks and Beavers count down to the Nov. 24 Civil War, we're looking for some help to determine which has the best campus. Send us your photos, tell us your favorites. Full story »
Oregon State University has better campus than UO, or does it? Readers weigh in
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October 13, 2012, 10:02AM
As the Ducks and Beavers count down to the Nov. 24 Civil War, we're looking for some help to determine which has the best campus. Send us your photos, tell us your favorites. Full story »
Police detain two men after armed robbery, car chase in Southeast Portland
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October 13, 2012, 9:56AM
An armed robbery at Gator's Bar & Grill in Southeast Portland early Saturday morning led to a police pursuit and standoff that eventually ended with two men in custody. Full story »
Portland police investigate shooting in Montavilla neighborhood
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October 13, 2012, 9:27AM
Portland police are investigating a Saturday morning shooting in Southeast Portland's Montavilla neighborhood that led to a short standoff in the 2000 block of Southeast 92nd Avenue before dawn. Full story »
East Multnomah County real estate transactions
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October 13, 2012, 6:00AM
A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in east Multnomah County and Sandy in August, the most recent month for which data is available. Full story »
Football: Milwaukie 56, Parkrose 0
By / Parkrose, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
October 12, 2012, 10:50PM
The host Mustangs (5-2, 3-2 Northwest Oregon Conference) pulverized the Broncos (2-5, 0-5) of Northeast Portland with their rushing attack from senior quarterback Richard Ramsey. Ramsey rushed 11 times for 148 yards and four touchdowns. He also threw for 143 yards and a touchdown on seven completions. The Parkrose offense could not manage against the Milwaukie defense... Full story »
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Don McIntire, anti-tax activist, through the years (photo essay)
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October 12, 2012, 9:39PM
Don McIntire, who led Measure 5, a 1990 property-taxpayers revolt that profoundly changed Oregon, was found dead in his Gresham home Friday morning, apparently of natural causes. He was 74. Full story »
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