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Gladstone man arrested after allegedly firing handgun inside Gresham home
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December 26, 2012, 9:29PM
Gresham police responded at 2:10 p.m., to the 600 block of Southeast Rene Avenue after Clayton Edwards, 27, allegedly fired at least one shot and left the scene. A bullet nearly hit a neighbor in an adjacent home, but no one was injured. Full story »
Shoppers hit malls on the day after Christmas, although it may not be enough to buoy retailers
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December 26, 2012, 6:47PM
Clackamas Town Center, a mall rocked by a mass shooting during its busiest season, returned to a bit of the shopping normalcy in this year-ending week of sales. Full story »
Dog rescued from cliff in Clackamas
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December 26, 2012, 5:56PM
Clackamas Fire District 1 crews recovered Chico, a 1-year-old American Pitbull, in the 12000 block of Southeast Vernon Street on an embankment above the Clackamas River. The canine's owner said the dog had been missing for the last three days. Full story »
Teenager injured after running into traffic
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December 26, 2012, 3:16PM
A car hit a juvenile Wednesday afternoon, leaving the person injured, according to Canby Fire District Division Chief Troy Buzalsky. Full story »
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Lake Oswego teen makes PB&J for homeless
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December 26, 2012, 2:15PM
Leah Sulmonetti told KPTV-FOX 12 she decided on the act of goodwill in lieu of Christmas presents. “It was just totally random, but I thought it’s simple enough to do and then I think they’ll enjoy it. Everyone likes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,” she said. Full story »
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Live coverage from the 2012 Les Schwab Invitational boys basketball tournament
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December 26, 2012, 2:05PM
The 2012 Les Schwab Invitational runs Dec. 26-29, with games tipping off at 9 a.m. every morning. Stay with us for live coverage of every game. Full story »
North Clackamas School Board seeks new member
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December 26, 2012, 1:41PM
The North Clackamas School Board is looking for a new board member, according to a press release from the school district. Current member Cheryl Myers will leave her seat in January. Myers is now the state’s director of economic and business equity. Full story »
East county emerges from digital Dark Ages
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December 26, 2012, 12:50PM
With technology developments in satellite broadband Internet, rural residents will be able to access high-speed Internet for the first time. Full story »
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Immigrant Beaverton School District teacher regains legal status, job (Washington County updates)
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December 26, 2012, 12:13PM
The former Whitford Middle School teacher has just returned from his native Peru, where he traveled to renew his H-1B specialty occupation work visa. Full story »
Area pet food drives help collect food for The Pongo Fund
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December 26, 2012, 10:45AM
Whole Foods Market and a group of other Portland-area businesses are conducting pet food drives for The Pongo Fund, which will distribute the food to help struggling pet owners feed their pets. Full story »
News from North Clackamas Schools: winter choir camp, parenting classes
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December 26, 2012, 10:29AM
Here's the latest news from North Clackamas Schools, according to district press releases. Full story »
Christmas Eve rush: Santa's helpers in brown hustling to the end
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December 24, 2012, 4:56PM
At the end of the day on Christmas Eve, the UPS Tualatin hub's 190 drivers were expected to deliver more than 73,000 packages at 40,000 stops, said Pat Sullivan, UPS labor manager. Full story »
Lost Mount Hood snowshoers reunited with families after rescue
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December 24, 2012, 4:29PM
The group consisted of Mark Kelsey, 62, a veteran mountain guide and outdoor survival instructor; Margarita Estrada, 49, of Milwaukee; and Debra Shindler, 58, of West Linn. The three arrived at White River West snow park shortly after 3 p.m., a day after authorities received their call for help. Full story »
West Linn man, Drake Aron Edwards, killed in snow-related crash on Oregon 35
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December 24, 2012, 11:43AM
Edwards, of West Linn. was the back-seat passenger in Dayne M. Scanlon’s Subaru Forrester when he lost control on Oregon 35 and slid into a 2012 Ford Edge heading toward him, according to Oregon State Police Lt. Gregg Hastings. Full story »
Class 6A girls basketball coaches poll: Unbeaten Oregon City on the rise
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December 24, 2012, 10:28AM
South Medford hangs on to the top spot, but Oregon City garners just as many first place votes and moves into a tie for second in the latest Class 6A girls basketball coaches poll. Full story »
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Mount Hood searchers use smartphone GPS to try to locate missing guide, 2 others
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December 24, 2012, 8:10AM
Rescuers will likely face weather conditions that include thick fog and snow. Full story »
Mount Hood search begins for three hikers
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December 24, 2012, 7:20AM
The trio called emergency services for help around noon Sunday, said Russell Gubele, president of Mountain Wave Emergency Communications. Full story »
Clackamas County events roundup: concerts, classes, parties
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December 24, 2012, 6:00AM
Good morning Clackamas County. Here is my Thursday 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 »
Mount Hood snowshoers found safe, awaiting transportation to safety
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December 24, 2012, 1:21AM
The group is awaiting snow cats to bring them to safety Monday afternoon. Full story »
Oregon City police respond to Christmas 9-1-1 with gifts for needy kids
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December 23, 2012, 6:00PM
As part of the department's second Christmas 9-1-1 gift drive, Oregon City police officers have made such considerations as they distributed gifts to children they meet responding to an incident, see during patrol, or know from previous encounters. Full story »
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Adult male killed in two-car crash near Government Camp
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December 23, 2012, 5:47PM
An adult male was killed in a two-car crash on Highway 35, two miles west of Government Camp. Full story »
Halloween decorations carry haunting message of forced labor
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December 23, 2012, 9:00AM
Masanjia labor camp is located in the industrialized capital of the Liaoning Province in northeast China. A Google search of the camp yields pages of grim results. Full story »
Winter driving on Forest Service roads requires caution, preparation
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December 23, 2012, 6:00AM
Winter storms can trigger unexpected rock slides, and falling limbs and trees; they can quickly change driving conditions on forest roads from passable to impassable. Full story »
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