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Les Schwab Invitational: Central Catholic wins over Jefferson, 84-67 (photos)
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December 26, 2012, 9:00PM
The Les Schwab Invitational being held at Liberty High School included a game today between Central Catholic and Jefferson High Schools. Central Catholic won, 84-67. 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 »
Oregon Episcopal School student is Oregon's third SAT top scorer
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December 26, 2012, 4:40PM
Hana Lee, a senior at Oregon Episcopal School, hit 2400 on the SAT. All three of Oregon's top SAT scorers attend private schools in Beaverton Full story »
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 »
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Forest Grove Library raises funds to install artwork
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December 26, 2012, 1:35PM
Portland artist Ed Carpenter donated a piece to the library more than a decade ago, but the library has not had funds to install it. Full story »
Basketball referee Ray Winklebleck, 71, of Tigard has no plans to slow down (Washington County updates)
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December 26, 2012, 11:30AM
Winklebleck, the oldest referee among the 355 people who work with the Portland Basketball Officials Association, often officiates at 30 to 35 games a week. Full story »
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Beaverton reports no applications for development tax incentive (Washington County updates)
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December 26, 2012, 9:36AM
Beaverton received state approval for three vertical-housing zones in September, but no developers have applied for the tax credit yet. Full story »
Forest Grove residents share memories from Oregon and beyond
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December 25, 2012, 9:30AM
With friends and family gathering to celebrate old traditions and create new ones, the holidays tend to shine light on memories buried sometimes for decades. This year, we asked a few long-time Forest Grove residents to share their memories and traditions, old and new. Mary Lecompte, 62 "You don't often see snow on a cactus," said Mary Lecompte, 62, who... Full story »
Hillsboro residents share memories made over nearly a century
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December 25, 2012, 9:13AM
With friends and family gathering to celebrate established traditions and create new ones, the holidays can shine light on memories buried sometimes for decades. This year, the Argus asked two Hillsboro residents, each with nearly a century's worth of Oregon ties, to share memories of Christmas and life. Faith, 97 When Faith Melinda Reynolds was a child, a gift was... Full story »
All's quiet in conflict between Oregon International Air Show, Washington County Fair (Washington County updates)
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December 25, 2012, 8:00AM
The two events, which draw almost 200,000 people, remain scheduled for the same weekend next July, and a fair spokeswoman says conflicts are being worked out. Full story »
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Aloha engineer brings 'Greatest Christmas Train Ever' to Beaverton's Southminster Presbyterian Church
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December 25, 2012, 6:00AM
Minnesota native Mike Houge erects the free display of the 24-foot-by-8-foot model for five days around the holidays, with a train that runs by the town of Lake Wobegon. Full story »
Wrestling: Hillsboro's seven pins highlight dual meet win at rival Glencoe
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December 25, 2012, 12:23AM
Of the 14 matches contested, only three needed the full allotment of three two-minute periods. The other 11 ended with the referee slamming the mat for the pin call. Full story »
Swimming: Liberty's Anton Loncar adds to his memorable year with four school records
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December 25, 2012, 12:16AM
The Liberty junior helped set four more school records for the Falcons last week during their 138-16 win over Milwaukie during a boys swim meet at Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center. 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 »
School shootings prompt response from western Washington County educators
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December 24, 2012, 3:00PM
In the hours after the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., while parents throughout the country were gripped by horror, educators in western Washington County were calling meetings, checking locks, and requesting more police presence on campus. Full story »
Les Schwab Invitational: Century hopes to enjoy first trip to elite tournament
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December 24, 2012, 2:31PM
Jaguars players grew up watching future NBA players in the annual tournament. Full story »
Saint Child moves from Hillsboro to Beaverton, loses executive director (Washington County updates)
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December 24, 2012, 2:02PM
The home for young, pregnant woman has had to downsize since leaving the historic McDonald House in Orenco and is looking for a new executive director, but leaders say things are going well. Full story »
Forest Grove teacher flips classroom, turns learning upside down
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December 24, 2012, 12:31PM
Neil Armstrong Middle School teacher Nichole Carter has flipped her classroom, part of a sweeping education trend where teachers encourage students to do class work at home and homework in class. Full story »
Forest Grove and Cornelius firefighters gather thousands of toys for local children
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December 24, 2012, 11:25AM
Donations this year included hundreds of Hot Wheels and 70 gallons of Barbie Dolls. Full story »
Houses: Bought and sold
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December 24, 2012, 11:00AM
Recent home sales of more than $200,000 in Washington County. Full story »
Toledo couple arrested after allegedly robbing Beaverton Fred Meyer
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December 24, 2012, 10:59AM
The couple fled from the store in a vehicle, which Beaverton police stopped moments later. Inside, officers found brass knuckles. One of the robbers was armed with brass knuckles during the crime, police said. Full story »
Mailbox set on fire outside Gaston Post Office
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December 24, 2012, 7:48AM
Gaston Rural Fire District crews found a gasoline canister with a lit wick inside the mailbox. Full story »
Traffic roundup: Accidents, weather conditions cause highway closures
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December 23, 2012, 5:18PM
Oregon State Police troopers reported more than 30 crashes and vehicles sliding off the road on U.S. 97 between Chemult and Warm Springs due to hazardous winter conditions. Full story »
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