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Missing climber found dead on Mount Hood likely had severe fall
Rescue crews searching for a 32-year-old Tigard man missing on Mount Hood reportedly found his body beneath some cliffs Tuesday morning. Jared Townsley left home at midnight Sunday to summit the mountain and his remains were found at an elevation of about 9,200 feet. According to Sgt. James Rhodes, spokesman for the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), his brother reported
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After apartment fire, McMinnville parents charged for leaving young kids alone
Five-year-old and 6-year-old siblings left alone inside their McMinnville apartment last week managed to escape when a fire broke out and today police announced the arrest of their parents on criminal mistreatment and child neglect charges. The two unharmed children were already outside the apartment when firefighters arrived Feb. 3 to the complex at the 1700 block of Sesame Street.
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Two boys, 16, arrested for recent Lake Oswego vandalism
Two 16-year-olds from Lake Oswego face several felony charges after being arrested yesterday in connection to the most recent rash of vandalism cases in that community. The two teenage boys claimed responsibility for the damage that took place overnight Sunday, i ncluding slashed tires, graffiti tagging and one attempt to start a fire . According to police, the two were
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Oregon helicopter pilot 'crazy good' at spotting the missing
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A few years ago, John Rachor painted his helicopter orange and yellow, so it would be easier to spot if he ever crashed and became the target of a search and rescue operation in the rugged forests of southwestern Oregon. Over the past six years, he has been the one doing the spotting. On Saturday,
National
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White House wants to address contraceptives rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it wants to allay the concerns of Catholic church-affiliated employers over a new requirement for them to provide birth control coverage regardless of their religious beliefs. Press secretary Jay Carney didn't say how those concerns could be addressed, though he said there were a lot of ideas for doing it. He continued to
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Gay marriage ban supporters to appeal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supporters of Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California, say they'll ask the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling today from a federal appeals court. The court declared the ban to be unconstitutional. But the court also said gay marriages can't resume in the state until the deadline passes for supporters of the ban to
International
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Death toll rises after boat accident near DomRep
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The death toll has risen to 21 from the weekend capsizing of a boat overloaded with migrants near the Dominican Republic. The fire chief in the Dominican city of Sabana del Mar says more than 30 more people remain missing. Jeffrey Pimentel said Tuesday that authorities are perplexed more bodies have not surfaced since
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US not considering arming Syrian opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the U.S. is not considering arming opposition groups in Syria amid calls from some lawmakers to consider such an option. Spokesman Jay Carney says that at this point, U.S. efforts are focused on exploring the possibility of providing humanitarian aid to the Syrian people. And he says the U.S. continues to look for
Politics
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Republicans attack Obama on birth control
LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Republican presidential candidates are railing against what they describe as an attack on religion by President Barack Obama. They're pointing to the administration's recent decision to require employers that are affiliated with churches to cover birth control for their workers. Mitt Romney calls it a "real blow" to Catholics. But Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich say
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Payroll tax cut talks adrift on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prospects for extending President Barack Obama's signature payroll tax cut, once considered a slam dunk on Capitol Hill, now seem far less certain as House-Senate talks have deadlocked over finding ways to pay for it. In a contentious negotiating session Tuesday, Democrats came out against House GOP proposals to pay for the 2 percentage point payroll tax
Recalls
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Designs Direct recalls lamps
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Designs Direct is recalling about 2,000 Living Traditions 21-inch rooster lamps because the electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers. This recall involves Living Traditions 21-inch rooster-themed lamps. The brown polyresin lamps have an off-white shade and a carved 9-inch rooster affixed to the base. A
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Strollers recalled due to a fall hazard
Bumbleride Inc. is recalling about 28,000 Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers because the front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries. The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are
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Missing climber found dead on Mount Hood
The Tigard father of two was considered an experienced climber who was on the mountain for his seventh solo attempt.
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Two boys, 16, arrested for recent Lake Oswego vandalism
They face multiple felony charges.
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Occupy Portland march ends in standoff, multiple arrests
An Occupy Portland march in protest of what it termed acts of “police brutality” shut down streets and ended in multiple arrests Monday night.
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Oregon in mostly dry spot for next few days
High temperatures will remain in the mid 50s all week.