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Evacuations lifted after large fire near Banks, Hwy 26 remains closed

The fire is contained but still burning, according to fire officials. Hwy 26 will remain closed with detours. BANKS, Ore. — A fire...

Washington State Department of Corrections explains reasons for Larch prison closure. A group continues fight to keep it open

In late June, the Washington State Department of Corrections announced it will close the minimum security prison in Southwest Washington in October. CLARK...

Judge finds Oregon's Measure 114 is constitutional

The judge ruled Measure 114 does not violate the second amendment. The measure passed by voters requires a permit process to buy a gun...

PPS custodian alleges workplace sexual harassment during board meeting: 'Like not once a day. A lot of times'

Several women have come forward with claims of sexual harassment at Portland Public Schools. One has filed a legal complaint. PORTLAND, Oregon —...

Salem workers frustrated by new city income tax: 'The difference between medicine, rent and food'

The Salem City Council passed a payroll tax that will tax all workers who work within city limits. SALEM, Ore. — Despite opposition...

Hiking the Iron Mountain Trail in Oregon's Cascade Range

The Iron Mountain Trail offers sprawling views of the Cascades with colorful wildflowers along the way. LINN COUNTY, Oregon — We escape the...

Two months after Mount St. Helens landslide, drivers finally recover their stranded cars

A landslide destroyed a section of the road to and from the Johnston Ridge Observatory on Mount St Helens in May, leaving 7 cars...

Hot weekend ahead: Portland temperatures in the 90s with Saturday being the warmest day

PORTLAND, Oregon — The Portland metro area will return to 90-degree heat this weekend. There's also the potential for high fire danger in...

2 people rescued from manhole in Portland's Eliot neighborhood

PORTLAND, Oregon — Two people were safely rescued from a manhole in North Portland's Eliot neighborhood Friday morning. According to Portland Fire...

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