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Police identify man and woman killed on Southeast Belmont Street
Police identify man and woman killed on Southeast Belmont Street
Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene

Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene
One of the victims wrote a statement read in court Monday: "You did the most unspeakable thing to me that once broke me and stripped me of everything. I learned not to let it break me....I'm glad you’ll never be able to hurt another young child again."
Video: Portland police fatally shoot man they say was armed in the Centennial neighborhood

Video: Portland police fatally shoot man they say was armed in the Centennial neighborhood
Police said Sunday that the man fired a shot first.
See which drivers Portland police are more likely to stop

See which drivers Portland police are more likely to stop
Officer stops declined 44% overall in 2021, but the drop didn't affect all groups in the same way.
Readers respond: A place for joy on front page

Readers respond: A place for joy on front page
Letter to the editor
Editorial: Scrutiny begets progress in Portland Clean Energy Fund

Editorial: Scrutiny begets progress in Portland Clean Energy Fund
While some may bristle over scrutiny of the Portland Clean Energy Fund, the program's missteps show why such scrutiny is merited for this first-of-its-kind program, the editorial board writes. Credit the program's overseers for understanding the need for public trust and taking steps to show the city can do better.
Editorial: Public access, impact must factor into city’s return-to-office decision

Editorial: Public access, impact must factor into city’s return-to-office decision
A survey of city workers revealed significant opposition to returning to the office more than twice a week. While employees' preferences must inform the city's strategy on how much hybrid work to allow, the city must also assess how well the public is served by the current mostly-remote arrangement, the editorial board writes.
Extended heatwave could have Portland sizzling at 100 or above for 4 days

Extended heatwave could have Portland sizzling at 100 or above for 4 days
Counties are waiting to see the latest forecast before opening cooling centers or setting hours. Here’s the latest.
Enjoy Saturday’s mild temperatures, as Portland area braces for a week of hot weather

Enjoy Saturday’s mild temperatures, as Portland area braces for a week of hot weather
Saturday’s morning clouds should clear quickly, with highs around 80 degrees.
Police identify 42-year-old man fatally shot at NE Portland home

Police identify 42-year-old man fatally shot at NE Portland home
He was shot and killed in front of a home in the King neighborhood.
Man found dead in fire-ravaged Lloyd District duplex died from natural causes, officials say

Man found dead in fire-ravaged Lloyd District duplex died from natural causes, officials say
Fire crews discovered a man who appeared to have died of natural causes inside a Loyd District duplex severely damaged by fire Thursday night.
Fired West Linn cop who pursued wrongful arrest of Michael Fesser sentenced to probation, diversity training

Fired West Linn cop who pursued wrongful arrest of Michael Fesser sentenced to probation, diversity training
Fired West Linn police sergeant Tony Reeves, 43, was sentenced this week after pleading no contest to first-degree official misconduct stemming from his role in the wrongful 2017 arrest of Michael Fesser of Portland.
Black-owned salon and barber shop celebrates National Register designation and its place in Portland history

Black-owned salon and barber shop celebrates National Register designation and its place in Portland history
Dean's Beauty Salon and Barber Shop opened 68 years ago. The owner plans a party Saturday to celebrate the journey and the salon's designation in the National Register of Historic Places.