Publication: Oregonian

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 30 mins ago - 2 reports

Dramatic I-84 semi-truck crash proves need for Y-junction redesign, ODOT says

Oregon highway planners say this summer's massive facelift of Interstate 84 should help prevent crashes such as the one that sent a semi tractor-trailer rig plummeting 50 feet from a freeway overpass Wednesday morning.Portland police are still trying ... [Published Oregonian - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Oregon Department of Transportation, Don Hamilton, Diesel Fuel, Oregon

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 45 mins ago - 3 reports

Bicyclist struck in North Portland hit-and-run accident upgraded to serious condition

The bicyclist who was struck by a car while riding on North Interstate Avenue Saturday night is getting better.Mike Jan Cooley, 59, of North Portland, is recovering at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. As of Wednesday, his condition has been upgraded from ... [Published Oregonian - 45 mins ago]

Entities: Emanuel Medical Center, Arrests, Crime

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

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Delays expected today on McLoughlin Boulevard through Oak Grove

State highway officials are warning of delays today on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard through Oak Grove while road crews are working.Crews have closed the left northbound lane near Milepost 8, about three miles south of Milwaukie. Some motorists may experience ... [Published Oregonian - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Oregon, Transportation

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

Fisherman dies after diving into Columbia River for lost fishing pole

A fisherman died Tuesday after he dove into the Columbia River trying to retrieve his fishing pole near Lady Island.The man, whose name has not been released, was one of two fishermen who set out in a boat from Chinook Landing Marine Park in east Multnomah ... [Published Oregonian - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Chinook, Flotation, Jung

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 2 hours ago - 4 reports

Fatal U.S. 30 crash near Scappoose: Police release names of victims

The Oregon State Police has identified two people involved in a fatal head-on collision on U.S. 30 near Scappoose Tuesday.Wayne Harvey McCormick, 65, from Scappoose, was pronounced deat at the scene. The other driver, who was taken by air ambulance to ... [Published Oregonian - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Scappoose (United States), Alan Thomas, United States, Police

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 3 hours ago - 2 reports

Oregon Employment Department

Oregon's labor force decline continues in May, amid signs of economic improvement

Mark another month in the books for Oregon's good news-bad news economic recovery.Unemployment edged down in May, and hiring ticked up. But the percentage of adults in the workforce fell to a new low yet again -- and experts say the decline could continue ... [Published Oregonian - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Oregon, Unemployment, Fallout, Oregon Employment Department, Workers

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 2 reports

Oregon Treasures bill for new wilderness designation passes Senate committee

The Oregon Treasures bill was passed unanimously Tuesday by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, according to a release issued by Oregon Wild, a Portland wilderness advocacy group.The bill was introduced in the committee back in Februar ... [Published Oregonian - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Oregon, Treasures, Kurt Schrader, Doc Hastings

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 19 hours ago - 2 reports

Body found in Willamette River identified as Portland man

A Portland man has been identified as the person recovered from the Willamette River near Terminal 4 last week.Kamden Vencill, 29, died of blunt force trauma to the chest, according to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office Tuesday. His death ... [Published Oregonian - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Suicide

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 22 hours ago - 2 reports

Former Sherwood High School teacher arraigned on sex-abuse charges

Former Sherwood High School teacher Denise Keesee appeared in Washington County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon wearing the black t-shirt and skirt she was arrested in Monday.She bailed herself out of jail shortly before her arraignment on six counts ... [Published Oregonian - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Arraignment, Indictment, Department of Human Services

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 23 hours ago - 3 reports

Hillsboro Hops: Long concession lines hope to be fixed as Hillsboro readies for rest of summer season

HILLSBORO — For most of the 4,710 fans in attendance, the Hillsboro Hops' franchise debut at Hillsboro Ballpark Monday night was nothing but a huge success. Still, there are some kinks Hops general manager K.L. Wombacher and staff hope to iron out as ... [Published Oregonian - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Concession, Complaints

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 4 reports

High Rocks swimmer dies after rescue; another cougar sighting in Lake Oswego: Clackamas County news

A swimmer pulled unconscious from the Clackamas River this afternoon has died.The swimmer, a man in his early 60s whose name was not available, was rushed by ambulance to Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center but did not survive, according to the ... [Published Oregonian - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Lake Oswego, Coffee, Lakeridge Junior High School, Westside Christian High School

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 3 reports

Oregon K-12 budget is back on the Senate's docket

Oregon state senators will get another chance to pass a statewide school budget later this week, after a deadlocked vote Monday left the $6.55 billion aid package up in the air.Sen. Chris Edwards, a Eugene Democrat who defected from his caucus and helped ... [Published Oregonian - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Chris Edwards, Oregon, Harry Esteve

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...Campbell guessed that more residents know that the city will respond to calls now. "They don't put their earphones in anymore when the dog barks – they know to call us" he said

That construction is too loud! And other complaints from Happy Valley [Published Oregonian - 13 mins ago]

"I am thrilled to be joining Icebreaker and to have the opportunity to build a world-class retail organization," Quain said in the news release. "Icebeaker's mission, product, and customers all inspire me, and I see enormous potential for the growth of the business in all channels. Its TouchLabs give Icebreaker a great opportunity to bring its unique brand story to life and provide a tangible retail experience to enhance what is already an amazing product experience."

Icebreaker hires first global vice president of retail [Published Oregonian - 13 mins ago]

"Most of the time we do lock them up in some sort of room" Skinner said, "but this is a city people need to see."

How to measure the outcome of tech-oriented economic development [Published Oregonian - 13 mins ago]

"I have always been concerned with my education," he says. "I learned enough English in three months that I was able to take regular classes after that."

A Cuban refugee will take an academic boost from Gresham?s Mt. Hood Community College to Stanford [Published Oregonian - 36 mins ago]

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