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Body found in Mt. Hood National Forest confirmed as Devon Dobek, death ruled accidental
Body found in Mt. Hood National Forest confirmed as Devon Dobek, death ruled accidental
A medical examiner has confirmed that the remains found in the Mount Hood National Forest earlier this month are those of a missing hunter.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Body found in Mt. Hood National Forest confirmed as Devon Dobek, death ruled accidental
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encourages holiday travelers to ‘dress a little better’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encourages holiday travelers to ‘dress a little better’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is encouraging Americans traveling for the holidays to "dress a little better."
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encourages holiday travelers to ‘dress a little better’
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
Beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
Man rescues boater from frigid Columbia River waters near Hayden Island
Man rescues boater from frigid Columbia River waters near Hayden Island
The quick actions of a local man saved the life of a boater struggling in the frigid waters of the Columbia River.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Man rescues boater from frigid Columbia River waters near Hayden Island
‘This is all we got’: Portlanders react to towing fees for illegally parked and lived-in RVs
‘This is all we got’: Portlanders react to towing fees for illegally parked and lived-in RVs
The city of Portland is cracking down on illegally parked and lived-in RVs by charging fees to tow those vehicles starting Monday.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‘This is all we got’: Portlanders react to towing fees for illegally parked and lived-in RVs
More than 100 homes damaged by tornado near Houston
More than 100 homes damaged by tornado near Houston
More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
More than 100 homes damaged by tornado near Houston
Guns N’ Roses announces a world tour, 2 new songs
Guns N’ Roses announces a world tour, 2 new songs
Guns N' Roses announced dates and cities for a world tour.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Guns N’ Roses announces a world tour, 2 new songs
‘Tragic discovery’: Man found dead inside donation box, authorities say
‘Tragic discovery’: Man found dead inside donation box, authorities say
A man was found dead inside a donation box in Texas early Monday morning, according to authorities.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
‘Tragic discovery’: Man found dead inside donation box, authorities say
Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, dies at age 111 https://www.kptv.com/2025/11/25/viola-ford-fletcher-one-1921-tulsa-race-massacres-last-survivors-dies-age-111/
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, dies at age 111 https://www.kptv.com/2025/11/25/viola-ford-fletcher-one-1921-tulsa-race-massacres-last-survivors-dies-age-111/
Veterinarian will spend 10 days in jail for refusing to return ailing dog to homeless man
Veterinarian will spend 10 days in jail for refusing to return ailing dog to homeless man
A Michigan veterinarian was sentenced to 10 days in jail Monday for refusing to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the ailing pit bull mix tied to a truck.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Veterinarian will spend 10 days in jail for refusing to return ailing dog to homeless man
A federal judge has ordered the return of a U.S. Coast Guard search-and-rescue helicopter that was removed from Newport in early November.
Federal judge orders return of Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport
A federal judge has ordered the return of a U.S. Coast Guard search-and-rescue helicopter that was removed from Newport in early November.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:05 AM
A federal judge has ordered the return of a U.S. Coast Guard search-and-rescue helicopter that was removed from Newport in early November.
Governor Tina Kotek has announced an additional $6 million in funding to help strengthen food security in Oregon.
Gov. Kotek announces $6 million in additional fund to support food security in Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek has announced an additional $6 million in funding to help strengthen food security in Oregon.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Governor Tina Kotek has announced an additional $6 million in funding to help strengthen food security in Oregon.
Creator of Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Lite-Brite dies at 99
Creator of Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Lite-Brite dies at 99
The creator of some of the most beloved toys and games, including Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots and Brite-Lite, has died, according to reports.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Creator of Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Lite-Brite dies at 99
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
A coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are pushing back against a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
UAB football player charged with attempted murder, assault for stabbing fellow teammates
UAB football player charged with attempted murder, assault for stabbing fellow teammates
Daniel Mincey is facing attempted murder and assault charges for attacking two of his fellow football teammates.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
UAB football player charged with attempted murder, assault for stabbing fellow teammates
Kotek declares state of emergency amid Olympic Pipeline shutdown
Kotek declares state of emergency amid Olympic Pipeline shutdown
The pipeline, located in Washington, supplies more than 90% of Oregon’s transportation fuel, Kotek’s office noted.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Kotek declares state of emergency amid Olympic Pipeline shutdown
Even though SNAP benefits have been reinstated, the North Plains Food Bank and Meals on Wheels People have seen a significant rise in need.
Portland-area food bank, nonprofit see rise in need ahead of Thanksgiving
Even though SNAP benefits have been reinstated, the North Plains Food Bank and Meals on Wheels People have seen a significant rise in need.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Even though SNAP benefits have been reinstated, the North Plains Food Bank and Meals on Wheels People have seen a significant rise in need.
Oregon hunters urged to test elk for Chronic Wasting Disease
Oregon hunters urged to test elk for Chronic Wasting Disease
The disease has impacted elk and deer populations in surrounding states, but no cases of CWD have been reported in Oregon.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Oregon hunters urged to test elk for Chronic Wasting Disease
Increase in homelessness across Portland metro overwhelming support services, report shows
Increase in homelessness across Portland metro overwhelming support services, report shows
An annual report shows that an average of over 3,000 people a month were seeking homeless services for the first time last in the last fiscal year.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Increase in homelessness across Portland metro overwhelming support services, report shows
Oregon ocean commercial Dungeness crab season delayed
Oregon ocean commercial Dungeness crab season delayed
The season will be delayed as crabs across the Columbia River in Long Beach, Wash. have not yet met the required meat fill percentage of 23%.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Oregon ocean commercial Dungeness crab season delayed
Portland Police say a man has been arrested after stabbing a person in Old Town on Monday afternoon.
Suspect arrested after 1 person stabbed in Old Town
Portland Police say a man has been arrested after stabbing a person in Old Town on Monday afternoon.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Portland Police say a man has been arrested after stabbing a person in Old Town on Monday afternoon.
A Portland man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill agents and sexually assault their wives at the ICE facility in South Portland.
Man accused of making violent threats to agents at Portland ICE facility facing federal charges
A Portland man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill agents and sexually assault their wives at the ICE facility in South Portland.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A Portland man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill agents and sexually assault their wives at the ICE facility in South Portland.
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
The draft plan suggests that President Donald Trump is open to extending a provision of Obamacare.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
Special Olympics Oregon holds Fall State Games
Special Olympics Oregon holds Fall State Games
Nearly 900 athletes from across the state competed in soccer, swimming, and volleyball championship events.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Special Olympics Oregon holds Fall State Games
Teen dies after being electrocuted by sagging powerline while hunting
Teen dies after being electrocuted by sagging powerline while hunting
A 16-year-old boy died Friday morning after being electrocuted by a sagging power line while hunting in southwest Missouri.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Teen dies after being electrocuted by sagging powerline while hunting