Oregon man who kidnapped a Seattle woman and kept her in a makeshift cell gets life sentence
An Oregon man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women in separate instances Portland television station KGW reports 31-year-old Negasi Zuberi was sentenced Friday in federal court in Medford.
Portland goes where Seattle won’t on homelessness
A new mayor with no political experience in Portland has an audacious plan — some say naive — to end street homelessness. "Treat the crisis … like a crisis," he says.
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Alaska Airlines adds 3 new Oregon routes, including competition to major United hub
Alaska Airlines is going big in Oregon this summer with three new routes — and additional flights on existing routes — from the Beaver State. Beginning May
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‘We need your help’: FBI releases details on metal compounds used to spark PNW ballot box fires
The devices used to spark three ballot box fires in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election were made of thermite and scrap metal.
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Hull 2-7 1-2 5, Mark 2-6 0-0 5, Burnham 8-12 6-7 26, Meek 1-3 0-0 3, Shearer 9-16 1-2 22, Spear 5-7 0-0 12, Zimmerman 0-0 0-0 0, Barbosa 0-0 0-0 0, Eddy 0-0 0-0 0, Fraley 0-4 0-0 0, Mogel 5-7 0-0 13, Strelein 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 32-62 8-11 86
How we did it: Data on domestic violence and housing
The Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team surveyed 150 women from July through October 2024 across eleven women’s daytime and overnight shelters throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
Sept 9, 2020. (Mark Ylen/Albany Democrat-Herald via AP, File) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new ...
Alaska Airlines adds 3 new nonstops flights to Oregon airports
Alaska Airlines will operate nonstop flights between Portland and Houston daily and twice-daily flights to Eugene.
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Bob Dylan movie sparks memories for Portland sound engineer
Darby started his sound career in junior high with his friends in Seattle in the early 1960s ... in his office at his house in Northeast Portland, Dec. 27, 2024. Courtesy of Dennis Darby ...
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Alaska Airlines Builds Oregon Connections, Adding Portland-Houston Route
Portland International Airport (PDX) serves as a hub for Seattle-based Alaska, which operates around 100 daily flights to 58 destinations from the airport. From May 15, the carrier will launch daily Boeing 737 flights between PDX and Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Life sentence for man who kidnapped Seattle woman, kept her in a makeshift cell, then was arrested in Reno
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women in separate instances, including locking one in a cinder block cell.
Calmese’s 23 help Washington State knock off Portland 92-70
Led by Nate Calmese's 23 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Portland Pilots 92-70 on Saturday night.