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First Day Of School Begins Without Kyron Horman

The first day of classes is under way at Skyline School without Kyron Horman, who vanished from the school last June.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:12:16 PDT

Local Charges Dismissed Against Passenger

Local charges against a man accused of being combative during an international flight to Portland have been dismissed, prosecutors say, but he could face them again at any time.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:50:34 PDT

2 Men Accused In Sherwood Home Depot Thefts

Two men are accused of stealing tools from a Home Depot store in Sherwood, officers say.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:38:28 PDT

Reward Up To $4,500 For Tillamook Cat Shooting

A reward of $4,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for shooting a cat near Tillamook in August.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:34:43 PDT

Average Gas Price Drops Below $3 Per Gallon

The end of the summer driving season has pushed average gas prices below $3 a gallon in Oregon.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:41:05 PDT

Power Knocked Out In Inner SE Portland

Officials say construction crews accidentally downed power lines near the Ross Island Bridge in southeast Portland, leaving thousands without power.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:32:40 PDT

Kitzhaber Unveils Oregon Budget Plan

Democrat John Kitzhaber says there will be tough bargaining ahead with state employee unions over pay, pensions and health benefits -- and he proposes to put Oregon school districts in the same position with their teacher unions.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:40:57 PDT

Ducks Move Up In Top 25 Polls After Big Win

The Oregon Ducks moved up in the Associated Press football poll and the USA Today coaches poll this week after a 72-0 stomping of New Mexico.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:24:13 PDT

Milwaukie Deli Robbed At Gunpoint

A man with a gun stole cash from the register of a Milwaukie deli on Tuesday morning, police say.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:08:05 PDT

Pair Jailed After Bank Worker Spots Fake Checks

Two men were arrested Friday after they tried to use fake checks at a grocery store and its in-store bank, police say.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:11:20 PDT

1 Dead In Vancouver Officer-Involved Shooting

One man died Tuesday morning in an officer-involved shooting in Vancouver.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:00:16 PDT

Sheriff Says No Medical Marijuana In Jail

A convicted sex offender with a medical marijuana card for migraines will need to find another way to treat his headaches in jail.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:36:55 PDT

State Writing Test Will Allow Spell Check

Oregon students taking a state writing assessment test will be allowed to use a computer spell checker this year.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:13:49 PDT