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Erratic Winds Push Flames of Scott Mountain Fire

There are a number of related closures.

(SCOTT MOUNTAIN, Oregon) - The 950-acre Scott Mountain Fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Scott Mountain, 15 miles west of Sisters, and 14 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge in the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area.

The interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 has assumed command of this fire. Smoke from the Scott Mountain Fire has impacted and will continue to impact central Oregon and was being reported yesterday as far away as the lower Santiam Canyon area just east of Salem.

California Homicide Ends Mystery of Missing Portland Man

The body was recently identified as being that of Ronald Lee Guy.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - In March 2005, the Portland Police Bureau took a missing person report for Ronald Lee Guy, a 42-year-old resident of Northeast Portland. Guy was reported missing by his girlfriend, and the circumstances of his disappearance were determined to be suspicious.

The case was jointly investigated by the Portland Police Bureau Missing Persons Unit and Homicide Detail detectives.

Southbound I-205 Closed Due to Serious Crash

Traffic should get moving a little later this morning; allow extra time if you commute on the I-205. The aternate traffic route would be SR 14 to I-5.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Officers arrived at a crash in the southbound lanes of the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge to find all SB lanes blocked, midspan, on the north leg of the bridge.

Sgt. Pete Simpson with the Portland Police Bureau says a semi-truck and two trailers rolled and smashed a Honda Civic. Officers learned that the Honda and another car were in some sort of road rage incident that caused the accident with the semi-truck, which was not involved in the road rage."

Photos: Grisly Fiery Crash on Portland Freeway Blamed on Sleeping Driver

It is a mistake that many people only make once. Police remind everyone that fatigued driving can be every bit as fatal as intoxicated driving; it leads to far too many needless tragedies.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police say one person is confirmed deceased Wednesday night following a collision along westbound Interstate 84 in the Corbett area.

Eco-Green Community Indoor Dog Park and Pool Opens in Portland

“Because of the cold, wet climate, Portland desperately needed a large, dry indoor community space where dogs have room to run and where people can socialize regularly with other dog lovers."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Fido’s Indoor Dog Park, Portland’s largest, eco-green, indoor community dog park and pool will open its doors Saturday, August 28. Opening day will feature hourly giveaways and a portion of the first week’s membership fees will be donated to the Oregon Humane Society.

Fido’s Indoor Dog Park is centrally located in southeast Portland and boasts over 20,000 square feet of climate-controlled play space. Separate large and small dog areas are covered with 13,000 square feet of special K-9 anti-microbial turf made from 100% recyclable materials. The park also features a 98% chemical-free, 1,400 gallon pool, daycare and boarding services, webcams, a self wash dog bathing area, a specialty retail store with all natural products, a Wi-Fi café, and event and meeting space for members.

Detectives Seek Public Help in Kyron Horman Case

Investigators release new photos and requests.

(PORTLAND,Ore.) - A press conference was held today to discuss the situation surrounding the disappearance of seven-year old Kyron Horman, a missing second grader from Portland who disappeared in early June.

Lt. Mary Lindstrand with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement is seeking assistance from the public in several areas.

Letter to the Editor:
Oregon; A State of Transit Deception

Without real change, Oregon will remain a state of transit deception; superior now but in serious trouble for the future.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Look around the Willamette Valley and you will see the Max train running through Portland, buses riding through neighborhoods, and trains that cross state lines into Washington.

You may see all of this and think Oregon has public transportation pretty well figured out, as most people do, and reside in the comfort that with all the problems our country faces today, at least Oregon can get from point A to point B better than anyone else in America.

Search for Kyron Continues

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office search for Kyron enters the 10th week.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Investigators with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, along with search and rescue personnel from throughout Oregon and S.W. Washington, spent Saturday August 7th and Sunday, August 8th searching for the missing boy, following up on information received related to the Kyron Horman investigation.

Deputies in Multnomah County say they are following up on leads as they are called in.

Portland Police Conclude Investigation Involving Al Gore

Prosecutors will not pursue a Portland woman's allegations against former Vice President Al Gore.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Portland Police Bureau has concluded its investigation on allegations made against Mr. Al Gore. The completed investigation was forwarded to the Multnomah County District Attorney on July 27, 2010.

Since the District Attorney has announced the intention to decline the case for prosecution, the Police Bureau has made all reports available on its website, portlandpolicebureau.com, with confidential information redacted.

5K Walk/Run for the Fallen

The speaker scheduled for the 21 August 2010 event is Gold Star Mother Linda Giibson.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - "Blue Star Mothers support the military, their families, our veterans, and we support and defend the Constitution of this great land, the United States of America. We are a nonprofit organization with all volunteer members."

Judy Hinsley of Blue Star Mothers of Oregon, is part of a group that takes the time to observe the sacrifices of those who have died for their country in uniform. They are inviting the public to attend their special 3rd annual Walk/Run for the Fallen.