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Volunteers Sought For Red Cross Emergency Warming Center

The Oregon Trail Chapter's emergency warming center will only be open in extreme weather, when triggers determined by the City of Portland are met.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - While this week's weather may be blustery, now's the time to start planning for the freezing temperatures Portland will see in the coming months.

Lise Harwin with the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross, says volunteers are now being recruited to staff an emergency warming center that will serve our city's homeless population during extreme weather. The Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross has planned a number of orientation sessions.

Portland Police Investigate Alleged Gang Shooting

Police say no one is currently in custody for this shooting and detectives are following up on all leads.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police officers responded to the 4800 Block of Northeast 10th Avenue today on a call of a shooting that had just happened. Portland Police Detective Mary Wheat, says law enforcement rolled onto the scene at approximately 3:40 p.m.

"When officers arrived, they found a 19-year-old man that was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was immediately transported to an area hospital and is undergoing surgery."

Portland Featured in New Report on Innovative City Leadership for Children and Families

The report provides a snapshot of the progress cities have made as the nation’s largest network of public policy “laboratories” and the potential for future action as municipal leaders identify and share promising approaches in these areas.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - A new report by the National League of Cities (NLC), The State of City Leadership for Children and Families in 2009, recognizes Portland, Ore., for its cutting-edge youth civic engagement initiatives, including the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth of Portland and Multnomah County.

The National League of Cities is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance.

National Average Ticks Up while West Coast Prices Ease

But Oregon's Average is Still Fifth Most Expensive in the Country for Fifth Consecutive Week

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The national average for regular unleaded is creeping up, while pump prices on the West Coast continue to slip. The national average gains two cents this week to $2.48, while Oregon's average drops a nickel to $2.73.

AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says it's the first time since early August we've seen the national average go up.

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Sex Asssault Suspect Photographed on Portland Bus

The Caucasian suspect was seen wearing a white t-shirt and light blue jeans.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police in Portland say a woman was attacked after getting off a Tri-Met bus at the intersection of Southwest Capital Highway and Southwest Sunset Boulevard Wednesday, October 7, at approximately 12:30 a.m.

Detective Mary Wheat with Portland Police, says the male suspect followed the woman off the bus and he continued following her across the street where he attacked the woman and sexually assaulted her.

Crime Stoppers Spotlights Plaid Pantry Robbery

The suspect is a white male, 30-35 years old, 5'10" tall, approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. He was wearing blue jeans, a gray tee-shirt and white shoes.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying a robbery suspect caught on surveillance video.

Officials Stress Washing Hands to Avoid Flu

The Cold Season is here, hand hygiene is paramount to staying healthy, experts say.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Flu prevention and hand hygiene go hand in hand – literally. Cold and flu germs count on us to pass them along to others, causing outbreaks of fever, achiness, sniffles, sore throats and coughing fits that can render a person helpless for days or weeks at a time.

Four Adults Arrested for Raping and Sexually Abusing Children

Police say teen girls were given pot and alcohol, tied up, raped, and even engaged in sex with a dog and groups of men located through Craigslist ads; one victim was only four.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - Police arrested several adults in what appears to be a bizarre and tragic series of sex crimes involving teenage girls and one four-year old child.

Police say the situation came to their attention over the weekend. A 15-year old girl told officers she had engaged in sex with 44-year old Darrin Vaughn Daily after he gave her marijuana and alcohol.

Salem-News.com Announces Dawn at Night and New Entertainment Section

Salem-News.com has the ideal reputation and platform to create the most comprehensive and exciting online entertainment page in Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Some editors have called her a natural in terms of writing ability with an eye for news. Dawn Hatchard is a relative newbie to the news industry and has experienced the effects of the general downturn of written publications.

Dawn has an innovative spirit and a vision for the future. She has been an essential element to never-before-seen online projects with two well-known newspapers in Southern Oregon. The viewership and community participation was the inspiration for her to try her hand at similar success in a larger market area.