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Black Ice Alert for Tonight and Tomorrow Morning

Black ice is treacherous because it is almost invisible to the naked eye. It is ice that remains on roadways that do not get direct sunlight.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A warm frontal system gave the Portland metropolitan area a mix of snow and rain this morning and afternoon. Snow and rain showers may continue on and off through the rest of the day.

Accumulations of snow are expected to be light, with more accumulations in the higher elevations. Once the snows end, travelers are advised of the potential for black ice tonight and tomorrow morning.

Oregon Gas Prices Edge Up Over the $2 Mark

Both national and state averages have jumped up about 14 cents in the past month.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon's average for regular unleaded is now more than $2 a gallon, and the national average is close behind. Oregon's average jumps up nine cents in the past week to $2.05, while the national average increases four cents to $1.93. Both averages are up about 14 cents in the past month.

AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says, "As pump prices rise, the cost of crude oil is still in the basement at about $40 per barrel. There's been a disconnect between oil and gas prices since the start of 2009 as U.S. refiners processed less crude oil and slashed their gasoline output."

Multnomah Deputies Attempt to ID Body of Woman Found in Willamette River

There are no signs of foul play; but MCSO is still treating this as a suspicious incident, a spokseman said.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police say a passerby spotted the body of a woman floating in the Willamette River under a dock at 9:00 a.m. today.

The woman is between 5'2" and 5'4" tall and weighs between 100 and 110 pounds. She is between 50 to 60 years old.

$10,000 Reward Offered for Suspect Arrest & Conviction in the Murder of Gurdev Sohi

Mr Sohi's family says it is very important that they find closure and the person responsible for his untimely death.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On February 4th 2008, Gurdev Sohi was murdered while working at the Delco gas station he owned located at 17873 SE McLoughlin Blvd.

Investigators say the murder occurred between 6:00 a.m. and 6:20 a.m. that morning.

The suspect in this case is a male, estimated to be 5’10” to 6’1” in height with and average build. The suspect then fled in an unknown make and model sedan.

Climber Falls at Rocky Butte (PHOTO SERIES)

It's estimated that the man fell approximately 35 feet.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a report of a fallen climber on Rocky Butte today at about 4:00 p.m.

Lt. Allen Oswalt with Portland Fire, says firefighters arrived within a few minutes but had trouble getting an exact location from the caller.

"Rocky Butte has many trails and most are unmarked so locating an injured person is always a challenge. After about 30 minutes firefighters located the victim and began treating his injuries."

Air Canada to Launch San Diego-Calgary and Portland-Calgary Daily Non-Stop Flights

Calgary service expands with four new routes‏.

(SAN DIEGO, Calif. and PORTLAND, Ore.) - Air Canada to launch San Diego-Calgary and Portland-Calgary daily non-stop flights; Expands Calgary service with four new routes.

Possibility of Refinery Strike Impacts Gas Prices

Gas prices continue to creep up, with the national average for regular unleaded jumping another five cents in the past week and the Oregon average going up half a cent.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Pump prices show increases over the past week on anxiety over a possible refinery strike by the United Steel Workers Union that would impact about a third of the nation's plants that refine crude oil, according to Oregon AAA.

Missing 12-Year Old Female Runaway Located

Police in Tualatin say 12-year old Desiree Spring Cruz returned home Sunday afternoon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police in Tualatin say 12-year old Desiree Spring Cruz was reported as a missing person by her parents Friday night at 10:32 p.m.

Bio-Reaction Industries Recognized as Leader in Technology

Technology helps companies reduce 72,000 tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Technology helps companies reduce 72,000 tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Reaction Industries, LLC (BRI) received the Gold medal in Business Achievement for Technology and Special Services by the Environmental Business Journal for 2008.

This award comes as a great honor and confirms Bio-Reactions progression as a worldwide leader of bio-oxidation technology. Bio-Reaction Industries realized amazing growth in 2008, increasing revenue by 300% for the second year in a row.

BRI also continued its global expansion and formed a partnership with Beijing Victex Environmental Science and Technology Development Company to deliver BRI's patented air pollution control systems throughout China.

Slippery Roads In SW Portland Leaves Motorist in Peril (PHOTOS)

Slippery driving left a car balanced over the edge of a 60-foot drop.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - One Portland motorist found out how treacherous the roads can be in the hills of SW Portland Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 p.m.

Lt. Allen Oswalt with Portland Fire, says with the roads covered with a blanket of wet, slippery snow caused some tense moments for this driver.

"As he was carefully negotiating the curves and hills of SW Humphrey Boulevard, he slowed for the upcoming corner and slid off the side of the road," Oswalt said.