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Artist fixes man's backwards tattoo honoring grandmother

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:27:11 GMT

A Camas tattoo artist helped right a wrong by fixing what could have been a permanent and embarrassing mistake.

Little people, big problem: Roloffs get death threats

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:44:52 GMT

One of Oregon’s most famous local families is getting death threats.

Day after fluoride defeat, future of battle unclear

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:24:50 GMT

But both sides were short on specifics Wednesday, the day after Portlanders decisively defeated a proposal to add fluoride to the water. But the logical step is for each side to cast a wider net.

Hospitals prepare for the worst with emergency drills

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:26:05 GMT

Several Portland hospitals are running emergency training drills, simulating what it would be like if they were suddenly inundated with trauma patients.

Beaverton cop arrested in Vancouver, accused of raping 5-year-old

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:58:18 GMT

Police on Wednesday arrested a Vancouver man who they said raped a five-year-old child.

Worried local woman finally hears from Oklahoma sister

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:56:25 GMT

After two days of not hearing from her sister, whose home was in the direct path of Monday's massive tornado in Moore, Okla., Eva Mosley-Schneider got good news Wednesday night.

Power surge in Sherwood leaves thousands without electricity

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:14:48 GMT

Nearly 15,000 customers are without electricity in Washington County after a tree limb fell, interfering with a transmission line and causing a power surge.

Arts tax redux: Deadline extended to June 10

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:40:31 GMT

A spokesman for Mayor Charlie Hales said the website is working again and taking payments. Most Portland residents are on the hook to pay the $35 tax that was approved by voters in November.

Brrr! Portland coldest major city in the nation Wednesday

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:29:15 GMT

Therapy llamas making a difference in Portland

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

You've heard of therapy dogs and therapy cats. But what about therapy llamas?