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Salem police look for link between murder-suicide and man's death

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:08:16 GMT

As police investigate the murder-suicide case that claimed the lives of five people, they are also looking into the killing of another man nearby.

Testimony: Boy, 10, fed two 'caged' autistic boys

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:21:14 GMT

Alayna Higdon's 10-year-old son took the stand Wednesday in her and her boyfriend's trial. The couple is accused of keeping two boys locked behind what prosecutors call a cage.

Oregon lawmakers spare prison jobs, cut others

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:10:14 GMT

A key Oregon legislative panel voted Wednesday to spare the jobs of 19 corrections officers and other prison officials that had been on the chopping block.

Reynolds district, teachers still at impasse, tempers flare

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:23:30 GMT

At about 5 p.m. the district made one final $5.1 million offer to teachers. That was an increase from a $4.5 million offer earlier in the day. It came after teachers put forth about a $6.5 million counter offer.

What snaps that causes someone to kill his or her family?

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:34:36 GMT

With several high-profile stories recently about family murder/suicides, KATU decided to speak with a psychologist to get some insight into what goes on in a killer's mind.

Sorry drivers, but nicer weather means more road work

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:34:59 GMT

Summer construction season is about to begin here in Portland and there is a long list of projects that crews will be working on throughout the city.

Keizer man arrested after trying to outrun state troopers

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:39:30 GMT

A driver tried to outrun Oregon State Police troopers on Tuesday but was nabbed when he stopped his vehicle and tried to flee on foot.

Franklin High student diagnosed with whooping cough

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:26:07 GMT

A student at Franklin High School was diagnosed with whooping cough this week as the outbreak continues to grow in the Northwest.

Sen. Wyden: 'This is as good as it gets'

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:07:51 GMT

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon told his staff this week that his wife is pregnant.

Two arrested in connection with North Portland shooting

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:55:25 GMT

Elijah Emil Passon, 22, and Ranell Vincent Buen, 19, were taken into custody on Tuesday after a short traffic pursuit.