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Residents push back as 7-Eleven looks to expand in Portland

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is looking at opening more stores in the Portland area and they're coming up against some opposition from local residents who are worried about what it could mean for their neighborhood.

Everyday Heroes: Bridge Meadows

Bridge Meadows is a three generation housing community consisting of adoptive homes for children who've languished in foster care. But that's not all. There are also apartments for elders 55 and older.

After many escapes, state promises changes at Oregon State Hosp.

The Oregon State Hospital, which treats the mentally ill, has faced a rash of escapes in recent years. KATU On Your Side Investigator Dan Tilkin traveled to Salem to get a tour of the hospital's new wing and see what is being done to protect the public and patients.

Woman finds that kindness of strangers does exist

Crystal Mills found out that people really do care after she decided to help grant the dying wish of a local father with brain cancer.

Everyday Heroes: Tom Davis customizes chairs for patients

Tom Davis is an in-home physical therapist who not only helps his patients regain mobility but spends his own time and money to keep them safe.

The new face of Rockwood

Photos: A sunny winter day at Blue Lake Regional Park

Online search won't display every sex offender in your neighborhood

When Stephanie Miller did an online search to find registered sex offenders in her neighborhood, nothing turned up in the results. But with a little digging, she found only five percent of registered offenders show up in the state's online database.

Photos: Lan Su Chinese Garden celebrates the Year of the Dragon

Everyday Heroes: Books Make It Better

We want to introduce you to Jen Barth – a local mother who discovered the power of children's books – and how she hopes to turn a family project into a nationwide effort.