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2 women killed in overnight fire at Northeast Portland church

2 women killed in overnight fire at Northeast Portland church - NewsBreak PORTLAND, Oregon — Two people were reported to have died early Sunday morning in a 3-alarm fire at a northeast Portland church. Portland Fire & Rescue...

ROAD CLOSURES INCREASING DUE TO SNOW AND WINTRY CONDITIONS

ROAD CLOSURES INCREASING DUE TO SNOW AND WINTRY CONDITIONS - NewsBreak Road closures are increasing around southern Oregon due to snow, as of late Saturday afternoon. Information from the Oregon Department of Transportation says OR138E is...

First suspected hypothermia death of the January winter storm identified in Multnomah County

First suspected hypothermia death of the January winter storm identified in Multnomah County - NewsBreak MULTNOMAH COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - The Multnomah County Medical Examiner has reported that they identified the first suspected hypothermia death of the January...

Congressional leaders reach deal to avert government shutdown

Congressional leaders reach deal to avert government shutdown - NewsBreak Congressional leaders have reached a deal to avert a government shutdown next week, landing on a two-step stopgap bill that will keep the lights on in Washington into March, according to three sources familiar with the proposal. Under the deal, the new government funding deadlines will be March 1 an...

Court to consider removing Trump from Washington state's presidential primary ballot

Court to consider removing Trump from Washington state's presidential primary ballot - NewsBreak SEATTLE — A Kitsap County Superior Court will consider a motion to remove former President Donald Trump from the presidential ballot in Washington state, part of a growing effort in states

Waldport woman dies Thursday night in collision with South Lincoln Ambulance, passenger severely injured

Waldport woman dies Thursday night in collision with South Lincoln Ambulance, passenger severely injured - NewsBreak YACHATS – A 25-year-old Waldport woman died and her 16-year-old passenger was critically injured Thursday evening when their car collided with a South Lincoln Ambulance pulling...

Gresham Fire Station 72 closed due to dangerous downed power lines

Gresham Fire Station 72 closed due to dangerous downed power lines - NewsBreak A contingent of Gresham firefighters were forced out of their digs Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13, as a winter blizzard caused too many downed power lines to safely operate out of the East Gresham location. Fire Station 72, 500 N.E. Kane Drive, was temporarily shuttered during the blizzard-like conditi...

New shelter opens doors in Madras

New shelter opens doors in Madras - NewsBreak On the first day of snow in 2024, the Secure Care Shelter Services Center opened its doors for the first time to those experiencing houselessness or in need of a warm meal in Madras. The shelter sits on the hill behind Sonic in Madras, and is part of a vison created on a napkin three years ago by Pa...

Former Boeing manager says he won’t fly on a Max

Former Boeing manager says he won’t fly on a Max - NewsBreak (NewsNation) — A former senior manager at Boeing’s 737 factory told “NewsNation Now” that he specifically avoids flying on Max airliners due to safety concerns. “I...

Washington bill would enact California's gas leaf blower, lawn mower ban

Washington bill would enact California's gas leaf blower, lawn mower ban - NewsBreak (The Center Square) – A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature would ban the sale of new gas-powered small engines and equipment such as leaf blowers, which supporters say would lead to cleaner, quieter alternatives. Critics of House Bill 2051 argue that it could undermine small busin...

Bill would allow Washington Legislature to ban political candidates

Bill would allow Washington Legislature to ban political candidates - NewsBreak A Washington bill introduced this session would give the state Legislature and the Secretary of State (SOS) the power to ban a political candidate from appearing on a ballot in the state. House

First Alert Weather Day: The snow and ice storm have arrived.

First Alert Weather Day: The snow and ice storm have arrived. - NewsBreak Highs dropped today from the low 20s this morning to the mid-teens in the Portland Metro area through midday. Outside the metro, highs range from the...

Nonprofit community grant program halted in St. Helens

Nonprofit community grant program halted in St. Helens - NewsBreak A nonprofit community grant program that has helped community organizations, including the Alano Club and CASA for Children, has been put on ice in St. Helens due to current and projected city budget shortfalls. “This temporary halt will help the city of St. Helens continue to pay for essential co...

Downed wires spark car fires (with video)

Downed wires spark car fires (with video) - NewsBreak A power line weakened by gusts from an approaching storm upended the small coast city of Depoe Bay Thursday, January 11 when a fallen live overhead...

Case challenging Trump ballot access dies at Oregon Supreme Court

Case challenging Trump ballot access dies at Oregon Supreme Court - NewsBreak The Oregon state Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the ballot for the 2024 presidential...

Feast On Exquisite Ribs at Oregon’s Hottest New BBQ Joint Off Hwy 101

Feast On Exquisite Ribs at Oregon’s Hottest New BBQ Joint Off Hwy 101 - NewsBreak Nestled in the heart of Lincoln City, Oregon, along the scenic Hwy 101, stands a barbecue joint that not only serves delectable smoked meats but also...

1 killed, 1 hurt in crash with ambulance in Lincoln County

1 killed, 1 hurt in crash with ambulance in Lincoln County - NewsBreak LINCOLN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - One person was killed and another injured after crashing into an ambulance on Highway 101 near milepost 163. At around 5:15...

Commanders news: Eric Bieniemy, Emmanuel Forbes, Bob Myers and swift action

Commanders news: Eric Bieniemy, Emmanuel Forbes, Bob Myers and swift action - NewsBreak Which Washington Commanders news stories are hitting the headlines as excitement continues to build ahead of the organization's upcoming hires?. It's a frantic time around the...

Friday forecast: A tough choice for schools & businesses. Saturday? Snow & ice storm

Friday forecast: A tough choice for schools & businesses. Saturday? Snow & ice storm - NewsBreak I’m getting messages from friends, former coworkers, and family today. Everyone (for good reason) is wondering if “I should cancel ---- event Friday or Friday night”....

Passengers onboard Alaska Airlines flight that made emergency landing at PDX sue Boeing

Passengers onboard Alaska Airlines flight that made emergency landing at PDX sue Boeing - NewsBreak SEATTLE — The passengers onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have filed a class-action lawsuit against Boeing after a door plug blew off a 737 MAX 9...

Today Marks the Start of Stunning King Tides on the Oregon Coast

Today Marks the Start of Stunning King Tides on the Oregon Coast - NewsBreak If you're in the mood for adventure, don't miss an exhilarating event kicking off today, January 11th, along the scenic Oregon coast – the start of...

Relax And Recharge at This Enchanting Oregon Hot Springs

Relax And Recharge at This Enchanting Oregon Hot Springs - NewsBreak There are few things in life I can think of that are as peaceful and relaxing as soaking your cares away in a natural hot springs....

‘Change is needed’: Republicans introduce bill to end Measure 110

‘Change is needed’: Republicans introduce bill to end Measure 110 - NewsBreak Oregon House Republicans introduced a bill on Thursday to end voter-approved Measure 110 -- a first-in-the-nation law that decriminalized small amounts of hard drugs while aiming to expand addiction treatment.

Timberline Lodge in Oregon Could See Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Week!

Timberline Lodge in Oregon Could See Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Week! - NewsBreak In a recent revelation that's stirring excitement among winter enthusiasts, Timberline Lodge has made a thrilling announcement on Instagram, declaring the arrival of winter in a...

Another Alaska Airlines flight makes unplanned landing at PDX

Another Alaska Airlines flight makes unplanned landing at PDX - NewsBreak Another Alaska Airlines flight had to land at Portland International Airport Tuesday after the crew reported communication issues, the FAA said.

Jerami Grant Reveals Why He Rejected A $112 Million Contract Extension From The Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Reveals Why He Rejected A $112 Million Contract Extension From The Trail Blazers - NewsBreak Jerami Grant opened up on why he didn't take up a $112 million contract extension that the Portland Trail Blazers seemingly offered him.

Michigan boy, 6, uses dad’s phone to order $1K worth of food from GrubHub

Michigan boy, 6, uses dad’s phone to order $1K worth of food from GrubHub - NewsBreak “The doorbell rang again and it kept happening. Car after car. Cars were pulling into the driveway while others were pulling out," Stonehouse told MLive.

Police: Oregon torture case suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound after standoff

Police: Oregon torture case suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound after standoff - NewsBreak A man accused of holding a woman captive and torturing her died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with police Tuesday night.

Oregon prisons banned inmates from reading Amy Schumer’s biography and a book about playing the ukulele. The reasons can be surprising

Oregon prisons banned inmates from reading Amy Schumer’s biography and a book about playing the ukulele. The reasons can be surprising - NewsBreak When Sterling Cunio walked out of the Oregon State Penitentiary in November 2021, the only...

Photos / Wanted: Police seek public help in solving Walmart theft cases

Photos / Wanted: Police seek public help in solving Walmart theft cases - NewsBreak St. Helens Police are hopeful photos and Facebook entries will help lead to suspects involved in two separate theft cases at the St. Helens Walmart, 2295 Gable Road. Both cases occurred in December and both involved suspects filling carts full of merchandise and leaving with the items without paying...