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Woman missing from Northeast Portland care facility found safe (update)

5 hours 39 min ago
Mona Jimenez was found by Portland police Sunday. Molly Hottle, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mollyehottle/index.html

2 dead after tow truck, pickup collide at intersection near Molalla

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:48
Authorities are trying to determine whether the pickup entered the intersection without stopping at a stop sign. Molly Hottle, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mollyehottle/index.html

Beaverton pizza delivery man robbed at gunpoint Saturday night

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:39
The delivery man was allegedly robbed by a man at gunpoint after delivering a pizza to an apartment complex in unincorporated Washington County. Molly Hottle, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mollyehottle/index.html

Sweeping changes to Oregon's early childhood programs would start with small steps

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:30
Gov. John Kitzhaber and his Early Learning Council are asking the Legislature to abolish some existing commissions and give more power to the council and to new regional hubs that would coordinate local programs to help young children and their families. Betsy Hammond, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/bhammond/index.html

Clackamas County considers county gas tax, vehicle registration or road utility fees to fund maintenance

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:25
County officials have discussed the three options and plan to gauge public response to them in this year's community survey of 400 residents. County spokesman Tim Heider rejected a public records request for a draft copy of the community survey. Yuxing Zheng, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/yzheng/index.html

All five Typhoon restaurant locations close for good

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:20
The restaurants in Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Bend and Redmond, Wash., are quietly shuttered Saturday night. Molly Hottle, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mollyehottle/index.html

Super Bowl Sunday sales draw shoppers for national, local deals

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:11
About 30 people line up at the Clackamas and Tanasbourne Targets to get their hands on Jason Wu's new line, while in Portland, bargain hunters devour clearance deals by local artists and designers. Molly Harbarger, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mharbarger/index.html

Winter preludes to garden season: Three weeks of shows offer inspiration, ideas and a host of displays

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:00
A trio of garden shows pulls people into spring a month before the season officially starts. Kym Pokorny, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kpokorny/index.html

Keiko's veterinarian, Steven Brown, dies

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 21:48
Memorial services are scheduled for the Newport veterinarian, who was 62. Tom Hallman Jr., The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/thallman/index.html

Steven Brown, veterinarian to Keiko and a longtime Newport civic leader, dies at 62

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 20:57
Brown was known for tending to his four-legged patients at all hours and for his civic leadership. Tom Hallman Jr., The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/thallman/index.html

35-year-old injured climber rescued Sunday from Mt. Hood

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 20:55
The woman suffered serious injuries to her leg and ribs. Molly Hottle, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mollyehottle/index.html

75-year-old Tigard woman found after going missing from care facility

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 18:05
Donna Lyman was spotted by police Sunday afternoon while she walked along a Tualatin street. Molly Hottle, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mollyehottle/index.html

Authorities think Josh Powell blew up house, killing himself and two sons, on purpose

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 17:06
Powell, killed in an explosion in Washington today, was the husband of missing Utah mom Susan Powell. The Associated Press http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html

All five Typhoon! restaurants permanently closed, owner cites husband's death as cause

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 16:39
Owner Bo Kline said her husband's death last year left her without a co-owner and made running the business more difficult. Molly Hottle, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mollyehottle/index.html

Dan Conne, one of three rescued Oregon mushroom pickers, says they had given up hope

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 16:01
Conne, found with his wife and son after being lost six nights in the forest, says from his hospital bed that they used a knife and dead cellphone to flash a signal to a helicopter pilot. The Associated Press http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html

Explosion kills Josh Powell, husband of missing Utah mom, and their two young sons

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 15:46
A house goes up in flames right after a Child Protective Services worker drops off the boys for a supervised visit. The Associated Press http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html

Crowd at Occupy Portland potluck grows to about 75

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 14:32
Organizers dubbed today's event the Park Liberation Party to note the reopening of Chapman Square. The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oregonian/index.html

Occupy Portland potluck draws small group to Chapman Square

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 13:50
A few people turn out during the first weekend the square has been reopened since a 38-day encampment was cleared in November. The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oregonian/index.html

Driver arrested in connection with fatal car crash on Oregon 238 in Josephine County

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 13:22
Investigators are continuing their investigation this morning. Tom Hallman Jr., The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/thallman/index.html

Woman remains missing from Northeast Portland care center

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 11:23
The woman has serious health conditions. Tom Hallman Jr., The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/thallman/index.html