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Missing Gresham mountain biker drives home after week-long search in Mount Hood National Forest

Ralph Sawyer, 52, made it back to his car and drove home after searchers scoured 250 miles of…

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Corbett Fire plans barbecue for prospective volunteer firefighters

Firefighter hopefuls and their families can join meal, informational session Wednesday, July 23

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Cyclist dies after weekend crash in Centennial Neighborhood

Victim was 85 years old; Police say driver was intoxicated

An adult helps a child into a life jacket in front of a free life jacket station at a Metro Park. That is one of the top water safety tips.

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Water safety tips to stay safe while ‘boating, floating, or splashing around’

Wear a life jacket, stay vigilant with children around any body of water

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After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

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Gresham Fire Union calls for four city district

Union frustrated by talks between leaders of Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village

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Hikers rescued in Columbia River Gorge after injury, 95-degree heat

Pair got lost on the Rock of Ages Trail near Oneonta Falls

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East Multnomah County cities continue to debate future of fire service

Gresham seeks price hike; Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village weigh independent options as deadline looms

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Tips to stay cool, safe during hot summer days

Last year was the hottest on record in North America

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Gresham Fire investigates pair of arson blazes

Fires at East Portland Moose Lodge, church intentionally set Tuesday, July 8