Firefighters trying to find cause of early-morning fire in Raleigh Hills

Submitted by Brian Barker on Fri, 2009-11-20 15:48

Firefighters from TVF&R and Portland Fire and Rescue were able to stop a dangerous two-alarm fire and limit the damage in an apartment complex this morning  at 4804 SW Oleson Road in the Raleigh Hills area. 

Several residents called 911 just before 4 a.m. reporting large flames coming from the balcony of the building’s third floor.

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Seen this guy around? If you have, you just might pocket $1,000

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 13:53

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Josh David Nicholas.

Nicholas, 36, currently has two outstanding warrants for his arrest. One is from Douglas County Community Corrections for Dangerous Drugs and the other is from the Washington County Circuit Court for failing to appear on a stolen vehicle charge. Both of these warrants have been active for almost one year, and deputies are having a difficult time locating Nicholas.

Nicholas has a lengthy criminal history, having been arrested more than 45 times in three different states.

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Two-alarm fire in SW Portland damages apartment

Submitted by Melanie Wingo on Fri, 2009-11-20 08:37

There was an overnight two-alarm fire in the Raleigh Hills area of Washington County that caused severe damage to one apartment.

The fire happened at the Montclaire Terrace Apartments, located at 4835 SW Oleson Road in Portland.

No one was hurt in the fire that started just before 4 a.m. on an end unit of the third story. The damage is severe to one unit, but there may be some additional damage to the adjacent unit's balcony.

"Fire crews are really wrapping up their part of the activity here," said Walt Peck of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue just after 6 a.m.

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Join the work party at South Portland Riverbanks

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 08:00

When: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m.

Where: Meet at the picnic shelter at the south end of Willamette Park

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What's going around in Multnomah County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-11-19 14:48

Every week KATU does the work to find out what's making people sick in the area.

This week local doctors say there are fewer cases of the H1N1 virus.

But the number of colds are on the rise. 

They say if you're feeling sick but don't have a fever it's NOT the swine flu.

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Traffic stop yields 46,000 Ecstasy pills

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Thu, 2009-11-19 14:25

This is a press release courtesy of the Portland Police Department

On Wednesday evening at about 12:15 a.m., Portland Police conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck that was being driven Northbound on Interstate 5 near the Terwilliger Boulevard offramp. 

Uniform officers requested the Portland Police Bureau's drug dog and "Nico" arrived at the scene to assist officers. Nico located 46,000 Ecstasy pills that were hidden in a large truck box located in the bed of the truck.

Investigators from the bureau's Drugs and Vice Division were then called to the scene to assist in the investigation. 

Investigators believe that the large number of pills are worth between $650,000 and $700,000 on the street and that this seizure is the largest in the bureau's history.

Two men are currently in custody and are being interviewed by investigators. Their identities have not yet been released.

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Zoo's geriatric black bear is euthanized

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 13:29

This is a press release courtesy of the Oregon Zoo

Pete, the Oregon Zoo's beloved 18-year-old black bear, who loved lounging with his favorite tractor tire, was euthanized yesterday after veterinarians determined his quality of life had been severely compromised by advanced age and debilitating arthritis.

Pete made his Oregon Zoo debut in March 2007, with the opening of Black Bear Ridge. He was named after Petersburg, Alaska -- the city where he had been found orphaned as a cub in January of 1991.

"Bears typically live a lot longer in zoos than they do in the wild, so it's pretty common for their joints to wear out," said Mitch Finnegan, zoo veterinarian. "When their pain becomes untreatable, euthanasia is the only humane option."

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Reminder: Leaf depot at Gabriel Park

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 08:00

Leaves piling up at your house? Here's a chance to get rid of them.

Just head to Gabriel Park (at Southwest 42nd and Vermont Street) on Sunday, Nov. 22 with your load.

The leaf depot will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cost is $5 per car load, $10 per truck or SUV and $20 per truck and trailer (up to 5 yards). No commercial vehicles allowed.

Too short of notice for you?  No worries... there is one more leaf depot scheduled at Gabriel Park on Sunday, Dec. 6.

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Is your neighborhood a criminal hotbed? Find out online

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-18 08:00

It's always interesting to find out what types of crimes are happening in your neighborhood. Are there a lot of car break-ins? How about burglaries or assaults?

The city has some handy online tools to help you see just what's happening where you live. These sites are also useful if you're in the market for a home and want to find out if it's a good idea to buy in a particular area.

  • Crime Mapper - You type in your address and it will show a map pinpointing where different types of crimes have occurred. 
  • Neighborhood Crime Stats - You choose the neighborhood you live in, decide what kind of stats you want to see and the results are graphed.
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Tinsel, trees and tradition at Pittock Mansion

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-18 08:00

This is a press release courtesy of Pittock Mansion

Experience 150 years of Christmas traditions at Pittock Mansion this holiday season.

In honor of the 150th anniversary of Oregon’s statehood, decorated rooms in the Mansion will illustrate different traditions of Christmas, including decorating trees, writing Christmas cards, serving holiday foods, playing Christmas music, and giving gifts.

Festivities begin Monday, November 23, 2009 and run through Sunday, January 3, 2010.

Pittock Mansion is open daily from 11:00-4:00. Admission is free for members, $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children (aged 6-18); children 5 and under are free. The Mansion is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

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