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One Man Injured in Shooting at Cinco de Mayo Festival in Downtown Portland

It does not appear that the shooting is related to the event.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The 19-year-old male victim was involved in a dispute with the suspect before the shooting, which occurred along the seawall, just North of the Morrison Bridge.

Investigators have now identified a 20-year-old male detained at the Rose Quarter Transit Station as the suspect in the shooting. He was arrested and transported away from the scene as the investigation continues.

142nd Fighter Wing to Conduct Night Flying

Training flights will be completed each evening before 10:00 p.m.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing will conduct routine F-15 night flying training missions January 26-29.

The night training allows the Citizen-Airmen pilots based at the Portland Air National Guard Base to stay current with mandatory Air Force requirements.

Night flying is conducted almost monthly as it provides essential training for nighttime maneuvers.

Woodlark Building listed in the National Register of Historic Places

The Woodlark Building is alive and well today, offering a convenient and historic downtown address for businesses and private offices.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Woodlark Building in Portland, Oregon is among state’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Woodlark Building was constructed in 1911-12 in downtown Portland, which is in Multnomah County, Oregon. The nine-story building is sited within the Portland Park Blocks. It is a unique building.

Portland Police Asking for Public`s Help Locating Missing Man

It is possible the missing man may appear confused or disorientated.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Milwaukie Police Department, in coordination with Portland Police, is asking the public for help in locating 70-year-old Charles Edward Johnson, a Portland resident, who was last seen at Providence Milwaukie Hospital on August 2, at 10:20 a.m.

Portland police say that Johnson left the hospital, and has not returned to his southeast Portland residence.

Four People from Portland Killed in Crash

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

(SANDY, Ore. ) - Four people from Portland were killed early Monday morning in a single vehicle accident in rural Clackamas County.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office identified those killed as the driver; 31-year-old Brandon Mayo, and his three passengers; 20-year-old Shalene Newland, 20-year-old Jesse Jasso-Varsamas, and 39-year-old Suzanne Marie Varsamas.

Portland State Women`s Soccer Picked to Win Big Sky Title

Portland State opens its non-conference schedule Friday, Aug. 22, when they host Utah Valley.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Big Sky coaches tabbed the Portland State women's soccer team as narrow favorites over Weber State to win the conference in the Big Sky's annual preseason coaches' poll.

The Vikings picked up 93 points in the poll, one point more than Weber State (92). Both teams received five first-place votes in the poll, after the teams split the Big Sky titles last season.

Portland Police Sergeant Arrested for DUII

Sergeant McMurray has been placed on paid administrative leave.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - On Thursday, the Portland Police Bureau learned that an off-duty sergeant was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants by the Gresham Police Department.

Sergeant James McMurray, an 18-year-veteran of the Portland Police Bureau assigned to the North Precinct Night Relief, was off-duty Thursday morning and was involved in a non-injury crash in the area of Southeast 190th Drive and Southwest 31st Street in Gresham.

Portland Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

The shooting victim is expected to survive.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Portland Police are still investigating an armed robbery, and shooting that injured a 58-year-old female Thursday afternoon.

Robbery detectives have learned that the suspect entered Dotty's and demanded money from the business.

Portland Max Service Stopped after Man Hit and Killed by Train

Both eastbound and westbound MAX lines are stopped at this time, as well as traffic on Burnside both directions. incident

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - This morning, at 10:43 a.m., Portland Police East Precinct and Transit Police officers responded to the report of an adult male struck by a MAX train at 122nd Avenue and East Burnside.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located the adult male victim suffering from traumatic injuries. Medical personnel were unable to save the man and he died at the scene.

Portland Police Searching for Sexual Assault Suspect

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20's, 5'5" tall, heavy set, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - On Monday at approximately 10:30 p.m., Portland Police North Precinct officers responded to the report of a sexual assault that occurred in North Portland's Overlook Neighborhood.

Officers met with the 54-year-old female victim at her home and she told police that she was walking her dogs near the grounds of the Kaiser Permanente offices at North Interstate Avenue and Overlook Street, when a suspect approached her, talked with her briefly, then pulled her into the bushes where she was sexually assaulted.