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Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle

Investigators do not believe speed or alcohol was a factor in this incident and the driver is not being cited.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police Officers responded to the area of 122nd and Foster tonight at 7:20 p.m., on a call that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Detective Mary Wheat with Portland Police says when the officers arrived, they found a deceased 44-year-old man at the scene. "The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian remained at the scene and cooperated with police."

Man Falls From Hotel Window

Police believe that this man did fall accidentally from the window and that alcohol was possibly involved.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This morning at 3 :00 a.m., Portland Police responded to a hotel located in the 400 Block of NE Holladay Street on a call that someone had fallen from a window in the hotel.

When officers arrived, they found a 20-year-old man who had fallen from a fourth story window lying in the street below. This man was taken to Emanuel Hospital but later died from his injuries.

Stabbing Death Leads to Murder Charges in Portland (UPDATE)

An adult female stabbing victim was transported immediately to an area hospital, where she died from her injuries.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police detectives arrested a man on charges of Murder and Unlawful Use of a Weapon, after an early morning stabbing that led to a woman's subsequent death.

Medical Teams International Responds to Crisis in Haiti

Their first team landed safely, the second team will leave Sunday, January 17.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Medical Teams International’s first disaster relief team arrived safely in Haiti today with medical personnel from throughout the Pacific Northwest; including Seattle, Portland and Spokane. The second team will leave Sunday, Jan. 17.

The team that arrived today included veteran volunteers Dr. Joe Markee of Portland, Ore. and Dr. Dan Diamond from Bremerton, Wash.

FBI, Port of Portland Police Investigate Incident on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 39

"The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, working with Port of Portland and TSA, responded to the incident. At this time, there is no known terrorism link" - FBI's Beth Steele

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The FBI and Port of Portland Police officers have concluded their interview of a passenger removed from Hawaiian Flight 39, that was en route to Hawaii, from Portland International Airport.

Death Investigation Tied to 2007 Missing Person Investigation

A Missing Persons detective responded to the scene and the case is under investigation.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Officers from the Portland Police Bureau say a death investigation that was launched this weekend is associated with 2007 Missing Persons report.

Portland Police Sergeant Greg Stewart says Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 at approximately 11:45 a.m. officers responded to the 14700 block of S.E. Rhone Street on a death investigation.

3-Year Old Girl Victim of Stabbing in Portland (UPDATE)

The little girl remains in the hospital in critical condition.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A three-year old girl was stabbed in Portland today and a woman is in custody, according to Sergeant Greg Stewart with the Portland Police Bureau.

Victim of Single Car Crash Dies From Injuries 10 Days Later

The initial investigation indicated that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Multnomah County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the 32300 block of SE Bluff Road on December 20 2009 to investigate a report of a single vehicle crash.

Deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office had initially been dispatched to the scene, and then requested MCSO after determining that the crash had occurred in Multnomah County.

Corrections Deputy Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Stun Device

The case could end with termination of the employee.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Sheriff Daniel Staton and Chief Deputy Carol Hasler received notice today that a Correction Deputy named Steven Douglas Cowles, pled guilty to illegal possession of a Stun Device.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Internal Investigation primary assessment will begin Monday January 4. 2010, according to Lt. Mary Lindstrand, Public Information Officer with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

Snow and Weather Related Closures in Oregon & SW Washington

We will update this information throughout the night; Interstate 5 in the Portland metro area remains heavily congested.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Closures and delays are pouring in right now from Portland and other parts of Oregon. We will keep a close eye on weather developments and update this information as we move through the night.

Please heed all warnings and suggestions and take the time needed to get anywhere you may have to travel. Also, it is very important to let people know when and where you expect to arrive.