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Single Car Crash Turns Fatal

The Tualatin Police Department encourages all drivers to remain safe at all times, drive sober, and obey the speed limits.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - One person died in a single car crash last night in Tualatin. Police officers responded to a single car crash on SW Grahams Ferry Road at SW Sitka Court, in Tualatin at 10:43 p.m.

Oregon Fire Awards Recognize Selfless and Courageous Dedication

People who live at the edge of the blade: Oregon's firefighters and emergency service teams, along with a few civilians including a TV news crew from Portland, are recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Citizens of Oregon enjoy an enviable sense of security with the fire agencies listed below. They were recognized this weekend at an honorary awards ceremony.

The list of award recipients at this year's Oregon Meritorious Awards from the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, also goes far beyond the services, and recognizes the help they receive from police, civilians and even a Portland, Oregon TV news crew.

Quick Response From TV&R Fire Saves Sherwood Home‏ (PHOTOS)

Fire crews battling heavy flames saved home from destruction within five minutes of arrival.

(SHERWOOD, Ore.) - A quick response by an off-duty Battalion Chief as well as career and volunteer firefighters from TVF&R, limited the damage caused by a fire at 23210 SW Cascade Place in Sherwood this afternoon.

Sherwood Fire Spokesman Walt Peck says a Battalion Chief was working at his Sherwood home when he heard the 9-1-1 operator dispatch a first alarm response at 1:30 p.m.

Citizen Leads OSP Troopers to Driver Suspected in Hit & Run Near Tualatin

The 911 caller reportedly agreed to follow the car so police could intercept it, and they caught up with the driver at Washington Square Mall.

(TUALATIN) - An Albany-area man is in custody Saturday evening on multiple charges related to a hit and run injury crash on Interstate 5 near Tualatin.

The arrest was helped by a citizen who followed the suspect to Washington Square Mall where he was contacted by troopers as he reportedly tried to get a ride out of the parking lot.

Tualatin & Hillsboro Firefighters Extinguish Apartment Fire

Four of the eight apartment units within the building sustained fire and water damage with the tenants of the units being displaced.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Firefighters in Tualatin were called to an apartment fire at the Amber Court Apartments, located at 692 SW 201ST Avenue in Washington County, last night at 10:22 p.m.

On arrival, crews found heavy fire coming from one side of a 2-story building and thick black smoke coming from the eaves. While firefighters evacuated the building and did a search of the affected units, other crews began a quick attack on the fire.

Missing 12-Year Old Female Runaway Located

Police in Tualatin say 12-year old Desiree Spring Cruz returned home Sunday afternoon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police in Tualatin say 12-year old Desiree Spring Cruz was reported as a missing person by her parents Friday night at 10:32 p.m.

Roof Collapses at Tualatin Commercial Building

The building has been deemed unsafe to occupy.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to a roof collapse of a commercial building at 8750 SW Old Tualatin Sherwood Road in Tualatin just after 9:00 AM this morning.

Walt Peck with TVFR says the caller to 9-1-1 also reported a strong odor of natural gas. Upon arrival, crews located and turned off the natural gas line for the building and worked to secure the site.

The portion of the building that experienced the roof collapse was unused and not heated. This likely contributed to an even greater build-up in the snow and ice load.

Firefighters in Tualatin Battle Heavily Involved House Fire‏

The home suffered heavy damage, however, no damage estimate is available at this time. There were no injuries.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews were called to a house fire at 22965 SW Riggs Road in Washington County tonight at 7:33 PM.

A news release issued by TVF&R states that on arrival, firefighters found a 2-story, single family residence fully involved with fire in a neighborhood without fire hydrants.

The first arriving crews began fire attack with their on-board water supply, while additional crews worked to set up water shuttle operations. Complicating the work of firefighters were arcing power lines. At 7:48 a second alarm called to bring additional resources to the scene.

Woman Gives Birth on Side of Oregon`s I-205 Freeway (AUDIO)

West Linn Police respond to I-205 south on an emergency child birth.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There was a different type of excitement on Interstate-205 around 3:45 this morning when a woman went into labor in a car moving down the freeway.

West Linn Police Spokesman Sgt. Neil Hennelly, says officers Pat McConnell and Ed Friend received a call from dispatch of a motorist having a baby on I-205 south near the Stafford Road interchange. "The officers arrived within 3 minutes, however Olivia Grace had already been born," Hennelly said.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue arrived a short time later and checked out the child and her mother. Both were transported to Meridian Park Hospital, and they are doing fine. Hennelly says they were headed for the birthing center near Meridian Park.

14-Year Old Tualatin Girl Missing

Tiffany Rosado did not go to the Tualatin High School Football game Friday evening, did not return home all weekend and did not attend school on Monday.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Friday evening, September 12th, a 14-year-old Tualatin High School sophomore was reported as a missing person by her mother.