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Organizations helping crime victims in Oregon, Clackamas County face sharp funding cuts 

While she’s braved crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, Clackamas Women’s Services Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum…

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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’s new Rescue 72 offers rapid medical response

First 911 vehicle added in 30 years prevents larger engines from being tied-up on calls

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Clackamas County begins monitoring of sheriff’s office financials following budget controversy

After the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office went over budget during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the county government has…

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Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall

Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in…

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Oregon, Washington sue Trump admin for sharing Medicaid files with immigration enforcement

Oregon and Washington’s attorneys general are suing the federal government for sharing residents’ Medicaid records with federal immigration…

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Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 reported

Carrier likely contracted disease overseas; Possible spread at Portland International Airport

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Clackamas County commission, sheriff’s office at odds over budget 

Though Clackamas County has recently championed its status as the only one of the three major counties not…

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Estacada man accused of trafficking 270 pounds of meth

An Estacada man is facing federal charges after he was caught transporting 270 pounds of methamphetamine from Southern…

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Crash victims from Highway 224 collision airlifted by Life Flight to area hospital

Two people were transported via Life Flight following a collision between a car and a motorcycle southeast of…