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Portland, Oregon · PortlandA Portland man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after he was arrested for transporting meth, cocaine, heroin and counterfeit oxycodone pills with fentanyl. Jason Robert Melcado, now 51, was arrested July 12, 2021, as he had been traveling to Redmond. Authorities previously received information that Melcados had been delivering meth and heroin to Deschutes County.
Portland man sentenced to 10 years in prison for bringing illegal drugs to Central Oregon
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Portland, Oregon · PortlandPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s been one day since the Clark County Sheriff's Office announced two bodies found in an embankment in Washougal are likely those of Meshay Melendez and her eight-year-old daughter Layla Stewart. Ari, Kaelii and Makayla, all close friends of Melendez, say their sadness has turned to anger as they wait for more answers. "I'm outraged at this point,” Makayla said. Police say Melendez’s ex-boyfriend, 28-year old Kirkland W…
‘They’re failing my friend’: Best friends of missing mom, daughter want answers from police
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Portland, Oregon · PortlandHighway 18 is closed between exit 33 and 34 due to a serious crash. Oregon State Police say the driver of one vehicle suffers non-life threatening injuries. The second driver is critically injured. Authorities say to detour westbound via Highway 18B through Sheridan or detour eastbound via Ballston Road.
‘Near head-on’ car crash critically injures 1, closes Highway 18
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FacebookWalter W. Cole Sr., the performer behind the iconic Portland drag queen Darcelle, has passed away at the age of 92. In an Instagram post, the family wrote they were heartbroken to announce Cole died from natural causes. Cole leaves behind a legacy of showmanship, culture, and acceptance that has become synonymous with Portland.
Walter Cole, Portland’s legendary drag queen Darcelle and civic icon, dies at 92
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Portland, Oregon · PortlandGregory Bailey, 59, was driving drunk in his 2016 Chevrolet Corvette at more than 100 mph. He allegedly crashed into a Ford Escape that had been traveling in the same direction. 58-year-old Gerald Plato of Vancouver had been driving the Escape and died the next day due to his injuries.
Clark County detectives ID suspected driver, seek another in deadly car race
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2 Linn County deputies fatally shoot 30-year-old Sweet Home man
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Education · PortlandThe 2023-2025 budget framework calls for state agencies to cut spending by 2.5%. It includes $9.9 billion for the State School Fund for stable schools and improved literacy and graduation. The budget proposes maintaining service levels for program areas including education, healthcare and public safety.
Oregon lawmakers prioritize education, critical services in 2023-2025 budget framework
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Guns · PortlandA school custodian found the gun tucked inside a backpack on the playground, police said. No information about the two people detained has been released. No students were in school Thursday, KOIN 6 has reached out to the David Douglas School District for comment and is awaiting a response.
Gun found on school playground in SE Portland; 2 detained
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