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Retiring Beaverton Police Chief David G. Bishop says that police work is a calling.

Today, Thursday, the city of Tigard will conduct its first citywide test of CodeRed, an emergency notification system.

It took more than two dozen firefighters only about 15 minutes early Sunday morning to put out a fire that destroyed a home near King City.

Sherwood tested its ability to deal with earthquake emergencies today. Like many public safety agencies around the area, Sherwood was faced with a fictional 5.9 scale earthquake and appeared to past the test ...

“Fresh out of the U.S. Navy I didn't know what I wanted out of life or a partner who would share it with me. I made some decisions that at the time seemed right, but in retrospect, were probably hasty.”

When trying to make a first impression on voters, politicians usually go for the tried-and-true: pictures of them tickling impossibly cute babies under the chin, perhaps, or accompanied by a demographically ... via The Oregonian

“When Roy retires, I'd really like a good go at his seat”

When Eric Squires filed to challenge longtime Washington County Commissioner Roy Rogers for re-election, it was a bit of a brow-raiser. But even more surprising: This week, Squires handed Rogers a letter -- of ... via OregonLive.com

“Other than delaying the proceedings, this dismissal has provided no substantive resolution of the claims, has done nothing to the claims themselves and has cost the taxpayers of the city of Tigard thousands, if not tens of thousands, of dollars.”

In Tigard's version of a Western water war, a Washington County judge once again has said no to an effort by the Tigard Water District to sue the city of Tigard. via The Oregonian

Mary Jane Carlson Washington County sheriff's deputies are looking for an 80-year-old King City woman who was reported missing by her son Sunday. via The Oregonian

“I don't have any ambition of turning the place into a tavern”

FORUMS MULTIMEDIA VIDEO Lake O golf not just for teetotalers The city's 'dry' course will start selling beer and wine on the links FACTBOX Links and drinks go online YUXING ZHENG The Lake Oswego Golf Course ... via The Oregonian

“And we'll have to write a letter of thanks to that citizen”

A predawn chill grips King City City Hall as Police Chief Chuck Fessler drives up. via Oregonlive.com

“He walks the talk on sustainable practices and allows all his customers to do it, too”

Mike Leichner, president of Pride Disposal Co., is trying to get customers to stop throwing things away. via The Oregonian

Partners Hy Alvaran, 25, left, and Jen Nguyen, 27, share a moment as Basic Rights Oregon Announces their plan to fight for domestic partnerships. via Oregonlive.com

The bald eagle pair are impossible to miss, hunched on their usual perches above the seasonal lake. via The Oregonian

There is hope Monday morning for the last-minute shoppers searching for a Nintendo Wii to put under the tree. via KPTV Beaverton

“I have no idea what's going to happen”

FORUMS MULTIMEDIA VIDEO As area grows, who pays for services? Metro - Voters seem to dislike annexation, but in unincorporated areas, providing water and parks takes money DANA TIMS From his seat on the King ... via The Oregonian

“There are really six of us here. We just thought that if we put down six, no one would take us.”

The Portland Tribune's classified ad department got the Christmas spirit a little early this year. via Portland Tribune

“This storm is hitting the coast so hard, it's not leaving any road open”

Roads leading to the Oregon coast were closed Monday as a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain on the region, pushing smaller rivers and streams over their banks, downing trees across highways and ... via KATU-TV Portland

Click here to watch Felicia's report King City residents watched storm water begin to gather and rise Sunday afternoon. via KEX-AM Portland

Hurricane-force winds slammed the Oregon coast overnight Sunday into Monday and heavy rains are raising concerns that rivers and streams could flood. via KATU-TV Portland

“This is the first time the water has piled up this much since 1996”

Portland area: Storm slows commuters on the west side In King City, southwest of Portland, 70-year-old Sandra Waltrip spent Monday sweeping mud out of her garage after a culvert jammed, streets flooded and a ... via OregonLive.com