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Oregon man who beheaded mother approved for ‘conditional release’ from state hospital
A state board this week tentatively approved the transfer of a Clackamas County man who beheaded his mother from the Oregon State Hospital to a residential treatment facility in Umatilla later this year. The state hospital team treating Joshua Webb, 43, this week recommended the Oregon Psychiatric Security Review Board...
OSP Log: Three fatal crashes reported on or near Highway 101 on the coast
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, JULY 6. • 9:11 a.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 at the...
Metro seeks voter support to extend, broaden uses for homeless services tax
After more than two years of counties slowly ramping up homeless spending, Metro Council is developing a ballot measure to expand the uses of Supportive Housing Services dollars. Metro staff, led by Chief Operating Officer Marissa Madrigal, recommended that the Metro Council ask voters to approve a ballot measure that would expand the uses of the tax revenue to include building or purchasing low-income housing; extend the lifetime of the tax; reduce the tax rate; and strengthen oversight and accountability. ...
Oregon man who brought mom’s severed head to Thriftway is well enough to leave state hospital, doctor says
A Clackamas County man who seven years ago decapitated his mother and drove with her severed head to a grocery store is stable enough to be transferred from the state psychiatric hospital to a secure community-based treatment center, a state doctor said Wednesday. Joshua Webb, 43, has lived at the...
Portland-metro district attorneys endorse Rene Gonzalez for mayor
In an "unprecedented" move, the district attorneys for Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties endorsed Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez for mayor, Gonzalez' campaign announced Wednesday.
Regional DAs support Gonzalez for Portland mayor
In an “unprecedented” move, the district attorneys for Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties endorsed Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez for mayor, Gonzalez’ campaign announced Wednesday. In a statement, Multnomah County District Attorney-Elect Nathan Vasquez said “Portland is on a path to recovery that requires balancing compassion and accountability. Rene has the leadership and vision we need in our next mayor. I look forward to partnering with him to create a safer, more livable Portland.” ...
He survived a 700 foot fall at Mount Hood. His family and pastor call his rescue 'a miracle'
MOUNT HOOD, Ore. — A Scottsdale man is continuing his recovery after falling 700 feet off Oregon's Mount Hood last weekend. On Saturday, around 7:45 a.m., the 55-year-old climber, Chris Zwierzynski from Arizona, slipped while on the steep Old Chute route on Mount Hood's south side, located at about an 11,200-foot elevation.
Dramatic Rescue on Mt. Hood: Climber Survives 700-Foot Fall, Airlifted to Portland Hospital
A harrowing ordeal on Mt. Hood saw a climber take a dangerous 700-foot fall, necessitating a dramatic rescue operation last Saturday. The climber, identified as 55-year-old Arizona resident Chris Zwierzynski, was traversing the Old Chute route, a notoriously steep climb on the south side of the mountain, when he lost his footing on the icy slope. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Zwierzynski could not arrest his descent, leading to his significant tumble to the Hot Rocks area.
Climber tumbles 700 feet on Mount Hood, video shows ‘hot landing’ rescue
An Arizona man who plummeted 700 feet down the slopes of Mount Hood was critically injured in the weekend fall, authorities said Tuesday. Chris Zwierzynski, 55, was ascending the southern face of Mount Hood along Old Chute, a steep approach to the summit, when he lost his footing on frozen snow around 7:45 a.m. Saturday and tumbled about 700 feet, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Climber from Arizona airlifted from Mount Hood by National Guard after falling 700 feet
MOUNT HOOD, Ore. — A man was critically injured and had to be airlifted to a Portland hospital after he slipped and fell about 700 feet while climbing Mount Hood. On Saturday, around 7:45 a.m., the 55-year-old climber, Chris Zwierzynski from Arizona, slipped while on the steep Old Chute route on Mount Hood's south side, located at about an 11,200-foot elevation.
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