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Police use drone to catch escaped Washington prisoner in Beaverton
After escaping from a prison in Washington, a man was caught by a law enforcement drone while fleeing a traffic stop in Beaverton. Beaverton police stopped 32-year-old Dean Allen Bromley for a traffic violation near the Elmonica MAX station on Sunday, June 23. The suspect, from The Dalles, was wanted on a felony warrant for escaping from the Washington State Department of Corrections. Bromley initially identified himself as Leroy Miller....
Washington County fire agencies announce burn ban due to 'high fire danger'
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Oregon — Multiple fire agencies in Washington County have issued a burn ban, warning of high fire danger, starting July 1. Based on a Washington County Fire Defense Board recommendation, the ban will begin on July 1 at 7 a.m., according to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R).
Stimson Lumber makes $50 million investment in new Gaston sawline
In a bid to enhance operational efficiency, an Oregon-based lumber company is set to establish Gaston as the site of North America's fastest sawline. On Thursday, June 27, Stimson Lumber Company unveiled plans to install a $50 million high-speed sawline at its 95-year-old facility in Washington County. The new technology marks a move toward increased production capacity — and a market opportunity for private timber owners. “We are excited about...
Two Youth Run Away from Camp Tillamook
Two youth ran away from Camp Tillamook in Tillamook at about 12:55 p.m. today, June 26th. Warrants have been issued for their arrest, and law enforcement are actively searching for the youth. At this time, we do not believe the youth are a risk to the public. The youth are: Alejandro Denis Diaz Castro, age 17, adjudicated for Attempted unlawful manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance in Washington CountyYerlin...
‘Community conversation’ sparked by Alpenrose development focuses on transportation
About a hundred and fifty people gathered at the Hayhurst Elementary School auditorium Monday night for a standing-room-only event billed as a “Community Conversation about Transportation in Southwest Portland.” Joining them were nearly 20 elected officials, staff, candidates for office, and representatives from government agencies. The evening was...
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