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St. Helens High School has closed its doors early Thursday and will remain closed through Monday after protesters gathered outside the campus following an investigation that led two teachers to be accused of sexual abuse.

Dozens of people have agreed to deflection rather than going to jail for possessing small amounts of hard drugs in the first two months of Multnomah County’s new program.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/multnomah-county-says-dozens-of-people-signed-up-for-deflection-in-first-two-months-of-program/

After Janelle Bynum declared her victory and the Associated Press officially called the race for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Thursday morning, incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer released a statement formally conceding to Bynum.

A former Shari’s employee has launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of all workers who were laid off when the restaurant chain abruptly closed in October.

In a saga centered around Oswego Lake, a judge has ruled city officials cannot restrict the public from accessing the water.

A person was arrested Thursday after breaking into a North Portland fire station and leaving behind a trail of blood in their wake, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.

Video from Otter Rock, Ore. shows surging tides slamming the Oregon Coast on Thursday, as the first of several seasonal king tides are set to hit the Pacific Northwest from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17. (Video by Mike Peeples.)

Protesters gather at St. Helens High School as teachers face sex abuse charges

We've been highlighting Veteran's stories all this week for Veteran's day. Magician Scott Anderson is putting on a show to benefit those that have, and continue to, serve. Enjoy a night of Las Vegas size, family friendly magic, comedy, and illusions with "Evening of Illusion: On Stage!" Funds raised go towards "Stop Solider Suicide", and we got sneak peak into one of his illusions. You can buy tickets at www.ticketleap.com/events

Every November, World Vegan Month is celebrated worldwide to recognize the Vegan movement and Vegan communities all over. Here in Portland, Veganizer has teamed up with 33 Portland restaurants to bring you plant-based food and drink specials from November 1st to November 30th. Each participating location will donate a portion of sales from their World Vegan Month specials to their selected nonprofit. We were joined by event coordinator Waz Wu, who told us all about this eclectic event.

Keepers surprised polar bear sisters Nora and Amelia Gray with a giant pickle in honor of National Pickle Day. Courtesy: Oregon Zoo

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