public safety Archive
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Scam Warning for Ducks Fans
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsEsperanza Authorities are warning Oregon Ducks fans to be especially careful when buying tickets to the national championship game because of scams. Ticket prices are already climbing toward $2,000 online... -
Man Wanted in Possible Hate Crime
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsA police sketch shows a suspect wanted for a hate crime. The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving an assault and... -
Gun Case Sends Man to Prison
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsJaime Lee Michael Sims, 30, an ex-felon and gang member from Portland, was sentenced Monday to serve 70 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a... -
Dying Because of Inadequate Medicine
Posted on December 8, 2010 | No CommentsElderly deserve quality care By Judge Greg Mathis An elderly person should be able to spend time with their families and enjoy life in a way they couldn’t when they... -
Safeguard for Carbon Monoxide
Posted on December 7, 2010 | 1 CommentProperly maintained appliance and heating equipment is the first step in safeguarding against carbon monoxide poisoning. Lethal gas produced by burning fuels What’s invisible, odorless and colorless but can really... -
Prevent Car Prowls; Remove Valuables
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe Vancouver Police Department is once again encouraging citizens to remove valuables from their vehicles before leaving their vehicle unattended. Citywide statistics show auto prowls are up 56 percent from... -
A Brush with Terror
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 1 CommentWith the arrest of Somali-born Mohamed Osman Mohamud, 19, for the foiled bomb attack Friday on Pioneer Courthouse Square’s tree lighting ceremony, local residents and minority populations in particular are questioning their safety. -
Oregon Bans Four Loko
Posted on November 21, 2010 | No CommentsOregon Liquor Control Commission members voted 4-1 Saturday in favor of banning alcoholic energy drinks from being sold in the state of Oregon. The seven products affected by the ban... -
Gun Crackdown before Council
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsProposals draw racial profiling concerns To address the issue of illegal firearm use and reduce gang-related shootings in Portland, Mayor Sam Adams will bring forward a set of five proposed... -
Visibility Key to Road Safety
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsRiding a bike or walking are healthy and fun ways to get around, but dangerous situations can occur when motorists don’t see bicyclists or pedestrians. Unfortunately, not all people who... -
High Demand for Child ID Kits
Posted on October 13, 2010 | No CommentsOregon State Police are responding to an unprecedented demand for child ID kits following the disappearance of Kryron Horman, the Skyline Elementary student who went missing in June. The disappearance... -
Reward Offered in MAX Beating
Posted on October 13, 2010 | No CommentsA TriMet surveillance camera shows the suspect in a violent assault that occurred June 6 on a MAX train bound for the Portland Airport. Witnesses said attack was unprovoked The... -
Broadway Gets Bicycle Signal
Posted on October 12, 2010 | No CommentsA remodeled traffic signal that includes a bicycle-only signal display has been added to the intersection North Williams Avenue and Broadway. The new signal was turned on Oct. 12, as...
