SUSPICIOUS DEATH-ST HELENS
Authorities investigate suspicious death in Columbia County
ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say they’re investigating a suspicious death in rural Columbia County northeast of St. Helens.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Tuesday evening that one body was found on a road about a mile from Salmonberry Lake.
The sheriff’s office says they had no immediate information about the victim.
A major crimes team has been called in to investigate.
SEAPORT AIRLINES-FLIGHTS GROUNDED
SeaPort Airlines to be liquidated, fleet grounded
(Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland-based SeaPort Airlines has grounded its flights as it faces bankruptcy liquidation.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports a judge on Tuesday ordered the airline’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy to be converted to a Chapter 7 liquidation effective Wednesday.
The airline’s attempt to reorganize buckled this month after the airline learned it would lose a key contract and a line of credit helping keep it afloat.
An attorney for the airline’s creditors said the fleet would be grounded by 6 p.m. Tuesday. A Portland International Airport spokeswoman confirmed SeaPort would cease operations.
A spokeswoman for the airline couldn’t be immediately reached.
SeaPort, which primarily operates out of its Portland and Memphis hubs, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February.
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DEAD WHALE
Dead whale makes appearance at second Oregon beach
SEASIDE, Ore. (AP) — A dead humpback whale that washed up on an Oregon beach last week has been found on another beach just two miles away.
The 38-foot mammal was found Tuesday on Short Sands Beach in Oswald West State Park after spending three days at nearby Falcon Cove beach. Oregon Parks and Recreation officials say the high tides in the next few weeks are not expected to be high enough to take the whale back out to sea, but it could still happen.
A necropsy to determine the animal’s cause of death is scheduled for Thursday.
Parks officials say visitors to the beach should not take any parts of the whale or touch the animal.
LAKESIDE SHOOTING-CHARGES
Lakeside altercation leads to shots fired, man’s arrest
(Information from: The World, http://www.theworldlink.com)
LAKESIDE, Ore. (AP) — A Coos County man is being investigated for attempted murder after allegedly firing a gun at a man following an altercation about a nuisance animal.
The World reports that the 58-year-old man has been jailed on suspicion of attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon and other crimes in connection with the Saturday incident.
Authorities say the Lakeside man had gotten into an argument concerning the victim shooting a nuisance animal when the suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at him.
The suspect allegedly fired the weapon as the man drove off, striking the tailgate of his truck.
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FATAL SHOOTING-PORTLAND
Teen shot to death in North Portland identified
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police have identified a man shot to death in Portland Monday as 18-year-old Marquis Taylor.
Portland police say Taylor died of a single gunshot wound Monday night.
Responding officers found Taylor in the 8100 block of North Hereford Avenue near Cesar Chavez School. Medical personnel determined he had died.
Police say preliminary information indicates that witnesses heard gunfire and that the victim ran some distance to where he was found by police. At this point police say they have no suspect information and no motive has been determined.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Anthony Merrill at 503-823-4033 or anthony.merrill@portlandoregon.gov.
RANCHING STANDOFF
Prosecutor: Bundy had $8,000 cash when arrested
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A prosecutor says Ammon Bundy had more than $8,000 in his jacket at the time of his arrest.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig Gabriel told the court Tuesday the cash indicates Bundy planned to continue occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for a long time. Gabriel said the Idaho resident also had a withdrawal slip for $6,000 from a bank he visited in that state the day before his arrest.
Bundy was arrested Jan. 26 during a traffic stop as he and other occupation leaders were traveling to a community meeting north of the refuge.
He and six others are on trial in Portland, accused of conspiring to prevent federal workers from doing their jobs at the refuge. Two refuge employees and a Harney County sheriff’s sergeant testified Tuesday morning.
REDMOND-NO CLIMBING
Redmond closes climbing bridge after court ruling
(Information from: The Bulletin, http://www.bendbulletin.com)
REDMOND, Ore. (AP) — A central Oregon city will close the acclaimed recreational climbing route it constructed underneath an arched bridge after its insurance provider expressed concern about liability.
Redmond’s parks and recreation manager Annie McVay tells The Bulletin that the city doesn’t intend to permanently close the Maple Bridge Arches Climbing Project and believes it is very safe.
McVay says Citycounty Insurance Services called in June to say they wouldn’t renew coverage for the bridge in the wake of a March ruling by the state Supreme Court. The court found that a runner could sue the Portland city employee who dug a hole that caused her to injure herself.
Before that decision, it was believed that employees and volunteers would be protected from liability, along with the owners of free recreational facilities.
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FATAL SHOOTING-SALEM
Suspect in Salem shooting detained near Canada
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man sought by Salem police in a fatal shooting has been detained near the Canadian border.
Lt. Dave Okada said Tuesday that arrangements are being made to return 22-year-old Cristian Acosta to Oregon.
Police had been looking for Acosta since 20-year-old Lucia Pamatz was found dead Monday afternoon.
Officers discovered the victim after responding to a reported disturbance at a Salem home. Okada says multiple shots were fired.
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