
Alex Hasenstab
Alex Hasenstab was a breaking news editor for OPB.
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Husband of murdered Oregon woman arrested in 35-year-old cold case
On Feb. 28, details of the 1988 murder were presented to a Washington County grand jury. After hearing all the evidence, the grand jury indicted Robert Atrops on one count of murder in the second degree.
Multnomah County reports second suspected cold-related death
Multnomah County reported a suspected cold-related of a person who died on Tuesday in Portland. It is the second suspected hypothermia death since Wednesday's snowstorm.

Potentially invasive frog found for the second time in Oregon
Wildlife officials say a potentially invasive Cuban tree frog was found at a plant store in Beaverton, and it's not the first time this type of frog has been reported to wildlife officials.

Oregon’s winter weather mellows, but is sticking around this week
The chance of rain and snow is present nearly every day this week, but snow is not expected to accumulate.
Police recapture escaped murder suspect in downtown Hillsboro
A man charged with murder ran away from the Washington County Court House late Monday morning as jury selection was set to begin in his trial.

Multnomah County reports first suspected death from cold during winter storm
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Program is investigating one hypothermia death during this week's historic winter storm.

Portland area postal workers rally for more pay, better conditions
Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal joined dozens of postal workers, union officials and community leaders Monday to protest understaffing, overwork and delay of mail. The rally speakers called for the Postal Service to raise wages and benefits to attract and retain workers.
Driver dies after fiery North Portland speed racing crash
A deadly two-vehicle crash on Saturday night was the result of speed racing, as determined by Portland’s Traffic Investigations Unit.

Oregon groups help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Two Portland-based organizations have responded to the crisis by mobilizing earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey.

Portland is in the running for a WNBA team
Sen. Ron Wyden held a promotional event, with the WNBA commissioner in attendance, to highlight how Portland supports women’s sports.