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DNA helps unlock a Washington County cold case. It could also unravel it
The trial on the 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops, set to begin Tuesday, marks the first case to go before a jury since the county formed its cold case unit.
Law and Justice
Washington County deputy released drunk man from traffic stop hours before murder-suicide
Nicholas Alexander killed his daughter and himself hours after his DUII arrest.

Remains of missing Oregon World War II soldier identified
U.S. Army Pvt. William E. Calkins, from Washington County, died at 20 while serving in the 31st Infantry Regiment in the Philippines.
Lee Falls Fire burns 280 acres, triggers evacuation order near Gaston
A brush fire burning near Henry Hagg Lake on Thursday prompted officials to issue Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation notices for residents nearby.
Elevated ‘forever chemicals’ found in Kennewick’s drinking water
The city of Kennewick, Washington, has found “forever chemicals” in its drinking water. These PFAs chemicals can be harmful to your health.
New Portland heat map shows where to plant trees and remove pavement for a cooler city
Health authorities in Oregon unveiled a heat map of the greater Portland area Wednesday, in the hope of avoiding deaths during the next excessive heat wave.
Sherwood man arrested for alleged $700K embezzlement from junior baseball league
Police said that Terrence Haimoto, 52, had transferred money from the league to his bank accounts, funds that were later spent at local casinos.
Disability Rights Oregon sues Washington County alleging it fails people in mental health crises
A one-year investigation found the county often sends police instead of mental health professionals to help people in crisis

Burglar strikes Hillsboro-area museum, steals thousands of dollars worth of gold
Based on photos released by law enforcement, the burglar made off with multiple gold pieces worth at least $2,000 apiece.

Washington County converts quarantine beds into recuperative care haven for homeless population
Ten motel rooms in Hillsboro, Oregon, have been repurposed as a place for unhoused individuals to recover. with help from a visiting nurse.