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The Salem Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance to locate 43-year-old Priscilla Joann Aldana, who was reported missing and left behind her minor children and necessary medication. She was last seen on December 20 in Salem, Oregon. Authorities are concerned for her well-being and ask anyone with information to contact the Salem Police Tip Line.
The sexual misconduct charge against Vancouver teacher Shadbreon Gatson has been dropped due to the statute of limitations expiring. The allegations involved a former student, and while the charge is no longer active, police investigations are ongoing as more potential victims have come forward.
Highway 224 has fully reopened following a fatal crash in Barton. The accident occurred on December 27, 2024, prompting a temporary closure as emergency crews responded and investigated the scene.
A 28-year-old Texas man is suspected of vandalizing Leavenworth's Front Street Park by driving a truck through the lawn, causing significant damage just before the holiday season. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is working with the local prosecuting attorney's office to file charges against the suspect, who has not yet been officially charged. The park was temporarily closed but has since reopened for sledding after a fresh snowfall.
A fatal hit-and-run incident occurred in Woodburn, Oregon, on December 26, 2024, when 44-year-old Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza was struck by a light-colored SUV in a crosswalk. The Woodburn Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Logan Baker at 503-982-2345.
The Salem Police Department is searching for Priscilla Joann Aldana, a 43-year-old Hispanic woman reported missing after last being seen on December 20, 2024. Concerned for her well-being due to leaving behind her children and medication, authorities are asking the public for assistance in locating her. Anyone with information should contact the Salem Police Tip Line.
Portland saw a significant drop in gun violence in November 2024, with only 42 reported shootings, the lowest monthly total since March 2020. While the overall shooting numbers remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, police credit increased patrols in high-risk areas and community prevention efforts for this decline.
Oregon lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would prevent utility companies from raising rates while facing unresolved wildfire lawsuits lasting three or more years. This comes after a federal lawsuit against PacifiCorp, filed on the same day the Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a 9.8% rate increase for residential customers.
Jill Case, a life coach in Portland, suggests that New Year's resolutions are more likely to succeed when focused on positive emotions rather than negative goals. By identifying core emotions and utilizing supportive practices like accountability partners, individuals can enhance their chances of achieving lasting change in the new year.
TriMet will offer free rides on its buses and MAX light rail starting at 8 p.m. on December 31, 2024, to promote safe transportation for New Year's Eve celebrations. This initiative, supported by Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN, aims to reduce impaired driving risks during the festivities.