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Nike's latest 'Just Do It' campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick sparks backlash
Sep 04, 2018 08:32 PM EDT
Shares of Nike stock fell more than three percent Tuesday, as calls to boycott the company trended on Twitter. The backlash is in response to its latest ad featuring controversial NFL free agent, Colin Kaepernick. Nike selected the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback as the face of this year’s iconic “Just Do It” campaign.
Clark Co. deputy fires weapon at hit-and-run suspect bit by police dog
Sep 04, 2018 04:49 PM EDT
A deputy fired his weapon while taking a suspect into custody late Monday night, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Oregon DMV explains why some custom license plates are rejected
Sep 05, 2018 01:30 AM EDT
From alcohol and drug references, to sexual references, and even flat-out offensive ones: FOX 12 asked for a list of all the custom plates rejected by the Oregon DMV in 2017. "DAYDRK", "SWTBUD", and "BITEME" are just a few of the custom license plates proposed by Oregon drivers that we can show you from the list. They're also custom license plates the state rejected last year.
Longview business owner says he was the target of arson
Sep 05, 2018 12:57 AM EDT
A Longview business owner said someone set one of his vans on fire and took off. Jason McClure said on the morning of Aug. 25 a person put some sort of flammable liquid on the front tire of one of his cleaning vans that he uses for his business PUIRI Cleaning and Restoration.
Classes begin in Vancouver, other SW Washington schools; others remain closed
Sep 05, 2018 12:39 AM EDT
Classes started on Tuesday in some districts in southwest Washington after days of teacher contract negotiations and strikes. While many students are back in class, some districts remain closed.
Roommate: Man accused of arson in SE Portland struggled with mental health issues
Sep 05, 2018 12:25 AM EDT
A Portland man is accused of setting his own apartment on fire while several others in the building slept Tuesday morning. The fire broke out just after 5 a.m. in the 4400 block of Southeast 99th Avenue. 66-year-old Gumersindo Guevara-Carlo is now facing an arson charge in the Multnomah County Jail. Neighbors said many were screaming for everyone to get out as the fire broke out in the first-floor apartment.
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa closes after more than 5 decades
Sep 04, 2018 11:43 PM EDT
The Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa in Warm Springs said last month it would permanently shut down “all outlets” Sept. 5 due to financial issues.
Court: Criminalizing homeless for sleeping outdoors is cruel
Sep 04, 2018 11:38 PM EDT
A federal appellate court says cities can't prosecute people for sleeping on the streets if they have nowhere else to go because it amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.
Police: Man arrested in Rockaway Beach after $4K worth of power tools recovered
Sep 04, 2018 10:48 PM EDT
Stolen power tools were recovered during a search warrant at an address in Rockaway Beach on Aug. 29. Rockaway Beach police said they assisted in executing a search warrant at a home on South Island Street in Rockaway.
'Better Naito' set to close early, public able to weigh in on permanent version
Sep 04, 2018 10:39 PM EDT
Better Natio, a seasonal opportunity to provide protected space for people walking, biking and rolling along Natio Parkway, is closing one-week earlier than planned. Portland Bureau of Transportation said the project will close on Sept 23, a week earlier than planned to accommodate Multnomah County's Burnside Bridge Maintenance Project.
Wildland firefighter, 20, dies after contracting deadly infection
Sep 04, 2018 10:30 PM EDT
A young wildland firefighter from Eugene has died after doing what he loved, fighting fires. His family said, though, it wasn’t on the fire lines. 20-year-old Eric Aarseth died after contracting a deadly infection. Chris Aarseth, Eric’s father, told FOX 12 they’re still in shock.
Calling all Oregonians: Help make ornaments for Capitol Tree from Willamette National Forest
Sep 04, 2018 09:55 PM EDT
State officials are asking Oregonians to help make thousands of Christmas ornaments.
Deputies: Two vehicle crash in Multnomah Co, SUV crashes into tree
Sep 04, 2018 09:23 PM EDT
An SUV crashed into a tree on Fairview Parkway on Tuesday. Deputies said they responded to a two-vehicle crash around 3:20 p.m.
PCC aviation students gain six new flight simulators
Sep 04, 2018 09:03 PM EDT
Aviation students at Portland Community College are getting a big help with their education, thanks to a new addition to the college. PCC’s Aviation Science Program has installed six new flight simulators in its hangar on their Rock Creek campus.
92-year-old woman dies from injuries after surviving fire that killed dogs in Scappoose
Sep 04, 2018 08:53 PM EDT
A 92-year-old woman hurt in an early morning blaze in Scappoose earlier this week has died, fire officials say.
Washington man accused of killing neighbor playing basketball with son gets 66 years
Sep 04, 2018 08:31 PM EDT
A Washington man was sentenced to more than 66 years in prison Tuesday for killing a man playing basketball with his son.
Multiple cars broken into at dog park in Hillsboro over labor day weekend
Sep 04, 2018 08:27 PM EDT
A rash of car break-ins at a local dog park during Labor Day weekend has some owners concerned. FOX 12 spoke with a woman whose SUV window was shattered and her purse stolen despite having a car alarm. Police told us there were three car break-ins and one attempted break-in here at Hondo Park, in just two days. And they still haven't caught the person responsible.
Guns, meth and heroin: Accused Portland drug dealer gets 7 years
Sep 04, 2018 08:24 PM EDT
A Portland man was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday on drug and firearm charges, the Oregon U.S. Attorney’s Office says.
Pickup driver rolls into creek near Ukiah, dies
Sep 04, 2018 07:13 PM EDT
A driver failed to negotiate a turn on U.S. Highway 395 Monday, rolled down an embankment and died, Oregon State Police say.
OSP: Driver takes off after hitting 71-year-old man on Highway 126
Sep 04, 2018 06:33 PM EDT
A driver fled after hitting a 71-year-old man on Highway 126 in Lane County, according to Oregon State Police.
Teen facing assault charge for slashing other teen in stomach at Walmart in Battle Ground
Sep 04, 2018 06:02 PM EDT
A teen was rushed to an area hospital Monday after another teen slashed him with a knife, Battle Ground police say.
Man, 50, facing rape and prostitution charges against minor in Multnomah Co.
Sep 04, 2018 04:33 PM EDT
A 50-year-old man is facing rape and prostitution charges connected to crimes that allegedly occurred more than a decade ago, according to court documents.
Oregon officer rescues baby deer stuck in fence
Sep 04, 2018 12:51 PM EDT
An animal welfare officer in Oregon is getting attention after her body-worn camera captured her rescuing a baby deer.
Deputies: Suspect sought after robbing gas station in Banks
Sep 04, 2018 12:45 PM EDT
Deputies are searching for a suspect who robbed a gas station in Banks Tuesday morning.
Police: Wanted felon arrested, loaded firearm seized during traffic stop in Beaverton
Sep 04, 2018 12:31 PM EDT
A 22-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested Monday morning in Beaverton.
On the Go with Joe for Downwinding
Sep 04, 2018 10:59 AM EDT
The Columbia River Gorge is known for attracting windsurfers, but another sport has taken the area by storm: downwinding.
Day 2 of hearings finds Kavanaugh in the hot seat
Sep 05, 2018 12:27 AM EDT
On Wednesday, Kavanaugh can expect to spend most of the day in the hot seat, sparring with Democratic senators over abortion, guns, executive power and other high-profile issues.
#NotInvisible: Why are Native American women vanishing?
Sep 05, 2018 12:09 AM EDT
This search is motivated, in part, by the family's disappointment with the reservation police force — a common sentiment for many relatives of missing Native Americans.
Gordon makes landfall near Alabama-Mississippi border
Sep 04, 2018 11:38 PM EDT
Thousands of people were without power as Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall late Tuesday just west of the Alabama-Mississippi border.
Mother charged with murder after missing toddler found dead, police say
Sep 04, 2018 10:27 PM EDT
Police said the boy's body was discovered in a wooded area.
Groceries delivered by car, no driver necessary
Sep 04, 2018 09:50 PM EDT
A self-driving car that delivers your groceries seems like a great idea: a robot vehicle that uses artificial intelligence to replicate the service of yesteryear's milkman and grocery store delivery kid.
US report criticizes FEMA response to Maria in Puerto Rico
Sep 04, 2018 09:29 PM EDT
The U.S. Government Accountability Office said 54 percent of federal emergency personnel were not qualified to do the rescue work in October 2017, a month after the Category 4 hurricane hit the U.S. territory.
Money from homeless man's GoFundMe may be gone
Sep 04, 2018 08:57 PM EDT
The case went to court last month when attorneys for Johnny Bobbitt Jr. demanded that a couple who befriended him give a full accounting of what happened to the funds.
Meet Facebook's top troll hunter
Sep 04, 2018 08:28 PM EDT
Sitting in one of the many buildings on Facebook's vast campus in Menlo Park, California, last week, Gleicher stressed the importance of getting it right.
Woman mauled to death by pit bull she recently adopted
Sep 04, 2018 08:18 PM EDT
A grim conclusion to a budding relationship between Robin and her new dog.
These foods linked to ongoing outbreaks might make you sick
Sep 04, 2018 08:09 PM EDT
US health officials are warning people to avoid certain foods due to ongoing unrelated outbreaks of intestinal infections caused by bacteria, viruses and even parasites lurking in some of our food.
Teen dies following religious fast; parents charged
Sep 04, 2018 07:32 PM EDT
No food was found in the house and police had to force their way into the home because doors were padlocked on the inside.
Tenants at SE Portland apartment complex fight back, refuse to pay rent
Sep 03, 2018 09:54 PM EDT
Tenants at a southeast Portland apartment complex are taking a stand against new ownership by refusing to pay rent.
Upset customers destroy their shoes over Nike's support for Colin Kaepernick protest
Sep 04, 2018 08:10 AM EDT
Nike's decision to use Colin Kaepernick as the face of its latest advertising campaign has some sports fans burning with rage.
Nike stock falls following Kaepernick's new deal
Sep 04, 2018 10:19 AM EDT
Nike's stock is falling in early trading on Tuesday.
Lawsuit: DHS negligence leads to girls' sex abuse
Sep 04, 2018 12:50 AM EDT
The guardian for two young sisters is suing the state, calling the Department of Human Services negligent for allowing the girls to live with a sexually abusive teen.
Portland police looking for man who rammed truck into Porsche: 'He said I was at fault'
Sep 03, 2018 11:26 PM EDT
Portland police are looking for FOX 12’s Most Wanted after they say he used his truck to move another driver’s car off a residential street before speeding away.
Two people hurt in stabbing at Walmart in Battle Ground
Sep 03, 2018 10:06 PM EDT
Two people were rushed to an area hospital Monday after a reported stabbing in Battle Ground.
Social media star dies one week after lung transplant
Sep 03, 2018 07:37 PM EDT
Cystic fibrosis did not define Claire Wineland. She did.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Keizer
Sep 04, 2018 09:19 AM EDT
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Keizer Monday morning.
Police ID woman who died in boat crash near Camas Slough Bridge
Sep 03, 2018 07:33 PM EDT
The nearly head-on crash occurred just underneath the state route 14 bridge and involved three people, according to police.
Fire damages Bethany area home, no injuries reported
Sep 04, 2018 07:52 AM EDT
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to the fire in the 17100 block of Northwest Blacktail Drive at around 2:10 a.m.
Roseanne says she's moving to Israel when 'The Conners' premieres
Sep 03, 2018 05:06 PM EDT
"I have an opportunity to go to Israel for a few months and study with my favorite teachers over there."
Detectives investigating assault against woman, attempted assault of girl in Aloha
Sep 04, 2018 12:32 AM EDT
Detectives are investigating two similar incidents in Aloha, one involving a man grabbing a woman and the other involving a man attempting to grab an 11-year-old girl.
McMinnville company offers $10K reward for information on stolen, burned truck
Aug 10, 2018 08:11 PM EDT
Pacific Reflex Signs posted photos of the stolen 1986 Chevy truck on Facebook, saying it was discovered missing from their lot on July 24.
Police seek to ID sex abuse suspect accused of assault in SE Portland
Aug 03, 2018 09:06 PM EDT
Detectives said the suspect was involved in a “sex abuse incident” at Southeast Division Street and 36th Avenue. The assault occurred at 7:30 a.m. July 4.
Burglar wearing pirate mask and wielding fire extinguisher steals safe from Cornelius bar
Aug 03, 2018 12:39 AM EDT
A man in a pirate mask who was wielding a fire extinguisher stole a safe from a Cornelius bar and got away in a stolen pickup.
Wanted car prowler at Bonnie Lure State Park used stolen debit card in Clackamas Co.
Aug 02, 2018 07:59 PM EDT
The suspect broke into a car parked at Bonnie Lure State Park near Eagle Creek on July 1 between 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Detectives investigating assaults with rocks during Phish concert at Gorge Amphitheater
Jul 27, 2018 06:01 PM EDT
Two people were hospitalized after being hit in the head with rocks at a Phish concert at the Gorge Amphitheater. The cases are being investigated by detectives as assaults. A 46-year-old man from Washington and a 38-year-old man from Colorado were taken to the medical tent at Saturday’s concert with head injuries. One remained hospitalized Friday, while the other was treated and released. The two victims do not know each other and they were far apart during the concert. One ...
Armed robber steals cash from Bikini Barista coffee cart in NE Portland
Jul 23, 2018 11:51 PM EDT
A man armed with a gun stole cash from the Bikini Barista coffee cart in northeast Portland.
Police investigating ‘large, heavy’ chain strung across Springwater Trail in SE Portland
Jul 21, 2018 09:37 PM EDT
Police are investigating after a “large and heavy” chain was strung up spanning the width of the Springwater Corridor Trail in southeast Portland.
Thieves target netting between fields at Longview ballpark
Jun 26, 2018 01:31 AM EDT
It’s a gaping hole in the budget for the Longview Girls Softball Association someone cut out a large chunk of netting between two fields.
Vandals tagging trees at Hillsboro natural area
Jun 25, 2018 09:35 PM EDT
Neighbors of a Hillsboro natural area say trees are being tagged with spray paint and they want it to stop.
Portland police warn of ‘grandparent scam’ that claims grandkids are in trouble
Jun 22, 2018 10:03 PM EDT
The Portland Police Bureau is warning people about the “grandparent scam” that involves callers claiming a grandchild is in trouble and immediate payment is required to help them.
Urban-less Ohio State routs Oregon St 77-31 in opener
Sep 02, 2018 03:20 PM EDT
With coach Urban Meyer serving a suspension, new starting quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. had a record-setting day, throwing for five touchdowns as No. 5 Ohio State routed Oregon State 77-31 in the opener for both teams...
Timbers get 1-1 road draw against Revolution
Sep 02, 2018 03:17 PM EDT
Lawrence Olum tied it in the 70th minute and the Portland Timbers held on for a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Saturday night.
Chara, Guzman score in 2-0 Timbers' victory over Toronto
Aug 30, 2018 12:49 AM EDT
Diego Chara scored his first goal of the season in the 64th minute and the Portland Timbers went on to snap a four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
Sounders beat Timbers 1-0 and extend win streak to 7 games
Aug 26, 2018 11:53 PM EDT
An own goal in the 76th minute gave Seattle a 1-0 victory over Cascadia Cup rival Portland on Sunday night, extending the Sounders' club-record winning streak to seven games.
Trump, others dispute book's description of unhinged leader
Sep 05, 2018 03:22 AM EDT
'Crazytown': Trump and others dispute quotations and anecdotes in Bob Woodward's new book.
Box Office Top 20: 'Crazy Rich Asians' No. 1 for third week
Sep 05, 2018 03:13 AM EDT
The glitzy romance "Crazy Rich Asians" topped the North American box office over Labor Day weekend, its third consecutive weekend in the No. 1 spot.
London show explores hidden world of facial recognition
Sep 05, 2018 03:08 AM EDT
A new exhibit in London explores how computers' ability to read faces is changing the world, in ways that aren't fully understood.
Colin Kaepernick's Nike deal prompts flurry of debate
Sep 05, 2018 01:03 AM EDT
Colin Kaepernick has a new deal with Nike, even though the NFL doesn't want him.
Woodward book puts White House back in damage-control mode
Sep 05, 2018 12:26 AM EDT
Bob Woodward book on Trump: White House chief of staff privately calls him an "idiot," presidential aides plucked sensitive documents off his desk.
Prosecutors reject sex abuse cases involving Spacey, Seagal
Sep 05, 2018 12:24 AM EDT
Los Angeles prosecutors have cited the statute of limitations while saying they won't file sexual assault cases against actors Kevin Spacey and Steven Seagal involving incidents in the early 1990s.
Photo exhibit for Billie Jean King to open this fall
Sep 05, 2018 12:24 AM EDT
An exhibit dedicated to Billie Jean King and her 75th birthday will open in New York this fall.
Farrow says NBC misleading in explanation of story
Sep 05, 2018 12:24 AM EDT
Ronan Farrow says his former boss at NBC News, Andy Lack, makes misleading statements in explanation of why it passed on his story on Harvey Weinstein.
Surprise: Publisher to celebrate Salinger centennial
Sep 05, 2018 12:24 AM EDT
With J.D. Salinger's centennial coming next year, the big news so far is that his publisher is planning to celebrate it.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation to honor Harrison Ford, Lady Gaga
Sep 05, 2018 12:24 AM EDT
Harrison Ford and Lady Gaga are being honored by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with the Artists Inspiration Award for their contributions to humanitarian and philanthropic causes.
Sting operation recovered Dorothy's stolen ruby slippers
Sep 05, 2018 12:23 AM EDT
Federal authorities say they have recovered pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' that were stolen from a Minnesota museum 13 years ago.