Date: 11/20/2014 03:59 AM
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – As Oregon rebounds from the Great Recession, its population is growing more rapidly, mostly as a result of newcomers. Estimates from the Population Research Center at Portland State University show annual population growth at 1.1 percent. That’s more than 43,000 people. Oregon’s population continued to grow through the recession, but at a slower rate.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police say they’ve made progress in solving a series of burglaries at new home construction sites across the Portland metropolitan area. The thefts have cost more than 20 homebuilders and related companies thousands of dollars in the past year. Tigard police spokesman says the thieves made off with refrigerator-freezers, ovens, microwaves, venting systems, televisions, tableware, draperies and wall art.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – Medford City Council members are considering an ordinance to restrict electronic signs. The Medford Mail Tribune reports the idea is to reduce the flickering and flashing that give the city the feel of Las Vegas and that can be a distraction for drivers. The measure is up for a hearing at today’s meeting.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police say a 70-year-old man missing since Monday has been found dead near a creek in southeast Portland. KATU-TV reports that the state medical examiner will determine John Scott’s cause of death. Family members dropped Scott off at a light rail platform Monday afternoon for a trip to Clackamas Town Center.
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