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Rainier, Oregon Police Chief Dies in Shooting

Deadly shooting that began at a car stereo shop left Rainier's police chief dead.

(RAINIER, Ore.) - The Police Chief of Rainier, Oregon, Ralph Painter, 55, died in a shooting today.

The community in Rainier is shocked; Ralph Painter had many friends and associates in the NW and was highly respected in his role as the city's top lawman.

Horse - Vehicle Collision Updated

(RAINIER, Ore.) - One person was injured and a horse with an unborn foal died following a Tuesday night collision on Highway 30 near Lost Creek Road west of Rainier.

Police Investigate Critical Injury Traffic Crash Near Rainier (PHOTOS)

Highway 30 was closed to one lane for about two hours.

(RAINIER, Ore.) - Police are investigating a serious injury three vehicle crash that happened Monday on Highway 30 about ten miles west of Rainier. Critically injured in this crash were Eric Hendricks, Captain of the Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division, and his wife.

Rainier Man Arrested in Shaken Baby Investigation

The child has been released from the hospital and is the care of Department of Human Services.

(RAINIER, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say a Rainier, Oregon man's arrest Tuesday afternoon is related to an investigation in injuries to his 5-month old son.

Clatskanie-Area Woman Dies in Crash on Highway 30 West of Rainier (PHOTOS)

Highway 30 was closed about 3 1/2 hours as traffic was re-routed onto area roadways.

(RANIER, Ore.) - Oregon State troopers say a Clatskanie-area woman died Friday evening when her car crashed into a sport utility vehicle on Highway 52 west of Rainier.