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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.

Sergeant Larry Lucas with Oregon State Police, says it was approximately 6:00 PM when a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire two-door driven by 27-year old Anna Urban of Clatskanie, was westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 52. For an unknown reason, it crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a 1990 Mitsubishi Montero sport utility vehicle, Lucas said.

"The Mitsubishi came to a stop off the highway overturned onto its side. The Pontiac came to a stop on the highway."

Police Investigate Fatal Crash West of Rainier

Highway 30 was closed for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated.

(RANIER, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal crash early Sunday morning on Highway 30 about one mile west of Rainier that led to the death of one person and serious to critical injuries of three others. Troopers on scene say the victim's name and passenger's name are withheld at this time pending next of kin notification.