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Pilot Flips a Friend`s Plane on Willamette River and Escapes Unharmed

The 66-year-old pilot from Tualatin was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - The pilot of a floatplane attempting to land on the Willamette River Wednesday afternoon, flipped his plane as he touched down on the waters surface.

He was able to escape from the fuselage and float with the current while clinging to the submerged, upside-down craft unharmed.

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue - Fire Prevention Week

TVF&R is giving out prizes to five people who visit their Facebook page

(ALOHA, Ore.) - Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9 and TVF&R wants to remind you to check your smoke alarms. The majority of people who die in a fire succumb to the heat and smoke, not flames. Having a working smoke alarm in your home doubles your chances of surviving a fire.

Tualatin Woman Dies in Crash East of Astoria

A Tualatin-area woman died and two other people were injured.

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - Police are continuing the investigation into Friday afternoon's two vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 202 about three miles east of Astoria.

A 1999 Volkswagen was westbound on Highway 202 near milepost 5 negotiating a curve when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with an eastbound 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with two adult female occupants.

80 People Displaced by Fire at Assisted Living Facility

Three people were treated by paramedics at the scene and two were transported to area hospitals for further medical evaluation.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue extinguished a difficult to reach fire in the roof of a large assisted care facility in unincorporated Washington County Sunday night.

Tualatin Shooting Leaves Two Dead & Two Injured

It's been a long day in Tualatin, where a fatal shooting shattered lives Tuesday.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Yesterday afternoon, Tualatin experienced a tragic event where two people were killed and two others were injured.

Two Dead in Wake of Tualatin Oregon Shooting

A male suspect armed with a rifle fired multiple shots, and died of what appears to be a self inflicted gun shot wound.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Police and surrounding police agencies responded to reports of an armed subject who fired shots at a Tualatin business at 11:48 a.m. The business is located in a strip mall at the intersection of SW Martinazzi Avenue and SW Warm Springs Street.

Tualatin Police Spokesperson Jennifer Massey says officers quickly secured the scene. Police quickly confirmed at least one deceased person initially, and were able to advise that the area was safe and the suspect is no longer at large.

Oak Hills Home Severely Damaged by Fire

Fire investigators remained on scene and the are no damage estimates at the time of this report.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a house fire at 15094 NW Oakmont Loop in Washington County Tuesday night at 7:35 p.m.

A spokesman says the first engine from Oak Hills Fire Station 68 arrived in 4 minutes and found the single family residence fully involved with fire from all sides.

Police Say Man Stabbed Wife in Head During Domestic Argument

The victim was transported by ambulance to OHSU Trauma Center in serious condition.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Police responded to a report of a domestic argument and stabbing at an apartment in the 6700 block of SW Childs Road, in Tualatin today at 2:25 p.m. Neighbors reported hearing a male and female verbally arguing.

"Tualatin Police arrived and knocked on the front door of the apartment. Upon observing the police officers through the window located next to the front door, the male suspect ran to the back of the apartment and stabbed the victim one time in the head with a knife."

Mom Reportedly Hires Hitmen to Seek Revenge on Ex-Boyfriend

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap? This one may probably be more costly in prison terms.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Officers with Tualatin Police arrested 20-year old Olivia Jocelyn Bunn during the early morning hours of June 25th 2009, for Stalking and Solicitation to Commit Burglary, Assault and Robbery.

Tualatin Police say they learned from an anonymous source on June 24th 2009, that Ms. Bunn "ordered a hit" on her ex-boyfriend and father of her two month old baby.

Affordable Housing Agency Closes its Doors Another Door Opens? (AUDIO)

It is hoped that the closure will open the door to serious discussion of more stable funding for affordable housing agencies in the state.

(BEAVERTON, Ore. ONS) - One door closes but there's hope another one will open. Tualatin Valley Housing Partners is closing its doors after 15 years of helping Oregon families find quality housing they can afford.

The housing market bust, along with dried-up donations and rising unemployment, are being blamed for the demise of the nonprofit affordable housing agency.