Partners say this effort was driven by growing concerns that Rocky Shores might be developed for real estate purposes, which would threaten the land’s delicate ecosystem and the Siletz people’s historic ties to it.

Bert Atienza, 77, died after he was assaulted inside a Walmart in Norfolk by the parents of store employee. The widow is speaking exclusively about the attack that led to her husband's death.

A woman was found dead in a northwest Portland apartment after the report of an assault on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

No arrests have been made.

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