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Former guard at Oregon’s prison for women receives prison sentence for sexual misconduct
Levi David Gray received a 20 month prison sentence followed by three years of post-prison supervision.
Prosecutor in a Beaverton cold case murder contradicted DNA experts in closing argument
A Washington County judge will sentence Robert Atrops in July for the murder of his wife more than three decades ago, a crime that comes with a mandatory sentence of life in prison. In the final argument jurors heard during the trial’s close last month, prosecutors laid out their theory about what that forensic evidence meant.
Think Out Loud
Washington and Coos county commissioners among many grappling with budget shortfalls
Coos County Commissioner John Sweet and Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington join us to share more about their respective budget challenges and how they’re thinking about potential cuts to programs and services for their residents.

Politics
Oregon state Rep. Courtney Neron joins race to replace Sen. Aaron Woods
The four-term House member is likely to be a leading candidate to replace the late senator as party officials prepare to meet.

Law and Justice
‘Salsa-gate’ lawsuit at Washington County ends with $950,000 settlement for ex-deputy
After reporting a coworker for dishonesty, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Melissa Canning claims she was retaliated against in multiple ways, including allegations she stole from a restaurant.
DNA helps unlock a Washington County cold case. It could also unravel it
The trial on the 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops, set to begin Tuesday, marks the first case to go before a jury since the county formed its cold case unit.
Law and Justice
Washington County deputy released drunk man from traffic stop hours before murder-suicide
Nicholas Alexander killed his daughter and himself hours after his DUII arrest.

Remains of missing Oregon World War II soldier identified
U.S. Army Pvt. William E. Calkins, from Washington County, died at 20 while serving in the 31st Infantry Regiment in the Philippines.
Lee Falls Fire burns 280 acres, triggers evacuation order near Gaston
A brush fire burning near Henry Hagg Lake on Thursday prompted officials to issue Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation notices for residents nearby.
Elevated ‘forever chemicals’ found in Kennewick’s drinking water
The city of Kennewick, Washington, has found “forever chemicals” in its drinking water. These PFAs chemicals can be harmful to your health.