A man died after being hit by a train early Wednesday in Washington County. The incident occurred near SW Tualatin Valley Highway and SW 198th Avenue. The investigation is ongoing and the area remains closed.

The charges against Bryce Schubert for the murder of nurse Melissa Jubane were upgraded to first-degree after a grand jury review, leading to his continued detainment without bail.

A Linn County SWAT team fatally shot an armed suspect after a standoff that started with a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The Oregon State Police are investigating the incident.

Construction at Klineline Pond resumes after a hiatus with the new picnic shelter set to complete in November, with minimal expected disturbances to park visitors.

Arvoni Hayes pleaded not guilty to the charges related to the fatal shooting of Aaron McInnis in Portland following his indictment and arrest by U.S. Marshals.

Governor Tina Kotek declares a state of emergency for Lake County, Oregon, due to severe drought, based on troubling environmental data and looming economic impacts.

Law enforcement in Washington County dismantled an illegal marijuana grow, seizing 6,600 pounds of product, after residents complained about a strong odor from a property falsely presented as a hemp storage facility.

The Hillsboro City Council approved an advisory vote on water fluoridation for the November 2024 ballot, a topic with divided historical community opinion.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to locate missing teenager Bailey 'Jade' Loucks from Fairview, who disappeared on June 14, 2024.

Portland's forecast anticipates a wet week with showers and possible thunderstorms, and high temperatures in the upper 60s. NWS advises residents to be prepared for frequent rain.

The Service Fire in Wheeler County, at 15,000 acres, prompts the Oregon State Fire Marshal to act under the Emergency Conflagration Act, with task forces joining to fight the fire. Cooler weather expected to aid efforts.

The Mt. Bachelor Resort is shut down due to the nearby Backside Fire. Authorities have imposed Level 3 evacuation notices in Central Oregon, where multiple fires have consumed over 22,000 acres.

The 2025 Oregon GOSH Conference is seeking nominations to honor individuals and teams dedicated to workplace safety. Nominations are open until October 24, 2024, with the event scheduled from March 3-6, 2025.