Oregon State is weighing about 15 potential replacements for Scott Barnes as athletic director, mixing national ADs, internal executives and alumni as it navigates a reshaped conference landscape.

Deputies were involved in a deadly-force incident near Aumsville on March 29. Salem Police will lead the investigation under SB 111 protocols.

Portland Fire & Rescue reported crews responding to a kitchen fire in the Overlook neighborhood Sunday afternoon. Officials offered limited details as units headed to the scene.

A 36-year-old man was killed Thursday after being struck while crossing SR-500 near the Vancouver Mall. Washington State Patrol is investigating.

A major landslide has shut NW Cornell Road east of the Bird Alliance. Crews warn of downed trees and power lines; access to the wildlife center is limited from the west.

Hillsboro’s new $150+ million Hops ballpark opens April 7 with a 6,000-seat bowl for baseball and room for 7,000 concertgoers, financed by private owners and public contributions.

ODF has bought a $13M multi‑mission aircraft with AI and thermal sensors to stream live imagery and maps, aimed at catching wildfires earlier as communities rebuild after Rowena.

Demolition crews have started removing the Governor Building on SW 2nd, a longtime home to local arts groups and a beloved record shop. The teardown follows tenant vacate notices issued late last year.

Frost on low-lying lawns this morning; sun returns and highs near 57°F today. Warmer Friday and a sunny weekend ahead.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely Wednesday with gusty pockets and overnight frost inland. Expect wet roads and small-craft advisories near the coast.

Clackamas County shared photos Tuesday from inside Sauter Timber’s new Estacada plant as the mass‑timber shop moves into production with county support. The facility adds fabrication capacity to the Estacada Industrial Campus near Portland.

An Oregon appeals court fined a Salem attorney $10,000 after finding dozens of AI‑generated fake citations in an appellate brief.

Rain returns Tuesday with gusty south winds and hazardous coastal seas. Expect wet, slower commutes and gusty afternoon conditions.