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Police are investigating after a man was found dead just after 4 a.m. at SE 122nd and SE Pine in Hazelwood. Homicide detectives have closed the street and are asking the public for tips.
Parks & Nature in ...
Legacy Emanuel circulated a safety flyer after employees reported crows swooping near the staff lot; experts say fledglings likely explain the behavior. Officials urge people not to harass the birds and to call animal control for help.
Sandy Police asked neighbors to shelter in place after a reported shooting and domestic disturbance on the 39500-block of Evans Street, warning the area is not safe.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunshine will push inland neighborhoods into the mid‑80s today, with Tuesday near 92°F. Take water and avoid peak afternoon heat.
Multnomah County's DA says illegal 'Glock switches' are appearing at crime scenes, turning pistols into near‑machine guns and prompting state and federal enforcement.
Retail & Industry in ...
PacificSource will lay off 97 Oregon employees, adding to hundreds of job cuts as the Springfield-based insurer reshapes operations amid financial pressure.
Washington County deputies used a drone-assisted search to recover about $36,000 in alleged stolen goods from Seattle-area stores; three people were arrested in Aloha.
Politics & Govt in ...
A grassroots group says it’s gathered thousands of names to repeal Oregon’s new waterway access permit — a campaign that pits paddlers against a program funding inspections and launches. The July deadline is looming.
Federal prosecutors say a registered sex offender slit open a tent, bound two women and threatened sexual assault near a Tillamook County trail; he’s now held in federal custody.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Oregon’s Flex Lending program helped 954 households buy homes in 2025 by pairing FirstHome and NextStep loans with 4%–5% down‑payment assistance. The effort reached many veterans and rural buyers.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A WalletHub study finds Alaska, Oregon and Maine spend the largest share of household income on routine medical care as out‑of‑pocket costs climb.
Federal charges allege a Forest Grove operation supplied meth and cocaine across Oregon; investigators say multi‑pound shipments and kilograms of cocaine were seized.
A Portland cyclist has sued the city after a judge dismissed criminal charges and suppressed evidence, alleging officers fabricated the stop.
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