A man died in a single-vehicle crash on I-5 North at the Hayden Island exit in Portland. Authorities are investigating the 36th traffic-related death this year and encourage witnesses to provide information.

Quentin Blackmon was sentenced to 285 months in prison for the fatal shooting of Thomas Hammond in 2020. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Skye presided over the case.

Clackamas County invites public feedback on its Walk-Bike plan, listing 200 initiatives to improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, with a comment period open until August 15th.

Elizabeth West of Oregon was sentenced to time served plus two weeks, with a three-year supervised release, after pleading guilty to making interstate threats and possessing an arsenal.

Emergency responders rescued a man with serious injuries after he jumped from a bridge at Moulton Falls Regional Park. The complex operation involved stabilizing and transporting the man via raft to an ambulance.

Eugene, Oregon's recent heatwave drove electricity demand near summer records, with usage peaking due to air conditioning and electric vehicle charging. EWEB seeks new energy sources to avoid future blackouts.

Deborah Kafoury is named Chief of Staff for Portland Public Schools, overseeing partnerships, philanthropy, and major projects, including Jefferson High School modernization.

Charges against Jayda Z. Wise for a Portland robbery were dropped after surveillance footage proved her innocence. She spent 20 days wrongfully incarcerated.

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a car in Portland's Cully neighborhood; driver contacted police after fleeing the scene. Investigations are ongoing, marking the city's 33rd traffic death in 2024.

The body of 13-year-old Gregorio Maximiano-Solano, missing in the Willamette River, was found at Keizer Rapids Park.

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency for Malheur County amidst the fast-spreading Cow Valley Fire, activating state resources to bolster local firefighting efforts.

Portland Police Bureau and OHSU release a video emphasizing the importance of appropriate car safety seats for children, addressing Oregon's car seat laws and the danger of counterfeit car seats online.

North Columbia Boulevard in Portland reopened after a hit-and-run investigation, with traffic flow resuming at 6:30 a.m. Authorities seek information on the incident.