Jason Ensign, 47, was found dead in his fire-scorched bulldozer after flames cut off his escape route near Yahweh Plateau.

A reckless driving stop in Hood River turned up 14 grams of meth, a handgun and an open half-gallon of vodka, police say.

Crews cut open walls to chase flames from a fourth-floor balcony as dozens sheltered from 91-degree heat at Wyndhaven Apartments.

Portland will hit 88 degrees Friday before temperatures settle into the low 80s for most of next week. Clear skies and dry weather dominate the forecast.

The tree-killing beetle has now spread to five Willamette Valley counties, including a first-ever detection inside a state park.

Jean Descamps, 26, died after Providence Milwaukie ER staff called him a “chronic problem” and skipped a toxicology test.

Portland faces a 93°F Thursday under a Heat Advisory, with patchy smoke expected to clear by evening. Cooler, drier weather arrives over the weekend.

Tickets cost $10, though food and drinks are ordered à la carte at the two Central Eastside dinners.

A Corvallis man is dead after a rollover crash shut Highway 20 near Philomath. Investigators are asking drivers for information.

Sixteen Oregon Democrats want a comprehensive audit of OPERF, citing concerns about private equity, fees and a decade-long gap since the last broad review.

Pamana is bringing its acclaimed Filipino dinner service to Expatriate’s former Northeast Portland home this fall, while brunch stays at The Hoxton.

A suspect was wounded and arrested after officers confronted someone with a handgun near River Bend County Park east of Sweet Home. Highway 20 was closed overnight during the investigation.

Newly surfaced records show Courtney Love sought Kurt Cobain’s complete Seattle police file—and wanted no copies left behind.