Portland firefighters used a ladder to bring two people off the St. Johns Bridge early Wednesday; both were safely brought down.

A solo surfer off Neskowin paddled ashore after a bull orca surfaced nearby on June 26. Witness video and experts explain what likely happened.

The Lincoln County Fair in Newport will open this Thursday without carnival rides after its midway vendor pulled out, citing H‑2B staffing shortfalls. Rodeo, 4‑H and food booths will still run.

Vancouver Police arrested 38-year-old Samuel Sohlman after investigators say he communicated with and exploited a juvenile. He was taken into custody at a local middle school and booked into Clark County Jail.

Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to reports of smoke inside a Boise neighborhood home; Engine 24 is on scene investigating.

A 21-year-old visiting Tamolitch Falls drowned after jumping into the Blue Pool; officials warned about steep cliffs, frigid water and limited cell reception.

A golfer was struck by lightning Saturday at The Oregon Golf Club near West Linn and taken to Legacy Emanuel's Oregon Burn Center. The National Weather Service issued a brief tornado warning for parts of Clackamas County.

Multnomah County has declared a pit bull a danger to the public after it killed a 6‑pound Chihuahua in Northeast Portland. The county has issued a civil notice seeking to suspend ownership and may pursue legal removal.

A Portland seven‑time skin‑cancer survivor helped push a law that paves a path for Medicare to cover multi‑cancer blood tests — implementation depends on FDA and CMS reviews.

The Public Works Committee sent an ordinance to City Council directing PBOT to identify high‑crash intersections for No Turn On Red signs as part of Vision Zero. Costs and a rollout plan are still being worked out.

Permits and signage suggest the shuttered Burgerville at 3504 S.E. 92nd in Lents may reopen as a Panda Express, with owner records tying the parcel to Cherng family trusts.

An internal audit found federal immigration agencies queried Woodburn’s Flock camera network; city officials removed the cameras amid privacy concerns. The move follows months of local pressure.

A 67-year-old Klamath Falls man was killed Monday night on Hwy 97 near Chemult after running into traffic to retrieve his dog, state police say.