The Tillamook and Astoria DMV offices in Oregon are closed due to facility issues and staffing problems, highlighting the state DMV's long-term staffing crisis.

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner investigates a possible heat-related death of a 59-year-old man during an August heatwave amid the broader context of climate change.

Portland may pause frontage improvement requirements for small-scale developments, aiming to reduce financial burdens on small businesses while maintaining them for larger projects.

Portland's weather forecast includes variable conditions, with sunny skies today and showers starting tonight. Showers and rain are expected into the weekend, with a clearing trend by Sunday and brighter weather by next Tuesday.

Ricardo Hernandez, 28, died in a crash on I-5 in Clackamas County after his Chevrolet Avalanche hit a parked truck.

A man drowned on the Molalla River despite rescue attempts by officials and other swimmers. The complex location required the Clackamas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team's efforts.

Oregon's OR 217 will have a final closure for paving from August 15-18, affecting northbound lanes. Detours are suggested, with real-time updates on Tripcheck.com. The closure is part of a major Auxiliary Lanes Project.

Two severe car crashes in Portland involved impaired drivers; one was a hit-and-run by a teenager, who faced charges, and the other a single-vehicle incident with non-fatal injuries. Police cite speed and alcohol as factors.

An extreme heat warning for Portland is issued by NWS, expecting temperatures up to 105 degrees. The public is advised to stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable populations.

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued an extreme heat warning for the Pacific Northwest with temperatures expected to hit 97 to 105 degrees through Tuesday.

A suspect was charged for a June downtown Portland shooting without injuries; police arrested Marquez Goldsby II and seized a firearm but not the weapon used.

OHCS, Guardian Real Estate Services, and Robison Jewish Home are collaborating to refurbish and maintain 233 affordable housing units for seniors at Rose Schnitzer Tower in Portland, using $42.3 million in bond financing.

Three individuals were arrested in a Clackamas County sting targeting illegal towing operations in Happy Valley, leading to the impoundment of tow trucks and multiple citations.