A Beaverton woman was arrested for stealing a backpack with $50k of sports memorabilia from a MAX stop and selling some items on Facebook Marketplace.

A severe heatwave hits the western US, with records broken in Death Valley and Needles, California. Governor of Oregon declares a state of emergency. Residents seek cooling options and are warned about heat-related illnesses.

Washington County has activated no-turn away shelters in response to a heat wave, offering sanctuary and services to those in need, located along TriMet routes for accessibility.

Moyasar Mohamed-Ahmed surrendered and was arrested for second-degree murder in connection with Sean Smeeden's death, with PPB seeking more information.

Two Clackamas County deputies shot while responding to a burglary have fully recovered and returned to duty a year post-incident. Suspects were apprehended; one faces serious charges.

One person died and another was injured in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver on I-84 in Portland. The westbound lanes were closed for the investigation.

I-5 reopens in SW Portland after a significant phase of a bridge project is completed, ending weekend traffic disruptions.

A man was killed in a late-night shooting in Southeast Portland; police are seeking suspects and information. The incident prompted the closure of Southeast 82nd Avenue. The community is urged to help with the ongoing investigation.

An audit revealed inefficiencies in Multnomah County's contract oversight, identifying late payments and outdated monitoring. Recommendations include a new policy and training by 2025.

Westview High's football coach, Jamal Jones, resigned after alleged assault on players at a camp; he's also on leave from the Hillsboro Police Department. An investigation is underway.

Clackamas County opened Khwat Yaka Haws, a shelter for Native American families, funded by the Metro SHS program, to address homelessness and provide culturally responsive services.

The Darlene Fire in Deschutes County prompts evacuations as it quickly grows to over 2,000 acres with 30% containment. The governor activates the Emergency Conflagration Act.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is enhancing parking enforcement, including tackling expired tags and blocked views at intersections, starting July 8.