An 18-year-old Mark Morris High senior died after a rollover on a private road in Kelso; deputies say alcohol was a factor and the driver is cooperating.

A powerful explosion destroyed a home in the Glasgow area of Coos County, leaving one person dead and damaging nearby houses. Crews scattered debris and searched the neighborhood.

A federal judge ordered prosecutors to look for video or photos after defense lawyers alleged officers posed for a 'trophy photo' of an arrested protester; sentencing is now set for May 15, 2026.

Sunny, near‑70s weekend inland; light rain chance Monday evening and a wetter stretch likely midweek.

The Dalles High School went into lockdown Friday after a report of shots being fired. Officials say investigators were assessing the threat and no injuries were reported.

Investigations link unstaffed clothing donation bins to more than 30 documented deaths across North America. Portland officials and charities are being urged to consider design fixes and stronger rules.

Frost and freeze warnings linger through 9 AM Friday for valley pockets; most of Portland warms into the low 60s. A warm weekend heads toward the low 70s with rain chances returning Monday.

Chinese zipper giant SBS is opening its first U.S. office in the Portland area, adding a new West Coast touchpoint for apparel sourcing and customer support.

Portland has filed a federal antitrust suit accusing major fire‑truck makers and private‑equity owners of consolidating the market, inflating prices and delaying deliveries. City lawyers want damages and structural fixes.

Mostly sunny and milder Thursday with a high near 58°F; frost returns overnight for low‑lying valleys. Gardeners should protect tender plants.

EIG and City Observatory data show the Portland metro leads large U.S. metros in new manufacturing startups, registering about 2.47 young manufacturing firms per 10,000 residents.

A former Adidas marketing executive filed suit in Portland, alleging she was fired after reporting gender discrimination and unsafe conduct inside the company’s U.S. operations.

A new Morning Consult index puts Portland at the bottom of U.S. metro consumer confidence as gas-price pain and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on spending. Local data show vacancy and affordability concerns adding to the slump.