A suspect held in Kentucky is set to be extradited to Clark County to face first‑degree murder charges in the November death of Courtney Valencia Clinton. Investigators say extradition could take weeks.

Sheriff’s divers recovered an 11-month-old’s body in the South Umpqua River after the child’s father called 911 and later confessed, authorities say. The father is jailed on homicide and corpse‑abuse charges.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office posted a photo asking the public to identify a man seen leaving in a dark-blue Infiniti with no plates. Deputies requested tips and provided a case number.

A Yale analysis shows roughly 72% of Oregon hospitals operate in highly concentrated markets. Lawmakers and regulators have responded after a high‑profile merger fight.

Floodwaters pushed nearly 200 people from an RV park in Clatskanie on Saturday; shelters were opened while crews assess damage and the NWS warns more flooding is possible.

A 64-year-old truck driver from La Crosse, Wisconsin, was found dead after his semi left I‑84 westbound near Arlington; investigators suspect a medical emergency.

A Flood Watch runs through Saturday afternoon as saturated creeks and urban drains stay vulnerable. Expect a drier Saturday with highs near 51°F but heed closures in low spots.

SW Fairmount Boulevard is closed between SW Marquam Hill Road and SW Mt. Adams Drive after a landslide and downed trees, PBOT says. Crews are on scene and motorists should obey closure signs.

A new Black-led music club in Old Town mixes live sets, DJs and Southern-inspired small plates while its owners build a multi-floor arts incubator.

Flood Watch through Saturday as an atmospheric river hits Portland; expect 1–2 inches in the valley and gusty winds. Allow extra time for travel.

The Washington State OII has named the two Vancouver officers involved in a Dec. 27 shooting, and the city released bodycam video as investigators collect footage and witness statements.

Baka Umai has quietly opened the Ramen Den on NW 23rd, serving the full ramen menu with table service and a cocktail program rolling out soon. The Hawthorne kitchen will continue to supply noodles and broth.

City Manager Krishna Namburi announced Chief Trevor Womack will retire May 22, 2026, after a 34‑year career; Assistant Chief Brandon Ditto will serve as interim.