Gov. Tina Kotek signed HB 4022 in Gresham, making Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide and pledging a free monthly book for every Oregon child under five.

A 16‑year‑old and a 22‑year‑old were killed in a head‑on crash on Marion Road NE early Wednesday; deputies closed the road while investigators processed the scene.

Police say three illegal street takeover gatherings in Northeast Portland on Tuesday night led to two arrests, one citation and multiple towed vehicles. One stopped car reportedly contained a firearm.

Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency as hot, dry and windy conditions raise wildfire risk across Oregon. The move unlocks state firefighting resources and directs emergency managers to activate the statewide response plan.

Marion County deputies identified two people after surveillance video showed a dog died in a parked truck and its body was dumped behind the Monitor Inn east of Woodburn.

Dense bands of Mormon crickets are covering Highway 140 outside Adel, creating slick, smelly roads. BLM and USDA are mapping infestations and have applied bait while monitoring.

Washington County shared a map and quick tips pointing to libraries, splash pads and fountains as relief during a June heat wave. Local pages list spraygrounds and transit options.

Portland Fire says crews are responding to a possible water rescue near the Steel Bridge. Details remain limited.

Two teenagers were injured after shots were fired near Evergreen Park Friday night. Vancouver police say the Major Crimes Unit is investigating.

A new vodcast brings Portland CRE leaders together to weigh investor sentiment, vacancy and rising costs in the region's 2026 market.

Valerie McClure says her 16-year-old son died trying to protect children during the May 31 Sandy shooting. The suspect now faces multiple murder charges and an indictment.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office responded Sunday to reports of a drowning at Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone; investigators are gathering details.

Tina Kotek's campaign has challenged Christine Drazan to three televised debates across Oregon, pitching the series as forums on costs, homelessness and schools. Drazan says she’s willing — but wants the conversations to reach beyond the I‑5 corridor.