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A 33-year-old man died after his pickup rolled on Highway 238 in Josephine County Tuesday night.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Fates' pillowy focaccia and veg-forward small plates have made it a cozy Sellwood favorite.
Neighbors reported suspected drug sales near the busy Glisan BottleDrop; police say they seized fentanyl, meth and a loaded gun during an arrest.
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
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.
Arts & Culture in ...
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.
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