Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3349 to help local volunteer groups, Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, fight wildfires by providing them with firefighting gear from the Oregon Department of Forestry.

The NE 42nd Avenue Bridge in Portland is closing for two years for replacement, starting August 4. Detours are planned, impacting drivers, cyclists, and local businesses.

Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon orders state agencies to assess the impact of Trump's tariffs on the state's economy, aligning with states like Arizona and New York.

Oregon Governor Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties to aid overwhelmed local firefighters.

Matthew Evan Armour was charged for using a stolen excavator to break into a U.S. Bank ATM in Clackamas County; another suspect, Kevin Miller, also faces charges related to the heist.

Vancouver Police investigate the stabbing death of Ivy Michelle Bell in Gastown. Despite aid, Bell died in hospital; a man was arrested but released. VPD seeks information on the incident.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office disclosed the identity of a 55-year-old male cyclist involved in a morning crash, with family notified and an investigation ongoing.

Two bicyclists were seriously injured in separate incidents in Washington County; one was a hit-and-run, the other involving a vehicle collision. Authorities are investigating and seeking information.

A fourth teen was arrested in a Salem McDonald's shooting incident; police also seized a loaded handgun. Earlier, three suspects were detained, with no reported injuries or major damage.

The Highland Fire in Crook County prompts an emergency meeting for updates and community safety information, to be shared via the Sheriff's Facebook post-meeting.

NWS issued a heat advisory in Portland, Oregon, with temperatures expected to reach 93-98 degrees, escalating to 90-100 degrees in the coming days. They advise staying cool, hydrated, and monitoring vulnerable individuals.

Douglas County Commissioners designated "Firefighter Appreciation Week" to honor local firefighters' service and sacrifice, including a ceremony for the fallen, and the courthouse lighting red in their memory.

The Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium advises on water safety, highlighting the importance of life jackets, awareness of hidden dangers, cold spring water temperatures, and avoiding alcohol or drugs while swimming or boating.