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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two Vancouver men were arrested after a Black shopper says they refused to sell to her and threatened her with a taser. The suspects face malicious harassment and weapon‑display allegations.
A 79-year-old bicyclist died after an SUV struck him on Highway 99E in Woodburn. The crash has put the city's safety worries back in the spotlight.
Crews responded to a high‑rise kitchen fire near NE 2nd and Burnside in Portland after smoke was reported from the 14th floor.
Search teams recovered a climber’s backpack on Mount Jefferson after witnesses reported a fall; Linn County deputies identified him as Jared Empey of Kuna, Idaho.
A Gresham man was arrested and booked on 48 counts after an indictment alleges he possessed recordings prosecutors say were intended for duplication and dissemination.
OSP and the FBI are investigating after men posing as ICE allegedly pulled over and assaulted a person near Woodburn; investigators want witnesses and tips.
Sports in ...
Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker will miss the rest of the 2026 season after an MRI confirmed a torn left ACL; surgery and rehab are planned in Portland.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Seattle diverted to Eugene on July 23 after the crew shut down one engine midflight. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Amaterra Hospitality Group bought the 85-room RiverPlace Hotel on Portland’s south waterfront for $11 million and tapped CoralTree Hospitality to manage the property.
Prologis plans a roughly 270,000‑sq‑ft build‑to‑suit in NE Portland to house Daimler Trucks' aftermarket parts distribution center near PDX.
A Washington County judge handed a Beaverton man a 10-year term after he pleaded guilty to entering unlocked homes and climbing into residents' beds during an October 2025 spree.
Politics & Govt in ...
A small‑party pick is now on track to appear in Oregon’s governor race; political strategists say even single‑digit support could alter November’s margins.
A judge has temporarily blocked OHSU from carrying out changes to Dr. Sanjiv Kaul's lab and pay while his lawsuit over a December 2024 salary cut heads to trial.
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