A 45-year-old rider died after missing a curve and striking a tree on NW LaFrambois Road; Vancouver Police say investigators believe speed was a likely factor.

An 18-year-old Philomath resident died after his pickup rolled on Highway 223 between Wren and Kings Valley. The Benton County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Guardian Real Estate Services and PCCP paid about $63.3M for 23‑story Ladd Tower — roughly 20% below its 2010 sale — and plan about $8M in upgrades.

Three people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash at W. Burnside and NE 8th in downtown Portland; police say one driver is being investigated for DUII.

A rope-rescue technician was lowered to reach a person beneath the St. Johns Bridge, forcing the span to close while crews worked. Multiple units staged as the rescue unfolded.

Repeated DMV closures and vacant rosters forced rural Oregonians to drive hours for basic services. State budget documents and local reporting point to vacant positions and a funding fight complicating fixes.

A structure fire at Seventh and Main closed Main Street at 7th in Philomath on Friday; officials advised avoiding the area while crews worked. Emergency agencies are on scene and details remain limited.

Portland Fire & Rescue says a structure has been labeled 'Unsafe' and crews will not enter if a heavy fire breaks out. The bureau cited prior interior damage and unstable floors.

Mako Matcha Mill grinds tea behind the counter and sells American-grown matcha in tiny tins. Affordable $4 lattes and a stone-mill demo have turned the West End shop into a weekend draw.

A Central School District instructional assistant was arrested in Monmouth after investigators say he attempted to share sexually explicit recordings of a child. The district placed the staffer on leave as police investigate.

Multnomah County says ballots should have arrived by May 7. Here’s how to get a replacement, track it, and return it before the May 19 deadline.

Gray mornings clear to mostly sunny afternoons with highs near 74°F; Gorge gusts possible.

A 35-year-old Woodburn rider died after his motorcycle collided with a pickup at the Butteville Rd NE and Le Brun Rd NE intersection; police say the crash appears noncriminal.