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A Portland woman says she was sexually assaulted during a massage at Vivi Massage inside Lloyd Center and has sued the parlor, owner and mall managers, seeking up to $9 million.
A 20-year-old Portland man was arrested after police say he fired shots during a Facebook Marketplace meetup at Jurgens Park in Tualatin; no one was hurt. Authorities say the suspect used counterfeit bills and fled with the clothing before firing.
Community & Society in ...
Oregon has begun issuing one-time $120 Summer EBT payments to many families with school-aged children; applications are open through Sept. 1 for those who must apply.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy today; rain likely Monday, then a quick return to summer heat by next weekend.
A Coos County man was sentenced to 98 months in federal prison after admitting to distributing at least 15,000 child sexual abuse files, investigators say.
A Wenatchee man was arrested in Salem after police say he kidnapped and assaulted his partner; the woman escaped to a downtown market and was hospitalized.
Showers and a few thunderstorms will move through Portland on Saturday, June 6, with highs near 62°F and gusts up to 18 mph. Brief heavy downpours are possible; plan for delays.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
The Oregon Supreme Court struck a petition after filings included AI‑generated fake citations, and a separate order imposed a $500 sanction while allowing a corrected response.
Politics & Govt in ...
PSU's petition to rename the street outside its Native American Student and Community Center has topped the city's 2,500-signature threshold and will move into the review process.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Mobile cameras on SW Oregon St flagged more than 1,000 drivers within days; the city says citations will follow a warning window and fines will fund safety work.
A second-alarm barn fire just outside Molalla drew multiple districts; crews rescued pets while several animals did not survive. One resident was displaced and the cause is under investigation.
A 22-year-old Grants Pass man died after his car veered into oncoming traffic on Highland Avenue; police say bystanders helped before crews arrived.
PBOT closed SW Dosch after crews discovered an active sinkhole about 15×12×12 feet. Detours are in place via SW Redondo while crews assess the damage.
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