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A woman struck by a vehicle in northeast Vancouver was taken to an area hospital and later died. Vancouver Police say the driver stayed and the Traffic Unit is investigating.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, mild Friday with highs near 59°F; steady rain and marine advisories arrive Saturday–Sunday. Expect wet roads and localized flooding risk in low spots.
Portland police investigated a late‑night shooting at the Horseshoe Inn Motel on NE Sandy Boulevard after radio‑scanner reports said multiple people were shot. Officials had not confirmed details early Friday.
A federal judge sentenced Lake Oswego resident Michael Wayne Frost to 72 months in prison and ordered forfeiture of more than $500,000 after prosecutors tied cocaine sales to crypto purchases.
Sherwood police say federal agents seized roughly 37 pounds of meth and several ounces of heroin from a home; one person faces federal charges.
An employee at Burrito Express reported a pistol-wielding suspect on Monday; K9 and drone teams searched the area and no arrest has been reported. Police are seeking tips.
Scappoose police executed a court-approved search warrant near SW Maple and SW 4th in an investigation involving alleged child sexual offenses. Officers say schools were not under active threat.
Politics & Govt in ...
Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton launched a campaign for county chair, pitching executive experience on housing, addiction and behavioral health.
PacifiCorp has retained Gibson Dunn appellate star Theodore Boutrous as it steps up its appeal of the 2020 wildfire verdicts ahead of accelerated trials.
Retail & Industry in ...
CVS will close its downtown Portland store at Morrison and Broadway on March 1, cutting another national retailer from the core and reshaping access to pharmacy services.
A small line item on Oregon bills funds Energy Trust of Oregon, which spent about $350M in 2025 to help homes and businesses cut energy use and install efficient tech.
A Salem home‑care worker says masked federal agents in unmarked cars shattered her van’s window, pulled her out and left after finding her U.S. passport, family and union members say.
Cloudy and mid-40s Monday with a 40% chance of light rain; dry, warmer weather returns Tuesday–Friday with possible strong winds in the Gorge. Coast hazards persist.
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