Governor Tina Kotek appoints Michael Tessean as the new director of the Oregon Youth Authority, with his term beginning August 18 after Senate approval.

Oregon's Midtown Child Welfare office is set to move back to its original location with a redesigned space aimed at creating a trauma-informed environment.

Portland Police seek a suspect for vandalism at a Jewish business, where a swastika and hateful message were left. Previously, the business also had cultural items stolen.

Multi-car crash on I-5 near Eugene results in one death and several injuries, causing extended traffic closures.

Construction on NE 60th Avenue, Portland, diverts northbound traffic, affects TriMet services, but keeps pedestrian paths open amidst sidewalk improvements.

The Portland Police seek public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a hate crime against a business with Jewish ties on Northeast Broadway Street.

A man drowned in the Clackamas River near Carver Park; his body was found by responders after a distress call. The Sheriff's Office is notifying kin and investigating the incident.

An Oregon City man was sentenced to 40 years for child and animal sexual abuse; he pled guilty to multiple charges. Over 10,000 child pornography images were found in his possession.

A Eugene man, Reid Michael Squires, was arrested on charges including Rape and Sodomy of a child under 12 after a multi-agency law enforcement effort.

President Trump grants Major Disaster Declaration for Southern Oregon, enabling FEMA funds after severe March storms cause flooding and damage in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.

A woman died in a collision with a semi-truck on Highway 99E near Harrisburg after she ran a stop sign, with the truck's driver and passenger unharmed.

Portland officials announce weekend road closure on SW Fourth Avenue for paving, with work starting July 25 at 8 p.m. The project includes overnight work and detours for motorists.

Zachery Gene Diluzio was arrested for selling stolen tools on Facebook Marketplace, following a police sting operation after a report of theft from an interior-supply store.