Eduardo Guillermo Madrid-Roque was convicted of multiple sexual assault charges in Washington County after attacking an intoxicated woman at a transit center.

Cody James Denewith was sentenced to 27 years for murdering a former co-worker out of jealousy, with his girlfriend Dominique Marie Britt also convicted for her role.

Portland survey reflects approval for parks, concern over homelessness and affordability, with residents favoring digital government interaction and seeking improvements in safety and housing.

A Hermiston man died and another was injured in a head-on collision involving a car and tractor on Highway 204, with the crash cause under investigation.

Washington County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg released a 2025 audit schedule focused on both public impact and internal operations, aiming to increase government accountability.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal awarded grants for hiring extra firefighters during the 2025 wildfire season, promising increased response capacity across local agencies.

Mayor Michael Zarosinski of Medford declared April as Water Conservation Month, urging community participation and offering practical conservation tips.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited flood-affected Harney County, promising to secure aid for recovery and announced providing $40,000 for landfill fees. She met with displaced residents and pledged to seek further federal and state funds.

MCSO K-9 Hans helped capture a suspect after a dramatic chase involving a stolen U-Haul truck that ended without injuries or property damage, with multi-agency cooperation praised for the suspect's arrest.

Deputies arrested a wanted man after a standoff in Clackamas County, where he refused to leave a vacant house, leading to a peaceful surrender following negotiations.

Portland City employees get one-time access to the Nike Company Store from April 19th to May 18th, requiring Employee ID and government-issued ID for entry.

A Portland man, Isaac Justham, pled guilty to first-degree animal abuse for beating a dog in an elevator and was sentenced to 16 months in prison, with subsequent supervision and a 15-year pet ownership ban.

Authorities in Texas arrested Che Bell, suspected of a March 9 Portland shooting that killed Kevin Rhinehart. Bell faces multiple charges and awaits extradition to Oregon.