An 8-foot Sasquatch lands at Portland City Hall while 30 more hide across town, part of Geek Week PDX's free scavenger hunt.

Jett Avery Thomas choked a security officer until his face turned purplish-blue before being shot twice, court records show.

Jeremy Braden Williams, 29, was taken into custody at his Foothill Court home after a months-long investigation.

Daniel Harris, 43, faces six counts after allegedly exposing himself to children while dressed as a woman. Police believe more victims may exist.

A Portland electrical contractor watched one worker's monthly premium jump from $440 toward $541 as 2027 costs loom.

Vinyl Resting Place owner Steve Cook waited 15 minutes on hold with 911 while a suspect torched newspaper at his front door in St. Johns.

A fire-extinguisher service worker's quick action helped stop the flames at an Andresen Road Shell station, witnesses say.

Christopher Herrera allegedly aimed a gun at strangers on western Eugene streets before officers boxed in his Subaru and fired pepper balls to get him out.

Portland hits 85 Monday before rain, wind and thunderstorm chances take over midweek.

The Burnside Road chicken finger spot lands near Gresham High School, with the chain eyeing up to 15 Northwest sites.

No injuries reported after an RV and shed caught fire near SE 124th, but flames spread into nearby grass before crews caught up.

Nichele Roakes, 57, died near 1837 Forest Ave. as a dark pickup fled the scene, marking the city's sixth pedestrian death since 2025.

A pitchfork, a hammer and a knife all turned up during a chaotic Saturday afternoon in Portland's King neighborhood.