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Two Woodland residents died when a UTV rolled over on private property in Clark County; investigators say the vehicle became airborne before flipping.
A Portland couple faces sentencing after their 15‑month‑old nearly died from fentanyl; court records and surveillance footage form the basis of a plea calling for 18 months.
A man was found dead at SE Stark and SE 139th as Portland Police’s Major Crash Team investigates and the street remains closed.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cool morning, sunny and warming to about 80°F today. Gusty northwest winds and coastal advisories expected into Monday.
A wind-driven wildfire near East Evans Creek Road prompted Level 3 evacuations for parts of Jackson County; multiple agencies are on scene. Residents should monitor county alerts and maps.
OHA issued a recreational advisory for Pettit Reservoir after tests detected elevated microcystin. The agency warns against swimming and high‑spray boating; children and pets face higher risk.
Three people were arrested after a suspected theft at Von Ebert Brewing led to a getaway vehicle crashing into an unoccupied Beaverton credit union. Police say no one was hurt.
A man was arrested after a police chase that crossed nine Portland neighborhoods and ended with a PIT stop; police say no one was hurt.
Portland podiatrist Brian Bowen pleaded guilty to 12 counts of sexual abuse tied to exams at a NE Portland clinic; sentencing is set for Aug. 14, 2026.
Gresham police say detectives have reopened the 1993 death of Astrid Bridges after the medical examiner reclassified it as a homicide. Detectives are seeking tips.
A federal case that began with a tracker on a Toyota Camry ended with an 11‑year, four‑month sentence after agents seized hundreds of pounds of meth and fentanyl on I‑5.
Community & Society in ...
ODHS launched a tuition-and-fee waiver letting eligible Oregon students under 25 who experienced homelessness attend public colleges without paying tuition. See who qualifies and how to apply.
Portland Fire & Rescue says Engine 14 reported smoke on the backside of a structure and crews began fire-attack operations Thursday morning.
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