An AT&T outage knocked out cell service in Scappoose for days, leaving some unable to reach 911 as agencies raced to set up a temporary tower. Officials directed residents to the fire or police station or to call 503-397-1521.

Portland Police said a years-long sex-abuse probe led to an arrest and are urging potential victims and witnesses to contact detectives. Tips can be given to PPB.

The inaugural Portland Arts Week turns the Cultural Corridor into a sports‑themed art festival July 9–12, pairing a PAM symposium with gallery walks and pop‑ups.

William P. Foley II is buying Brasada Ranch from Cannae for roughly $40M, a sale Cannae says will free capital for shareholders. The resort will continue operating as the deal closes.

Mount Hood National Forest will ban campfires starting July 1; portable stoves are still allowed. Check Forest Service and local alerts before you go.

A fast-moving wildfire on Lyle Hill forced Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations as aircraft and crews raced to defend the town. Shelters and road closures were put in place while officials monitored conditions.

A Portland Police Stolen Vehicle Operation recovered eight stolen cars and led to nine arrests after air units tracked fleeing suspects across the metro.

Eligible OHP members may get free air conditioners and filters delivered to their homes to reduce heat- and smoke-related health risks.

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a Hayden Island mobile‑home blaze and directed an offensive attack. No injuries were reported in the initial update.

A Tornado Warning was issued Saturday for the Molalla area; emergency alerts told residents to take cover as storms with hail moved through west‑central Clackamas County.

A decomposed body was recovered from the Willamette River near the Kevin J. Duckworth Memorial Dock early Friday. Multnomah County deputies and Portland Fire & Rescue are investigating.

Rain and gusty winds return to Portland today; Saturday could bring heavier showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Cowlitz County deputies and Longview police seized meth, fentanyl and heroin in a multi‑agency sweep that led to two arrests and the recovery of guns and cash.