A Portland man drew a 100‑month federal sentence after videos showed him with a stolen AR-style rifle on Instagram Live. FBI agents later recovered the weapon and a loaded 30‑round magazine in a Gresham search.

A Clark County deputy smashed a window to rescue a 2‑year‑old left alone in a hot car; the child's parents now face reckless endangerment charges.

A Portland teen says he was jailed for nearly two weeks after being arrested on a mistaken rape warrant. His attorney has filed a notice of intent to sue as prosecutors review the files.

Investigative records show a private boat was going about 68 mph when it hit the Willamette River bank, killing two adults and a child. Authorities say alcohol and lack of restraints are under investigation.

Multnomah County is investigating four suspected heat-related deaths after a weekend heat surge; officials say confirmation could take weeks as tests continue.

A 47‑year‑old Albany man was arrested after a Saturday night crash on Highway 164 that killed a 41‑year‑old motorcyclist and closed the road for hours.

A Corvallis man, Blaine Garrett Reposa, was sentenced to 19.5 years in federal prison after investigators found thousands of child sexual‑abuse images on devices seized from his home.

St. Helens City Administrator John Walsh is presumed dead after falling into the Columbia River. Officials have shifted the search to a recovery effort and plan a memorial.

A motorcyclist died Monday after colliding with an SUV south of Hillsboro. Deputies say the Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash near SW Scholls Ferry Road.

A two‑alarm commercial fire on SE McLoughlin Boulevard displaced PeopleReady and Recovery Works NW; investigators are on scene and no injuries were reported.

Two 26-year-olds were arrested after a shooting near Cathedral Park; a couple escaped unharmed and police say a firearm was seized.

An 18-year-old Newport swimmer died after jumping into the Siletz River Gorge near Logsden; rescuers recovered him and the sheriff’s office is investigating.

A fire on northbound I‑5 at MP 9.1 near NE 179th slowed traffic on June 13 and prompted WSDOT travel alerts. Motorists were urged to use caution.