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A Gresham man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he struck a federal agent with a wooden stake during a June protest outside the ICE building in South Portland.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
I‑84 is closed in both directions between Baker City and Ontario after a wildfire; officials say avoid the area and there are no local detours.
Portland Fire & Rescue sent multiple units to a reported blaze near SW Broadway and SW Columbia in downtown Portland; initial details are limited.
Portland's council approved a Drivers' Resource Center for ride‑hail drivers and expanded the city's per‑ride fee to cover trips that begin or end inside the city.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and breezy Saturday in Portland with highs near 77°F. Small Craft Advisories run for coastal waters into the evening.
Portland Fire & Rescue says crews were responding to a downtown Portland fire on July 24, 2026. Officials released only a brief alert as units moved to the scene.
Sunny and warm Friday with inland highs near 88°F. A Small Craft Advisory and gusty winds arrive Saturday, July 25, especially on the coast.
Firefighters reported the interior blaze was knocked down late Wednesday while crews switched hydrants to secure a steady water supply.
Frequent lightning from a Wednesday storm sparked several tiny blazes in Philomath; crews extinguished them and officials urged residents to pack two‑week go‑bags.
Brief morning storm risk, then inland highs near 86°F. Cooler, less‑humid weekend expected.
A 58‑year‑old Madras man died after his ATV overturned while he tried to protect property near the rapidly growing Brewer Fire.
Portland hits the upper 90s with patchy smoke and a Heat Advisory through 11 p.m.; cooling centers and transit help are available.
A driver fled after a car drove through a Portland commercial building Tuesday; Engine 7 reported no fire or injuries.
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