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Portland Police say the Central Bike Squad arrested two people in southeast Portland and seized about 843.7 grams of suspected fentanyl — an amount the bureau estimated could equal more than 400,000 lethal doses.
A 19-year-old was cited after an illegal firework exploded and ignited dry grass in Beaverton; crews put out the blaze quickly.
Weather & Environment in ...
Governor Tina Kotek declared drought emergencies in Curry and Union counties as record-low snowpack and early melt tighten summer water supplies across Oregon.
A Gresham man faces bias-crime and menacing counts after witnesses say he hurled slurs and threatened a traveling salesman at a Hillsboro Chevron.
An unnamed man was struck and killed by a freight train Tuesday near NE Enquist Place and Tumalt Road in east Multnomah County. Union Pacific Police and deputies are investigating.
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.
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.
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