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.

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.

A 68-year-old man died in a two-alarm house fire on Baseline Street in Cornelius. Authorities say investigators are working with fire officials to determine the cause.

The Leaky Roof, an 80-year-old Goose Hollow pub, closed suddenly Wednesday; a door notice and an unresponsive phone and website left neighbors stunned.

A Portland man received a 20‑year prison term after pleading in connection with the July 11, 2025, four‑alarm fire that gutted the Vandalay Arms and injured residents.

A water main ruptured at the Walker/Murray intersection outside Nike's Beaverton campus, launching a column of water and prompting emergency lane closures.

Oregon will combine psilocybin and medical-marijuana oversight and has filed proposed license-fee hikes. Regulators say it’s about budget stability; operators warn of closures.

A federal judge declined to dismiss a suit by a fired Mid‑Willamette Valley Safe Routes coordinator who wore a Ruby Bridges t‑shirt. The ruling raises questions about how public employers police historical images that include offensive language.

LiFEBoat Services warns a proposed Clatsop County funding cut could force the 22‑bed low‑barrier shelter to pause operations, imperiling Astoria’s ‘shelter first’ plan.

An armed robbery at Nectar dispensary in Beaverton ended in an officer‑involved shooting Sunday night, leaving a suspect dead. The Washington County Major Crimes Team is leading the probe.