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.

A 19-year-old bicyclist was killed in Hillsboro; police arrested a driver and the county reconstruction team is investigating.

Miss Delta, a North Portland staple for biscuits and barbecue, announced it will close after 19 years. Owner Marcus Oliver set July 3 as the last day.

A late‑June front brings rain to Portland from Thursday night through Saturday; coastal waters face a Small Craft Advisory and Friday's commute could be slick.

A Beaverton man received a 10-year federal sentence after authorities say they found more than a kilogram of fentanyl and a pistol in his home. Prosecutors tied the stash to earlier undercover buys and seizures.

Highs near 91°F Wednesday in Portland. A front brings rain Thursday night into Friday with a chance of storms Friday–Saturday.