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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Clackamas County grand jury declined to indict two officers after the April 12 shooting that killed 19‑year‑old Nicholas Toler near Welches. The jurors reviewed bodycam and dash‑cam footage before reaching their decision.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Portland State chemists report T111 cleared malaria stages in lab and animal tests, suggesting a single‑encounter cure could be possible.
An e-bike rider was killed after a collision with a vehicle at NE Halsey and NE 111th; Portland police have closed the road while the Major Crash Team investigates.
Oregon State Police want to speak with a man who gave a ride to a sexual assault victim after an incident at Lewis & Clark Recreation Site near Troutdale. Tips reference case SP26-169204.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Marcus & Millichap’s midyear index places Portland 29th of 36, driven by rising vacancy and heavy new deliveries even as semiconductor R&D investment arrives nearby.
Portland police say AI and social apps are making it easier for predators to create and share sexualized images of minors while investigators struggle to keep up.
Food & Drinks in ...
Freeland Spirits opened a full tasting room at PDX’s north concession hall, pouring cocktail flights and selling Portland-made goods during daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. hours.
Beaverton police evacuated nearby apartments after a domestic-violence call led to a barricade in the 10200 block of SW Murray Boulevard; a 21-year-old man was arrested.
Yamhill County warns of phone scammers impersonating deputies and demanding payment for missed jury duty or warrants. The county lists 503‑434‑6500 as its non‑emergency line for verification.
Salem firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Oregon State Fire Marshal warehouse, protecting critical wildfire-response equipment while officials investigate. No injuries were reported.
A Gresham traffic stop Saturday turned up a handgun and about 24 grams of suspected cocaine, and police say the driver was lodged on multiple felonies.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A new Merritt Research Services analysis finds Portland has roughly $19 billion in deferred infrastructure work — about $31,000 per resident — and ranks second‑worst among large U.S. cities.
Sports in ...
Jeff Van Gundy has emerged as a finalist in Portland’s head-coach search after the Trail Blazers requested permission to meet with the Clippers assistant. The move comes amid a wide-ranging hunt that has included several interviews.
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