Stella-Jones Corp. in Oregon has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of unlawful water pollution, leading to a $250,000 fine and a 3-year probation with environmental compliance conditions.

Over Francisco Ochoa-Lopez was convicted of second-degree kidnapping in Washington County, but fled before trial's end, prompting an active search for his arrest.

In Portland, police disrupted illegal street racing involving 50-60 vehicles, issuing citations, towing cars, making arrests, and seizing firearms; fireworks were thrown at officers with no injuries reported.

PPB addressed street racing with patrols and stops, resulting in vehicle tows and arrests, while racers continued to challenge law enforcement efforts.

License plate reader aids Eugene Police in arresting a 19-year-old and detaining a wanted juvenile following reports of attempted vehicle burglaries. Two other minors were released.

Kody Richard Jensen was sentenced to 21 years and 3 months for multiple domestic violence crimes against two women, including rape, assault, and kidnapping.

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner is investigating the first potential heat-related death during a heatwave, involving a 56-year-old man in Portland.

The Portland Police Bureau warns of a planned car event in southeast Portland and states that officers will act against reckless driving, with past events leading to arrests and vehicle seizures.

Diver Archer Mayo found human remains and personal items in a car submerged in the Columbia River, which may belong to the long-missing Martin family from 1958.

Portland Police responded to a call about a 15-year-old damaging his home. The family was safe, but the teen set the garage on fire, leading to charges of attempted murder and arson.

Oregon faces poor air quality due to heatwaves and wildfires causing smoky conditions expected to deteriorate to unhealthy levels in areas like Portland and Central Oregon.

Oregon DHS issued an alert for missing 11-year-old Christopher Brayton, potentially in danger, last seen with his father heading possibly to Disneyland. Public help is sought.

A crash on Highway 58 in Lane County resulted in the death of Eugene man Joseph Bowers Luker Sr., with Oregon State Police investigating the cause. Traffic was uninterrupted during the inquiry.