Family sues for $15M after a woman was killed by street racers in Portland; city and agencies blamed for negligence. Two men were arrested and sentenced.

After 30 years on the run, fugitive Steven Craig Johnson was arrested in Georgia for his escape from an Oregon prison in 1994, where he was serving time for sexual abuse and sodomy.

Portland Fire & Rescue reported fewer fires and no injuries due to fireworks in the 2024 season, indicating a decline from previous years despite a citywide ban on personal fireworks.

A significant fire occurred at a Portland metal recycling facility, requiring heavy equipment and fireboats to manage the blaze. The firefighting efforts were extensive, involving multiple agencies and strategies to protect the surrounding area.

A fire at Radius Recycling in North Portland caused a large plume of smoke, led to community alerts, but no injuries were reported, and air quality concerns were raised post-incident.

Salem Police arrested a suspect, Brian Lee English, in connection to gunfire during a motorcycle theft probe, following an earlier arrest of another suspect, Zayn Free Bristow. The arrest ties into a larger vehicle theft investigation.

Two people were stabbed and hospitalized in Troutdale; one arrest was made, with the incident under investigation by the East County Major Crimes team.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency due to wildfires in Umatilla County, with additional firefighting resources deployed and evacuation orders in place.

The Portland community mourns Aaron McInnis, killed in a shooting, with police investigating but no suspects yet identified. His family requests privacy.

A Cottage Grove woman received a prison sentence for sending threatening messages via Facebook and X, leading to a federal investigation and seizure of her extensive arsenal.

An Oregon man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a guns-for-drugs trade, involving the distribution of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of firearms.

A Tacoma man faces federal charges for allegedly damaging Oregon energy facilities, with potential decades in prison if convicted. He also faces charges for firearm theft as a felon.

A man died in a single-vehicle crash on I-5 North at the Hayden Island exit in Portland. Authorities are investigating the 36th traffic-related death this year and encourage witnesses to provide information.