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Portland police arrested 11 people in a retail‑theft mission at Jantzen Beach, recovering roughly $1,000 in stolen goods; one man faces a firearms charge. Local officials say the operation targets organized theft networks.
Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are manually advancing a stalled elevator toward a landing to free trapped riders while a technical rescue team is en route.
A Beaverton man wanted on sex‑crime allegations slipped away from deputies after jumping out of a window during an attempted arrest. Deputies deployed a K9 team and a drone but could not find him.
Five people were arrested after a North Portland MAX-platform assault and linked Plaid Pantry thefts. Court documents say two defendants remain jailed on multiple robbery and weapon charges.
Two people were wounded in a drive‑by shooting near NE 18th Street and Andresen Road in Vancouver; investigators recovered shell casings and a firearm and the Major Crimes Unit is investigating.
A 24-year-old Hermiston man was killed early Sunday after being struck while walking in a travel lane on I‑84 near Hood River. Oregon State Police are asking witnesses to call.
A 40-year-old Eugene woman was struck and killed crossing OR‑42 near Roseburg late April 25; Oregon State Police say the crash is under investigation.
Clark County approved funding for 22 new deputies and dozens of support staff using a small public‑safety sales tax. Hiring is expected to begin this July.
Deputies found a person dead April 27 after a reported firearm assault near NE Ward and NE Davis roads; one suspect is in custody and the Major Crimes Unit is investigating.
A Savoonga woman was sentenced to 10 years after authorities say she received more than 7,000 fentanyl pills at a P.O. Box tied to a prison‑linked trafficking ring.
Three people were wounded in a shooting at a Northwest Portland bar early Monday. Two suffered non-life-threatening injuries and a third was taken to the hospital.
Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded Monday to a three-story apartment blaze after flames were reported inside apartment 69. Crews ordered an offensive attack and set up water supply; no immediate word on injuries.
Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are responding to an apartment fire in South Portland. Officials have not released details on injuries or damage.
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