Detectives arrested 37-year-old James Lowry in Troutdale on allegations of sexually assaulting a child; authorities say the abuse began in 2025 and may involve other victims.

Washington County prosecutors say 79 people have been identified in a Hillsboro 'foot-fetish' investigation. Cedric Valdez faces 41 criminal counts and remains jailed ahead of an Aug. 3 trial.

A Portland man accused of shoving a commuter onto MAX tracks in May 2024 returned to court Thursday as prosecutors filed expanded allegations tied to the case.

State examiners and a forensic genetics lab say DNA and anthropological analysis identified three Martin family members after remains were recovered in the Columbia River.

Portland police say they arrested a 29-year-old after a CyberTipline report flagged an active threat; the suspect faces multiple counts of encouraging child sexual abuse.

A RADE‑led probe that spanned Wolf Creek and Corning resulted in a large seizure: about 148 pounds of meth, 6 kg of cocaine, weapons and four arrests. Authorities say the case disrupted a supply route into Josephine County.

A man was slashed near Gateway Transit Center Wednesday night; police say his injuries were not life-threatening and are searching for a suspect.

New data show Portland's 2025 reported crimes fell while conviction rates climbed — a shift tied to policy and prosecutorial changes that complicates the city's tough‑on‑crime image.

Transit officers executed a search warrant in Parkrose this week, arresting eight people and recovering drugs, cash and a stolen e‑bike valued above $5,000.

A 29-year-old was arrested this week in North Portland after a Feb. 8 road-rage shooting. Police say two firearms were seized and no one was injured.

A head-on crash on Highway 30 near Rainier killed a Scappoose man and hospitalized two others Sunday night.

Portland Fire & Rescue deployed land and marine units near the Ross Island Bridge after Engine 23 reported seeing someone in the Willamette. Officials have not confirmed a rescue.

Alarms and smoke were reported at a Portland multi-unit building early Tuesday; Portland Fire & Rescue says crews were on scene.