An 18-year-old has been charged in juvenile court over the 2024 killing of a Portland rideshare driver. The filing renews calls for better safety protections for drivers.

A Washington County K9 tracked a wanted Beaverton man into blackberry thickets on the Westside Trail; he was treated for bite wounds and booked on several charges.

A 20-year-old was arrested after a North Portland carjacking that turned into a high-speed chase; police recovered a firearm and booked the suspect on felony counts.

A Yamhill County judge dismissed a decade-old sex-abuse prosecution in McMinnville after prosecutors filed to drop the charge earlier this month. Court records show the motion and the judge's order.

Crews are fighting a three‑alarm fire at an apartment building under construction near NE 100th and Burnside in northeast Portland. Officials are on scene and have urged residents to avoid the area.

A Medford motorcyclist suffered catastrophic injuries and a partial leg amputation after a T‑bone collision; neighbors and riders have raised tens of thousands to help cover care.

A barricade at a home on Oak Street in Jacksonville prompted a multi-agency response on Friday. One person was taken into custody and shelter-in-place alerts were lifted.

A juvenile was arrested after a March shooting in NE Salem that left an adult hospitalized. Detectives say surveillance footage and evidence at the scene led to the arrest.

A 13-year-old was struck while walking in Brush Prairie; his family has launched a fundraiser and is calling for sidewalks and better lighting as prosecutors review the case.

Empty cans of spray foam were found in a pond bordering the White River Wildlife Area; state wildlife troopers are searching for suspects and asking for tips.

A Portland scooter rider, identified as Kyle Stahl, died a week after a March 24 crash on NE Sandy Boulevard. Police cited the driver and the Major Crash Team is investigating.

A Vancouver woman was found dead and a man hospitalized after a late‑night assault; the city’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating. Officials have not released names or charges.

Central Catholic and Friends of Trees settled a $29M wrongful‑death suit after 14‑year‑old Christopher Kelly was struck by a falling tree during a 2021 volunteer planting trip. Court papers say the deal was reached in February and avoids a trial set for this month.