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A Woodburn man has been charged after prosecutors say he left a voicemail threatening to kill a U.S. senator on Nov. 12, 2025. He appeared in federal court in Portland and was released pending further proceedings.
A fire in Portland caused a partial first-floor collapse into a building's basement; no injuries were reported and investigators were requested while crews remained on scene.
Portland Police released images of a man they say robbed five convenience stores in October 2025 and are asking the public to help identify him.
Court filings say a North Portland tenant sent emails threatening to 'skin' his eviction lawyer, showed up at the firm and was arrested. He faces counts for violating a stalking protective order.
A St. Patrick’s Day DUII sweep across Marion and Polk counties produced 74 traffic stops and 11 arrests, authorities said.
A Vancouver woman is accused of setting a bag of her ex’s clothes on fire on a patio, sending six‑foot flames toward an upstairs balcony. She’s charged with first‑degree arson and jailed.
Vancouver police say a 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with dozens of counts alleging sexual exploitation, trafficking and other offenses involving teens.
Portland Fire & Rescue says a ruptured gas line in Eastmoreland was clamped Wednesday; crews are clearing the scene after evacuations.
A 33-year-old man died after his pickup rolled on Highway 238 in Josephine County Tuesday night.
Marion County deputies responded to a 911 hang-up on State Street and were involved in a deadly-force incident; Oregon State Police will lead the investigation.
Workers struck a 2‑inch gas line in Northeast Vancouver on Tuesday, forcing about 20 homes to evacuate while crews capped the leak and monitored the area.
A Washington County grand jury indicted a 26-year-old Beaverton man on 19 counts alleging he gave meth to and sexually abused at least nine underage students.
Neighbors reported suspected drug sales near the busy Glisan BottleDrop; police say they seized fentanyl, meth and a loaded gun during an arrest.
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