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A midday fire at the Happy Valley Public Works building filled neighborhoods with smoke and prompted a reverse‑911 shelter‑in‑place advisory.
Politics & Govt in ...
Public payroll files show Clackamas County paid about $223M in 2025, with overtime concentrated in the sheriff’s office as the sheriff prepares to retire.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny Monday with highs near 84°F. Coastal drizzle possible Tuesday.
Crews responded to a high‑rise kitchen fire near NE 2nd and Burnside in Portland after smoke was reported from the 14th floor.
A 74-year-old Beaverton man is critically injured after a hit-and-run in Rock Creek; deputies are searching for a gray Ford Edge and asking for tips.
Search teams recovered a climber’s backpack on Mount Jefferson after witnesses reported a fall; Linn County deputies identified him as Jared Empey of Kuna, Idaho.
Level 3 evacuations were issued around Burns and Hines as the Second Flat Fire spread. Officials opened an emergency shelter at Burns High School and warned motorists about Highway 20 and U.S. 395.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs ordered evacuations as the Bench and Beachcomb fires moved toward reservation lands; shelters and a livestock center were set up in Madras.
Low clouds will mix out to mostly sunny afternoons with highs near 82°F; coastal drizzle and brief gusts are possible this afternoon.
Community & Society in ...
Portland will run a summer pilot to inspect curbside recycling for hazardous and damaging items. City officials say checks are safety‑focused and non‑punitive.
Portland Fire & Rescue reported Engine 19 and Squad 12 arrived at a garage blaze Friday evening and launched an offensive attack; details remain limited.
Portland Fire & Rescue sent multiple units to a reported blaze near SW Broadway and SW Columbia in downtown Portland; initial details are limited.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Portland's council approved a Drivers' Resource Center for ride‑hail drivers and expanded the city's per‑ride fee to cover trips that begin or end inside the city.
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